advanced engineering manufacturing apprentice Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • during term time i spend Monday to Friday at college, learning the theory behind my apprenticeship. during half term i am up site, learning on the job with my colleagues who are training me.

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

    • i have developed my fine intricate skills and my patience while working

    8/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • very much

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

    • its not great, but there are some signs of improvement. I am fortunate enough for my manager who has given me loads of opportunities in different areas of work, unlike other apprentices.

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

    • a lot, Im very fortunate

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

    • lots of support from the college.

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • the course at the college is more suited to another employer, but that is due to the input the other employer have put in.

    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.)

    • as far as im aware there are some events

    8/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • seems a great employer to work with in the long future

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

    • remain professional but don't be afraid to express yourself

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Cowes

April 2023

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