Mechanical Machinist Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • At the moment I’m in college building my basic skills for full time work, including hand fitting, machine work and CAD

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes I’ve learnt how to use the lathe and the CNC lathe machines as well as understanding how to create drawings in CAD and hand drawings

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I thoroughly enjoy the program and the new skills I am picking up

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • There have been some issues with my time tabling that have left me struggling to catch up with some subjects in college. This is more to do with the college and not my employer

    4/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Plenty of support. It has been made clear from the start there is plenty of opportunity to talk to people about any sorts of issues

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • I haven’t required any support yet but I’d imagine they would be more than helpful if required

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • It covers all the relevant skills I will require to take with me into the work place

    9/10
  • 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.)

    • Not sure

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It’s a fantastic company to work for and I have told many people that I would highly recommend mend they apply if possible

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

    • Relate your skill set to the job description and find a trade or role that you genuinely have a passion for

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Glasgow

February 2020

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