Steelwork apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a steelwork apprentice and my day to day involves coming in doing workshop for 9 hours Monday to Wednesday then having classrooms for Thursday and Friday where we learn other engineering based subjects It is simple and easy to follow and if a problem occurs getting help is quick and easy

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • My skills in practical activities have improved and so have my problem solving skill and resourcefulness being given limited supplies and tools

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I really enjoy the program, I like having something to do practical and learning new skills that I can take anywhere really keeps me excited to learn more.

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There are problems with tutor and so unclear subjects

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

    • If support is needed a simple trip to the office to ask for assistance it all it takes

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

    • If help is needed a tutor will help when available but others may also need help

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

    • I am pleased to learn in different places that will help me in others

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • There are options such as stretch and extention task that you can do

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is very accommodating

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

    • It may be stressful during the interview phase but it will be worth it in the end, you have infinite possibilities once you are in.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2025

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