Manufacturing technician Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
Currently its written work but there are practical elements every so often
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It's a great program although there have been some issues with communication between staff and apprentices
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I've become better at communicating and my confidence has increased been the main things. But I have learnt how to use CAD systems like inventor
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My program is brand new so there have been a lot of issues but they are fixing them
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I personally get quite a lot although this is about 4 months late but it's slowly getting put in place
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The support is good if you can get the correct people although it's a little patchy in places
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think it will help a lot with the apprenticeship although I think it could have been structured slightly different
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
Not really I can't think of anything
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The benefits to working there far out way the issues they have
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be honest in interviews and make sure it's something you will enjoy if not it's probably not for you
