Summary
This 4-year programme offers you the opportunity to learn on the job while completing a BEng degree, all while earning a salary from day one. You’ll develop a broad range of skills, knowledge, and experience, preparing you to work on projects of national importance.
Annual wage
£23,776 a year
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
4
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* The programme combines study at Weston College with full immersion in our Engineering Design team in Bristol.
* In the workplace, you will initially shadow colleagues to develop a solid understanding of a Design Engineer’s role and its application to naval and defence engineering. You will grow your experience through exposure to work such as Launch Control System projects, Research & Development, and In-Service Support.
* As you progress, you will begin to take on more of your own tasks and start working independently, collaborating with your team to solve problems effectively. Your responsibilities will be carefully managed to ensure you are always equipped for the tasks at hand. Over time, you will develop practical skills, including requirements definition, electrical design, and the use of hand tools and test equipment, all while enhancing your teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
Where you’ll work
Unit 100
Bristol Business Park
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
* Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
* Establish and report engineering design briefs.
* Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
* Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
* Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
* Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
* Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
* Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
* Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
* Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
* Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
* Perform risk management for engineering activities.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
* Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
* Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
* Establish and report engineering design briefs.
* Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
* Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
* Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
* Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
* Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
* Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
* Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
* Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
* Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
* Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
* Perform risk management for engineering activities.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Your training plan
You will gain your degree by studying for a BEng (Honours) with Weston College. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll spend time at the Weston College Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton and the University of the West of England’s Frenchay Campus.
In addition to pursuing your degree, you may have the opportunity to complete further qualifications essential for your role, such as IOSH.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths & at least one Science or Technology subject (grade BBC or above)
Other in:
* English (grade 5/B or abov)
* Maths (grade 5(B) and above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold may impact which roles you are eligible for. You must be able to achieve BPSS (Baseline security) and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.