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steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness, UK

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.1 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Marking out, burning and grinding metal down to complete a set of different tasks given.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the programme as I am always developing my skills

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes most of the skills I do in my job are new skills they I have learnt during the apprenticeship.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very well organised as there is an order of tasks i have to complete
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
You receive lots of support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
They provide as much support as you need
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It helps give me more information on my job on a theory side of things.
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
There are some on offer if you want to volunteer to do them

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
There are lots of different opportunities available and lots of benefits to the job
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be honest and yourself as BAE Systems is a very inclusive company and will support you.
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