Welder Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.6 /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!
2/5
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Overview of Role
2/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
My role is welding which is melting metal to metal, my day to day role is to learn different positions and types of welding, housing different tools and equipment.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
I enjoy the welding aspect if my role, but I'm not enjoying the fact that I feel rushed in my job.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
2/5
I have never welded before so I have learnt lots of new skills to be able to do my role.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
Depends which way you look at it. Some things are organised and structured. But the majority if things need a mass improvement on the organising side of things.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I feel like I am supposed very well in most aspects, but some areas could do with improvement.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I feel my skills coaches give me a massive support within my job.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
100%
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
The outward bound we do is fabulous for this.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They are a good business to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do your vest to get a job here
