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Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - 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
I am a manufacturing technician apprentice and I offer engineering advice to the operators.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my programme.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
- Developed communication skills
- Learned new engineering systems
- Learned about different engineering techniques and components

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is fairly well organised as there is a clear roadmap throughout the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive support whenever I ask for it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive lots of feedback which helps support with my assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification helps me understand systems better when I am performing my job role as I have a basic knowledge of the theory behind the different systems.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are multiple extra-curricular activities to get involved with at work including open evenings and helping the newer intake of apprentices each year.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The apprenticeship offers a wide range of learning and knowledge and sets yourself up well for the future within your chosen career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Conduct research on the company.
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