Technical Apprentice (Drawing office) Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Working with a team to create and amend drawings and 3D models and necessary paperwork.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • HNC SVQ2 How to use CAD and 3D computer models

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It's good, although somewhat tedious sometimes with a lack of work.

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

    • I feel appreciated by team members although sometimes taken for granted by my line manager.

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

    • Well structure and we are well supported throughout the apprenticeship.

    7/10
  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

    • Follows what we do and regularly checks our work.

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

    • A lot from team members.

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

    • I had trouble in the 1st two years and had to work at the week ends as well to earn enough to live comfortably.

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

    • Yes as we do a lot of charity work and are all stem ambassadors

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Becasue overall it's a good scheme with good training.

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

    • Be yourself, explain why you want to join and what you can bring to the company.

Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Scotland

April 2014

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