Technical Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Kent
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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
On a day-to-day basis, I have been provided various pieces of work. I have been shadowing and supporting those who have the necessary skills and knowledge to transfer to myself. I have taken on various small tasks in order to improve on my self management skills.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the ability to get hands-on and physical with electrical equipment, understanding how a unit or device comes together to complete and perform a task. I have also improved with my ability to test electronic equipment, and complete and process analytical data to pull out a result.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Communication Skills
Time management
Task management
Safe working
How to organise multiple different projects workload
Time management
Task management
Safe working
How to organise multiple different projects workload
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I feel majority of the time, my apprenticeship is very well structured and organised. I believe at some moments, workload is too intense.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I feel I get plenty of support from the employer if requested.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel I get adequate support from my training supplier if requested.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that my training has allowed me to complete my work to a much higher standard.
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
There are some extra curricular activities to involve with, however this may be restricted depending on an individuals personalities (their likes and dislikes).
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel the company is very consistent and a day is very predictable with minimal surprises. I also feel that the company is able to listen to concerns and queries if raised.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Focus on achieving what you want to complete. BAE will only support and guide you in that direction if it is achievable and beneficial to the company.
