An employer’s guide to the
Product Design and Development Engineer Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Engineering Design
Degree Apprenticeships combine university study and work-based learning to enable apprentices to gain a full bachelor’s degree. This provision of an academic undergraduate degree is integrated with experience, practice and learning in the workplace. An apprentice has paid employment status and does not pay any training costs or student fees. Degree apprenticeships are co-designed by employers ensuring that apprentices are equipped with the skills employers need and for their own future career. These higher apprenticeship courses in Engineering Design enable students to achieve an HNC/D; providing a foundation stage of the knowledge elements in the competence qualification. They support the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles that equip apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at a high level within this sector. Successful apprentices will then go on to complete a BEng (Hons) in: • Engineering Design (Mechanical Engineering) • Engineering Design (Electrical Engineering) • Engineering Design (Production Engineering) Apprentices can then join a MEng programme as a progression route; meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer.
Course Structure This apprenticeship structure not only meets the required Apprenticeship Standards for Manufacturing Engineer and Product Design and Development Engineer but also matches with the University’s philosophy and strategy which includes outward facing, externality and industrial involvement, providing students with the necessary qualifications to underpin knowledge and progress in their chosen apprenticeship career. The programme is run in partnership with selected FE colleges providing a flexible course of study.* Mechanical Engineering Year one
Year two
Year three
Year four
Engineering Design
Professional Engineering Management
Action Inquiry in the workplace context
Design for Manufacture
Engineering Maths
Further Mathematics
Advanced Mechanical Principles
Leadership and Management
Engineering Science
Engineering Management
Virtual Engineering
Work-Based Research Project
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Lean Manufacturing
Thermofluids
Mechanical Principles
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
Electrical Engineering Year one
Year two
Year three
Year four
Engineering Design
Professional Engineering Management
Action Inquiry in the workplace context
Design for Manufacture
Engineering Maths
Further Mathematics
Industrial Systems
Leadership and Management
Engineering Science
Engineering Management
Analogue Electronic Systems
Work-Based Research Project
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
Digital Principles
Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
Electronic Circuits and Devices
*Delivery at University Campus Aylesbury Vale may also be considered for the Degree Apprenticeship subject to sufficient demand.
Production Engineering Year one
Year two
Year three
Year four
Engineering Design
Professional Engineering Management
Action Inquiry in the workplace context
Design for Manufacture
Engineering Maths
Further Mathematics
Further PLCs
Leadership and Management
Engineering Science
Engineering Management
Advanced Mechanical Principles
Work-Based Research Project
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM)
Virtual Engineering
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Quality and Process Improvment Quality and Process Improvement
Duration
Entry Requirements
Apprenticeships are work-based so training and assessment predominantly takes place within your business, however 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time must be dedicated towards their study. This must be part of their contracted hours but can be delivered through day release, block, residential and distance learning.
Individual employers will identify entry requirements in terms of previous qualifications, training or other criteria. Candidates will typically have 5 GCSEs as well as A levels.
This degree apprenticeship programme takes four to six years to complete on a day release basis.
Tuition fees The apprenticeship levy will be paid by employers in any sector with a pay bill of more than £3 million per year. Those employers will be able to use their apprenticeship levy funds to access degree apprenticeships from higher education providers. Non-levy paying employers will receive up to 90 per cent funding towards the costs of apprenticeships. Higher and degree apprenticeships can be offered to anyone over the age of 19. There is no upper age limit and no cost to the apprentice.
Mature applicants who have gained relevant skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications or responsible experience and experiential learning will also usually be considered.
Working in Partnership We work as partners, providing a key account manager and dedicated apprenticeship team to support your business and employees throughout the apprenticeship journey. Your apprentice’s link tutor will visit them in the workplace to support their learning. We will provide a full range of study options to students that meet your business needs including block delivery at University, day release, residential, blended and distance (online) learning.
Your Commitment •
To work in partnership with Bucks New University and their partners
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Develop a programme tailored to the needs of your organisation
Who can apply?
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Provide a suitable working environment and facilities to support higher apprenticeships
An apprentice can be a new or existing member of staff. They must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week and must not already hold a degree in that area or be receiving funding for other training.
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Ring fence at least 20 per cent of an apprentice’s time for off-the-job training/academic learning.
The training costs for employers may vary for individuals depending on their age. Apprenticeships can be open to current members of staff to support career development.
An employer must employ the apprentice in a real job with a real salary and financially contribute towards the cost of training and accreditation with support from the government. Apprentices must meet all the core requirement of the standards. You can download the full standards from the government’s website.
Supporting you every step of the way •
Help define your requirements and training needs, including how to get the most out of your levy.
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Deliver apprenticeships that meet your needs and reduce the burden on your business.
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Work together to develop your people’s skills and meet your long-term training goals.
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This information is accurate at the time of going to press. Š Buckinghamshire New University 2018
04/18
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