Mechanical Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working on placement within the business and one day a week at college

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I have learnt how to use knowledge and skills learnt the previous year at college and how to adapt these to a working environment

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

    • I am enjoying my placement as know what to expect at the end of my apprenticeship

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Structured well apart from previous year apprentices only get a short time period between placements.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • As much as I need

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

    • My training provider is available as and when I need to see them and have reviews on place

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel it will help me significantly

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Not that I am aware of

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a good place to start with an apprenticeship and helps you learn your trade with on and off the job hours

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

    • Look at the differennt trades available

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2025

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