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BAE Systems

Nuclear Engineer - Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.7 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Enginnering Support in a number of different roles.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy my programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I am always learning new skills and developing on existing ones.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
I work through a variety of placements within the first 3 years of my apprenticeship giving me a balanced and structured introduction to engineering and BAESML.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots of support is provided as required.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive enough support with my training qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Some aspects are able to be transfered between work and the qualification, some parts have been redundant due to the nature of the work i complete in my job role.
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 lots of social, extra curricular activities i can participate in if i want to.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It provides a good way to progress to a qualification and work at the same time, the work is interesting and the benefits are also attractive.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
If interested give it a try
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