Pipefitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: May 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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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:
5/5
At the moment I am being put through college full-time until June. In college I am doing an NC in mechanical engineering and a PEO. The PEO involves all the practical skills I will need once I'm on the yard like pipefitting and welding. The PEO also provides other skills outwith my job such as lathe work and fabrication.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am really enjoying my program. I have build good relations with colleagues, developed, reinforced and learned new skills. I have nothing bad to say about BAE although some of the management of the college has at times not been enjoyable although this has nothing to do with BAE who have supported me throughout.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have reinforced and developed skills in welding, pipefitting, sheet metal fabrication, hand tools, power tools and even electrical work. These skills will make a productive worker and help me outside of the workplace during home DIY. Overall I have learnt, developed and reinforced many skills related to my job and related fields.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
BAE Systems when outside of the college have been well structured and organised. Although the collge managed have not been well structured and organised. During the last few weeks of the college term we have been made to pass an additional subject and we are not receiving the full time required to complete it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
BAE systems have been I very supportive employer. BAE Systems employees have been supportive and have listened to any concerns I have about my apprenticeship and work in the company. Whenever I have a problem about college or work I know who to contact. BAE I made effort to inform us of all the necessary people to contact weither it be for mental health, work conditions and safety.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not been made aware of any.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very supportive employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Apply early and make an effort to understand the business and your related job role
