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BAE Systems

Nuclear Degree Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

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
3/5 - Skills Development
2.8/5 - 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
Every day is different, we are normally set projects to complete and then during that time are asked to do smaller pieces of work.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Many soft skills have been improved as well as learning new skills in order to complete projects or tasks.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The program as a whole is quite well organised however specific activities or events could be much better organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
We have the option to receive as much or as little support from the company.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
Very Little, they don't provide much support at all except providing the building and the powerpoints.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
As of now I don't believe anything through my training provider has helped me perform better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, far too many to get involved in all of them.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
As the work is interesting and the company generally takes great care of it's employees.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Try your best to stand out.
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