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Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Using engineering techniques to bring new products to life or redesign existing products.

Qualification level
6
Equivalent to degree.
Typical duration
60 months
Apprenticeship category
Engineering and manufacturing
Maximum funding
£27,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as
  • designer
  • product designer
  • product development engineer
Skills
Skills an apprentice will learn
  • Foundation Stage: How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
  • Foundation Stage: How to effectively use, interpret and evaluate a range of engineering data sources and documentation
  • Foundation Stage: Organising work efficiently and effectively in managing engineering resources when completing tasks
  • Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting techniques and producing mechanical assemblies
  • Foundation Stage: Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings or CAD Models using a CAD system
  • Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist high tech equipment
  • foundation Stage: Applying mechanical, electrical and electronic devices and equipment
  • Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
  • Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
  • Development Stage: Project Management in undertaking engineering activities
  • Development Stage: Establishing design briefs, presenting and discussing technical proposals
  • Development Stage: Managing and controlling product design change
  • Development Stage: Supporting team feasibility design reviews.
  • Devlopement Stage: Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks & resources

Full information on Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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