Apprenticeship Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering, Plumbing
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
2.9 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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:
3/5
Pipe fabrication. This involves bending pipes and welding/soldering them together
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
It’s ok at the moment but it could be better. I’m currently in college full time so things are quite slow
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Could be better but once we go to Sask it should be much better
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Enough to have the knowledge of my trade
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Enough to get the qualifications needed
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Better because I have more of an understanding of the equipment I am using in my job
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No not in college, apart from a gym which doesn’t get used
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it can give you good opportunities in the future to move higher up in their
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Even if you start off with not the best trade you can work your way up when you get in their
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