Level 6 AI Engineer Apprenticeship

Course Description (Long)

Over 15 months, Level 6 AI Engineer Apprenticeship equips professionals with advanced skills to operationalise, build, and deploy production-ready AI systems. This cutting-edge programme bridges the gap between theoretical machine learning knowledge and practical, industry-relevant engineering skills. Apprentices will master the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data preparation and model development to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. By combining deep technical expertise in building AI solutions with a strong foundation in ethical AI practices, graduates will be uniquely positioned to drive value from AI investments and lead organisations through the complexities of AI implementation and deployment.

Course Format

Online learning, live lectures, workshops, self-paced e-learning, practical assignments

Course Length

15 months

Course Accreditation

Accredited

Cost

Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy

Access

General access – see website for eligibility requirements

Skills Covered

- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Practical Machine Learning Techniques
- Product Management for AI
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Explainable AI and Model Interpretability
- AI Ethics and Governance
- Generative AI and Large Language Models
- Machine Learning in Production
- Securing and Optimising ML Systems

Mapped to NCF

• MLC2 L3: You are aware and can apply appropriate machine learning models and techniques.