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welder Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

5 /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!

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

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am learning how to weld and also work in a workplace environment safely and effectively.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy this program a lot, it is fun and engaging and a great opportunity for the future.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned how to weld and also I have learned how to work safely in a workshop environment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is organized well with constant communication with the company but the only complaint is the lack of understanding of what certain roles are in the company after me and my colleague apprentices informed the company of this they set up monthly meetings to explain the purpose of certain people in the workplace
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive more support than I ever imagined, the company makes us feel wanted and valued as we are the future of the company so they want us to succeed and it shows.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a lot of support when working towards my qualifications and the company will always get us help if and when we need it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel like the qualifications I am working towards are exactly what I need to be learning to be able to do my job safely and efficiently of course there are some parts of the course i would rather not do but they are mandatory as part of the qualification and they arent that hard anyway so over all i would say that it is an enjoyable expeireince
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
during lunch breaks we go out and play some football, some of the apprentices play 5 a side or 6 a side during lunch so there really is plenty of extracurricular activities to stay active in between work periods

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE Systems have supported me through my learning journey and made me feel wanted and appreciated, much more than I thought any big company would so it was nice to walk in the door and instantly know I was at home and that my future career will be a good one. this company really is an employer for life with the number of opportunities they provide there is truly something for everyone.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
go for it and you will never regret it, you will have countless opportunities to grow your skill set and much more.
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