Apprenticeship training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Solve real-world problems using a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering expertise.
- Qualification level
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6
Equivalent to degree. - Typical duration
- 60 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Engineering and manufacturing
- Maximum funding
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£27,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Design engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Electro-mechanical engineer
- Instrument engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Mechanical engineer
- Mechatronics engineer
- Robotics engineer
- Systems engineer
- Test engineer
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
- Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
- Establish and report engineering design briefs.
- Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
- Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
- Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
- Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
- Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
- Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
- Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
- Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
- Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
- Perform risk management for engineering activities.
- Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Full information on Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.