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Design & Draughtsman Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
tackle a range of jobs varying in size and complexity with computer programs such as Auto-CAD.
work along side a handful of different teams to produce engineering solution drawings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the verity of work completed, tasks change significantly from the previous .

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt a wide range of skill from working effectively as a team to being able to understand and produce complex electrical design schematics.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
well organised. remain within one placement for the duration of the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
support is given in a range of areas from assistance with work tasks to health support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
a strong backing from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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 are a range of available activities to sign up to.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
as an apprentice you feel valued and part of the team.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
apply yourself to as many opportunities as possible.
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