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Mechanical Apprentice Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

5 /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!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - 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
My role is a mechanical fitter apprenticeship working on mechanical systems within the yard.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Well structured and learning a lot.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Constantly learning new skills and developing.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Training in place to assist learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Support can be accessed where needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Regular meetings to ensure work is up to date and i am happy with progress and understanding.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
helps with skills in the yard.
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
so many optiions

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
great carreer choice
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
be proactive within your learning
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