Higher Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
3/5
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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
Engineer supporting manufacturing processes. Get tasks to doo and call out to shop floor when needed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Most of the programme is good once is was properly underway.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Lots of new knowledge and skills and widened skill set on existing skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Was little organisation to begin with and has taken a few months to fully begin properly learning. No curriculum for manager to follow.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
From line manager, lots. Not much heard from others unless I make first contact.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Some support is given but can be difficult to contact.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Increase my knowledge to relate to real job.
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, football every week.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good employer to get a secure career.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Read the full job description to make sure its what you want to do and apply for multiple roles.
