Science Industry Process/Plant Engineer (Degree)

6 (equivalent to bachelor's degree)

Set by employer. Typically candidates will have relevant level 3 (equivalent to A level) qualifications. Employers might consider prior work experience as an alternative

• preparing for, and performing, process/plant engineering tasks
• techniques for improving processes
• engineering data analysis
• managing and/or supporting the introduction of new technologies and practices
• using creative thinking and problem solving to challenge assumptions and come up with new ideas and innovations

• successful apprentices will achieve an engineering degree relevant to their role
• apprentices must have achieved level 2 English and maths (equivalent to GCSE grades 9 to 4 or A* to C) before taking their end-point assessment

Successful apprentices will be eligible to apply for incorporated engineer status through an Engineering Council-licensed professional engineering institution such as the Institution of Chemical Engineers or Institution of Mechanical Engineers

The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has more detailed information about this apprenticeship.