Product Design and Development
Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Level 6
This degree apprenticeship is perfect for those who have, or wish to pursue, a career in design
engineering. A debt-free route to a degree, this programme provides an excellent path into a competitive
industry, equipping apprentices with the theoretical knowledge combined with essential practical skills to
build a successful career.
Product design and development engineers work on all stages of
product creation, product modification and product componentry.
They support activities ranging on early concept feasibility,
computer-aided design and other modelling, activities and stages
through to final preparation for launch and customers. This includes
working in concept studios, rapid prototyping, assembly, testing,
validating and analysing performance. They work closely with
suppliers and managers in bringing exciting new concepts to life or
contributing to redesigns of existing products.
A variety of vocational skills will be covered within this design degree
apprenticeship including using lathes, milling and other specialist high
tech equipment, producing and managing engineering project plans,
creating design and technical briefs and using CAD or other computer
software packages to assist with engineering activities.
Designed for today's modern engineering applications, this
apprenticeship programme includes systems design, dynamics,
modelling and simulation, structural mechanics, thermofluids and
applied electrical technologies.
The apprenticeship is delivered over five years, with the first three
years spent at Gloucestershire College and the remaining two years
at UWE, Bristol.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 or A* - C including maths, English and science,
technology or engineering related subjects and A Levels at grade C
or above in both a mathematical based subject and a science, tech,
engineering or additional mathematics related subject, or 90+ credits
in an Engineering BTEC. Learners must have the equivalent to 112
UCAS points.
Career Paths
Future career paths include Product Design Engineer, Development
Engineer, Product Developer and Manufacturing Engineer.
Completers may want to progress onto working towards Incorporated
Engineer (IEng) status within the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) or Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Graduates may even wish to go onto study a Master's qualification
(Level 7).
Campus: Cheltenham (Y1-Y3), UWE Bristol (Y4-Y5) Part time: 5 years
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