- Framework:
- Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship
- Level:
- 6
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical engineers undertake research and produce specifications for the installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical components or systems. This includes; engines, machines, aircraft, vehicle and ships’ structures, building services and other mechanical items.
Mechanical Design Engineer - Mechanical design engineers are responsible for the process of designing new mechanical components and products, receiving and developing requirement specifications. They research and develop ideas and processes for new products, and improve the performance and design of existing products.
Pathway options and levels
Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6
Supports the role of a Mechanical Engineer.
Further information
Duration
Level 6: 24 months
Progression routes
Level 6:
Mechanical Engineering:
- Employment as a Mechanical Engineer
- Master’s Degrees in the relevant specialism
Electrical/Electronic Engineering:
- Employment as an Electrical / Electronic Engineer
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism.
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering:
- Employment as a Manufacturing
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism
Chemical Engineering:
- Employment as a Chemical Engineer
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism.
Integrated Engineering:
- Employment as an Industrial Engineer
- Master’s Degrees in the relevant specialism.
Renewable Energy Engineering:
- Employment as a Renewable Energy Engineer
- Master’s Degrees in the relevant specialism.
These Degree Apprenticeships also provides excellent preparation towards professional registration. Professional recognition The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) recognise that this apprenticeship pathway provides the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to allow apprentices to apply for Engineering Technician status within their institutions.
The apprenticeship does not confer automatic membership of any of these institutions as an Engineering Technician. Apprentices are free to apply to the institution of their choice and engage the process of registration.
Please note each institution will charge a registration fee, details of these are available through the weblinks below.
Qualifications
Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree/Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree/Chemical Engineering Degree/Integrated Engineering Degree/Renewable Energy Engineering Degree.
What are the entry requirements for this pathway?
All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);
Level 6
This pathway is primarily suitable for applicants who have either completed A levels appropriate for university entrance, or who may have already completed a related apprenticeship at Levels 3, 4 or 5.
Please note: Applicants for this apprenticeship pathway are likely to be 19+ years.
It is likely that applicants may be asked to undertake a variety of tests which will include English, maths and problem solving, supported by an employer interview.
These are not meant as a barrier to entry, but more to gauge the ability of the applicant to achieve the programme outcomes and to tailor the individual learning plan to meet their needs and those of the employer.
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