Apprenticeship Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Ulverston
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
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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
my role is a mechanical fitter which day to day i can be completing theory work or creating assessment pieces in the workshop, all made from using different types of equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i enjoy the independence you have to show and the trust given to you to complete a project
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
speaking in front of a group, adaptability, integrity, courage, communication.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
good support especially the reviews you are given by skills coaches every couple weeks.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Not as much as they could, sometimes there is a lack of them not wanting to display there knowledge and ideas.But support is mostly okay.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
if think this helps me to perform better.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
yes events are help such as fairs which display the different roles in the company for anyone wanting to join them.There has been litter picking days offered but only for the 2nd year apprentices.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they offer a great career that is guaranteed with a high demand of work, the support available is all there if any issues are faced, good qualifications can be earned, and lots of knowledge is involved.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
prepare yourself and do research on the company as well as writing down any good questions you may think of.
