Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing and Operations (Part-time) (BEng Hons)
The Advanced Manufacturing and Operations (BEng Hons) Degree Apprenticeship at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø offers a practical and flexible pathway for those looking to advance their careers in the manufacturing sector.
This part-time programme is ideal for both aspiring professionals and experienced workers seeking to deepen their expertise in advanced manufacturing and manufacturing engineering.
Designed to balance academic study with real-world application, this course allows you to gain valuable industrial experience without interrupting your employment. With a flexible schedule, you can develop new professional skills and expand your knowledge while continuing in your current role.
The programme focuses on building a solid foundation in engineering principles, exploring cutting-edge trends in advanced manufacturing, and applying these to real-world scenarios. You will cover key areas such as automation, control systems, and sustainability practices, ensuring you are ready to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry.
Whether you are starting out in the manufacturing sector or looking to formalise your existing skills with a recognised degree, this apprenticeship equips you with the tools and confidence to excel. The combination of hands-on training and academic learning prepares you for leadership roles and innovative work in manufacturing engineering.
This programme is also a valuable opportunity to earn a respected qualification while gaining direct experience in the workplace. By merging practical learning with theoretical insights, it supports your career development and ensures you are ready to meet the demands of modern manufacturing.
The Advanced Manufacturing and Operations Degree Apprenticeship provides a forward-thinking approach to professional development, making it the ideal choice for anyone seeking to grow within the manufacturing industry.
Course details
- Apprenticeship
- English
Fully funded by Welsh Government. No cost to apprentice or employer.
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This programme combines engineering design, automation, and manufacturing systems with modules focusing on sustainability, process improvement, and quality control. You will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience through industry-relevant projects and placements.
Year One
Build a strong foundation in engineering principles, including mathematics, materials processing, and quality improvement.
Year Two
Learn project design and sustainability while enhancing control systems knowledge through practical applications.
Year Three
Explore Six Sigma methodologies, advanced manufacturing design, and automation systems.
Year Four
Focus on leadership and innovation through a major research project and advanced technical studies.
Compulsory
(20 credits)
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Component Pass
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Component Pass
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Compulsory
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Core
(20 credits)
Compulsory
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Component Pass
(20 credits)
Core
(40 credits)
Compulsory
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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English and Mathematics level 2 (GCSE A*-C, 4-8 or equivalent) and a level 3 qualification (A level, BTech, Diploma or equivalent) is the usual minimum entry requirement.
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Students are taught through a series of lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical sessions. Assessment of progress is made through a combination of laboratory-based practicals, assignments, presentations, exams and individual projects.
Module assessment is often by assignment, or assignment and examination. The final mark for some modules may include one or more pieces of coursework set and completed during the module. Project work is assessed by a written report and presentation.
One of the main parts of the final year will be the final year project. This is a work-based project that will allow students to use the knowledge built up through the course to solve a genuine workplace-engineering problem.