Pipe Fabricator Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Material and Mineral Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.3 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
In my role I produce pipe work to meet certain demands.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy it in most parts.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I’ve learnt loads of new skills as I’ve just left school therefore had no industrial experience so I’ve learnt loads of new skills
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well organised as we have set weekly hour times and also times to have work done by.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Any support you need is catered to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
As much support as you need to achieve your targets.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It equips me with the skills and understanding needed to excel in 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.)
4/5
There is a programme called stretch where you go elsewhere to promote and educate people about the business and what it does.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it’s well paid, you are supported with anything you need and has many benefits once you’re out your time.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If you aren’t living near the workplace then organise how to get there for the appropriate time before your first day.
