Designer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I will be designing parts of the submarine, specifically electrical components. Currently I am learning these skills in college. I am completing my level 3 advanced manufacturing engineering.

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

    • I have learnt multiple skills such as CAD, business, different job related principals, electrical and mechanical as well as much more. I have developed mental skills such as resilience which I have been thourally thought about as well as much more.

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

    • I really enjoy this programme and I cannot wait to progress onto the next stage of my development.

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

    • Very organised, Furness college could do a little better with giving structured lessons

    7/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Lots of support they always answer questions as well as the being lots of support systems within the business

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

    • The tutors are always here to help and give valuable information

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

    • It teaches me everything that I need to know in order to do my job

    10/10
  • 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.)

    • At the moment not many because of COVID 19 but there are activities available. At least three of these have to be completed. For example outward bounds is one

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it gives you not only trade knowledge but also life skill which you will carry throughout your life

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

    • Be prepared to work hard, and give it your all.

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Graphic Design

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2021

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