Advanced Welder Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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
First six months you are based at the training centre and you are taught how to advance in your trade before developing to go out onto a ship or a workshop.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy it because of the speed in which we do things, there is no stress added and an acceptable amount of time is given to finish tasks
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt how to advance in my own trade and to be open to multiple ideas to how other trades work in the company.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Days are structured around what is needed from you and where you need to be on those days, this is so you are not behind on work for what it is you have been assigned to do.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
You receive constant support and there is always people there who are easy to contact for any questions you may have.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Material and support is always there for you whether your struggling or just have a question about the work you are doing to achieve your qualifications.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
You are always doing work that is actually needed for your role which will help you, this is very time efficient so there is no time wasted doing things that will have no use to you.
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
You can sign up to the emergency response team and learn extra skills opening up multiple pathways.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Joining BAE Systems sets you up for life, it gives you job security and creates a great network of people. It is a very enjoyable place to work at and learn loads of new skills. It also gives you flexibility in terms of working hours which means depending on what you like you can be constantly working or working at a low stress pace.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
BAE Systems have hundreds of different roles and can fit anyone, the work you put into, the benefits you get out of it matches the workload you complete.
