Metrology Review
at BAE Systems
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Barrow-in-Furness, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3 /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
2.8/5
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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
my role currently involves going to furness college for BAE and completing different assignments to be able to gather the qualifications i need for my future in this role.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I don’t dislike my program it’s just a lot of completing assignments and not as much practicality
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed new skills in different subjects such as electrical and mechanical knowledge which i didn’t have before
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
my programme is well structured as in we go to college full time then transfer to the business after the first year. Although they can be frequent misconceptions through the lack of communication.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
we receive a lot of support from my skills coach and employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
The college training providers arnt the best at offering support when you don’t understand a subject as they just expect you to know and get on with the assignments
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i think our qualification with help during our role as we need to know the different aspects of mechanical and electrical as well as other subjects
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
not that i know off.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
i think BAE is a good place to work as they look after you and want the best for you
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
apply for what you will enjoy not just anything
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at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
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4.5
