Apprentice welder Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Mechanical Engineering
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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
Welding on naval vessels to repair and get ships ready for deployment
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Iv learnt many new skills as I had never welded before so it was a completely new experience
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
very well structured just needs to find a good balance with bookwork
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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.)
3/5
not that I know of
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have worked in many jobs before and BAE is the first company I feel like a valued member of the team instead of just a number.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Defiantly go for an apprenticeship with BAE for the best future you can have.
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