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Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
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2027 AI Engineer Apprentice - Level 6 - Crawley

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£24,000 a year
Crawley

Expected closing date: Wednesday, 17 February 2027

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Undertake a Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with QA, starting September 2027.
  • Earn £24,000 per year while developing skills in data preparation, model development, and AI deployment.
  • Gain practical experience working on live projects with experienced engineers and researchers.
  • Applications close on February 17, 2027.

About the Role

This apprenticeship will train you to become an AI Engineer, developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Preparing, exploring, and validating data for machine learning use cases.
  • Developing and evaluating machine learning models and AI-enabled software components.
  • Writing clean, tested, and documented code using appropriate engineering tools and practices.
  • Supporting model integration, deployment, monitoring, and performance improvement.
  • Contributing to technical reviews, experiments, and structured problem-solving.
  • Working with experienced engineers and researchers on live projects.

Training

You will study towards a Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship with QA, delivered through a virtual learning model combining live virtual lectures (28 days), online learning resources, and self-directed study.

What Happens After

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will move into the role of an AI Engineer within the business.

Skills You'll Develop

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Numerical skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical thinking
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications Required

  • Essential: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 9-4 / A-C).
  • Essential: A Levels in Maths and a relevant subject (Grade C or above, with a B in Maths).

Key Details

  • Wage: £24,000 per year
  • Working Week: Flexible working. Monday - Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday, 5 hours.
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Start Date: 2027-09-06
  • Closing Date: 2027-02-17
  • Apprenticeship Standard: Machine learning engineer (level 6)
  • Training Provider: QA LIMITED