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Steelwork apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

2.8 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
5 days a week 2.5 days in the classrooms and the rest in the workshop doing assignment set to us
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Workshop side creating things

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I've learned some skills but it takes me a bit longer to learn stuff compared to others

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
It's good but there is some problems with the college side which they are trying to solve
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
A decent amount in terms of feedback
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
A decent amount
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps me learn the skills or gain them more 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
Not that I am aware off but I have not been actively looking for them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a good place to learn alot of different skills and trades
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Not sure
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