Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Currently, I go to college 5 days a week working in different blocks to gain knowledge for engineering. At the moment I am soldering to IPC standard before starting my project.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt how to use CAD tools, solder components to PCB boards and use hand tools for metal work

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy this apprenticeship, to say this is my job is a great honour.

    10/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • Very well structured, at the beginning of the year I knew what I would be doing and when I was doing it.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I feel very well supported. My managers regularly visit the college to track my progress and ask if there is any support they can provide to help me.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • This college is great. The trainers are very knowledgeable and very laid back, providing a calm atmosphere for learning where I am not scared to ask questions.

    9/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I think the qualification I am getting will help me perform better in my role as I had no previous knowledge on how to solder and now I am confident in soldering.

    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.)
  • Not at the moment as I am not working on site

    5/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great company to work for with lots of career progression


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Be yourself, its better for people to be true to themselves in front of the employer rather than lie as you may find it harder down the road.


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Rochester, Kent

May 2024


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