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BAE Systems

Steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
My role is a steelworker my day to day is duties include setting cutting and shaping material
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my program its been good to learn new skills and make new friends

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how to cut material using an oxy fuel cutting torch and also learned new skills such as marking out and calculations

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Its structured well no complaints
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive decent support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
i receive a lot of support
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 help me a lot while doing my job
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
yes there are activities available

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Its a great company to work for with many benefits for its employees
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Give it all be open to learning new ideas take everything onboard
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