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Steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.4 /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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
2/5 - 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:
4/5
Workshop based, learning how to use tools and materials and machines. Health and safety regulations and how to work safely.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Doing everyday what I’m passionate about and continuing to develop my skills

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
Yes I’ve learnt more skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Always have someone there to offer support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Furness College offer very little support, when it comes to theory work they offer little to no support. Only 3 tutors have experience and knowledge to this role I applied for
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Training provider offer little support towards my qualifications, asking peers for advice is the only way I feel I can achieve my qualifications
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
Yeah

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great company, offer many different opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Have some knowledge to what you’re applying for
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