large proportion of its workforce over the next 20 years over a range of positions. A41 In the advanced engineering sectors there are a wide range of existing frameworks and new standards. The majority of existing provision is at level four. This provision is however relatively specialised and amongst some stakeholders there are concerns that it may be too specific to appeal to those leaving sixth form provision. All bar one of the new apprenticeship standards are at degree level (level 6) and all focus on the automotive and aerospace industries. Higher level Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing New Standards (Ready for delivery) Level Automotive control/technical support engineer 6 Automotive electrical/electronic technical support 6 engineer Automotive manufacturing engineer 6 Automotive product design and development 6 engineer New Standards (Ready for delivery) Level Aerospace engineer 6 Aerospace software development engineer 6 Aircraft maintenance certifying engineer & 4 rotary wing) Existing Frameworks Level Professional Aviation Pilot Practice 6 Furniture Manufacturing Technician 5 Automotive Management and Leadership 5 Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals 4 & 5 Mineral Products Technology 4 & 5 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 4 Engineering Environmental Technologies 4 Power Engineering 4 Advanced Diagnostics and Management 4 Principles Jewellery Manufacturing, Silversmithing and 4 Allied Trades A42 Nationally are estimated to be around 20 HE providers of degree level apprenticeships in engineering. The majority of this provision is existing degree level provision which has been incorporated into an Apprenticeship. For example, The University of Warwick delivers its Applied Engineering Programme (BEng) as part of a Higher Apprenticeship. This has been used at Jaguar Landrover and is a six year Apprenticeship designed for A-Level students who have acquired A-Level Maths and Science/Technology/Engineering in addition to five GCSE's at grades A-C incl. English, Maths, Science / Technology / Engineering subjects, or a BTEC level 3 (180 credits) or equivalent in an Engineering/Technology related subject. The programme focuses on roles in product development, finance, purchasing and manufacturing. A43 Higher Apprentices spend the majority of their first year at college learning the fundamentals of engineering. Outside term time Apprentices will work at
large proportion of its workforce over the next 20 years over a range of positions. A41 In the advanced engineering sectors there are a wide range of existing frameworks and new standards. The majority of existing provision is at level four. This provision is however relatively specialised and amongst some stakeholders there are concerns that it may be too specific to appeal to those leaving sixth form provision. All bar one of the new apprenticeship standards are at degree level (level 6) and all focus on the automotive and aerospace industries. Higher level Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing New Standards (Ready for delivery) Level Automotive control/technical support engineer 6 Automotive electrical/electronic technical support engineer 6 Automotive manufacturing engineer 6 Automotive product design and development engineer 6 New Standards (Ready for delivery) Level Aerospace engineer 6 Aerospace software development engineer 6 Aircraft maintenance certifying engineer & rotary wing) 4 Existing Frameworks Level Professional Aviation Pilot Practice 6 Furniture Manufacturing Technician 5 Automotive Management and Leadership 5 Life Sciences & Chemical Science Professionals 4 & 5 Mineral Products Technology 4 & 5 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 4 Engineering Environmental Technologies 4 Power Engineering 4 Advanced Diagnostics and Management Principles 4 Jewellery Manufacturing, Silversmithing and Allied Trades 4 A42 Nationally are estimated to be around 20 HE providers of degree level apprenticeships in engineering. The majority of this provision is existing degree level provision which has been incorporated into an Apprenticeship. For example, The University of Warwick delivers its Applied Engineering Programme (BEng) as part of a Higher Apprenticeship. This has been used at Jaguar Landrover and is a six year Apprenticeship designed for A-Level students who have acquired A-Level Maths and Science/Technology/Engineering in addition to five GCSE's at grades A-C incl. English, Maths, Science / Technology / Engineering subjects, or a BTEC level 3 (180 credits) or equivalent in an Engineering/Technology related subject. The programme focuses on roles in product development, finance, purchasing and manufacturing. A43 Higher Apprentices spend the majority of their first year at college learning the fundamentals of engineering. Outside term time Apprentices will work at
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