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Level 3 Aerospace technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Samlesbury

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.9 /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
3.8/5 - 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
Learning the skills and knowledge to become a qualified level 3 aerospace engineering technician, in class room environments for the first year followed by six placements over the rest of duration of the placement.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt lots of new skills related to engineering of air craft, as well as developing old skills such as communication or interpersonal skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Receive all the support needed to work towards and attain my qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, learn new skills and get paid at the same time. Workplace culture is nice and pleasant to work in.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Keep and open mind, and be willing to put the work in to learn and experience new things.
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