manufacturing engineering technician apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
Preston
Review Submitted: June 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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
3/5
Manufacturing engineer apprentice,
Apprenticeship is split into 7, 4 month placements where a whole different range of roles will be covered. The roles range within Build line support which is answering queries that arise within a production environment, Tool design, Research and development, And process planning.
Apprenticeship is split into 7, 4 month placements where a whole different range of roles will be covered. The roles range within Build line support which is answering queries that arise within a production environment, Tool design, Research and development, And process planning.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I think there's been times where I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme but also times where I haven't enjoyed it at all.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt many skills throughout my whole apprenticeship which are going to help me all the way through my career.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
i would say its very well structured as to knowing when we will be changing placements and how llong we are in there.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I believe i could approach them with anything and ask for support and they would happily help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received the most support possible. Instructors and teachers were more than happy to support with anything we needed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it has given me a lot of knowledge from a theory standpoint that i am able to take into my roles.
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
There lots of things to get involved in such as open events, bake sales, STEM events and much more
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think they are a brilliant company that really look after their apprentices.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
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