Rating

8.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Apprentice Electrician and this involves many different things from helping fix machines to testing equipment, some of the jobs I have carried out are installing electrical equipment with the help of a tradesman, the things I have installed are junctions boxes, lights, sockets and I have also carried out PM's on machines around the site.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • yes I have further developed my knowledge of electrics and it has gave me a big insight into the work I will be required to carry out once I have served my time as an apprentice.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy my programme as it is something I am keen to learn about. it has helped me gain new friends and I believe it has benefited me as a person.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I feel valued by BAE Systems as they have invested in my future and I want to repay that by working here in the future and helping the company move forward.

    8/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is very well organised and it is to a structure which benefits me this has helped me through the program and made the program better for me.

    9/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • I receive a lot of support my provider ensures I get help when or if necessary and they are always willing to do extra outside of there time to ensure I get a full understanding and if there are any problems that they are overcome.

    8/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer provides a lot of support for me if I require it however I haven't needed it so far however they have made it well aware that if I do require it to ask and it will be provided. They always solve any problem's or quires I have and will do there upmost to ensure I enjoy my program.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • It is very good as it enables me to do what I want whether it be go on holiday or buy new things I want, I am never short of money and this was a major aspect of why I decided I wanted to join the company and go through this program.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • Yes, there are many opportunities outside of work and BAE encourage me to take part in them.

    8/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a very friendly place and is very good for learning and developing knowledge, you also meet people new people and gain friends for life.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Ensure you are applying for something you enjoy as if you enjoy your trade it is a very good place to further your knowledge on it and develop your skills in that trade, also make sure you know a lot about the business and the background of the company for the interview.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

North West

July 2016


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