Electrical operations Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • It involves completing my assignments that I’ve been set and completing my practicals to learn the trade of being an electrician

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • I’ve learnt basic electrical skills that I’ve used to put to together some complex circuits

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I do enjoy learning these new skills and trying to gradually better myself within my trade

    7/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Bae is very well structured and they know everything that’s going on however the college side we sometimes lack tutors but it hasn’t stopped me from completing work

    8/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • We receive regular feedback sessions from bae and I feel they are here for us if we have any questions

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Yeah we revive regular training skills like working at heights and confined space training

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The qualification is the end goal and gives me a boost when I’m having a rough day

    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.)

    • In the future bae offer site tours to new apprentices which is beneficial for your apprenticeship and get your name more known in the business

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a very well structured company and provides stability for the future

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

    • Be yourself and give past experience in your interviews

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electrician

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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