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BAE Systems

Design apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Product Design

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

2.5 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - 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:
3/5
i design part of a product.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
i will enjoy it more once i am on placement with teams

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
i have completed training in subjects that i didnt have knowledge in before

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
the first year is not as organised as it should be but that is down to the training provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
i am able to recieve a lot of support within my job
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
i did not recieve as much support as i needed from my training provider
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
i dont belive that it does as we learn about nothing that we do within the job
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
there are stem projects that we are able to get involed with with work

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a job for life with competative pay and it is a friendly envrioment with a lot of support
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
be yourself the interviews arent bad but also make sure to do your research on the job role and the company
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