Pipe fabricator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
3.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
Prepping pipes, this can be welding, cutting, soldering or chamfering, we have also done a plumbing system before. For two days a week I am classroom based where I have learnt about hydraulics, materials, maths and science etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am really enjoying the programme at the minute because it is a slight change to mechanical engineering and lets me develop and learn new skills.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have become more confident as a person and feel as if I contribute more and get involved more.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
There have been some parts to the programme where I feel it could have been sorted out better.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel that the employers give all the support they are able to give.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training providers will help me incase I have made any mistakes and will let me know of any corrections to make.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Because I have been taught new skills by them which will help me execute tasks more easily.
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
No.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Due to it being an experience that you may never get.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
N/A.
