Steelworker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4 /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
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
Monday and Tuesday is classroom work so learning about different things.
Wednesday Thursday Friday is in the workshop so actually getting to do practical work
Wednesday Thursday Friday is in the workshop so actually getting to do practical work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy learning new things
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes a lot of new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
I wouldn’t say it was the best organised but that isn’t bae fault, whilst in college we’re learning sheet metal work rather than steelwork
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A lot
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
We are learning as we go, but it does help us
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
We can get involved in stem activities if we wanted to
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good company to work for, they have the best interests for you, they will go the extra mile to help you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident but no to confident, if you don’t get in the first time just keep trying. It’s a job for life if you put the work in
