Business Admin Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Preston
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
5/5
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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
I'm in ESC and I help the team with admin work they can't do as they are taking calls and chats.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It's good, the skills coaches are kind and the college work isn't too difficult. I do wish the EPA was introduced to us much earlier so we had longer to prepare.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my confidence and my excel skills a lot, as well as working on different systems.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is okay, in some places it seems rushed and sometimes it feels like things are taking too long, for example marking assignments sometimes took a while. Though when submitting EPA we were told to change the format of our behaviours matrixes the day before it was due.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive a good amount of support from skills coaches through LPRs I can talk to them about anything that worries me, and from line managers it's the same they were all supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Directly we don't get anything, but I would want more mock knowledge tests if I could ask since one doesn't seem sufficient.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It had helped recognise what areas we may need to develop in and for me it was a great introduction into working life.
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
There isn't for the college side but in my placements we sometimes go out for meals on special occasions in the team and even had a Christmas party
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a great way to integrate into work life and the support you receive here in your placements is amazing
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Always ask questions, it's the best way to learn in a company like this as there are so many people you meet from different careers.
