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Apprentice Caulker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

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 - 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
Depends on the day some sometimes it will be grinding down and flushing down welds or Burning shapes or Gauging repairs or shamvers
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
i Very much enjoy the programme which i am on as i work with a great bunch of people and also enjoy the work i do as well

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Biggest skill would be communication talking to my other Colleagues and discussing and finding ways to improve our work

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
our programmed is very well organised down to our skill coaches as they put a good timetable on everything ahead
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I would say a lot of support from our employer as they support us in every way mental as well with our programme
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Furness college and our main training providor are great supporters
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel they support us very well
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
no there isnt no curricular activieties

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They support us in every way and its a great way to earn money for something you love
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Choose a trade you love
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