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Apprentice welder Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Manufacturing

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 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!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - 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:
5/5
Excellent apprenticeship with quality teaching and on the job training
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Enjoying the challenge of the apprenticeship so far excellent teaching and quality training

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
A complete new job change for me so learning a complete new skill

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Well structured with exceptional workshop facilities
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Good support from employer and staff
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Good support in reaching training goals
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The qualification will help me do my job when I qualify and become a welder with the company
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 are lots of extra activities to become involved within

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's a excellent place to work and develop a new career
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Do your research into tge course your applying for and the company and be prepared.
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