BEng (Hons) Sustainable and Electric Vehicle Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship - Electromechanical Engineer)

Program Overview

The BEng (Hons) in Sustainable and Electric Vehicle Engineering (Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship) is a Level 6 degree apprenticeship that combines industry knowledge with cutting-edge technology, equipping apprentices with interdisciplinary skills to address environmental challenges in the sustainable vehicle sector. Through blended learning and one-on-one support, apprentices gain hands-on experience, preparing them for roles in powertrain design, energy storage system integration, and vehicle system modeling. The program aligns with professional registration requirements, empowering apprentices to become Chartered or Incorporated Engineers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BEng (Hons) Sustainable and Electric Vehicle Engineering (Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship) is a Level 6 degree apprenticeship designed to equip apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the future. It combines knowledge from the local and national industry with cutting-edge technology and research to provide a holistic understanding of energy storage systems, sustainable powertrains, embedded systems and control, vehicle design, simulation and modelling. The program aims to develop staff with a broad range of interdisciplinary skills, techniques, and approaches needed to tackle the environmental challenges of the future. It focuses on the rapidly adapting British automotive industry, which is researching, developing, and manufacturing sustainable vehicles.

Assessment:

Apprentices are assessed through a strategic blend of project or design reports, examinations, portfolios, presentations, blogs, and other assignments. In addition to the assessments associated with the degree program, apprentices will undertake an end point assessment at the end of the apprenticeship period.

Teaching:

The program adopts a blended learning and teaching style, including online delivery and engagement where appropriate. Teaching methods include:

• Formally timetabled classes, including lectures, tutorials, and tutor-led in-class exercises
• Case studies
• Laboratory activities
• Investigations and assignments, in groups and individually
• Open-ended projects and design, make and test activities
• Online learning in the form of maintaining an electronic personal development plan (ePDP)
The program also features a personal tutor system that provides one-on-one support, peer support, and individual care and attention.

Careers:

The BEng (Hons) in Sustainable and Electric Vehicle Engineering (Electro-mechanical Engineer Degree Apprenticeship) program is designed to meet the Level 6 Electro-mechanical Engineer apprenticeship standard (ST0672). It prepares apprentices to become the next generation of engineers with the interdisciplinary skills in electrical and mechanical systems required by the sustainable vehicle sector. Upon completion, apprentices will be well prepared to take on demanding roles in:

• Powertrain design and development
• Physical and digital integration of energy storage systems
• Design and modelling of sustainable vehicle systems
• Designing vehicles for different environments with new health and safety challenges in a safe way
Graduate apprentices might also choose to pursue further study in a specialist field or research or continue learning and development with a postgraduate-level apprenticeship.

Other:

• The program uses the Engineering Council UK-SPEC learning outcomes and is designed to partially meet the academic requirements for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Apprentices will benefit from significant opportunities for problem-based learning in well-equipped laboratories.
• The program includes quarterly and annual reviews, where each apprentice, their workplace mentor, and a member of the University team meet to assess the apprentice's progress.
• The program is designed to help apprentices develop the skills, knowledge, self-awareness, and behaviours essential to becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• The program focuses on the workplace environment and works towards building the transferable body of knowledge and skills demanded to achieve IEng status and apply this expertise within the organization.
• The program requires apprentices to spend the majority of their time gaining on-the-job knowledge and experience.
• The program requires apprentices to complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job learning, including studying at the university.
• The program requires each apprentice to have a workplace mentor to support their development.
• The program includes regular visits from a University tutor.
• The workplace mentor, University tutor, and apprentice will work together to create the individual learning plan required to progress the apprentice's professional body membership.