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mechanical maintenance Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Alsager

Review Submitted: May 2023

Overall Rating

2.1 /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!

1/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
1/5
currently I spend my whole week in college, on Mondays I mechanical maintenance, on Tuesdays I do PLC's, on Wednesdays I do CNC programming which all work towards completing my level 2 and then on Thursday I do my level 3 BTEC in engineering.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I do enjoy my programme but the lack of communication and organisation at the college can put extra stress on my workload making it less enjoyable.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
yes, whilst working towards my level 2 in manufacturing engineering I have gained new skills and developed existing knowledge and skills on subjects.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
the structure that is established is great with my termly timetable, however organisation within each unit is very poor and is often left with wasted time that can be spent much better, improving skills and knowledge
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I have reviews every few months where my knowledge and skills that may have improved are discussed and then if there are currently any issues that I'm having with the college
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive plenty of support with working towards my qualifications especially when having to complete the write ups and how to correctly address the task
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
it will give me basic knowledge for me to perform well in my role ready for me to improve
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I will be going on outwardbound trip where me and my colleagues will complete team building exercises and activities which include gorge walking and raft building

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
because it is a well established company which will help to develop your career journey and are very supportive in this development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
be prepared for last minute communication
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