The Bachelor of Engineering degree will aim to address engineering skills shortages by increasing the academic status of apprentices and engineering personnel.
The degree, which will be made available at Salford University, combines a number of academic modules with Siemens’ Approve ‘PLC Programmer Certification’. It is available to apprentices and anybody with an existing level 5 engineering qualification and experience.
Jason Phin, an apprentice scheme coordinator for Siemens UK and Ireland, said: “At Siemens we have long championed the role of apprentices and the importance of training new engineers and encouraging more into the UK industry.”
The year-long top-up degree is available as part of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship standard for control / technical support engineer, or as a stand-alone solution for engineers looking to upskill and achieve an academic qualification, Siemens added. The degree will enroll its first cohort in September.
Richard Stephenson, deputy vice-chancellor at the University of Salford, said: “The university has a strong reputation of working closely with industry, which is reflected in its strategy for developing Industrial Collaboration Zones.
“I’m delighted that we are collaborating with Siemens to offer a programme which will equip participants with industry-specific understanding to enhance their skill-set and further their career in engineering.”
Control & automation degree launched by Siemens
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A control and automation degree has been launched by Siemens and the University of Salford.
