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sheet metal worker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
4.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
an overview of my role involves cutting and bending metal to make vent. day to day it onvloves measuring and cutting then bending and welding
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
5 stars

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
everything that i have learnt from using a welder and cutting and bending metal as i have never done a role in engineering before this

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well structured as they are here to help you, so they give us tasks to develop our knowledge
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
from all of my instructors and employers i receive support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
from my training provider i receive lots of support with him coming in to our computer rooms giving us pointers on how to help us
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
through my training provider they help me perform better in my role as they are always here to help
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
no

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
as they have jobs for everyone, support when people need it and great opportunities
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
even if you apply for something you haven't done before dont be scared as they will help you and you will learn how to do that role with help from peers and employees
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