Apprentice Steelworker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
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:
4/5
Lining off and marking out the locations of things that attach to other components. using drawings, 3D models, coordinates and images.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme as I learn alot of new skills since the job is quite specific
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, lots of skills about finding my way around the submarine and how to properly and accurately mark off and fit steelwork
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is very well organised and structured, I can very easily speak to the person I need to due to the structure and how organised it is.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I recieve as much support as I need at any given time from my employer.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My employer provides me with any training I need at any point and I can receive new training if I request it.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I perform much better thanks to my training provider as they provide the knowledge as to why I'm doing something a certain way or why other ways dont work as well
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
Yes there are a range of sports, social events and professional networking events
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is an interesting place to work and there is so many different jobs that are all interesting in their own way so you can always find something that you enjoy and are wanting to get better at
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Don't quit to early if you dont like what you're doing at the moment, there is so much room to sidestep in your role and have a look at other places or jobs entirely in the business that could be what youre looking for.
