Degree Apprentice Quality Engineer Review
at BAE Systems
Degree Apprenticeship
Project Management
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.6/5
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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
Working within the Quality department engaging with multiple stakeholders across the function. Identifying and implementing a stabilisation plan for a department. Tracking of actions and keeping action owners accountable.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy the programme I am on a lot. The departments I have been a part of have been encouraging and supportive of my development.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed my leadership and communication skills during the apprenticeship. I have gained knowledge on project management principals.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Any time i need support there is always someone who can either help or knows someone that can.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
An average amount. It could be better.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I am able to utilise what i have learned at university in my workplace.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Networking events. Work experience presentations to school students. Open days.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Research the department you are looking to join to gain an understanding on what you will be involved with to some extent before applying.
