Apprentice Submarines Designer Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.2/10

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

My role in the business is a Designer and my day to day work life involves going to meetings, updating/ creating drawing sheets, updating/ creating models as well as working on my EPA

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt/ developed a lot of new skills during my apprenticeship such as working and collaborating with others, how to use 3D and 2D CAD software and leading a team through Stretch activities

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the programme a lot

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Mostly the apprenticeship is well structured

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The majority of the staff who have looked after me during the course of my apprenticeship have been supportive

7/10

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

I have not needed as much support however whenever i have questions about work or upcoming jobs, everyone on my team is willing to help

8/10

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

I feel that my qualification definitely helps me perform better

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.)

I have taken part in a number of STEM events such as SDELF, Road to Engineering, Speed Networking, Open Evenings, etc

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

It has allowed me to develop a lot of skills and competencies that I didn't have before starting the apprenticeship such as communicating with others and building work relationships, built my confidence, etc

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

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