Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As an apprentice I'm taught about what skills I need to use whilst completing my apprenticeship as a Mechanical Fitter. I measure and make sure components are in tolerance and I help to create different components.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I had some pre-existing skills when at college before starting the apprenticeship which have been developed. One of those skills was using measuring equipment accurately.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the comradery when put with a good group of people in the placements and I enjoy the work I get to see and experience.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The shifts are constantly structured in the same way with the same timings but sometimes, there have been events or meetings that haven't been mentioned to apprentices only a day or two before they're actually meant to be held.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have recieved plenty of support from my employer whether it was a struggle with work or if I was off sick and needed help with sick notes etc.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I recieve as much support as they can give without it turning into them giving me the answers - which I would say is a lot of support.

    7/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My training provider have provided the theoretical training and information I would need to know with my apprenticeship and for my qualification l.

    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.)
  • From what I know and from the information that has been given, I'm not 100% sure about any extra-curricular activities that I could he part of through my work

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Even though there have been tough moments, the apprenticeship is a guaranteed way to get a good job that provides the support someone would need.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Make sure that the application you send in is for the job you truly want and make sure to keep notes of things that either go wrong or you're a bit unsure about so that you can question it if needed and have the information available.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2025


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