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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

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Testing and repairing customer units that aren't functioning as normal.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have improved my communication skills and learnt many new skills involving electronic fault finding, using new equipment (such as test sets), etc.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
If needed they are there to support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
If needed they are there to support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Learnt more on the job than from the qualifications.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Sure

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good starting point for a career in engineering.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Have a baseline knowledge of electronics.
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