Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2024
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
Varies from learning workshop skills and written college tuition
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy learning about my apprenticeship, I feel after leaving the college and workshop and starting the sask workshop more comfortable and have more different ways of performing tasks rather than getting taught just one way
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i hadn't worked in a workshop before and have learnt about the tools, machinery and skills I will need to achieve my apprenticeship and become a qualified trade person
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Overall well structured programme with a few blips along the was as the transition from college to sask was quite up in the air until the last week
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support available through tutors and skills coaches if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
As much as we need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I'll become more knowledgeable as I progress through my apprenticeship
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes through canvas app
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
A good basis to get into a trade
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself
