Technical Apprentice Review

Item: Technical Apprentice at BAE Systems
Rating: 4.6
Author: Anonymous

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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

4.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5

During first year I was at college, gaining essential skills like soldering, fault finding etc.
Second year I was on-site undertaking placements in various departments in the company. I would work closely with each team, understanding their day to day roles and have a go myself, I really enjoyed it! Third year is my final placement and I am gaining essential skills for the job role and understanding their line of work on a deeper level.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I have really enjoyed my apprenticeship programme. I have learnt a variety of skills I would not have learnt from a text book, like project management, soldering, how to navigate work place relationships and more.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Previously, I never knew how to solder. I am now IPC certified in soldering and have gained a lot of other skills, like fault finding. I have developed my analytical skills and maths ability, this was developed through my B-tech work and HNC.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

There is a clear progression throughout the apprenticeship.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I am under constant supervision from the placement management team, whilst also having meetings with the early careers team to ensure I am keeping up with the apprenticeship work.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

4/5

The training provider was very good at helping me attain my qualifications.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

They taught me the necessary skills to perform basic tasks at work.

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

There are a plethora of extra curricular activities, ranging from arts and crafts to football teams.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

Yes

Why?

They are a big company with many different lines of work. They offer support to those in need and help you develop your skills to become a better person/ employee, helping you attain promotions.