Designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
2.5/5
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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:
3/5
I attend college with lessons including maths, electrical principles, mechanical principles, health and safety, communications, project, CAD, materials, organisations efficiency and drawing and design
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I haven’t enjoyed college as much due to the amount of new and complex learning alongside not having constant tutors but being on site is a lot better
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learned new skills such as u sweetening and cresting engineering drawings and during outward bound I developed many of my already existing skills such as teamwork and communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
College has felt unorganised due to the lack of consistent tutors and structured lessons but on site curriculum has been structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I don’t need much support from employer but I know if I need any I can help adult ask for and receive help
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
There is a bit of support from tutors when completing college assignments
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It means I have all the knowledge needed to be able to know the basics and do my job to a good standard
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
There are not many extra curricular activities to take part in
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Many different job opportunities and different paths that will suit everyone
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Get involved. Take all opportunities
