Software Engineer Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Warton, Carnforth, UK
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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:
4/5
Software engineering including writing code, maintaining projects and working within a team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme a lot as it allows me to expand my knowledge in a practical environment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt new programming concepts and languages, as well as frameworks
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My programme is well structured and is catered towards my skills as well as some areas that I would like to develop
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieve alot of support from my employer, which allows me to develop my skills and gain valuable feedback
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
When working towards my qualifications, I recieve alot of support, in which I can feedback to them with what I would like to develop, as well as what im struggling on
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 my training provider helps me perform better in my role as they provide me with tasks that both challenge me and increase my knowledge in the software engineering space.
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
We have some social activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
This role really helps develop your skills in a way that is both useful as well as practical towards a working environment. Support is offered on every step of the way
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try to show the best version of yourself, and be willing to learn and push yourself
