Systems engineer degree apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering
Frimley
Review Submitted: May 2024
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
5/5
I work in a Variety of teams on a variety of projects focusing on a variety of functions from Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The work side of my programme is very enjoyable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Developed my software development and people skills. I have also learnt about network engineering.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the structure is constantly improving as the college gains more experience
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I couldn't ask for more support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
the Lecturers are friendly and can help with questions about topics but the training provider doesn't have a lot of knowledge around the programme or its structure
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
a handful of modules undertaken provide transferable skills but the majority of the content has no bearing on any of the day to day work.
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
Yes, multiple different sports activities and social events every week
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The company is extremely supportive and has a good career path as well as plenty of opportunities to do new things.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Build a basic knowledge of computing/networking and product life cycles.
