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Engineering technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Rochester, Kent

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
it varies dependent on what unit we are currently studying such as now we do a lot of different soldering such as SMT components.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i have enjoyed this programme because of the new found knowledge i have gained.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
i have learnt many new soldering skills. i have also covered bench skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i feel it is well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
we receive a lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
we have a lot of support from our trainers.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I believe it will give me a good understanding and skills required for the role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
I'm not aware as i haven't been on site yet.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a well supported environment and has very good standard of training.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident and put a lot of effort in the work. +
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