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Engineering fitter Level 3 Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.3 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
Checking my e-mails, doing my course work, writing reports, doing bench fitting/ electrical work in the work shop. Doing courses. Getting taught about electrics by instructor.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
When I get taught the electrical and mechanical information i do enjoy it, however i would like to get taught more in depth both for mechanical and electrical.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I have learnt many new skills during my time here, especially as I have came fresh out of school. I have been taught about electrical and mechanical

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It is mostly organized, however there have been several occasions where the organisation and stucture of the programme has not been handled well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my employer,
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I do receive a lot of support when working to my qualifications, the course work is taught well and in detail
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
We have not started our actual role 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.)
2/5
No not at the moment

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are many opportunities in the company to excel in and have a good career, it is especially good if you have an interest in engineering.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be on time
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