Rating

6.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I'm a test engineer so I work on making sure equipment performs the way it's designed to confirm that it works.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The skill I have developed since joining is problem solving. When something goes wrong or doesn't work as intended, I have to figure out what is wrong with the equipment and that has developed problem solving.

    7/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I mildly enjoy the program. Learning about how the products work is interesting to me.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • I feel like at times, there are some things that are not organised properly which can lead to confusion among apprentices.

    5/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • 7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I feel like due to the training being all online, it is harder to receive support compared to if it was delivered in person however I feel like the training provider tries to support as much as they can where possible.

    6/10

  • 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.)
  • There are opportunities for extra curricular activities but I have not explored them much so far.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I feel like the apprenticeship is a good way to develop skills whilst gaining a qualification in engineering which is a good way of building experience whilst progressing academically.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • To be yourself and express your interest and passion for engineering.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Portsmouth

May 2024


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