Electrical/Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

Program Overview

This Electrical and Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is a four-year, part-time program combining on-the-job training and academic learning. Students will receive a BEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering upon completion, qualifying them for various roles within the electrical and electronic engineering industry. The program is designed for employed students, with studies conducted in partnership with the University and a focus on practical skills and scientific knowledge.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Electrical and Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree Apprenticeship is a 4-year part-time program offered at the Bognor Regis Campus of the University of Chichester. It combines on-the-job training with academic learning. Upon completion, students will receive a BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree. The program is designed for students employed full-time or part-time by an employer, and the studies are conducted in partnership with the University. Students will attend the University for one and a half days per week in the first year and one day per week in subsequent years. Independent study is also required outside of work hours. The program aims to equip students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and techniques necessary to excel as competent engineering professionals.

Outline:

Level 4

• Mathematical Principles 1: Covers foundational mathematical concepts applicable to engineering.
• Mechanical Principles: Explores the principles of mechanics relevant to electrical and electronic systems.
• Computer Aided Engineering: Introduces students to software tools used in engineering design and analysis.
• 1st Year Workplace Report: Requires students to document their work experiences and learning from the first year.
• 1st Year Engineering Labs: Provides hands-on experience in the application of electrical and electronic principles through laboratory experiments.

Level 5

• Control and Instrumentation: Focuses on the principles and applications of control systems and instrumentation used in engineering.
• Mathematical Principles 2: Builds on the mathematical foundations established in Level 4 with advanced concepts related to engineering.
• 2nd Year Engineering Workplace Projects: Offers practical project-based learning directly related to students' work experiences.
• 2nd Year Electrical Labs: Extends laboratory experience with more advanced electrical and electronic experiments.
• Analogue and Digital Design: Explores the design and analysis of both analog and digital electronic circuits.
• Power Systems and Electrical Machines: Covers the fundamentals of power systems and the operation of various electrical machines.

Level 6

• Renewable Energy and Sustainability: Examines the principles and technologies associated with renewable energy sources and their role in sustainable engineering practices.
• Signal Processing: Introduces students to the concepts and techniques used in signal processing for various engineering applications.
• Individual Engineering Workplace Projects: Provides students with the opportunity to undertake a substantial project directly related to their work experience.
• Control: Expands on the knowledge of control systems with advanced concepts and applications.
• Communication Systems: Explores the principles and technologies underlying various communication systems used in engineering.
• Business for Engineering: Covers essential business principles and management skills relevant to the engineering field.

Careers:

The degree apprenticeship qualifies students for various roles within the electrical and electronic engineering field. The program's accreditation by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) ensures that graduates meet the necessary standards for professional registration and career advancement.