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Advanced Apprentice Submarines Designer Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

4.3 /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
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:
4/5
On a day to day basis I electrically design parts of the product.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoy my program

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt a lot of new skills while being in the business. i have learned a lot of on the job skills and life skills while working here.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program is well structured, and gives help at any point where a change occurs, and when there are new parts.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive lots of support from my employer and those around me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I receive a fair amount of support from training providers, however more could be given.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
After completion of the qualification, I believe that some parts of my learning can be used in my role, and I have used some to help gain further knowledge aswell.
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 lots of extra curricular activities that I can get involved in at my my work.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a fun environment with lots of support available for all sorts of different problems that may occur, both in your personal life and in your work life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
As long as you work hard, you will gain invaluable experience and friendships at work.
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