Caulker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.1 /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!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
1/5
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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
Grinding welds flush against units and frames, gouging repairs and backgouging welds. Burning preps onto frames and cutting and washing away lifting lugs off of units.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy my programme as there is a variety of work within the role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
As i was new to the job role when i started i have learnt every part of my role on the job and have spent time developing it.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
There is no set training plan and some apprentice get more time learning on a job than others and apprentices who are in their last year have no priority of learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
1/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
Organisation and support isn't great.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
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