b'12 Partner News Summer 2021AcademicElite skills development for everyone offered through new University of Nottingham Electro-mechanical Engineering degree apprenticeship A new Electro-mechanical Engineeringfundamental mathematical techniques theypeople and train them to deliver value in their degree apprenticeship launched by thewill need to utilise, concepts of signals,future. What the degree apprenticeship route University of Nottingham is set to transformanalogue and digital systems, and later on inoffers is elite skills development for everyone, the way firms attract recruits and upskillareas such as solid mechanics and dynamics,providing an attractive path to recruiting new existing staffand ultimately producethermofluids, power and energy, electricalstaff and a way to upskill current employees apprentices who can solve business-specificenergy conversion, energy conditioningwhilst solving workplace specific challenges problems with both mechanical and electricaland energy sustainability. This expertisein the process. Apprentices will have the engineering expertise. is sought after in industries spanningopportunity to study alongside engineers form aerospace, energy and oil and gas, toother leading businesses, developing their The degree apprenticeship, starting inmainstream engineering firms and equipmentown contacts.September 2021, develops technical skillsmanufacturers. The transferability of skills in design, testing and analysis and the softacquired on this course will be a huge asset. Many businesses, large and small, are already skills that enable graduates to be effectiveon board. Lynn Morris, Graduate/Apprentice members of an engineering team. Employer- With the University of Nottingham rankedCo-Ordinator at Siemens Gamesa Renewable specific project work is a major themesecond out of over 100 universities forEnergy, said: Supporting an apprentice throughout the blended learning and blockelectronic and electrical engineering in thethrough the Electro-mechanical Engineering release programme, empowering apprenticesGuardian University Guide 2021, employersdegree apprenticeship programme allows to foster skills, knowledge and behavioursare assured of access to high-quality training.us to offer individuals an alternative route to by solving engineering challenges that areApprentices, who will be awarded a Level 6obtaining a high level degree. We are able to unique to their place of work. Electro-mechanical Engineer apprenticeshipoffer the individual work experience, a salary certificate and a BEng (Hons) Electro- and sponsorship for their degree. The main For employers, degree apprenticeshipsmechanical Engineering upon successfulbenefit to the company is that this bridges provide a cost-effective approach tocompletion, will undertake an initialthe gap between academic theory and workforce development, and businessesassessment to determine their existing levelpractical skills learned in the workplace. which have a wage bill over 3m can fundof skills and knowledge.the programme from their apprenticeshipThe result is an individual who is work-ready levy. Businesses with a wage bill under 3mThe University will then build a personalwith commercial awareness, high level can still access this programme for theirplan for their learning. The course isworkplace skills and a degree. Offering this employees, and may be eligible for 95%relevant for school leavers who are lookingtype of apprenticeship we hope to attract government co-investment. It also meansfor on-the-job paid learning, as well asenthusiastic, inquisitive students with a they can invest in the technical skills of staffmid-career professionals seeking a skill-setpassion for renewable energy who might be who will be driving the innovation abilitiestop-up to support their career progression.looking for an alternative route to a bright of their organisation for years to come,It will fundamentally address issues aroundcareer in engineering.and attract and retain top talent by givingwidening access to engineering careers, employees the opportunity to gain a world- including those from non-traditionalEven with preceding level apprenticeships or class degree without paying tuition fees.backgrounds, Dr Travis added. alternative qualifications and relevant work experience, you may still be eligible for entry This is a brand new degree apprenticeshipAdam Clare, Faculty Lead for Apprenticeshipson to this programme. standard and we wanted to be quick outand Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at of the blocks offering it, said Associatethe University of Nottingham, said the Electro- Contact the University of Nottinghams Professor and Programme Director, Drmechanical Engineering degree apprenticeshipEmployer Engagement team to discuss Rowland Travis. It is for anyone looking towould deliver quality outcomes foryour employees suitability for this develop core analytical skills in electro- employers. He explained: The challenge forprogramme at degree-apprenticeships mechanical engineering, including themany organisations is how to keep young@nottingham.ac.uk'