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Technical apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Rochester, Kent

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

4.6 /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
4.4/5 - 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
I spend my day calibrating test sets and test aids.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy the programme

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed my calibration skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is organised well and the structure is good
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a lot of support from my employer when I'm struggling
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I think the training provider could have been better when it comes to support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gives me some knowledge that I can apply to my role
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I am a stem ambassador I occasionally go to schools to help out by trying to get more people interested in the apprenticeship scheme, as well as helping out with the work experience week.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The people who work here are very nice, the work is good and the pay is nice.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Work hard and be yourself
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