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BAE Systems

Electrician Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Lancashire

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

4.2 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - 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
3 Day working Week, 1 Day college. Learn engineering skills and techniques from skilled persons.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Very enjoyable, nice teams that are worked with. Cross-over between apprenticeship managers and site managers can be an awkward process.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Developed and learnt many skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Good structure in theory that falls through in parts due to the way it’s managed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Lots, very supportive.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Good advice but generally it’s about your own knowledge and experience so not needed much.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Good
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Networking but it’s not for everybody.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good company to work for
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself and share what you’re interested in with others.
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