Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Project Management within operations of BAE Systems Barrow, which includes focus on training, governance and compliance with external regulations to operate a nuclear site.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes, I have developed a lot in various areas such as communication, leadership, collaboration and professionalism. Outside of personal improvements i have also learnt various project management skills.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the great opportunities it brings, and have made the most of them along the way

    9/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • sometimes lacks structure and the training can feel dragged out, but overall is suitable and good for learning the skills

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Plenty

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Limited outside of the usual university days

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • it does in some cases, however a lot can not be applicable in my place of work, not because of the training but because of some processes at BAE etc. This is not a detriment however, as the wider understanding is always helpful

    7/10

  • 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.)
  • Stretch activities

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The opportunities are endless and they offer many employee benefits. It is absolutely worth joining


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be keen to learn and ask for support where you need it


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Project Management

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025


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