Mechanical Fitter Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
Working on placement within the business and one day a week at college
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am enjoying my placement as know what to expect at the end of my apprenticeship
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt how to use knowledge and skills learnt the previous year at college and how to adapt these to a working environment
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Structured well apart from previous year apprentices only get a short time period between placements.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
As much as I need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider is available as and when I need to see them and have reviews on place
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel it will help me significantly
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
Not that I am aware of
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a good place to start with an apprenticeship and helps you learn your trade with on and off the job hours
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Look at the differennt trades available
