Electrical and electronic engineer (degree)
Level 6 · DegreeEngineering and manufacturing 3.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This degree apprenticeship produces professional electrical and electronic engineers capable of designing, developing, and testing complex electrical systems and electronic products. You will work across sectors including power, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, and defence, applying advanced engineering principles to real design and development challenges. Graduates typically achieve chartered engineer status with institutions such as the IET.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Circuit design, analysis, and simulation for analogue and digital systems
Power systems, electrical machines, and energy conversion
Embedded systems, microcontrollers, and real-time programming
Signal processing, communications, and control systems theory
Electronic design automation (EDA) tools and PCB design
Engineering project management: planning, risk, and technical reporting
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety standards
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Design electronic circuits and systems to meet technical specifications
Simulate and model designs using EDA or circuit simulation software
Build and test prototype hardware in the laboratory
Debug electronic faults using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analysers
Write test plans and record results to demonstrate compliance
Contribute technical sections to design review and project documentation
Work within cross-functional engineering teams on product development
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 6 (Degree) - roughly Bachelor’s-degree level. Usually needs A-levels or a Level 3 qualification (employers set UCAS-point targets). You earn a full degree while you work - with no tuition fees to pay.
What’s next: Leads into professional roles, sometimes with a Level 7 (Master’s) apprenticeship after.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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