Electrical operations Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Once qualified at level 2 I will be set on placements across the site and on the submarine to undertake in order to gain experience shadowing more experienced individuals and gain hands on knowledge myself.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme largely. I have met new people and gained an invaluable skill
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
During this apprenticeship I have learnt many skills that come with hands on work including communication and networking skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
As a whole it is well organised however some minor setbacks have been experienced so far
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The support from my employer is vast. BAE offer many different services for all problems that may arise including mental health problems
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We are offered a lot of support to gain our qualifications including the option of a mentor to help guide you through the process making it easier for you to understand.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Furness college despite sometimes having a lack of tutors still tries to ensure that all lessons are covered and we are learning every lesson
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
Yes there are many including hosting events around the area in schools and out of schools teaching the town what we do at BAE
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
BAE offer many different roles for anything you can think of. From a lawyer to a nuclear engineer you can do whatever role you would like. As well as this the pay is good
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be open don’t set out wanting a specific role learn about all the different roles and then make your final decision on what you would like to go for
