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electrician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.7 /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
3.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
i have developed my skills when using tools and constructing electrical circuits, which have helped me gain confidence and knowledge of my role when i’m ready to go into business
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i enjoy my program

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i have learnt how to use hand tools and how to construct and put up electrical circuits. before this i have never done anything such as these tasks, so being able to develop my skills with these things is amazing

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the program itself is very good with bae, and it is structured amazingly.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i receive a lot of report from my employer, with regular meetings every 6 weeks. they give you resources and people to speak to
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
the training is on average good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
it’s helped me develop my skills
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
BAE offers events such as STEM and you can become a STEM ambassador. furthermore BAE also offers activities such as outward bound which helps you develop your confidence

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
they help support young people’s lives with offering a great wage whilst still learning new skills and knowledge
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
be confident and apply for a role you actually want to do
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