Apprenticeship Summary
The Electro-Mechanical Engineer apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to develop the advanced engineering expertise needed to solve real-world challenges across a range of industries—including aerospace, robotics, automotive, defence, renewables, and more. This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals with a passion for both mechanical and electrical engineering and a desire to design, develop, and deliver innovative, high-impact solutions.
Apprentices will gain hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects, from self-driving vehicles and surgical robotics to renewable energy systems and advanced manufacturing tools. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, apprentices will develop skills in design, analysis, testing, project delivery, and technical problem solving. They will also learn to use CAD software, interpret data, and manage systems powered by electrical, pneumatic or hydraulic means. As part of the apprenticeship programme, the apprentice will also study for a widely-sought-after BSc honours degree in Engineering awarded by Lancaster University.
For employers, this apprenticeship provides a vital pipeline of adaptable, multi-disciplinary talent—engineers who can lead across functions, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and take a project from concept to implementation. Whether in a large aerospace firm or a small innovation-led business, employers will benefit from apprentices equipped to deliver on time, to budget, and to a high technical standard.
Electro-Mechanical Engineer apprentices play a crucial role in integrating engineering disciplines and delivering tomorrow’s technologies. If you're ready to build a future in advanced engineering—or futureproof your business—this apprenticeship is the perfect launchpad.
Apprenticeship standard dates
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23 Sep 2026
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Lancashire Energy HQ
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14 Sep 2027
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Lancashire Energy HQ
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Next steps
As an Employer
If you would like to offer this as an apprenticeship vacancy within your organisation, enrol one of your existing employees on this apprenticeship or simply find out more about supporting an apprenticeship within your organisation, please complete the Enquire Now form above and a member of our Business Development Team will be in touch within 2 working days to advise you on next steps.
As an Apprentice
If you are interested in securing an apprenticeship as an Electro-Mechanical Engineer, please visit our Vacancies page to check for any suitable roles.
If there are currently no roles available, please submit an enquiry form using the Enquire Now button above to register your interest. We will use this information to let you know when a suitable vacancy becomes available and also to advise you of any courses we offer that might advance your career goals in the meantime.
Key information
How will the Apprenticeship be funded?
As the employer
How your apprenticeship is funded will depend on whether or not you pay the Apprenticeship Levy. If you do pay the Levy, your apprenticeship will be funded out of this, provided you have sufficient monies available. If you do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy, 95% of the apprenticeship will be funded by the Government, with the remaining 5% being funded by you. There may also be some further incentives offered by the Government which we will be able to advise you of when setting up your apprenticeship. Either way, B&FC's Business Development Team will be on hand to help you navigate the funding arrangements and support you through this process.
As the apprentice
One of the benefits of an apprenticeship is that, as the apprentice, you are not required to fund your training. You will also receive a wage for the work that you do with minimum hourly rates set by the Government. Your employer can choose to pay you more than the minimum wage, but they cannot pay you less. For details of current minimum wage rates for apprentices, please visit the Government website.
Terms and conditions
Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page for more information.
What will my Apprentice learn?
Knowledge
Apprentices will develop a sound understanding of:
- Core engineering principles, including mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, and structural analysis, and their application to electro-mechanical systems.
- Electrical and electronic systems, including control theory, circuit design, motors and drives, sensors, actuators, and instrumentation for automation and mechatronic systems.
- Embedded and digital systems, programming techniques, data handling, machine learning basics, and software used in real-time and automated engineering contexts.
- Engineering design and systems thinking, from problem definition and solution generation to testing, validation, safety, lifecycle, and supportability.
- Manufacturing methods, fabrication, and design for manufacture, alongside project and quality management, cost control, and resourcing.
- Computer-aided design (CAD) and simulation tools for producing and analysing 2D/3D models, systems, and components.
- Statutory and organisational safety, sustainability, and ethical responsibilities, including environmental impact and cyber security considerations.
Skills
Apprentices will learn to:
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams using written reports, digital tools, and formal presentations.
- Design and model mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems using CAD, simulation, and manual techniques for real-world applications.
