sheet metal worker apprentice Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
3/5
it is good on a day to day basis at the SASK however it is really bad at the college we attend as they did not have enough tutors at the college to teach us all the required assessments. as well as some of the higher staff were really harsh and unhelpful.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
it is good other than the college which has been bad and the higher staff is very helpful
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have learnt alot of new skills at the sask and the tutors are very helpful
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
it is organised and is structured well however the college side of the programme is organised very badly and structured badly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive good support from my employer for my job and to get to and from my job from where i live.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I receive a lot of support when working towards my qaulifictions.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
they help me to perform my role better because i am able to work safer
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
yes however i try to avoid these because i do not like interacting with people
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a job for life
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
prepare for a long work week and prepare yourself for the application process
