Level 6 Product Design & Development Engineer (Degree) Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in engineering, design, and problem‑solving who want to develop products from concept through to manufacture while earning a degree. It suits those who enjoy applying maths and science, working with modern digital design tools, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and technology. Learners should be motivated, analytical, and keen to take responsibility, with the ambition to progress into professional engineering roles while combining academic study with real‑world industry experience.

Must have achieved 5 GCSEs at 4/C or above and must have Maths, English and Science subjects. They also must have achieved an Engineering knowledge qualification such as a BTEC.

To provide the learner with time to attend college on a weekly basis and attendance at 12 weekly progress reviews, where the employer would form part of target setting.  

There is an expectation that all apprentices work in a respectful and safe manner. They will be expected to take responsibility for their progress and highlight any difficulties they may be facing to allow us to support them appropriately.   

BEng 

Level 6 Apprenticeship

They are assessed via assignments, exams and workplace assessments which may include competency reports, Q&A and presenting information. 

One day per week during term time for 3 years. 

A laptop would be beneficial.

You may already have someone in your organisation or someone has come to you direct asking for an apprenticeship, but if you don’t we have a free recruitment service to help you hire the best candidate for your organisation from our talent pool and external advertising through social media and the national apprenticeship services website

If you are an employer and you would like to know more, please email businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk or call 01332 387421