Apprentice Steelworker Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
2.6 /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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
3 days in classroom
2 days in workshop
2 days in workshop
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
College is not fun at the moment. Waiting to go in the business fully
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Tutors at college help with basics
However when SASK tutors come in I learn a lot more from them with little time than college the whole time
However when SASK tutors come in I learn a lot more from them with little time than college the whole time
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Last minute organisers and expected to turn up to them. Promise that are not kept or take far to long
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
College is not great and feel left to the side until in the business
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
At the moment just learning the basics however when in the SASK will learn key aspects of the role until they see fit for me to go onto site
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
College at the moment is far to long staying here and would find in being in the SASK a lot more valuable with our time at the moment
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunity once in the business itself.
Can learn new things everyday
Can learn new things everyday
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Be confident
Think through with your choices
Think through with your choices
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
