advanced apprentice submarine designer Review
at BAE Systems
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Engineering, Product Design
Barrow-in-Furness
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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:
5/5
it involves working on computers using CAD, this is apps like foran or nx. there are alot of different things we design involving electical, mechanical and other aspects of build.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
i do enjoy the programme but there could be things to improve on
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
i have developed many new skills especially since i was a school leaver when i started the apprenticeship and i have also furthered skills i already had.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
it is very well structured as an apprenticeship with allot of support offered.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
there is a lot of support received and offered within the apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
there is a lot of help from training providers to help meet targets.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
there was a small amount of CAD use in the qualification part of the apprenticeship.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
yes there are many and they are heavily encouraged.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
it is a great opportunity and they offer a lot of things that can further your career at no cost of your own.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
go to open evenings to find out information about opportunites an job roles from employees.
Graduate Aerospace Integration Engineer
at BAE Systems
- Graduate Scheme
- Prestwick, Ayrshire and Arran
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4.5
