Electrical Apprentice Review

My role on a day to day basis is to complete tasks set by my instructor but also learn whilst I am doing these tasks. These tasks will give me skills that I need during my apprenticeship and can benefit me in my trade when doing certain jobs and using certain machines and tools.

So far I have learnt lots of new skills and gained knowledge on how to use certain tools and machines that I had never used before and also learnt different techniques that are used. I have also been able to develop and strengthen skills I already had before this apprenticeship.

I enjoy my apprenticeship thoroughly and enjoy being able to learn new skills and learn a trade that many people don't get to experience. My work environment is also very enjoyable as it is full of people similar to you but also different as everyone has different skills that they are better at than others so everyone can help each other out with different tasks.

My programme is structured well ,as the beginning of my apprenticeship is focused on developing basic skills that will set a foundation for the rest of my apprenticeship. The first year will follow along those lines but also start to focus more on my specific trade as at the moment all first year apprentices are working on their basic skills. Over the course of the apprenticeship the tasks I am set will become more complex.

I receive a good amount of support from my employer ranging from help to do with practical work to help with your personal well-being which can affect your overall work performance. My employer also offers any extra support that you can ask for and they will give it to you.

I receive a good amount of support from my training provider when working towards my qualifications as my instructors offer their help with any work I do as they want me to do the best I can and give me the full amount of information that will benefit me in the long run.

I feel that the qualifications I earn throughout my apprenticeship definitely help me perform better within my role. As I am able to gain new knowledge that I can put towards my skills and improve them which can benefit me. Also gaining qualifications shows that I am working well and meeting the criteria.

So far there aren't any extra-curricular activities ,such as sports teams, within my work but outside of work apprentices socialise and take part in activities together. However there are professional networking events that my work offers such as The Royal Navy Challenge that has apprentices across the country taking part and has every first year apprentice taking part.

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I believe that BAE Systems is a great company that offers a good apprenticeship scheme that turn out well-trained, skilled people. It also offers a chance for people to learn a trade that will benefit them in the long run and ensures they get a job at the end of their apprenticeship.

I would reassure them that it is a good company to work for and that applying to be an apprentice will be very beneficial to them and that they shouldn't have any doubts about it. Also this apprenticeship gives you great training and you will get to learn skills not many people have the chance to learn.