The content of these Pathways have been agreed by SEMTA. These are the only apprenticeship Pathways in the Engineering sector approved for use in Wales that are eligible for Welsh Government funding.
Learning Programme Content
The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:
- Qualifications,
- Essential Skills
- On/off the job training
The total minimum credit value required for the:
Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Level 6: Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Level 6: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Level 6: Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Level 6: Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Level 6: Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 378 credits.
Entry requirements
General Entry Requirements for - Level 6 – Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/ Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
The Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Degree Apprenticeship pathway at Level 6 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.
Apprenticeship pathway learning programme(s)
Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualifications below.
| BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of South Wales | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of South Wales | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Materials Science | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Industrial Engineering Design - Mechanical | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Glyndwr University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Applied Mechanical Engineering Systems | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Bangor University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Please see Annex 1 for the relationship between the competence and knowledge units within the combined qualification.
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for competence and knowledge
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 6: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualifications below.
| BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of South Wales | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of South Wales | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BSc (Hons) Semiconductor Technologies | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Glyndwr University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Applied Electrical/Electronic Engineering Systems | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Bangor University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 6: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualifications below.
| BEng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing Operations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 36000 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Systems Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Swansea University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Swansea University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Production Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Glyndwr University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Please see Annex 1 for the relationship between the competence and knowledge units within the combined qualification.
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 6: Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualifications below.
| BSc (Hons) Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Technical Research & Development) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Safety) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Manufacturing & Processing) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Breakdown & Disposal) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
| BEng (Hons) Ordnance, Munitions & Explosives (Test & Evaluation) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| University of Wales Trinity Saint David | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Please see Annex 1 for the relationship between the competence and knowledge units within the combined qualification.
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 6: Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualification below.
| BEng (Hons) Integrated Engineering | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Cardiff University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Please see Annex 1 for the relationship between the competence and knowledge units within the combined qualification.
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for the combined competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Level 6: Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6: Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Qualifications
Participants must achieve one of the following combined qualification below.
| BEng (Hons) Low Carbon Energy, Efficiency and Sustainability | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awarding Body | Qualification No. | Credit Value | Total Qualification Time | Combined / Competence / Knowledge | Qualification Assessment Lanaguage(s) |
| Glyndwr University | n/a | 360 | 3600 | Combined | English Only |
Please see Annex 1 for the relationship between the competence and knowledge units within the combined qualification.
Essential Skills Wales (ESW)
| Level 6: Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | Level | Minimum Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Communication | 2 | 6 |
| Application of number | 2 | 6 |
| Digital literacy | 2 | 6 |
Essential Skills Wales qualifications assessment languages are English-Welsh
On/Off the Job training
| Pathway | Minimum On the Job Training Hours | Minimum Off the Job Training Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6: Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship | 500 | 900 |
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
On/Off the Job Qualification details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
360 credits for the competence and knowledge.
The total amount of learning hours which includes both on and off-the-job training for the Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is 1400.
Pathway duration approximately 36 months.
On/Off the Job Essential Skills details (Minimum Credit & Hours)
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Communication
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Application of Number
- 6 credits/60 GLH Level 2 Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy
Other additional requirements
None
Progression
Progression from the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship – Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/ Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (Level 6):
- Employment as a Mechanical Engineer
- Master’s Degrees in the relevant specialism
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Level 6):
- Employment as an Electrical / Electronic Engineer
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism.
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Level 6):
- Employment as a Manufacturing
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Chemical Engineering (Level 6):
- Employment as a Chemical Engineer
- Master’s degrees in the relevant specialism.
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Integrated Engineering (Level 6):
- Employment as an Industrial Engineer
- Master’s Degrees in the relevant specialism.
Progression for those who have completed a degree apprenticeship in Renewable Energy Engineering (Level 6):
- 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.
Equality and diversity
It is important that apprenticeship Pathways are inclusive and can demonstrate an active approach to identifying and removing barriers to entry and progression. Pathways should advance equality of opportunity between persons who share protected characteristics and those persons who do not as identified in the Equality Act 2010.
The Protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act are age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. Marriage and civil partnership is also included although only in respect of the requirement to eliminate discrimination in employment.
Training providers and employers MUST also comply with the other duty under the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to the industry based upon those nine protected characteristics
There are business benefits of having apprentices from a wide variety of diverse backgrounds to contribute to the talent pool. In particular the sector faces an aging workforce and the probability of skill shortages, therefore, we must look to attract new entrants from a much more diverse recruitment pool.
We are committed to ensuring that equality and diversity drives all aspects of apprentice selection and recruitment and recognise that this is a challenge in a sector which is traditionally white and male-dominated:
- Process and Manufacturing Industries workforce historically has a poor image and a misconception that jobs in these industries are carried out in dark, dirty and potentially dangerous environments. On the contrary, nowadays Process and Manufacturing Industries are very high tech and largely controlled by sophisticated computer technology.
- Science, engineering and technology - women make up 50% of the labour market, yet they make up less than 20% of the labour market in science, engineering and technology despite the Women into Science and Engineering projects run in the past.
Despite the encouraging numbers of both female participants and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic participants on the 14 to 19 Engineering and Manufacturing Diplomas, also the Young Apprenticeship programmes, the Engineering sector still has a significant way to go to encourage women into engineering and manufacturing careers.
Apprenticeships are seen as a vital route to encourage and facilitate, a greater diversity of individuals into the industry, therefore entry conditions to this pathway are extremely flexible and mentoring has been included to contribute towards increasing retention and achievement rates.
Providers and employers need to comply with the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of entry to and promotion within the sector.
Employment responsibilities and rights
Employment Responsibilities and Rights (ERR) is no longer compulsory. But it is recommended that all apprentices (especially the 16 years -18 year group) receive a company induction programme.
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the Training Provider and Employer to ensure that the requirements of this pathway are delivered in accordance with the Welsh Government Apprenticeships Guidance.
Further information may be obtained from: Welsh Government
Annex 1
Level 6: Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/ Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Chemical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Integrated Engineering Degree Apprenticeship/Renewable Energy Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Relationship between competence and knowledge qualifications
This is a combined degree qualification that delivers both the knowledge and competence requirements with minimum of 360 credits as set out in the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing degree apprenticeship learning and skills pathway outcomes specification, March 2019.