Steelwork apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Civil Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.2/5
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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:
3/5
I am a steelwork apprentice and my day to day involves coming in doing workshop for 9 hours Monday to Wednesday then having classrooms for Thursday and Friday where we learn other engineering based subjects
It is simple and easy to follow and if a problem occurs getting help is quick and easy
It is simple and easy to follow and if a problem occurs getting help is quick and easy
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the program, I like having something to do practical and learning new skills that I can take anywhere really keeps me excited to learn more.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
My skills in practical activities have improved and so have my problem solving skill and resourcefulness being given limited supplies and tools
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
There are problems with tutor and so unclear subjects
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
If support is needed a simple trip to the office to ask for assistance it all it takes
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
If help is needed a tutor will help when available but others may also need help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I am pleased to learn in different places that will help me in others
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
There are options such as stretch and extention task that you can do
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is very accommodating
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
It may be stressful during the interview phase but it will be worth it in the end, you have infinite possibilities once you are in.
