Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I am a Software engineer meaning during the day I work within my placement to create programs/solutions for my team.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I'm continually developing the skills I had when I joined the company. I have plenty of opportunity to learn new skills, for example working with different programming languages.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really enjoy the program. This program is exactly what I wanted to do after college and I hope to continue to work as a software engineer.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • When we join the company we have a 4 week induction and then we are straight into our placements. There is a placement schedule for everyone on the course and for the full length of it. The learning modules of the course are also outlined well.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive the exact amount of support that I require. Weekly meeting have been put in place per my personal and professional needs, such as planning and learning support.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Again, receive as much as we require.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • Sometimes I feel as though I learn more on the job than I do through my training provider. for example, I learn more complex programming techniques on the job before being taught them at university.

    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.)
  • none that I know of

    4/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • They are a great company to work for and supply me with all the right opportunities for me to develop my skills and abilities, as well as helping me to grow as a person.


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


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Engineering

Warton, Carnforth, UK

May 2023


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