Level 6 Machine Learning Engineer

Develop in-house ML capability and give your people future-ready skills


The Level 6 Machine Learning Engineer Apprenticeship equips learners with the advanced technical, analytical and professional capacilities needed to design, build, deploy and maintain machine learning solutions that deliver real organisational value. Through a blend of applied data science, ethical and regulatory awareness and practical engineering practice, apprentices develop the expertise to create responsible, high-performing Machine Learning systems. This programme prepares learners to lead on machine learning initiatives, drive innovation and apply modern Machine Learning methodologies to solve complex business challenges.


What Apprentices Will Learn

Our expert coaches will coach your apprentice through micro-badges that develop competence in these critical areas:

  • AI Foundation
  • Professional Behaviours
  • Cyber Security
  • Sustainability and Compliance
  • Collaborative Working
  • ML Engineering Principles
  • ML Tools and Platforms
  • ML Model Development Lifecycle
  • ML Model Testing

 

By completing the Level 6 Machine Learning Engineer apprenticeship the apprentice will be able to:

  • Apply advanced machine learning techniques to analyse complex data and solve real-world business problems with measurable impact
  • Design, build, validate and optimise ML models using modern tools, frameworks and engineering best practices
  • Work securely, ethically and responsibly with data and AI systems, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and organisational standards
  • Evaluate and make informed decisions about model performance, interpretability, risk and responsible deployment
  • Identify, scope and champion opportunities where machine learning can drive innovation, efficiency, or improved decision-making
  • Prepare and deploy ML systems in production, integrating them into broader digital and data infrastructure
Learning Through Real Business Problems

Our coaches support apprentices to apply what they’ve learned and use machine learning to tackle real-world business challenges and deliver high-value solutions.

Apprentices bring fresh perspectives back to the workplace that drives change.

We’ll work with you to align learning outcomes with your business priorities.


Digital Native combines no-cost recruitment, expert coaching and a passion for delivering apprenticeships that drive change and develop the digital capability needed to thrive in the ever-evolving digital andscape


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Birmingham, UK


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