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steelwork Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering, Manufacturing

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Very good learning and gives brilliant hands on work experience, the day to day basis is half learning and half practical work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very helpful and very rewarding

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Learnt alot about mental health, different welding techniques and the health and safety laws

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Not too bad, see what happens, now and again dont have anyone to teach me new stuff however that leaves time to be able to revise for upcoming tests
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Alot of health support and equipment aswell as opportunities
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Alot of learning steps in place
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
More effective and safe
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Charity and talks / meetings

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very nice and rewarding, takes care of you.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Its worth it and can be very succesfull when learning new skills and hobbies
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