Apprenticeship · Level 6 (Degree)
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 5-year Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Nottingham.
- Earn £24,000 per year while gaining hands-on experience in designing mechanical parts, packaging electronics, and testing prototypes.
- Gain a BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering and a Level 6 qualification upon completion, with potential for a permanent role.
- Requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 9-4) and 3 A-Levels including Maths (grade BBB).
About the Role
This is a 5-year apprenticeship where you will work towards a Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Nottingham.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities may include:
- Designing mechanical parts and systems using CAD software
- Packaging of electronics and associated cabling
- Designing equipment for military platforms
- Producing manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Understanding factors such as stress, shock and vibration in designs
- Building and testing prototypes
- Qualifying products for demanding operational environments
- Applying design-for-manufacture principles
You will gain experience across the full product development lifecycle, working with experienced engineers and advanced defence technologies.
What You'll Learn
- Advanced CAD design techniques
- Integration of electronic and mechanical systems
- Engineering design principles for defence and naval applications
- Creating professional manufacturing and assembly drawings
- Product testing, environmental qualification, and validation
- Prototype building and hands-on development
- Design for manufacture principles
- Development of defence products for UK and international customers
- Teamworking and problem-solving in a multi-disciplinary environment
Training
The programme combines:
- On-campus learning (approx. 4 weeks per academic year)
- Online study
- Practical, work-based learning
Qualifications Gained
Upon successful completion, you will achieve:
- A fully funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-Mechanical Engineering
- A Level 6 Electro-Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship qualification
The programme is accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, supporting future Chartered Engineer status.
What Happens at the End
Upon completion, you will have achieved a BSc in Electro-mechanical Engineering, a Level 6-degree apprenticeship qualification and will move into a permanent role within the business.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical thinking
- Team working
Key Details
- Wage: £24,000 a year
- Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8 hours per day. Friday, 5 hours.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 5 Years
- Start date: 2027-09-06
- Closing date: 2027-02-17
- Apprenticeship standard: Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
- Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE
Entry Requirements
- GCSE 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A-C)) - essential
- A Level 3 subjects including maths (grade BBB) - essential