Apprentice Designer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice Designer. Creating and modifying drawings.

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

    • Yes. CAD skills and other IT skills

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

    • Very much

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

    • As valued as you could be in such a large company

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

    • Very well structured.

    8/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Furness College can be hit and miss with its support but in-house training is excellent

    5/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Very much

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

    • Adequately

    7/10
  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

    • Yes. Sports and social events. Clubs and charitable occasions. A plethroa of extra curricular activities.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Support and training is excellent and the opportunities for progression are there for those who want them.

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

    • Do your research at the interview stage and be prepared to work hard to see the full benefits of the job. Get involved in as many extra activities as you can handle.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

May 2016

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