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Project Controls Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
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:
5/5
Overall i would consider everything that is offer very valuable there is a lot of responsibly and trust give within the job side of the apprenticeship and a lot of responsibility throughout university as well, i cant fault it to this point
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
In my personal experience i very much enjoy my apprenticeship and would recommend to anyone interested

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned a countless amounts of new skill, from online programs to management skills there hasn't been a day I haven't actually learned nothing.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Extremally well structure, every apprentice is assigned a new placement manager every year and are provided a buddy at the start of the year to help ease you into the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A significant amount if you want it i have had some issues with personal circumstances and the employer have been very accommodating
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The training provider (Blackpool and the Fylde collage) are very temperamental, the event that the organise when we are on campus are very well structured however I feel learning is very limited when online
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Need improvement
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
Why there is none provided by the company it is heavily encouraged

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It offers a wide range of skills, offers a good pay packet and allows you to exit into a large experienced company with 5 years experience
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident and do your research especially for project management and control roles.
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