apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I am a mechanical fitter and on a day to day basis I am either in the class room completing my btec or in the workshop practising my machining.

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

    • I have learnt a lot about general engineering and how engines work as before I didn't know anything.

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy coming to work everyday.

    8/10
  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?

    • I don't feel like I am too valued due to my age.

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

    • its well organised in some places but it can be quite unorganised.

    4/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • I feel like Babcock deliver our education to a high standard and are fully supportive with getting us through our btec

    9/10
  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I haven't had to receive any support.

    5/10
  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

    • I am satisfied with my package.

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

    • I have signed up to be a stem Ambassador but am yet to do any activities outside of work.

    6/10
  • 9. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • I am getting a good btec qualification whilst getting paid and getting experience working, something I would not of got at college.

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

    • do some work experience before hand.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

May 2017

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