Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship
Program start date | Application deadline |
2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Course details
Course level
Level 6
Next course date
September* subject to validation
Duration
4 years
Delivery
Blended learning
Location
Markeaton Street, Derby Campus
Lecture/workshop days - dates/times
Block study and day release will be agreed with your employer
Course description
The Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship will incorporate a technical element: BSc (Hons) Software Engineering.
The Aerospace Software Development Engineer Degree Apprenticeship enables the Computing Discipline to offer a degree apprenticeship in an area required by multiple regional aerospace companies.
Industry knowledge of this area and practical experience in undertaking these roles in the industry is essential for embedding the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours into the programme structure, teaching and learning strategy. The discipline will draw heavily from the advanced level of expertise in the School’s Engineering Discipline and research.
Structure, certificates and assessment
It is important you recognise the relationship between your academic programme and your degree apprenticeship as they are linked together as a degree apprenticeship is a qualification which combines both academic and off and on the job training. This is a mixture of on and off the job training.
The University and your employer will plan your 20% off-the-job training so that you can complete all the skills and behaviors for your end-point assessment. The 20% off-the-job training includes:
- The teaching of theory (for example, lectures, role playing, simulation exercises, online learning, and manufacturer training);
- Practical training, shadowing, mentoring, industry visits, and attendance at competitions.
- Learning support and time spent writing assessments/assignments.
You will be able to use your time at the University towards your 20% off-the-job training.
What you will learn
Apprentices will study the apprenticeship over four academic years below, over 3 semesters per year in years 1 – 3 and 2 semesters in year 4. The technical element of the programme will be delivered from Markeaton Street from September 2023.
Year 1
- Programming
- Computational Mathematics
- Introduction to Embedded Systems
- Computer systems, data structures and data management
- Foundations of Embedded Networks, IIOT and Security
- Business Management and Regulations
After year 1 you will move to a new apprenticeship standard.
Year 2
- Programming language paradigms
- Software Engineering
- Testing, Validation and Integration
- NVQ
- Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development
Year 3
- Work-based team project
- Model-Based Design
- Concurrency and communication
- Real-time Embedded Systems
- NVQ and Gateway Prep
- Defining a project linked to KSB and Gateway
Year 4
- Data mining and foundations of AI
- Individual Project
- End Point Assessment Prep
- End Point Assessment
Entry requirements
The following broad criteria will apply for entry to the academic programme are:
- 5 GCSEs all at Grade 4/C or above to include Maths and English
- You will be employed by a company within the aerospace software engineering sector
- Qualifications 3 A levels at C or above (or equivalent) including a STEM subject and 2 others
- Extended BTEC Level 3 at DDM
- T-Level at Distinction
- BTECs and T-Level qualifications should be in STEM
- Your employer may also set their own selection criteria
- The selection of participants is consistent with the University’s equal opportunities policies and sensitive to legal obligations to avoid discrimination on the basis of gender, race or disability
Such requirements are a guide – we will also consider all the information that you've included in your application and we want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated.
Fees and funding
The cost will be paid for by the employer. The cost of the apprenticeship will normally be in line with the Levy Band £27,000, but individual agreements will be considered depending on student numbers and the involvement of employers.