Project Management Degree Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Managing project management processes for engineers and designers such as schedule development and management, budget management and risk management to enable them to develop a design for a product.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme that I am on because I have the opportunity to learn theory at university and then apply it through placements within the organisation I work for.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Prior to my apprenticeship I had limited project management knowledge so I have developed a comprehensive understanding of all project management processes, such as developing business cases, developing schedules, monitoring and reporting project progress.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
For the most part, it is well organised however there have been last minute changes made throughout the programme which could have been communicated better to the apprentices.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is very supportive and have put us through additional professional body qualifications to supplement our learning.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a great level of support such as time to complete university and qualification studies within my working week.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that my qualification is directly applicable to the role I am in.
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 is a very wide range of stretch activities and extracurriculars that I have had the opportunity to get involved with, such as additional stretch projects and networking events.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They provide you with a great education which fully enables you to do your role once you exit the apprenticeship scheme, they provide great support throughout the programme and the placement work is always really interesting and diverse.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
There are a wide range of apprenticeship programmes available so make sure to look into each role to confirm which area best suits you.
