Advanced Apprentice Submechanical Fitter 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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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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
As an apprentice I'm taught about what skills I need to use whilst completing my apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter. I measure and make sure components are in tolerance and I help to create different components.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the comradery when put with a good group of people in the placements and I enjoy the work I get to see and experience.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I had some pre-existing skills when at college before starting the apprenticeship which have been developed. One of those skills was using measuring equipment accurately.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The shifts are constantly structured in the same way with the same timings but sometimes, there have been events or meetings that haven't been mentioned to apprentices only a day or two before they're actually meant to be held.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I have recieved plenty of support from my employer whether it was a struggle with work or if I was off sick and needed help with sick notes etc.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I recieve as much support as they can give without it turning into them giving me the answers - which I would say is a lot of support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My training provider have provided the theoretical training and information I would need to know with my apprenticeship and for my qualification l.
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
From what I know and from the information that has been given, I'm not 100% sure about any extra-curricular activities that I could he part of through my work
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Even though there have been tough moments, the apprenticeship is a guaranteed way to get a good job that provides the support someone would need.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Make sure that the application you send in is for the job you truly want and make sure to keep notes of things that either go wrong or you're a bit unsure about so that you can question it if needed and have the information available.
