Apprentice Driller Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.6 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
3/5
I go to collage and learn theory and i also work in the workshop to develop my practical skills
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Its a quite enjoyable program where you are almost always learning but there are some points that can get really boring
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learn hand fitting skills and how to work on machinery
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The program is structured well for the most part however there are some parts that are not done well such as a lesson overlapping on our time table and the lack of communication
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As an employee we recive alot of support and there are alot of programs available to us
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We recive some support from our training provide and the instructors are always there to provide help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It helps me to understand my job role and how i need to carry it out
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 are stem activities available in the second year
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It pays well and the job isnt to stressful
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the BAE behaviors and use the situation task action result method when answering questions in the interview
