Technical Apprentice Review

College one day a week and taking part in rotating placements every 12 to 7 weeks up until June where it will become fulltime.

There's already a lot to learn with electronics, but working on a BAE Systems site gives you access to a plethora of knowledge.

College leaves a lot to be desired, but overall the time on site has been fantastic.

The placement rotations could be structured better such as overall 6 weeks for all placements rather than some having 12 weeks, it makes competing with varying time spent at each placement more difficult for those placed in an area with less time.

A lot of support is offered.

IPS make little effort when dealing with our difficulties, that much is shown by the amount of our feedback with no action taken.

It will give our employer (in our placement) a better understanding of our capabilities as engineers/technicians. Some of the things we have been taught coincide with what tasks we have been given in the workplace.

There are a lot of clubs and groups of people doing different after-work activities.

Yes

Because I can see this role being good if you do not have to start in IPS. The company overall, I have nothing but praise for.

There are a lot of people applying so there will be a lot of competition but, the apprenticeship will set you up for any future endeavours.