Electro-mechanical Engineer
Developing the engineering innovators of the future.
Innovation starts with the expertise to resolve real-world problems. Develop the mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering expertise to do just that, with the electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship.
Apprentices study for a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering degree, with no tuition fees to pay, all whilst gaining the practical experience in their job. This work-based approach delivers impact in the workplace as you learn.
For employers, it’s a cost-effective solution. Upskill and retain your current employees or attract new talent to their organisation. You can cover the cost of training through the Levy or get government funding support.
Why apprenticeships at ARU?
We’ll help you reap the benefits of talent acquisition through apprenticeships.
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Develop advanced skills to meet the evolving industry demands
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Gain competent professional electro-mechanical engineers
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Instil your organisation’s business culture from the get-go
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Show your commitment to your employees’ professional development
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Work-based approach delivers impact in the workplace
of employers say apprentices bring fresh ideas and new perspectives.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Employer partners Joe, Dan, Emma and Tim explain why ARU apprenticeships work so well for their organisations, and highlight the benefits for SMEs and larger businesses.
We’ll help you launch your career in engineering.
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Apply learning instantly through a work-based approach
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Build the skills to thrive in complex engineering environments
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Future-proof your career with versatile engineering skills
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Gain advanced techniques to meet evolving industry demands
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Learn from industry experts in a supportive on-campus workshop environment
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Study while working, no tuition fees
believe they make a significant contribution to their workplace.
Source: ARU degree apprenticeships impact report
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Let our amazing apprentices inspire you! Kerry, Grace, Izabela, Ben, Rachel and Fleur explain what they love about doing an apprenticeship with ARU.
Talent development
This apprenticeship is an effective development tool for your new recruits or to upskill your current employees. Either way, you’ll secure your electro-mechanical engineering talent into the future.
Your apprentices could be involved with the research, design, testing, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, or servicing of exciting new products. This apprenticeship provides a work-based professional route to train and gain a degree qualification. Apprentices will apply their mechanical or electrical engineering expertise to solve real-world problems for your organisation.
Recruitment support for employers
Our dedicated apprenticeship team is on hand to help you attract the best candidates for your organisation. We can help with:
- crafting job advertisements
- promoting your vacancy to our quality candidate mailing lists
- adding your vacancy to the National Apprenticeship Service
- sharing opportunities across our social media channels.
Our consultants can also help you to assess candidates' suitability.
Creating a world-class apprenticeship
See how we helped Cambridge University Press recruit for their brand new degree apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is ideal if you’re currently involved in an engineering role or want to launch an exciting career in electro-mechanical engineering and don’t have a university level qualification.
You’ll use your passion for problem solving to support or lead in the research, development, design, and aftermarket support for new products. You’ll develop your mechanical and electrical engineering expertise to excel in complex engineering environments and open the door to a wide range of career opportunities.
Programme content
This apprenticeship is built around the Government-approved Electro-mechanical Engineer Standard, ensuring the training matches what industry needs.
Apprentices develop strong electrical and mechanical skills they can apply straight away at work. They support product design, testing, analysis, reporting, and quality assurance, while helping projects stay on time and on budget. They also provide valuable technical guidance and support, giving employers a confident, skilled engineer who adds real impact from day one.
As an electro-mechanical apprentice, you’ll learn how to solve real-world problems using both mechanical and electrical engineering skills.
You’ll use your understanding of electrical and mechanical disciplines to support and oversee product development including design, testing, analysis, reporting, verification, safety assessment, quality assurance, project management and delivering to time and cost.
You’ll also give technical advice and support on new products. Throughout the course, you’ll work with complex systems and tools, from CAD and programming software to hydraulic and electrical equipment used in industries such as manufacturing, medical technology and advanced engineering.
Entry requirements
Employers set out the person specifications for the role, but apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements to be accepted onto this course.
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs including Level 2 English or equivalent qualification and meet age-related English and Maths requirements as outlined by the DfE.*
- Evidence of at least 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3, eg A Levels, BTEC (or equivalent).**
- A completed Skills Scan and Initial Assessment discussion.
*All applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined by the DfE Apprenticeship Funding Rules applicable at the start of the course. If you have any questions about these entry requirements, please contact [email protected]
**We will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications provided you have a significant amount of relevant experience, are well-supported by your employer, and demonstrate the ability to manage university-level study.
Fees and funding
Degree apprenticeships are a smart investment. You can reinvest Levy funds to cover the cost of an apprenticeship or receive funding support from the Government.
If you operate in England and your annual payroll is over £3m, you pay a levy of 0.5% of your payroll into a levy account.
Apprenticeships are paid for by your employer. You won’t pay any tuition fees on this course.
Our team of experts is here to help form your organisation’s apprenticeship offering and guide you through the process.
Speak to your employer about this course and how it could be beneficial for your development.
Our expert consultants can meet with you and your employer to make setting up simple and straightforward.
Finding an apprenticeship role
To start an apprenticeship, you need to be in a suitable role and have the support of your employer.