Mechanical Fitter Review

by BAE Systems

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Varies from learning workshop skills and written college tuition

    9/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Yes i hadn't worked in a workshop before and have learnt about the tools, machinery and skills I will need to achieve my apprenticeship and become a qualified trade person

    9/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy learning about my apprenticeship, I feel after leaving the college and workshop and starting the sask workshop more comfortable and have more different ways of performing tasks rather than getting taught just one way

    8/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • Overall well structured programme with a few blips along the was as the transition from college to sask was quite up in the air until the last week

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

    • A lot of support available through tutors and skills coaches if needed

    8/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • As much as we need

    9/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • I'll become more knowledgeable as I progress through my apprenticeship

    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.)

    • Yes through canvas app

    7/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • A good basis to get into a trade

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

    • Be yourself

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Mechanical Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

May 2024

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