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Pipe fitter Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

2.6 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - 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
I’m currently at college at the moment so I’ll be at college from 8:30 to 17:00. On a Monday and Tuesday, we are doing theory work and then for the rest of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) we are in the workshop.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It’s ok

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have developed new skill as I have never done anything like this before so I have learn how to correctly use some tools and how to fabricate different types of pipe work.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Not very, as we don’t really get any information on things.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
A little bit.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Not a lot
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel like it helps me preform better while working in the workshop.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s one of the major employers where I live.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure you enjoy your time in your apprenticeship.
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