Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 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.)
- 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Combination of practical engineering training and college engineering course. Engine teardown/re-assembly, bench fitting metal work, welding, confined space training, elevated work training, electrical training and others. College course delivery through the web.
Bench fitting metal work, electrical fitting skills, engine teardown, developed mathematical knowledge and engineering physics understanding through college course.
Very enjoyable, like-minded and enthusiastic cohort. Content is varied and interesting.
Very well structured, many varied placements available. Plenty of time allocated for academic work.
Apprentice team always available to offer support on any issues. Plenty of frequent contact in relation to personal progression.
Plenty of time given for working towards academic qualifications, constant support provided and communication between BAE and college is frequent.
Variety of training will allow me to tackle multiple placements to find my ideal role and progress as I desire in the business. I feel well prepared for this.
As much as possible Covid-19 allowing. Outward-bound week planned once Covid-19 has passed.
Yes
Course content and placements are varied and interesting and allow for many careers following apprenticeship. Apprenticeship team are all very supportive and college course is very relevant to the business.
Learn as much as possible about the business' current activities and history. Demonstrate your interest in engineering with home projects and college/university projects.
Details
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Engineering
Portsmouth
February 2021