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Designer Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

1.9 /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!

1/5 - Overview of Role
1/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
1/5
I must look at errors that have been made in the past to drawings and fix the issues needed.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
1/5
Not very much at all.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
1/5
I have learnt how to use a couple of the company's applications.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It is well structured for the most part.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Sometimes it takes repeated asking but eventually you do receive support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
We received little support from the training provider.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Not at all.
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 plenty of extra-curricular activities.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
No
Why?
I just don't think it is the greatest environment to work within.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do not apply for an office job.
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