Engineering Technician Apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Glasgow
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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
Editing production model, providing technical solutions to live engineering issues and producing engineering drawings for operations.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The teams I have joined have all made me feel welcome and happy to share their knowledge which has helped me enjoy my time in the apprenticeship so far.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Improved on confidence, speaking up and talking to large groups.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well organised but sometimes subject to change due to unforeseen factors or process changes.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
A lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
A fair amount.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Provides me with a wider overview of the engineering field.
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
Yes, there are a lot of networking events but also STEM events to get involved in and spread the awareness of apprenticeships to others.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great work environment and I feel like I am valued. Additionally, for someone like me who was hesitant of going straight to university from school the apprenticeship provides a great bridge for knowledge between high school and university. I have been told there are future university opportunities for me.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If jumping into university seems too much to begin with show your interest and a willingness to learn and apply for the apprenticeship. Do your research.
