Develop your understanding of mechanical engineering to become a technically skilled mechanical engineer

About the apprenticeship

Course length: Typically 3 and a half years, part-time

Start date: September

Course level: Level 6

University award: BEng (Honours) Mechanical Engineering Technology

How much it costs: funded through the employers

Course summary

• Strengthen your understanding of mechanical engineering
• Design solutions and devices using modern technology
• Apply projects to your workplace needs and area of interest from Level 4

This BEng (Honours) Mechanical Engineering Technology course will develop your knowledge of engineering principles so that you can progress your career. You’ll use what you’ve learnt to complete projects at work - such as design, continuous improvement and technical research projects.

The apprenticeship is suitable for both existing staff looking to advance their current qualifications to degree level, and those new to the sector including school leavers.

This course meets the product design and development apprenticeship standard.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. 

You’ll learn through:

• part-time study at Sheffield Hallam
• workplace learning 
• exams 
• coursework 
• project reports 
• portfolio work

You'll apply the academic knowledge you gain during the course to the workplace in ways specific to your role. 

You will progress through the course following successful achievement of assessments, which address the learning outcomes for each module.

Campus facilities

You'll study at our City Campus with access to modern teaching labs, state-of-the-art testing and manufacturing equipment, and design and analysis software including: 

• SolidWorks (CAD)
• ANSYS (FEA and CFD) 
• Matlab
• 3D printing
• PLCs
• Robotics

Entry requirements

Throughout the course, apprentices spend up to 20% of their working hours at university. They can be existing employees looking to develop their careers, or new applicants to the business.

Applicants must:

• be over 18
• not be in full time education
• have the right to abode in the UK
• meet the course entry requirements

GCSE (or equivalent)

Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C)

If you don't have this yet, you'll need to achieve this level through a function skills programme in your first year.

UCAS points and college grades

112 UCAS points including at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications or T-Levels to include mathematics or a mathematics-based subject to at least AS level (Level 3). 

For example:

• BBC at A Level including mathematics or a mathematics-based subject plus at least one other from physics, physical science, engineering science, computer science, technology or other science or technology subject. 
• DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in a science or technology-based subject (including passes in mathematics and two other science or technology-based modules)  
• Merit overall from a T level qualification - this must include a B in Core and can be from any engineering specific T level. 
• A combination of qualifications which must include mathematics or a mathematics-based subject and may include L3 Apprenticeship, AS levels, EPQ and general studies 
• Access to HE Diploma with at least 15 Level 3 credits at merit grade or above, in a Maths or Engineering programme including mathematics 

Additional qualifications

We may consider applicants with relevant work experience, through SHU's recognition of prior learning (RPL) process.

Modules

The programme adopts a blended learning approach with modules delivered through a combination of lectures, class-based seminars and practical work.

Year one

• Principles of engineering science and maths
• Materials and manufacturing
• Engineering design and CAD
• Project and ethical engineering

Year two

• Statics, dynamics and thermofluids
• Engineering design application and portfolio development
• Control and automation with electrical engineering
• Project and business management

Year three

• Design evaluation and advances in engineering
• Computational analysis for apprentices
• Engineering ops and lean
• Mechanical engineering EPA project