Degree Apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Attending university one day a week and carry out general role duties for the other 4 days. General day to day tasks include stakeholder engagement and procurement.

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

    • Yes

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • There are obviously parts of the job i enjoy more than others however overall happy with my programme.

    9/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • At the start not sure anyone new what was going on even the managers however feel much more comfortable the people who should know do.

    9/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • Beyond sufficient.

    9/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Not as much as i would like other than the one day a week, very secrpetive regarding preparation for exams.

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • Some comparisons however BAE operate very differently in particular topics.

    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.)

    • Yes can participate in stretch assignments to gain evidence and aid development.

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

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Overall great opportunity, good pay and full of motivated and helpful people.

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

    • Go for it

Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

April 2023

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