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Electro-mechanical engineer

Level 6 · DegreeEngineering and manufacturing 5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

Electro-mechanical engineers design, develop, and maintain systems that combine both electrical and mechanical components - such as motors, drives, actuators, sensors, and control systems - found in manufacturing, energy, defence, and transport industries. This degree apprenticeship develops engineers who can work across the full system, from mechanical design through to electrical control and software integration. Graduates typically pursue chartered engineer status and progress into systems engineering, product development, or technical leadership roles.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Mechanical engineering principles: stress analysis, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics
Electrical systems: power electronics, motors, drives, and control circuits
Control systems engineering and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
CAD and simulation tools for electro-mechanical system design
Condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering
Systems integration, testing, and commissioning of complex equipment
Engineering project management, standards compliance, and technical documentation
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Design electro-mechanical systems and select appropriate components
Build, integrate, and test prototype electro-mechanical assemblies
Programme and commission PLC or motion control systems
Diagnose and repair faults in combined electrical and mechanical equipment
Use CAD software to produce and update engineering drawings
Conduct design reviews and present technical solutions to engineering teams
Write technical reports, test procedures, and maintenance documentation
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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