Level 6Degree apprenticeship · BSc/BA
Control systems engineer (degree)
Assuring that manufacturing runs smoothly in areas such as site maintenance.
Typical duration
3y 6m
Training funded
Fully funded
Route
Engineering and manufacturing
Standard ref
ST0023
Role overview
The Control Systems Engineer degree apprenticeship trains you to design, commission, and maintain the automated control systems that run industrial processes in sectors including energy, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, and manufacturing. You will work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA, and instrumentation to keep complex plant operating safely and efficiently. This Level 6 programme leads to careers as a control and instrumentation engineer, automation engineer, or process control specialist.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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