Advanced Engineering Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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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
My role involves both mechanical and electrical engineering. Daily tasks involve fault finding and repairs and theory based learning also.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I very much enjoy my apprenticeship. I get to learn new skills and implement them into my everyday working life.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt all new practical skills from both mechanical and electrical sides. I had no previous experiences in these fields and I have enjoyed it immensely.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I think my apprenticeship is structured well, i get to learn new skills and it feels very balanced and equalled out.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get full support from my employers. if I need help I know I can ask for it and be fully supported throughout with anything I may struggle with.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I get full support from my training providers. if I need help I know I can ask for it and be fully supported throughout with anything I may struggle with.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that it helps my performance very much, I am being taught everything I need to know to carry out my role.
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
There are a lot of activities to get involved in and there are a variety of options available that get offered to us.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The opportunities on offer are endless, you get taught very valuable skills and it is a brilliant experience to have this job role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself, show that you are willing to learn and do the job you are applying for and have confidence in yourself that you can do anything that you set your mind to.
