Rating

6.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My job title is an apprentice mechanical fitter. we are normally in the classroom learning the theory side to mechanical jobs or learning the required knowledge from health&safety, maths etc.

    6/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt new skills with the machines and tools I have used.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I have enjoyed the practical side of our job and working on tasks which are new to me. However I believe the time within the classroom has dragged and we do not get enough time to develop our practical skills.

    5/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • I believe we are valued and we are treated well with the task we do. However, because of the age gap between the apprentices, the younger apprentices miss out on opportunities. Also I believe that my trade is treated differently to others.

    3/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • poorly organised programme. We spend a large amount of time with no work.

    2/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Babcock instructors are good with teaching us what we need to know. They also support us whenever we need help. BAE instructors are also good with teaching us the practical side to our job. However, they are not as useful as babcock instructors.

    7/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I personally have had no support as I haven't needed it but I know that any support from my employer or HR team is there if I ever need it.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I believe that the salary is sufficient for the job I do.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There are many opportunities outside of work. Our employer has mentioned many opportunities but she hasntfollowed through on any of these activities.

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I believe this job has so much to offer and the knowledge and experience you take away from this apprenticeship cant be learnt anywhere else.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself within the interview and if you get the job as BAE is a good company and you can learn a lot if you are just with yourself.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

May 2017


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