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Apprentice steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

2.4 /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!

2/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
2.2/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
Sat in collage doing a level 3 engineering course
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
It’s not been good has taken the [This section of the comment has been removed by a
member of the Team because it did
not meet our site terms and conditions]: slightly

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes many new skills in the workshop getting to use new tooling

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
It’s really not only got enough tutors around a month ago
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Plenty however no one knows what is going on
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I’m not sure much yet
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
If wanted then yes

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good place to work if they sort collage out and either get rid of it as part of the course or seriously change
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Wait a few years till they sort the collage situation out
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