Apprentice Submarines Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Product Design
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4/5
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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 in the business is a Designer and my day to day work life involves going to meetings, updating/ creating drawing sheets, updating/ creating models as well as working on my EPA
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme a lot
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt/ developed a lot of new skills during my apprenticeship such as working and collaborating with others, how to use 3D and 2D CAD software and leading a team through Stretch activities
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Mostly the apprenticeship is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
The majority of the staff who have looked after me during the course of my apprenticeship have been supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have not needed as much support however whenever i have questions about work or upcoming jobs, everyone on my team is willing to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that my qualification definitely helps me 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.)
5/5
I have taken part in a number of STEM events such as SDELF, Road to Engineering, Speed Networking, Open Evenings, etc
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It has allowed me to develop a lot of skills and competencies that I didn't have before starting the apprenticeship such as communicating with others and building work relationships, built my confidence, etc
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
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