Pipe fitter/fabricator Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • My role is a pipe fitter/fabricator and it involves working to isometric drawings to produce pipes or fit pipes for certain system within the boat

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

    • I have learned loads of new skills on how to use hand tools, I have also learnt how to bend and form pipework assemblies, I have learnt how thread, and weld pipework also.

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

    • 3/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The college side of the programme has been awful, very poorly structured throughout, no tutors for at least 2 lessons and tutors not following the curriculum

    3/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • I feel the support I've received has been very poor especially the support I've received for my mental health

    3/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • The support is okay, could be better though, as you are expected to just pick up what you are doing straight away

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

    • 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.)

    • 5/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Good room for development and progression

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

    • N/a

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Civil Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2024

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