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electrical fitter trainee Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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
5/5 - 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
mixture of theory and practical work on a day to day basis. learning the fundamentals of electrical installation on a practical level whilst mixing in different theory course such as technical drawings, health and safety, communications and engineering mathematics.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
i enjoy the program here as it is a new challenge from my previous apprenticeship

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
learnt loads of new skills relevant to electrical installation

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
structured well, good lesson plans and plenty of opportunity to do more research if needed.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
skills coaches are great and always have time to support any queries we may have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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
plenty of options to get involved with events such as field gun, supporting apprentice interviews and open evenings.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great company to work for with great benefits
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
research the company and what type of work you would be undertaking for the role you have applied for.
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