Technical Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Rochester, NY, USA
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
I am a 2nd Year technical apprentice which means i complete 12 or 6 week placements in different department on site.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy it alot, all of the the people are very helpful and are always there for you
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many new skills such as electronics soldering as well as fault finding.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
a lot of support which includes mental health resources
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Most of the the staff are very helpful however the tutors could be improved as well as the assignment platform that they use
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I have used many of the skills and knowledge that i have learnt within my work on site
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
yes there are many sports teams as well as employee resource group events such as attending canterbury pride
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company to work for as a whole with the amount of support from your employers and the overall friendly atmosphere of the colleagues you will work with day to day. You always feel heard and know that if a change is needed they will do the best that they can to help.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
There are a wide range of roles available on site so if you decide you don't like the job you applied to, there other channels of opportunity.
