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Marine technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

3.4 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
On a day to day basis I will go to college to work on my practical skills in the workshop or go to theory lessons to learn the theory side.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my program as a came from school and I much prefer working, I enjoy it because it is something I am interested in and want to learn more about each day

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new skills whilst working such as being able to wire up a circuit. I have also learnt many skills such as communication ones as I wasn’t the best communicator in the past

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
I would the the programme is well organised and structured because there is a clear view of how our future looks and what the expectations are
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
We receive some support from the employer but I feel as if we could receive more
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
We receive some support from the training provider however I believe it would benefit us more if they gave us more support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel my qualification has helped me person better in this role as I have been taught how to do my job well
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 there are many different extra curricular activities that we can join and sign up for such as litter picking

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I would recommend BAE systems because they are known to be one of the best training providers in the North West
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
I would say go for it because once you are working here you will not regret it
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