Manufacturing Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Electrician
Samlesbury
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
Coming to the ASK, and completing various modules including (fitting, electrical, CAD, BIT, aircraft jacking). While also completing 1 day of college per week.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Everyday it doesn't feel like I am coming to work. I enjoy everyday and the variety of new skills I am taught, as well getting to see the massive company and organisation I am becoming apart of. I can't wait to start my placements next year.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, learnt a variety of new skills in each module whilst thinking about my knowledge, behaviours and skills I have developed.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The workshop work is very well structured and organised. However, the college side of my apprenticeship has been rather unorganised at points. Only reason it is marked down to 6 is because of college days.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Anything I imagine could cause me some stress, there is support for. The support is excellent across the board.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Again so much support I cant describe. They are here to support me through every step of my apprenticeship.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Will give me a good base of understanding, for me to further develop when I have finished my apprenticeship.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
As a first year apprentice there is less I can do than a more experienced employee or apprentice, but I am looking into becoming a STEM ambassador.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Amazing opportunities, great working environment, brilliant staff and endless amount of support.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Through yourself at every opportunity you come across.
