Rating

7.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Engineering. This can vary from design work to manual hands on work. Depending on multiply placements that I have encountered. Involves repair, Preventative maintenance, trial runs, design.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • developed many new skills in hands on work along with the processes followed throughout my company in order to complete my job.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy my apprenticeship program thoroughly as there is a range of different activities to get involved in and experience that can be gained. With many different people and job backgrounds.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program through the business and education is now we organised and structured. However, the first years of the apprenticeship were difficult in terms of structure.

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • My employer offers lots of support for their apprentices if needed.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Support from training provider can be difficult to receive. Although, the support can be good depending on tutors etc.

    6/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • The qualification works well hand in hand with the work carried out in my business. Helping me to develop the theory behind the skills I learn.

    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.)
  • There are a few extra curricular activities to get involved with. Such as being a part of the innovation challenge or careers events.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The company supports apprentices to a high standard. A range of skills and experiences can also be gained with not many companies able to offer the same opportunities l.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Ensure that you prepared yourself to become more independent and able to organise yourself. Know what skills you want to develop and how you want to do it.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glascoed, Gwent

February 2020


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