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Get your hands dirty in a busy workshop while studying towards a debt-free BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Hertfordshire. You will work hands-on diagnosing high-voltage EV / hybrid systems, wiring, and electronics across modern vehicles alongside experienced engineers. Apply now!
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Hands-on electrical diagnostics: Work directly on the workshop floor using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and advanced scan tools to diagnose wiring faults, sensor failures, and electronic issues across petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric vehicles
- High-voltage and EV systems support: Get hands-on with electrified powertrains - supporting physical inspections, testing, and repairs on high-voltage battery packs, electric drive motors, onboard chargers, and regenerative braking systems
- Wiring repairs and loom assembly: Read automotive circuit diagrams and get your hands dirty stripping, crimping, soldering, and repairing vehicle wiring harnesses, connectors, and control units
- Component dismantling and testing: Physically remove, dismantle, bench-test, and refit electronic modules, relays, alternators, starter motors, and electromechanical actuators
- Root-cause investigation: Approach vehicle faults with a hands-on engineering mindset - measuring live circuit signals, running functional tests, and discovering why an electrical component failed instead of just swapping parts
- ECU programming and software calibration: Connect manufacturer diagnostic software to real vehicles to perform ECU updates, code new control modules, and calibrate electronic driver-assistance sensors
- Practical workshop improvement: Work alongside workshop technicians on practical engineering projects to improve electrical diagnostic workflows, build custom testing rigs, and refine workshop tooling
- Workshop safety and documentation: Strictly follow high-voltage workshop safety rules and isolate electrical systems safely while keeping clear, detailed digital repair logs and test records
Where you'll work
27 Burnt Mill
Harlow
CM20 2HU
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
- Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
- Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
- Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
- Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
- Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
- Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
- Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
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Training schedule
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More training information
Qualification and Delivery Model: You will study towards a Level 6 BEng (Hons) Electronic and Electrical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.
Training Locations:
- Workplace Mentoring & Hands-On Training: AutoNet VIP workshop, Harlow, Essex
- Campus-Based Academic Delivery: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, AL10 9AB
Training Schedule & Structure:
- Blended Delivery: Day-release or block-release attendance at the University of Hertfordshire combined with guided online study and intensive, hands-on workshop application
- Off-the-Job Training: At least 20% of your paid working hours will be dedicated to university lectures, laboratory practicals, and coursework
- Workplace Mentoring: Daily, on-the-job coaching by experienced technicians and diagnostic specialists at AutoNet VIP, ensuring academic electrical theory is immediately applied to real vehicle teardowns, wiring repairs, and EV diagnostics on the workshop floor
- Progress Reviews: Regular formal Tripartite Reviews between you, your AutoNet VIP workplace mentor, and your University of Hertfordshire Apprenticeship Progress Tutor to track your practical workshop competencies, academic grades, and portfolio evidence
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
- A Level in:
- Maths (grade B)
- Physics (grade B)
Desirable qualifications
- BTEC in:
- Extended diploma in Engineering (grade DDM (Maths distinction))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Automotive passion
- Diagnostic mindset
- Hands-on aptitude
- Safety awareness
Residency and Visa Eligibility Requirements:
- UK Residency Criteria: Non-UK / EEA nationals without Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) must have been ordinarily and lawfully resident in the UK for at least the full 3 years prior to the programme start date.
- Visa Validity Duration: Due to statutory apprenticeship funding rules, applicants on a time-limited visa must hold a valid visa / leave to remain covering the entire duration of the apprenticeship programme plus a minimum buffer (at least 3 months post-completion / End-Point Assessment).
- Right to Work: Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK and cannot be sponsored on a Student Visa (Tier 4) or standard Skilled Worker visa for this apprenticeship.
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Auto Motor Excellence is an established automotive repair and diagnostics specialist leading the way in hybrid, EV, and modern vehicle technologies. Equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and dedicated high-voltage facilities, we pride ourselves on technical precision and practical innovation. We actively invest in future talent, offering apprentices intensive hands-on workshop experience, direct engineering mentorship, and long-term career pathways.
https://autonetvip.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 100% employer-funded BEng (Hons) Electronic & Electrical Engineering degree (no tuition fees or student debt).
- All workshop PPE, specialist electrical hand tools, multimeters, and high-voltage safety gear provided.
- High-spec laptop with engineering and circuit simulation software.
- Generous staff discount on vehicle parts, servicing, and repairs.
- 20 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Hands-on 1-to-1 mentoring from senior technicians.
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Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship and graduating with a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, a permanent position within AutoNet VIP will be available for a high-performing apprentice.
As AutoNet VIP expands its specialist engineering capabilities across electric, hybrid, and high-performance vehicles, clear career progression routes include:
- Lead EV & High-Voltage Systems Engineer: Taking full ownership of complex electrical diagnostics, high-voltage battery repairs, powertrain overhauls, and power electronics across electric and hybrid platforms
- Vehicle Electronics & Telematics Specialist: Leading on advanced ECU programming, network communications (CAN / LIN bus protocols), sensor integration, and modern connected vehicle architectures
- Workshop Technical Lead / Engineering Manager: Overseeing workshop operations, managing high-voltage safety standards and quality assurance, designing repair workflows, and mentoring the next cohort of engineering apprentices
- Automotive Systems & Diagnostics Developer: Applying circuit design and software tools to develop bespoke workshop test rigs, custom wiring looms, and diagnostic solutions for specialised vehicles
- Professional Registration: Full academic qualification and practical engineering evidence to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), with a structured pathway towards Chartered Engineer (CEng)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Dominic Whyte-Ifill
D.Whyte-ifill@herts.ac.uk
07543 301 817
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048755.
Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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