Submarines advanced apprentice designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Engineering, Product Design
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
2.9 /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
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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
Design tasks
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
product knowledge mainly
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
seems to be a lot of change on what needs to be provided to complete the apprenticeship with little notice.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
plenty support when needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
little support, just 12 weekly reviews with a skills coaches who keep changing and with some having no product knowledge.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The actual job part of the apprenticeship is great. The handling of the apprenticeship could be better.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
get your application in early
