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Level 6 Degree apprentice Project Management Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Frimley

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.4 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role consist of working with other PM's, providing support to programme and CAM reviews. Engaging with our customer and assisting in managing finance. My workplace allows me to change what I do in order to learn more in every area
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme, I am learning and I feel supported

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I learned many skills within only 6 months. I have learnt huge levels of soft skills such as communication, leadership and teamwork. Additionally, my hard skills/ employability skills have grown as I have learnt how to use software such microsoft excel, JIRA, confluence, MS Project etc...

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My structure is well organized I understand the process I am undertaking and always know my next steps.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive large constant amount of support from my employer. Both from my line manager and placement team, as well as our early careers team with skills coaches.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I receive consistent and good support from my training supplier, however they are not always clear in assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps me perform better as I understand the concepts of what I am applying through my 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.)
3/5
There is - such as Outward Bound experience. University has some sports clubs

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great environment with a wide spread of work, I feel always supported and I am learning. It is friendly and a great place to be.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident in your self when applying, talk about your own previous experiences with passion showing your desire to learn
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