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Technical Engineer apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Engineering

Rochester, Kent

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

3.6 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Watching and learning, listening to people and studying etc
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy some days but others feel overloaded and hard

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
More confidence and better understanding on electronics

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It could be better as some parts feel rushed and college days 2nd year are tough
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Check ins now and then but happens less in 2nd year which is the harder year
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Okay amounts some tutors better than others
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
I feel i could of perfomred well without the training as things ive learnt dont adapt to wokr place
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
I beliebve theres lots

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
In the long run i feel its a sturdy job thats secure and most people want to help you out
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
You need to be prepared to study hard and lose free time and be caught up with lots of work
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