Electrician Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • First part of the apprenticeship is full time at furness college, this consists of Bae behaviours, workshop doing domestic electrical installation, quality control, communications, panel wiring

    6/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I have learned how to test electrical equipment. I have learned how to read and relate to an on site guide. I have developed communication skills

    6/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy the electrical side of the course, however I do not like being full time at Furness college

    4/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is common to be in lessons at college when there is not any tutors to teach, this causes me to become behind on some of the work that is required

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I receive more than enough support from my employer, they are very good at helping their employees in any way that they can

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I do not receive as much support from the college as I receive from my employer

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel as though I have learned skills that I will be able to take with me through my career through the college workshops

    6/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • I do not get involved with any of the above

    3/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because they look after their employees very well, the pay is good and the hours are good

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?

    • Ensure that you know the importance of being punctual and that you know the importance of health and safety in the workplace

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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