LEVEL 6 ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Graduate engineering technicians will complete a broad spectrum of placements throughout the business. The placements give you the chance to experience the businessas a whole whilstcarrying out business relevant projects alongside your study. You will have the opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of working for a world-class global automotive manufacturer, networking with people of different nationalities andhave the opportunity toput theory directly into practice.
• The first year of the program is purely in a learning environment where in addition to starting the academic requirements of your program, you will undertake a practical based engineering program which covers core engineering skills such as milling and turning, hand skills, electrical and electronic circuits and control and fluid power, PLC's etc.
• Your career with BMW Group will be designed to meet individual aspirations and the business needs of an internationally recognised company. You start on a business awareness programme followed by career objective training in the relevant departments.
• Opportunities for higher Education are available, depending on pre-qualifications, personal performance, attitude and business needs.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Manufacturing engineer (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Foundation Practical Engineering (Year 1)
Foundation Degree in Manufacturing Engineering - Year 2
Foundation Degree in Manufacturing Engineering - Year 3
Top up to Manufacturing Engineering Degree (BEng) - Year 4 (BCU)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Your career with BMW Group will be designed to meet individual aspirations and the business needs of an internationally recognised company.

You start on a business awareness programme followed by career focussed training on the relevant departments:

Technical and Maintenance to Body in White (BIW), Paint and Assembly operations
A maintenance role within highly automated production facilities

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 5/C or above) Essential