Apprentice electrical fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
3/5
My role is to develop and improve hand fitting skills and gain important knowledge about electrical theory in order to become qualified.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy gaining knowledge and putting it to use in the workshop where I can test my work to see if it is safe and operational.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to wire up circuit including sockets and 3 phase lighting circuits, creating my own drawings to do this. furthermore, I have massively improved my ability to use hand tools effectively.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My program is structured as, I am aware of all the tasks that must be completed by a certain deadline. I am told the plan for the day and what is expected from me most days.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
my employer supports me well.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training providers help me gain knowledge in theory and gain practical skills well, as i can see improvements in my work.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification I will obtain from this apprenticeship will give me confidence to work to best of ability.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There are opportunities to get involved in extra-curricular activities. For example, the field gun competition.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I feel that is the perfect place to learn new skills and become extremely good at your job role, the skills coaches are very helpful and make it their goal to make you as good as possible. The business is also very inclusive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Always try to gain knowledge from any job that is being taught to you and have a good attitude to learning and you will see vast improvements on your ability.
