Associate Project Manger Higher Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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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:
4/5
My role within the business is planning, I have 6 monthly long placement for the next 3 years where I can see different parts of the business and what they all have to offer.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme and to what it has already offered me, I feel like over the next years it will continue to offer me a lot more.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new planning skills, I have built and developed on my IT Skills. I have also developed on the different knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is well organised, with lots of training in place and also placements organised well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from the employer, I have a skills coach, functional lead and also my line manager who I can all go to for support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get a good amount of support when training comes up, the trainer is very supported and you know and can learn a lot of the different courses.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
You get to learn more skills and knowledge which I can then put into my role and use them throughout my apprenticeship.
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
I can do Stretch activities which is classed as of the job hours which is where we can do different activities/jobs, with different people from around the business.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a really good business to work for, it offers you a lot of opportunities to grow. You are very supported throughout your time as an apprentice.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn about what role you are wanting to take on, take every opportunity that you can get to build and grow as much as you can.
