Engineering Higher Apprenticeship

The Higher Engineering Apprenticeship has been designed for candidates who are passionate about studying Engineering at degree level whilst designing and working hands on with JCB products.

As a Higher Engineering Apprentice working at one of JCB’s UK Business Units you will develop the knowledge and hands on skills to research new technologies, design & develop JCB machinery and become a skilled JCB Engineer working in roles such as:
 

 - Product Design
 - R&D
 - Manufacturing
 - Quality
 - Technical Service

Duration of study

Minimum 36 months + 12 months BEng final year

University contact time

72 days + 48 days BEng final year + Induction & Exams 

Academic awards

Engineering Foundation Degree & BEng (Hons) Top up (360 credits in total)

Vocational Qualification(s)

Competency Based Level 4 NVQ

Entry requirements

4 GCSE’s at grade 5 or above. (for awards made before summer 2017 you will require minimum grade C or above) and must include Maths, English & a relevant scientific/ technical subject.

In addition to the above relevant GCSE's you will also need to achieve, or be predicted to achieve the following:

3 A levels at an absolute minimum of grade C and above, including Maths & a relevant scientific / technical subject (2 AS level passes are considered equivalent to one A level) 
Or
Advanced VCE award in an appropriate engineering/manufacturing topic 
Or
EdExcel/BTEC/National Extended Diploma Level 3, (including: Further Math’s modules) 
Or
Advanced Diploma (level 3 qualifications) in engineering / science or technology
Or
A qualification equivalent to any of the above or a combination