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Engineering Technician Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
changing things in a CAD model and producing drawings
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i thoroughly enjoy my programme as there is so much learn

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have developed my communication skills as i have been joining different teams every month.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
the programme is very well organised and it is also very helpful as i get to see different aspects of the job
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
everyone I ask for any support has always been really helpful when it came to questions etc
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
When doing our qualifications we are supported by the company and if we require any support we always get it
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
my hnc and hnd will help me when i go into a full time position with the different classes we have completed
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
there are lots of things to get involved in such as becoming a STEM ambassador, volunteering opportunities and much more

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
the company offers a large amount of different apprentoceships and they treat their employees very well
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
always take any opportunities that come your way
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