Rating

7.9/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • I complete rotations around the buisness on a 4 monthly basis where I get the opportunity to work in a variety of departments. I am currently on a placement in Production Engineering which I am enjoying very much. My day to day role involves investigating problems, participating and chairing in meetings, constructing detailed reports and proposals and always innovative thinking.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • The skills which I have developed and learnt are: networking, communication, report writing, investigation and problem solving.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I really do enjoy the programme which I am curerntly on due to the nature of the work and also the variety available. I have so far worked in 5 different areas (including this one) and all have been different and educational. I would definitely recommend this programme.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by BAE Systems?
  • Despite being a 2nd year apprentice I have the opportunity to partake and chair man meetings and undertake work which will aid the developement of the buisness so I do feel very valued by the BAE Systems.

    7/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is well structured. I feel as though the work to college balance is correct to ensure that we participate in work activities whilst maintaining our achedemic studies.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • Our training provider is always available to provide support on a multitude of levels; on a personal level, to assisting our personal developement.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • Through our employer, several spokes persons and mentors are available to support us through our apprenticeship.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • I am very happy to recieve the opportunity to work within BAE Systems and receive the chance to get to study for my HNC and HND. I believe the salary does reflect our work input to the company which I am very appreciative for.

    7/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • STEM events and activities are widely available to partake in outside of work hours if we wish too.

    7/10

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


  • 9b. Why?
  • The opportunity it has provided me to develope my personal and professional skills; the chance to learn and earn simultaneously; the variety in the work I am involved with.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
  • Show that you have a good work ethic and that you are willing to maintain it if you are successful. There is no such thing as a silly question!


Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Engineering

South East

June 2015


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