Pipe fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

5.1/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • I’m currently at college at the moment so I’ll be at college from 8:30 to 17:00. On a Monday and Tuesday, we are doing theory work and then for the rest of the week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) we are in the workshop.

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

    • I have developed new skill as I have never done anything like this before so I have learn how to correctly use some tools and how to fabricate different types of pipe work.

    7/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • It’s ok

    5/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Not very, as we don’t really get any information on things.

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

    • A little bit.

    4/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • Not a lot

    4/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I feel like it helps me preform better while working in the workshop.

    6/10
  • 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.)

    • No

    2/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • Because it’s one of the major employers where I live.

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

    • Make sure you enjoy your time in your apprenticeship.

Details

Level 2 Apprenticeship

Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2024

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