Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Day to day running and maintenance of the plant and utilities of the factory.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt new skills in the electrical field, developed personal skills as well as developing professional skills.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy the programme as the day to day work varies massively. There is not two days the same which is what excites me to come to work.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • There is a good structure to the programme which has been in place since day 1. All apprentices know what they are doing and what js expected throughout their programme.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots. The employer is very supportive of developing skills for the workplace which sometimes are not expected during an apprenticeship.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • The training provider provides help and support during the course.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Most of the qualification is work related

    8/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • The company encourage apprentices to take part in extra curricular activities as well as allowing to go on courses such as the outward bound course.

    10/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The support and help from the compant is great. The on the job training is second to none and it is a great place to work.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Use the time spent on the job wisely. The people we work with are specialist people who have done the job for many years and have skills which are only seen within our industry


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glascoed, Pontypool NP4, UK

February 2020


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