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BAE Systems

Confined spaces Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

2.3 /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!

2.5/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
2 days on placement one day in college. Days on placement include setting up extraction and confined spaces and testing the areas
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Very much

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Learnt all new skills from beginning this apprenticeship helped develop teamwork and communication

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Not very, no communication from skill coaches and have no updates on progression
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Team leader lots of support,skill coaches none at all
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Didn’t have a tutor for 4 months
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Not at all,nothing in college is linked to my job role and will not be used again
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
No

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
Unorganised throughout the apprenticeship scheme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do research before hand and push for support from those who are meant to support you
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