Apprentice Mechanical Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

3.7/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice Mechanical Fitter - follow a time-served employee on board submarines, assist in marking out processes, honing, facing, installation and testing of valves, etc.

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

    • Improved skills include communication and team work.

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

    • Pressure on completing paper work.

    5/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • Just another number.

    1/10
  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • No structure what so ever. Attended college for 2 years learning things that are not at all relevant when on site.

    1/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Hardly approached/contacted.

    1/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Not much.

    1/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • Happy with pay as working shifts.

    5/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • No.

    1/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Able to remain local and earn money.

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

    • Research the appied trade beforehand.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

April 2016

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