Apprentice Fabricator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
As an apprentice fabricator I'm learning all of the skills that I'm going to need when working after I finish my apprenticeship, this includes a lot of practical work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy coming into work every day and look forward to learning more
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've learned a lot of new skills as I hadn't done anything similar to fabrication before my apprenticeship
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it's quite organised, I was given a year plan on what I will be doing
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There is a very good support system in place if I need it
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive all of the support I need and more
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I'm learning a a lot of skills towards my qualifications
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are, every apprentice goes to outward bounds
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I'm having a very good time on my apprenticeship so far and there are a lot of opportunities to progress
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself and do some research about what the company is all about
