Rating

9.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • At the moment I am in training and I am on a specific section at the moment called fitting, on this I work on manufacturing techniques and have coursework to complete along side and also college assignments to complete.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed several skills during fitting due to all the filing, drilling and machine use and other tools use during this section.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it a lot, I find that it is one of the first jobs where time goes quickly and it feels like I am enjoying myself a lot. I am well looked after by the company.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • It is very well organised, rarely anything is overlooked.

    10/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive an enormous amount of support, I cannot say there is anything that I can be completely stuck on during this apprenticeship. There is always someone to assist.

    9/10

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

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It helps a lot as it teaches me everything I need to know to do well in my role.

    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.)
  • Yes, there are some charity sport events along with some NGP work which means next gen projects which anyone can get into, there are also stem ambassador groups as well.

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I have already recommended it to several due to the enjoyment I get from working at BAE and it really is a company for life. I can't see myself making a career change any time soon.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Do something voluntary, Cadet groups are top end for gaining experience that's transferable to the role and Is always something good to get a good application sorted for joining BAE Systems.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Preston

April 2022


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