Rolls-Royce Material Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Derby, UK

What will the apprentice be doing?

All the way through your apprenticeship, you'll work alongside engineering professionals. You'll gain a foundation in engineering principles, and go on to placements in different areas of the company. These last six months each, and allow you to develop a understanding of what working in that area means.

We recruit Apprentices into a number of different areas. You'll enjoy on-and-off-the-job training and opportunities to progress.

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

Support towards a BA Eng Honours degree in Aerospace Engineering and other qualifications.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

If you successfully complete your apprenticeship you can continue into a long an successful career with Rolls-Royce or you will gain skills to support you in a number of roles.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 2 other subjects (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 5/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6/B) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Physics (Grade 6/B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade C -Equate to 112 UCAS points) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Physics or Chemistry (Grade C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Level 3 engineering related extended diploma (Grade DDM -equate to 112 UCAS points) Essential

Things to consider

5 GCSE's which must include Maths and Physics at Grade B/6, English Language at Grade B/5 plus 2 others at Grade C/4. 3 Alevels - Maths Grade B, Physics or Chemistry at Grade C, plus 1 other at Grade C - equate to 112 UCAS points. OR Btec Level 3 engineering based extended diploma (INCLUDING further Maths element) at DDM - equate to 112 UCAS points