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Electrical Engineering Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: April 2023

Overall Rating

4.3 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Fixing and termination of cables in appliances and lighting.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Overall, I enjoy the course very much. Every day is a learning day and helps expand my knowledge of the trade.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned all the different skills such as hand fitting, termination of cables, reading diagrams etc... and progressed existing skills such as communication and teamwork.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The course is well structured with as many hiccups minimised as possible.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Very, there is always someone to go to if there is an issue.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lecturers in college are very helpful and ensure all students are pushed for development.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The progress in this course has helped me perform better exponentially.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
iI there are, I am unaware of any at this time.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems is a great organisation to work for, especially in an apprenticeship, as BAE provides great training where even if you know nothing about the trade, you will become knowledgeful academically and practically very quickly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be patient, the process is lengthy due to the nature if the business.
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