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Trials and Commissioning apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.5 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3/5 - 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
Test systems and ensure they work correctly
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?
3/5
I am building my engineering knowlege and working on core skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
They are fairly well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Support is there if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Not as much
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The qualification in good but a lot of things we learn are not specific to our 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.)
2/5
Not that i know of

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good work/life balance. Good pay for apprentices. Good working environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Learn a bit about the industry, yard and job you are applying for and talk about it in the interview
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