Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness, UK
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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
I design equipment to go on a submarine based on what my team leader tells me to do.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy it as I am learning lots and everyone is friendly.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have developed lots of skills from communication to teamwork and have gotten more confident within a team of adults.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well as they have a lot to fit in but they still give us lots of training.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots i have lots of help lines if I need any and i can talk to anyone.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots and I can go up to degree in learning.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Lots as it is all role related learining so I will use it in my job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
yes but i can not acess them yet as i am still first year apprentice.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company with good work and lots of support is provided as well as training.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Complete the Duke of Edinburgh award.
