Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Rochester, Kent
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
As a first year apprentice our role is to attend college 5 days a week to gain a level of competence in an engineering environment before we return to site at the beginning of our second year.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt many new skills such as surface mount soldering, circuit design using CAD software, how to cut and shape metal, drill, tap and ream holes, counter sink, counter bore holes, fault find electronic circuits, produce electronic circuits and developed IT, Maths and English skills as part of the standard.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured and runs in 6 week blocks so you know exactly what you’ll be doing every 6 weeks for the duration of the first year.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We receive plenty of support from our employer with constant reviews through the year.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive plenty of support from all the trainers who provide resources and time to help anyone who needs it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualification and experience gained will help enormously to help perform better in my role as it has given me the basic skills needed to be a competent engineer.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a great company to work for who look after their staff and push you to be the best you can.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
To do their research on the company, be confident and be able to convey yourself well.
