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Civil engineering technician apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Glascoed, Gwent

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
Doing civil engineering design works as well as supervising our workforce out on site and ensuring there adhering to their RAMs and also a little bit of project management within the construction industry
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I really enjoy my programme as it puts me in great sted for a good career path and i also work with a good bunch of people which makes coming to the office enjoyable

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have developed loads of new skills especially the use of CAD for 2D and 3D modelling

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is decently structured as I have college one day a week and then work for the other 3
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer gives me all the support I need as well as help with time during work if it is needed for assignment work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My tutors are always happy to answer any questions i have
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It is a massive start to help me progress in my career and it opens up level 4 and level 6 options afterwards to further progress my career
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
There is 5 aside football on a Wednesday after work as well as the apprentices go to the pub after work on a Thursday

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a great company who offer lots of benefits and love to help with everyone's personal development
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be yourself in the interview and do some research on the company so you know what we do and our core principals
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