System Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Be outstanding in your Sellafield

As a Systems Engineering Degree Apprentice you will follow a custom-made training scheme, you will develop core skills in the areas of science and engineering whilst undertaking practical elements of training on our exciting new build, commissioning/decommissioning programmes.

The first 3 years follow a Level 5 apprenticeship undertaking the Engineering Design –Mechanical or CE&I Design pathway, the final 2 years tailored to System Engineering following a Level 6 apprenticeship with an integrated Degree and Associated Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) from INCOSE (International Council On Systems Engineering) and the Institute for Systems Engineering (IfSE).

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  • As a Systems Engineer you will be part of a training programme designed to develop the skills required to successfully deliver Sellafield complex engineering problems. Initially you will follow either a mechanical or electrical course and then develop into the area of Systems Engineering on your path to becoming a Projects Systems Engineering Manager

    Progress will be assessed via government standards, evidence folders, and a final independent review to demonstrate your capabilities.

  • Year 1 – All Apprentices will commence full time academic and engineering studies at one of our local training providers.

    Years 2-5 – All Apprentices will be office based but will continue academic studies at one of our local training providers. Work placements will be based at Hinton House, Warrington.

  • The Degree Apprentice Programme consists of 2 phases;

    • Level 5 ST0380 Nuclear Technician Apprenticeship
    • Level 5 Foundation Degree/ Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering or Science aligned to your chosen pathway

    For candidates with the potential to progress further:

    • Level 6 ST0289 Nuclear Scientist and Nuclear Engineer Apprenticeship
    • Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BEng) or Science (BSc) aligned to your chosen pathway, over a further 2-year period.

    *Specific qualifications are subject to change and may be replaced with an equivalent.

  • Degree apprenticeships target A-Level students or equivalents. Entry requirements include:

    • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including Maths, English Language, and one Science or Engineering subject.
    • At least 96 UCAS points from A-Level/T-Level, preferably in STEM subjects (Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics), but not mandatory.
    • Other Level 3 STEM or Vocational qualifications may be accepted.
    • If lacking A-Level Maths or higher Engineering, you must have a Grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.
    • Functional Skills Level 2 is considered to be equivalent to GCSE Grade 4 (C).

  • Candidates will be required to achieve appropriate security and medical clearances; these will be instigated on receiving a conditional offer of employment.

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