Post graduate engineer
Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Engineering and manufacturing 2.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This Level 7 master's-level apprenticeship develops highly skilled engineers who can tackle complex, open-ended engineering challenges requiring advanced technical knowledge, research, and innovation. You will deepen your specialism in areas such as mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, or systems engineering while applying academic rigour to real workplace problems. It can lead to chartered engineer status (CEng), principal engineer, technical director, or R&D leadership roles.
On the job
What you’ll learn
Advanced engineering analysis and modelling techniques in your specialism
Research methods and applying engineering research to industrial challenges
Systems thinking and integrated engineering design at a complex level
Project leadership and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
Innovation management and translating new ideas into engineering solutions
Engineering ethics, safety case development, and regulatory frameworks
Advanced data analysis, simulation, and digital engineering tools
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Lead the technical resolution of complex engineering problems in your organisation
Conduct applied research and analyse results to inform engineering decisions
Design and evaluate innovative engineering solutions to business challenges
Manage technical projects from concept through to delivery and review
Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
Engage with professional engineering institutions and contribute to CPD
Produce technical reports, papers, and presentations for specialist audiences
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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