This apprenticeship runs over a minimum of four years. You will be completing on-the-job learning and uploading evidence of this to an e-portfolio, at the same time as studying for a BEng (Hons) in either:
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design
- Manufacturing Engineering with Electronics
This academic study will make up 20% of the course and is delivered through 'blended learning' — a combination of face-to-face and online teaching. Face-to-face sessions will be in blocks and online learning can include group webinars, independent activities or reading for half a day per week between the block study sessions.
Modules may include:
- Applied Scientific Methods 1
- Electrical Principles and Analysis
- Practical Skills and Business Context
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Computer Aided Design
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering and BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Electronics pathways will study modules like:
- Advanced Applied Analytical Methods
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
- Industrial Control Systems
- Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development
- Analog and Digital Electronics
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design will study modules like:
- Advanced Applied Analytical Methods
- Thermo Fluids
- Control and Instrumentation Systems
- Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering will study modules like:
- Engineering Design Modelling
- Design for Manufacture and Materials Optimisation
- Manufacturing Automation and Control
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design will study modules like:
- Engineering Design Modelling
- Computer Integrated Manfacturing
- Applied Thermo Dynamics
- Advanced Mechanical Design and Materials
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Electronics will study modules like:
- Electronic Systems (Mode B)
- Control and Instrumentation Technology
- Embedded Systems Technology
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering will study modules like:
- Advanced Operations Management
- Systems Simulation and Project Management OR Advanced Engineering Materials and Applications
- Independent Study and Professional Development
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Mechanical Design will study modules like:
- Embeded Systems
- Advanced Engineering Design Modelling
- Independent Study and Professional Development
Apprentices following the BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering with Electronics will study modules like:
- Advanced Operations Management
- Systems Simulation and Project Management
- Independent Study and Professional Development
Exceptional support for engineering apprentice Molly
JCB apprentice, Molly Burrows, has nothing but praise for her Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering, and for the academic support she’s received from Derby. As a result shes grown in confidence in her role at JCB, where she helps to keep the production line running smoothly.
Find out more about Molly's apprenticeship experience