Rating

7.8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Code development with a small agile team working closely with client on Java/JavaScript projects

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Java/Javascript, Agile methodologies, team programming

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Learnt a lot and been actively involved. Portfolio submission was roughly executed

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Due to reorganisation of aspects of the apprenticeship, it did not flow smoothly and hoops had to be jumped through to get everything organised

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Lots of support was received. Employer was very willing to listen and adapt.

    9/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Regularly scheduled meetings and a weekly open session to discuss aspects of the programme

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • General overall better understanding of the requirements for a developer in an industry role

    7/10

  • 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.)
  • Miminal due to current events (Covid-19). Number of online web seminars available

    6/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • Supportive company with lots of space to grow


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Looking for keen workers regardless of qualification. Give application a try if the idea interests you.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Gloucestershire

February 2021


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