Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
5/5
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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
Practical work at college and theory work contributing to my level 2 qualification at college for my apprenticeship. This includes machine work and handskill work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme as it’s easy to understand and follow due to the enormous support from the company, whenever you find anything difficult there’s always help there.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve developed enormously on my practical skill and knowledge, especially health and safety wise. You’re taught to work safely and to quality. Learning to use machines you’d never expect to understand and craft things that are complicated is a huge accomplishment and gives you the feeling you can do anything you put your mind to.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The overall structure is great, and the organisation is tremendous; you know exactly what to do and you’re instructed correctly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Immense support, we’ve had multiple mental health talks and presentations and you feel welcomed and free to talk about any issues/problems you have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Immense support, without them I’d struggle to complete it; they’ve helped me and gave me the confidence and skill to do the tasks.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Each day I spent training I feel more and more confident that I can do the tasks within my role, it’s a great feeling and I’d recommend anyone to take it and go for it.
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
The company do activities such as rounders to raise money, and support the LGBT+ community to raise money for them which is tremendous.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a tremendous company that will give you a great and prosperous future, it gives you the help needed and is a great opportunity I think nobody should turn down.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident, be calm and most of all be yourself!
