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Engineering Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
4/5
Each day is different as I have different placements every few months. I report to my line manager to receive work tasks while working on my SVQ.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I learn new skills in every placement I am placed in. I have also gotten better at working collaboratively due to this.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The placement plans are usually very organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I am supported by my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive more help from my training provider than college when working towards my qualification.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel that most of the classes I take to contribute towards my qualification help performance in my job role.
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 a lot of networking events within BAE Systems.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I believe BAE is a good company who support their staff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do it
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