Welder Review
at BAE Systems
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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
Pipe welder, carry out multiple different TIG welding applications and use multiple different materials forming pipeworks.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my program as i enjoy welding as it is something i have wanted to do since i was younger
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i have learnt to TIG weld as i didn't have any skills before i joined the company and now i can use a welder good and carry out welding operations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
i feel our programme has decent structure and there is a clear goal
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
We recieve a lot of support from our employer to learn the skills we need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Lots to give you the experience to pass qualifications you need.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Gives you the reassurance that you can do the jobs you need and motivates you
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
i dont think so
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Really good employer
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Stick in and try your best
