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Steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

2.9 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2.6/5 - 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 burn and grind steel from a flat plate once grinded i weld it together to construct what i need to make
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
i enjoy my programme unless i am doing the same thing everyday

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i have developed my communication skills i have also never worked anywhere else before this so i have gained lots of skills in the workplace environment already

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
it is not well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i receive lots of support if needed and if i were to need it its easy to find
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
i receive plenty of support when needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
i understand lots about my role before even heading into the business properly
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
im not sure

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good job and well paid with a job for life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
make sure you dont mess up its a good opportunity
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