Renishaw is a global company with core skills in measurement, motion control, spectroscopy and precision machining. They develop innovative products that significantly advance customers’ operational performance – from improving manufacturing efficiencies and raising product quality, to maximising research capabilities and improving the efficacy of medical procedures.

They offer both software and engineering apprenticeships, which are generally 4 years in length. You will generally be part of a number of placements. The apprenticeship allows you to continue learning and acquiring qualifications.

Mechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

This structured Degree Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to study for a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering whilst working one work placements.

Entry requirements:

• Either three A-Levels at BBB, including Maths (at grade B or higher), one other science subject and one other STEM subject,
• OR a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Distinction level.

Manufacturing Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 

This structured Degree Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to study for a BEng (Hons) degree in Manufacturing Engineering whilst working  work placements.

Entry Requirements:

• Three A-Levels at BBB, or the equivalent of 120 UCAS points, including Maths (at grade B or higher), one other science subject and one other STEM subject,
• OR a Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship at Distinction level.

Embedded Electronic Engineering degree apprenticeships

This structured Degree Apprenticeship will give successful candidates the opportunity to study for a degree whilst working on exciting and challenging work placements.

You will study towards a BEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering, accredited by the University of the West of England (UWE), with two days a week being spent studying for the first year, thereafter on a day release scheme.

Entry requirements

• Three A levels which must include Maths, and can include two of the following subjects: Computing/Computer Science; Design and Technology; Electronics; Engineering; ICT; Further Maths.
• Applicants must have the minimum of 120 UCAS points (in the new tariff system) which equates to BBB. Applicants must have at least a C in Maths, although a B is preferred. Please provide predicted grades if you are still studying.

Software engineering degree apprenticeships

You will study towards a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions via blended learning with the University of Exeter. The University of Exeter programme is a four-year course delivered through a blended learning model

Entry Requirements

• Either three A levels at AAB, with at least one in either Maths or Physics, and a second in a Computer Science related subject;
• OR a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma at DDD, in a Computer Science related subject.