Apprentice Maritime Design Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
5/5
Electrical maritime design for the navy, producing drawing and design solutions
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy my job, however it can be stressful at times
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learnt how to use auto CAD and how wiring diagrams and general electrical works go on in the buisness
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The work side is well organised but the HNC feels like a let down and a bit all over the place with far too heavy workload while working full time
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A good amount of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
An okay amount of support, i can contact if needed but otherwise all being based online really limits support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel it does sort of apply to my job role, being so new its hard to gauge as of yet
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
yes, there are open evenings, social events in the office and networking activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really good career choice with plenty of options and good qualifications you can get from work
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do a levels as this will help massively for understanding the theory behind your work
