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BAE Systems

steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: May 2025

Overall Rating

3.8 /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
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
mark out, burn to cut steel, grind it into shape and weld together. making sure wearing correct ppe and following health and safety
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
learning new skills everyday and

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
grinding, burning and marking out

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
i think the programme is set out well
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
a lot of support and information about different resources and where to go with any issues/problems
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
courses and one to one learning
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
very well
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
dont know

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is an amazing company with many opportunities to grow within the business
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
take every opportunity you can
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