Summary
The Level 6 Applied Professional Engineering Degree apprenticeship programme takes four years to complete and adheres to Skills England Product Development and Design (Degree) Apprenticeship standard.
Wage
£26,092 a year
You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.
Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
You’ll achieve a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering developed in conjunction with the University of Warwick.
32 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
4 years
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
During your apprenticeship, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and career-building skills while working at the forefront of the automotive industry. This exciting programme is designed to help you build practical skills, deepen your foundational knowledge, and develop essential business behaviours such as teamwork and problem-solving. And you’ll be supported by a JLR early careers cohort leader, the university team, and your line manager every step of the way.
You’ll achieve a BEng (Hons) in Applied Professional Engineering developed in conjunction with the University of Warwick. For more details on the degree course, please visit: Applied Professional Engineering.
Year 1-2:
This programme is delivered through a combination of online study, face-to-face lectures, independent learning each week. This gives you the chance to apply your learning from University of Warwick to projects in a real-world environment. You’ll study a range of modules designed to build your essential knowledge, skills and behaviours, with regular process reviews along to way to ensure you’re getting the support you need from your tutors and line manager.
Years 3-4:
In years 3 and 4 you will complete modules related to your chosen specialism –Electrical and Electronic Technical Support. In your final year, you’ll complete a work-based project as part of your End Point Assessment (EPA). This is an opportunity for you to use the skills and experience you gained throughout your time on the programme and apply them directly to your role. And when you’ve successfully completed your EPA, you’ll achieve your Level 6 Apprenticeship and taking on new responsibilities and making a meaningful impact within the business.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be based in Engineering Operations (EO).
Where you'll work
Trident Park
Poseidon Way
Warwick
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Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Training course
Electrical and electronic engineer (degree) (level 6)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
* Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
* Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
* Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
* Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
* Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
* Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
* Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
* Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
* Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
* Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
* Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
* Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
* Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
* Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes, operational designs, or specifications for electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
* Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve problems and determine solutions or actions.
* Collate, store, use and present data and supporting documentation.
* Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics.
* Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data evidence.
* Manage assigned projects or programmes of work, taking into account factors such as planning, safety, quality, cost, performance and sustainability.
* Apply processes for project or programme management such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
* Comply with statutory and organisational safety and security standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
* Identify and use processes, resources and technologies to complete electrical and electronic engineering projects or programmes of work.
* Apply quality management and assurance processes to identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the electrical and electronic engineering process.
* Carry out pre operations checks of electrical and electronic engineering systems and equipment before use.
* Manage continuous improvement activities using techniques such as Six Sigma, 5s, Kaizen, Lean, Kanban, Statistical Process Control or Value Stream Mapping.
* Create, maintain and review project documentation. Record and action any non-conformities.
* Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
* Communicate in writing, for example technical reports, documents and presentations.
* Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders. Manage differing and competing interests with stakeholders.
* Identify and complete opportunities for personal and professional development including keeping up to date with current and emerging technology.
* Apply and promote policies and practices to support equity, diversity and inclusion.
* Consider management of change (MOC) requirements when undertaking electrical and electronic projects or programmes of work.
* Comply with environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and standards associated with the electrical and electronic engineering environment. Uses resources efficiently, for example waste minimisation.
* Ensure equipment is managed and maintained.
* Optimise processes and procedures, such as relating to safety, efficiency, performance, productivity and sustainability.
* Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured, checked and tested for safe operation, efficiency and reliability.
Training schedule
Engineering Operations (EO) - Whitley and National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warick.
Engineering Operations (EO) are at the heart of JLR Engineering. Involved at every stage of the engineering process, they underpin technical innovation and product delivery with programme management, tools and processes and specialist technical services to deliver our world class products. A diverse team, Engineering Operations harness a variety of skill sets, from project management, information management and data analytics, to building and testing prototypes. By joining Engineering Operations, you will make a difference to what we do.
You could find yourself working with teams such as our Operations, Prototype Operations, Electrical and Software, Prototype Battery Build or Test Operations team. This may include building and maintaining Labcars and facilitating testing by numerous engineering teams or delivering operational Labcars. You’ll get involved with learning how to develop and implement Electro-Mechanical Test Bench-on-Hardware in Loop (HIL) solutions via rest-bus simulation and controls deployment, for robotic test rig and vehicle testing platforms or learning about the end of line testing (EOLT) and battery teardown activities.
As an apprentice within Engineering Operations, you could join one of us in one of the following roles:
Power Electronics Engineer– You will be based within the Power Electronics Team providing support to those who work in the Energy Platform department. In doing so, you will be key in improving our capabilities and our quality processes. You will work in an ‘agile’ engineering environment testing High Voltage Systems, supporting conformance under the guidance of the relevant ISO standards. You will gain a deep understanding of Battery Management Systems, Power Electronics and Charging Systems in our vehicles. You will support hardware and software integration enabling test automation and data analysis. You will also develop your problem-solving skills and work with your ‘customers’ to manage any issues as they arise. (Whitley).
Power Electronics Engineer– Working out of the Advanced Propulsion Research Laboratory at the University of Warwick you will support the Lead Engineer in the on-going operation of current and future Power Electronics. The role will be instrumental in supporting JLR Research and Wolf Speed to develop all- new power electronic systems supporting products of the future. Uniquely, as APRL is part of a joint investment between JLR and the University of Warwick with grant aid from the UK Government, the facility will be open for academic and commercial third-party work alongside that of JLR. This will enable a significant opportunity in networking and technical career development.
You will work with some of the greatest developments in the world of automotive electrification. This will require you to develop an understanding of high voltage test operations and an in-depth knowledge of Inverter and e-machine fundamentals. You will learn about design validation methodologies and develop test conditions on automated test rigs. In doing so you will also gain an understanding and practice of all Health and Safety requirements and those of the applicable ISO standards. (University of Warwick).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths (grade C)
* Physics, Chemistry, Design & Technology, ICT, Comp (grade C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Creative
* Initiative