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Higher engineering apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
Supporting production as an engineer. Deal with shopfloor issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoy a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Lots of practical skills and different way of thinking.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Fairly well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Plenty of support when needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Fair amount of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Gives me the knowledge needed.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Can be a STEM ambassador.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Organised company with a stable future.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do activities to help you be better suited for the role.
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