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Apprentice Detail Designer Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - 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
I help to create drawings and modelling for the projects my company does to help with design work or to help the engineers on the yard build the project with technical drawings
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
It is a good time to learn from new people

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, developing technical skills and communications skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme runs really well with only minor hiccups to due to how big the company is but everyone helps you.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
As much as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Continual updates and any extra I ask for
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Allows for a more general understanding and technical specification of how my yard works
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
There are many opportunities to involve yourself outside of your work

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Potential for flexible working, friendly environment with lots of support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Look for good examples you can use to promote yourself how show off your critical thinking
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