Manufacturing Engineer (Apprenticeship) - BEng (Hons)
The skills shortages in the engineering sector has been recognised by the government, and a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2016 has reported that the UK will have a shortage of more than one million engineers/technicians by the year 2020 unless action is take....
- Level Apprenticeship
- Study mode Blended Learning
- Location City Centre
- Award BEng (Hons)
- Start date September 2022
- School School of Engineering and the Built Environment
- Faculty Faculty of Computing, Engineering and The Built Environment
Overview
The skills shortages in the engineering sector has been recognised by the government, and a report published by the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2016 has reported that the UK will have a shortage of more than one million engineers/technicians by the year 2020 unless action is take.
Ongoing updates from the government publications continue to show the need for professionally accredited engineers which the proposed degree apprenticeships will address.
This degree apprenticeship is fully informed and supported by industry practice and recognised research in design and delivery of modules by experienced staff who have extensive industry experience.
The curriculum is practice led and cultivates problem solving skills, improving communication through effective real-life project work, work experience, and cases. Team working on real life scenarios develop professional competence and prepares you for further employment opportunities and career development.
Manufacturing engineering is an essential feature in the vast arena of manufacturing – an area that makes large contributions to the wealth of many countries throughout Europe and the rest of the world. It is a fast-changing scene where the competition between industrial organisations is keen and lean: only those companies prepared to apply modern philosophies and technologies will survive.
This degree apprenticeship has been developed to provide you with a good knowledge of a range of manufacturing principles. It will prepare you for the rapidly developing field of manufacturing engineering and its supporting operational systems. Upon your completion you will have the intellectual, creative and personal qualities necessary for undertaking a leadership role and a depth of knowledge that will enable the application of new and emerging technologies to the solution of manufacturing problems.
This degree apprenticeship in manufacturing engineer aims to develop engineers who can apply the principles of systems management, engineering and information technology to the solution of operational problems in industry and commerce. Manufacturing engineers are employed in a wide range of engineering, educational and commercial organisations. You will be equipped with relevant skills to allow you to progress into positions of responsibility in relevant industry, or further postgraduate apprenticeships of specialised study or research.
There are many challenges facing manufacturing industry. Companies now strive for competitive advantage and have to evaluate their performance more effectively in order to make best possible use of all resources: Talented, innovative, ambitious engineers are needed to give manufacturing organisations a competitive edge.
What's covered in this course?
Apprenticeship Course Requirements
Level 4
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Engineering Principles 1 | 20 |
| Mathematical Modelling 1 | 20 |
| Engineering Practice | 20 |
| Engineering Principles 2 | 20 |
| Mathematical Modelling 2 | 20 |
| Integrated Engineering Project | 20 |
Level 5
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Operations Systems | 20 |
| Quality Systems | 20 |
| Design and Materials | 20 |
| Leading Engineering Endeavour | 20 |
| Design and Manufacture | 20 |
| Manufacturing Automation and Control | 20 |
Level 6
In order to complete this apprenticeship a learner must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
| Module Name | Credit Value |
|---|---|
| Advanced Manufacturing | 20 |
| Advanced Materials | 20 |
| Operations Management | 20 |
| Product Lifecycle Management | 20 |
| Individual Honours Project | 40 |
Apply through the employer
The first step is to apply directly to an employer who is advertising an apprenticeship position. Opportunities are advertised throughout the year on the Government’s apprenticeships database.
In order to apply for a degree apprenticeship with us, you must secure an apprenticeship job with an employer first. Once you have done this, your employer will send you to study with us.
If you are successful at securing an apprenticeship position, your employer will contact us and we will then invite you to apply for the course.
If you are an employer and interested in enrolling an employee on to this apprenticeship then please email CEBEapprenticeships@bcu.ac.uk for more information.
Apply through the employer
Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic
The University has put in place measures in response to Covid-19 to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of the student contract.
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
We are currently undertaking a £340 million investment programme in our facilities, including a major expansion of our City Centre Campus. As part of this, our facilities in Millennium Point have undergone a £6.5 million investment to include a new maker area, engineering labs and equipment.
We have invested in industry-standard facilities to support the practice-based elements of our Engineering courses and give students as much practical learning as possible, to prepare for industry placements and job opportunities after graduation. Students have access to our facilities during classes, and can book out of class sessions with our specialist technicians.
We are a partner of the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT) and have secured £1.1 million of government funding for investment in brand-new Engineering equipment and facilities. Funding of £808,000 from the Department for Education has supported our development of an Electric Vehicle (EV) Test Rig, an Additive Manufacturing Machine (3D printer) and a material testing-split zone furnace.
The GBSIoT has enabled procurement of new technologies for material testing, electronics prototyping and production and 3D scanning to compliment computer aided design for manufacture.