Design and Draughtsperson apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
3.4 /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
2.8/5
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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
provide design changes / solutions for Naval Ships
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have enjoyed the learning experience
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
ive learnt many new skills in developing CAD Skills and techincal knowledge
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
the placement has been well organised. End point Assesment could have been way more organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
ive received a great amount of support from my employer and surrounding engineers
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
1/5
very little, during the end point assessment phase of my apprenticeship
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
the Qualification is a very broad subject of structural design, little of which is applicable in my line of work.
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
sufficient Extra-Curricular activities
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Large company with lots of opportunity to develop and network yourself into multiple different positions.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
have an interest in defence
