top level qualifications right here in the county. “Our new apprenticeships are part of a wider engineering offer now available at the university, which already includes traditional undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. “However, the addition of degree apprenticeships provides a new dimension to our portfolio, as they enable us to deliver an instant injection of high-level skills into the workplace. This is great news for local businesses.” Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprenticeships develop engineers able to support the activities involved in bringing design programmes to production. This role is pivotal to the planning and smooth delivery of exciting new products, or product refresh programmes.The focus is on advanced manufacturing techniques and project management skills designed to launch products on time, on cost and of the right quality. The control/ technical support engineering degree apprenticeships develop professionals able to ensure the smooth running of manufacturing activity in areas such as site maintenance. Typically, degree apprentices work closely with other production roles in a fast-paced and cost-conscious manufacturing environment, where complex problem solving is key. Both apprenticeships require learners to be employed fulltime (eg at least employed for 30 hours per week)
in a relevant role throughout the duration of the programme, with 20% of their time set aside for ‘off- the-job’ training. The programmes take approximately five years, with learners achieving a BEng from the University of Gloucestershire upon successful completion. Entry requirements are agreed with employers but learners should have level 2 qualifications in maths and English (GCSE at grade C / 4 or above, or equivalent). The university’s engineering apprenticeships offer a highly cost-effective way for businesses to develop the specialist skills they require, as there is funding available to support them. Larger organisations can recover costs through the apprenticeship levy, while smaller employers can access non-levy funding to meet 95 per cent of the qualification costs l To find out more visit glos.ac.uk/apprenticeships
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