Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship Level 6
Manufacturing Engineers primarily support the activities involved in bringing design programmes into manufacture. This role is pivotal to the launch planning and smooth delivery of exciting new products or product refresh programmes. The focus is on the advanced manufacturing techniques and project management skills required to launch products on time, on cost and to the right quality. Typically Manufacturing Engineers work closely with a range of other engineers, functions and managers both within their own company and supplier base.
During the Foundation stage the apprentice must develop a solid grasp of the core engineering skills. These skills will not only prepare the apprentice for the workplace in demonstrating that they have the required manual dexterity to do their core role but their competencies are transferable and can be built upon over time. The skills required are:
Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Producing and managing engineering project plans
Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
During the development stage they would hone their general engineering skills, along with the likes of experimental / new model development, component investigation and problem solving, measurement, control & inspection. With all of these skills, they will be using a logical and systematic approach.
On successful completion of the above, the apprentice will then progress to develop their skills in:
Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes
Course Details
- You will need to have achieved a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English
- You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 2
- You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 3
The apprentice would complete a HND or Foundation Degree which would provide the foundation stage of the knowledge elements in the competence qualification It will support the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles that equip apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at high level within this sector. As a core the engineer needs to cover around 960 academic Guided Learning Hours, in order to have a solid grasp of;-
Mathematics and science for engineers
Materials and manufacture
3D Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering
How to run and manage business led projects
Engineering operations and business management
Manufacturing processes
Product improvement and engineering project management
For the Development Phase the apprentice will build on their foundation knowledge by completing a BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) in Engineering. Here they will expand their understanding to a higher level and commence on specialised modules during the latter part of this qualification.
Course Applications
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If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
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