Steelworker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
4.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Through out the week from Monday to Wednesday morning we are in the workshop learning the skill required to become a steelworker and advancing the skills. Then Wednesday afternoon we attended a BAE behaviours lesson where we learn about the 8 key behaviours that are important to BAE. Thursday and Friday are class room based where we learn about the theory behind the job
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme I am in is amazing as you get tutors that are friendly and knowledgeable
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have been shown and developed the key skills required for the job as well as being able to develop myself as a person when using the 8 bae behaviours
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is well structured and organised as it is very easy to learn
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Have recived plenty of support when required
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As it is a friendly workplace as well as a good step up into the big world
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Just give it your all and don't waste your shot
