Steelworker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
Working with different engineering tools such as welding, burning and grinding to manufacture different things. We also learn health and safety in the work place and how to avoid injuries.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme as it involves a lot of practical work which is what I wanted to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned how to properly use a welding machine without much issue. I have also learned how to use many other types of tools such as burners, grinders and basic tools such as how to file and how to use machinery.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
At the start we lacked a tutor on some days making it seem very unorganised but now it has all been sorted out and now it seems to be properly and well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieve enough support to help me through the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I recieve a good amount of support to help me gain my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps me properly understand my role in the company and how to do it properly.
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 is a student council for college.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a good place to work and can help you gain your qualification in anything you apply for.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Focus when doing your interviews or applications to make sure you can get your role.
