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Apprentice Project Controller Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Data Analysis

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.1 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
3/5
I'm the main point of contact for a number of projects where I work on the monthly reporting cycle, presentation of data and any other issues that may arise.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I've learnt a lot of reporting tools and project success metrics.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support systems in place if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Lectures are online and often not useful.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I recognise a lot of the terms used, but a lot of the documents we learn about aren't used at all.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Not many

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good prospects and interesting work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the company and make sure you're applying for something you're enthusiastic about.
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