- Select and apply appropriate test plans, tools, and techniques to validate designs, systems, and components.
- Write and document structured code for embedded systems and integrate sensors, actuators, and control systems for functional prototypes.
- Use engineering principles to solve problems methodically, evaluate risks, and deliver data-driven solutions.
- Manage projects from planning through delivery, balancing time, cost, quality, and resource constraints.
- Ensure compliance with safety, ethical, and environmental regulations while fabricating, assembling, and commissioning systems.
- Engage with emerging technologies and adapt to evolving engineering environments and industry practices.
Behaviours
Apprentices will demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to health, safety, and ethical working practices in all activities.
- Motivation, independence, and accountability, with a drive to achieve personal and project goals.
- Clear and respectful communication, fostering positive relationships and collaboration with others.
- A team-oriented mindset, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals.
- A commitment to high quality, attention to detail, and continuous improvement in all work.
- Adaptability to new technologies, environments, and challenges in dynamic engineering settings.
- Environmental awareness and sustainability-minded decision-making in design and project execution.
- Professional integrity and a dedication to ongoing personal learning and industry standards.
Expert Tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. This is especially important for apprenticeships where off-the-job training needs to align with apprentices' on-the-job experience.
How will the Apprenticeship be delivered?
The apprenticeship will typically be delivered over a 60-month period with additional time required to prepare for the End Point Assessment. Apprentices' time will be split 80:20 throughout the apprenticeship programme typically with four days a week spent at the employer premises learning on the job and one day a week spent off-site, undertaking classroom-based and workshop-based training at B&FC. This delivery model and the method of delivery can be varied to suit the needs of individual employers, including accommodating remote modes of study.
What support will I get from B&FC?
As the employer
Each employer is supported by an experienced member of our Business Development Team to set up their apprenticeship. For those employers who are completely new to the apprenticeship process, the Team will support them with all the necessary paperwork and administration to get their apprenticeship programme up and running as quickly and efficiently as possible. For existing employers, their dedicated Client Services Manager will be an ongoing point of contact for all their apprenticeship queries, however big or small.
We can also help employers who are looking to recruit new apprentices by advertising their vacancy, finding suitable applicants and supporting them with the interview and selection process. Once an apprentice is onboard, our Curriculum Tutors and Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches also step in to support the employer-apprentice relationship and ensure the apprentice is on track to succeed.
As the apprentice
In the first instance, we aim to give potential apprentices all the support they need to find a suitable apprenticeship. That can mean working with them prior to an application to improve their CV, hone their interview skills and advise them of any additional training that may help them secure an apprenticeship vacancy.
Once they start their apprenticeship, we continue to support them with their off-site training and with regular meetings with our Apprenticeship Trainers and Skills Coaches to ensure they are progressing and acquiring all the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will ensure they complete their apprenticeship successfully.
How will the Apprenticeship be assessed?
What is an end-point assessment and why it happens
An EPA is an assessment at the end of the apprenticeship. The EPA is the apprentice's opportunity to show an independent assessor how well they can carry out the occupation they have been trained for.
The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:
- fail
- pass
- distinction
When the apprentice passes the EPA, they will be awarded their apprenticeship certificate. To move forward to the end point assessment, the apprentice must have completed and submitted their portfolio of evidence and passed their degree qualification.
Assessment methods
Project with report, presentation and questioning
The apprentice will be asked to complete a project and write a supporting report and deliver a presentation about the project. The report should be a maximum of 6000 words (with a 10% tolerance). The apprentice will also be asked to give a presentation in support of this report after which the independent assessor will ask a series of questions about the report and presentation lasting a total of 60 minutes.
Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The apprentice will also have a separate professional discussion with an independent assessor. It will last 60 minutes during which the assessor will ask a series of questions about certain aspects of the occupation, based on the portfolio of evidence the apprentice has compiled and which should demonstrate their competency in the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the occupational standard.
Knowledge test
The apprentice will undertake a two-part knowledge test consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions. Each component has a 75 minute time limit and is conducted under controlled, closed book conditions.