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PR- advanced engineering apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: May 2024

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
For my apprentice I must complete all practical and written work that is necessary these include questions and tests to test my knowledge, and the practical being products to make. throughout the apprenticeship i have been taught everything I need to know so far.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am thoroughly enjoying this program so far, i have learnt many things and am always exited to know what is next for the apprenticeship.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my skills, by being able to accurately read a drawing and reference it to make a finished product. Also I have learnt many key skills requires for the role I am in, including welding, shaping, rolling, drilling, cutting, and creating final products out of metal.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The structure of the program is good, everything is set out well with due deadlines and set times for learning and breaks, etc.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive plenty of support from my employer ensuring I am happy with what I am doing at all times, and making sure anything that I may need is provided or fixed as soon as.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My training provided provides me with plenty of support helping me get the qualifications I deserve
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that due to the good learning and experience I am receiving from my training provider, Iam doing much better at both practical and theory
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
There are plenty of experiences I am entitled to including tours and trips to other places and other networking events I can help out at if I wish to do so.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a brilliant place to work where you can meet plenty of new people, and even swap roles inside the business if you wanted to.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Apply for any work experience available to have a feel for the job before you apply to find out if it is the job for you.
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