Mechanical apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

5.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • fix/replace/maintain ships including engines, valves, pipes, pumps.

    8/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • how to use my tools correctly

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

    • depends on the days.

    6/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • poorly structured

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • from my team leader a lot of support, from the apprentice boss not a lot

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

    • from the instructors lots of support

    8/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • haven't had the qualifications yet so don't know

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • no

    1/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • pay and holiday is amazing for an apprentice and the qualifications at the end are great but the organisation and structure sucks

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

    • speak up if you think something isn't right

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Portsmouth

February 2020

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