Business Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Business Operations
Preston
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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
I am currently based within the Early Careers team, my day to day tasks consist of a range of different and fun activities. I have been involved in exciting projects such as the UK Apprentice Awards event and two Partnership conferences, this has helped me network with people internally/externally.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the structure of the apprenticeship, experiencing different teams and meeting new people. I've had the opportunity to work with a range of people and still talk to colleagues from the past!
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I feel like i have developed existing skills and learnt some new skills, especially with the outward bound activity, we got the opportunity to experience. I have pushed myself out of my comfort zone over the past two years and this has really helped me learn and develop different skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured and the skills coaches help ensure we are all on task and up to date. Regular workshops, off the job days and learner progress reviews allow them to pass on vital information to ensure we are on track to pass the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Maximum support, the off the job sessions are delivered internally and the skills coaches are always happy to help. We have been given the opportunity to do Outward Bounds which has allowed us to develop our Knowledge, skills and behaviours.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Maximum support, we can contact them at anytime and they are always happy to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
A lot of the delivery we have received is relevant to the day to day work we complete, such as understanding the BAE Systems way of working and the policies/ Relevant relegations set out.
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 networking opportunities set up, which we find out about when the BASS magazine is sent out, such as collaboration events and competitive events such as quizzes.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE is a great company to work for, they look after you and go above and beyond to help apprentices improve their knowledge, skills and behaviours. I'm glad i got an apprenticeship at BAE Systems and hope to stay with the company for a long time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Have an idea of the BAE Systems company behaviours and think about how you have demonstrated the behaviours.
