Design Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

7.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Apprentice Designer- Currently based full time at college learning about CAD software, Drawing, Communications, Health and Safety and Behavipurs so that we are prepared for working Full Time in the workplace.

    7/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • New skills which I’ve learnt is CAD- learning about different softwares and programmes- I have also developed my confidence skills.

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

    • I enjoy my programme, however due to restrictions it has been difficult to understand what it is we are going into when we go in the Business- it would have been good to have a few taster days in the workplace

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • It is ok- BAE SYSTEMS are good at providing the college with what training we need in order for us to complete the programme

    6/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Receive a bit of support from the employer, however I believe this will increase once we are in the workplace

    7/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Receive good support from training providers.

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

    • I feel that it will help greatly in performing the role as I have developed some crucial skills which I will need in the workplace.

    8/10
  • 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.)

    • I’m not too sure

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • It is a great career opportunity and helps to contribute towards the Future of Barrow-In-Furness and BAE systems- makes me feel proud to be working for them, knowing what I am contributing towards

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

    • Ask lots of questions, get involved in as much as you can as it will help you to gain confidence in yourself as well as how you will be working

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

March 2022

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