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Designer Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Product Design

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
My role is a Designer, this involves using CAD to complete my job
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learned lots of new skills during this apprenticeship

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The Apprenticeship is very well structured and organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive a good amount of support when working towards my qualifications
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel that it allows me to perform better in my role due to the subjects covered
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes there are lots of extra activities to get involved with such as STEM and social activities

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a very good business to work for and I thoroughly enjoy my apprenticeship
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
There are lots of apprenticeships to choose from, choose the one that best suits you.
Do some research about the role prior to interview.
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