electrician Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
I am currently just learning basic electrical skills at furness college as well as doing class work to gain a better understanding of my role
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I would say I enjoy the apprenticeship and have fun and still learn in work.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt a lot since starting as I had no previous electrical skills and I joined the company straight from school.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
In college I would say the apprenticeship hasn’t been the best structured since starting and had inconsistent teaching.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
From my employer I have a lot of support. Have meetings often to see how the apprenticeship is going and how we are doing as employees.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We receive some support from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I think the practical side of work is good and the training provider helps getting us to our qualification standard.
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
So far I have participated in one extra curricular activities which was outward bound that was very enjoyable and I think they’re are more extra curricular activities to be apart of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a very good and professional company that gives you lots of opportunity.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Prepare and learn things about the company.
