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Manufacturing Engineer Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Warton, Carnforth, UK

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.3 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
Practical and assignment based work covering skills relevant to future trade role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The practical days in the workshops are well organised, structured and enjoyable. The FE days or college days are poorly organised and have been letting the overall experience of the apprenticeship fall.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt new skills so far and I am continuing to learn as the apprenticeship progresses.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Workshop days are well organised. College days have not been structured such as a lack of teachers or poor organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good future prospects at the company.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Speak to employees that work here prior to applying.
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