Apprentice Draughtsperson Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
Modelling and drawing alterations and additions to Royal Navy ships. Constructing drawing packs to be used to in the manufacture of said alterations and additions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Somewhat enjoy, enjoy more with more engaging and exciting tasks.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt lots of new 2D and 3D modelling skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not very much organisation between different departments in the apprenticeship scheme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Not much support - primarily left to my own devices to complete training.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Helps me understand more intricate areas of the business I will be working on and further understand mechanical principles.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Social events with office staff
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall good company with good benefits and supportive staff (can differ across the business).
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn as much as you can about the business. Its not all sunshine and rainbows so don't expect to have "the best job in the world" but make the most out of everything you can and take as many opportunities as you can get.
