Mechanical fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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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:
3/5
I am in college 5 days a week learning about a wide variety of aspects of mechanical fitting. for example In the workshop I have various assessment work peices to make, health and safety learning about different legislations and how to be safe in the workplace. and a lot of other things.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I dont enjoy it very much it is boring. i think some stuff we learn is quite irrelevant and not neccicary and most of the day is spent doing nothing
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
yes i have learnt a wide variety of different skills in the workplace for example using mills and lathes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
very well organised apart from sometimes we dont have a tutor
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
yes sometimes
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
none college is a not very well organised
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I think they help me perform a lot better
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 none
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
you can complete your apprentiship and come out with a good qualification
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
N/A
