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fabricator Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Preston

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3 /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!

3.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
4/5
7:00 start, Morning start up meeting
7:30-9:30 Work
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-12:00 work
12:00- 12:30 Lunch
12:30- 3:15 work
3:15-3:30 Lunch
3:30-5:00 work
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
moderate

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
many skills such as, forming of metals, welding and fitting

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Course needs more structure and progression paths
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Sufficient
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
moderate
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
none

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
good company to work for with lots of opportunities and career paths
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
research what the company does
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