Rating

8.2/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Manufacturing engineer apprentice, Apprenticeship is split into 7, 4 month placements where a whole different range of roles will be covered. The roles range within Build line support which is answering queries that arise within a production environment, Tool design, Research and development, And process planning.

    7/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have learnt many skills throughout my whole apprenticeship which are going to help me all the way through my career.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I think there's been times where I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme but also times where I haven't enjoyed it at all.

    5/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • i would say its very well structured as to knowing when we will be changing placements and how llong we are in there.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I believe i could approach them with anything and ask for support and they would happily help

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • I received the most support possible. Instructors and teachers were more than happy to support with anything we needed.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • it has given me a lot of knowledge from a theory standpoint that i am able to take into my roles.

    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.)
  • There lots of things to get involved in such as open events, bake sales, STEM events and much more

    9/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • I think they are a brilliant company that really look after their apprentices.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Research what you are applying for. So many people chose an apprenticeship without actually knowing what they will be doing or what they will be rewarded with. Learn about recent BAE news.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering

Preston

June 2024


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