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shipwright Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Govan

Review Submitted: June 2023

Overall Rating

2.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
1.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
My role consists of working with steel to create small sub assemblies that get put onto bigger assemblies.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I am enjoying my programme as it mixes on site with college equally where I am learning the role well enough.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes, I have developed lots of new skills such as measuring, marking out and how to use different tools and equipment.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is very organised and the structure is done well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer, mentally and physically.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
I receive an okay amount of support from my training provider but it could be better.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
The qualifications help in the role I do as it helps me perform tasks better.
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
There are not really too many extra-curricular activities available for apprentices.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company to work for who offer a competitive wage and offer great training on the job and you also feel like you are contributing to something.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself.
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