Foundation Apprenticeships - Engineering
A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.
A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.
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.ENGINEERING<br />
.FOUNDATION.<br />
.APPRENTICESHIP.<br />
Read on to find out how to get a head start<br />
in your career at West College Scotland
.HOW DOES IT WORK?.<br />
A <strong>Foundation</strong> Apprenticeship takes two years to complete,<br />
is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6),<br />
and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a<br />
qualification you will spend time out of school at college and<br />
with a local employer.<br />
.WHY DO IT?.<br />
Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers<br />
want<br />
• gain a qualification recognised by employers<br />
• work on real projects with local employers<br />
• Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled<br />
people<br />
Broaden your options and get a head start in your career<br />
• Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school<br />
while also getting your National 5s and Highers<br />
• Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern<br />
Apprenticeship after successfully completing your <strong>Foundation</strong><br />
Apprenticeship<br />
• Help your application and personal statement for college or<br />
university stand out from the crowd<br />
• Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects<br />
after you leave school<br />
Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and<br />
into a real workplace<br />
• Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills<br />
• Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace<br />
• Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member
ENGINEERING FOUNDATION<br />
APPRENTICESHIP - SCQF LEVEL 6<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> Apprenticeship (FA) in <strong>Engineering</strong> aims to give pupils<br />
the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to<br />
enter into a career in <strong>Engineering</strong> and the Advanced Manufacturing<br />
sector. The programme is designed to provide students with theory,<br />
practice and related work experience.<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
Pupils must be working at National 5 Level (SCQF Level 5) as a<br />
minimum and should have the potential to develop to Higher Level<br />
(SCQF level 6). Maths at SCQF Level 5 and working towards success in<br />
Higher Maths is expected, as is taking another STEM based subject.<br />
A good level of written and spoken English is essential, as is and real<br />
aptitude for problem solving. Prospective candidates will go through<br />
an interview process, provide a good school reference and may also be<br />
required to take an aptitude test.<br />
DAYS, TIME & DELIVERY<br />
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve:<br />
• 4 afternoons a week for 2 years.<br />
• 1.30 - 4:30pm for 36 weeks<br />
• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
COURSE CONTENT<br />
The <strong>Foundation</strong> Apprenticeship in <strong>Engineering</strong> has 3 major<br />
components:<br />
• A full National Certificate (NC) in an <strong>Engineering</strong> discipline (SCQF L6)<br />
• 5 units of a SVQ Level 2 in Performing <strong>Engineering</strong> Operations<br />
(SCQF L5)<br />
• Work-related experience and an Industry Challenge project.<br />
Year 1<br />
• Complete a range of NC Units<br />
• Complete a range of PEO Level 2 units<br />
• Undertake work placement activities<br />
Year 2<br />
Completion of any outstanding Performing <strong>Engineering</strong> Operations (PEO)<br />
units including 3 mandatory, and the remainder of any core / restricted<br />
core and optional units from the NC in <strong>Engineering</strong> Systems. The majority<br />
of work-related experience is expected to be gained in year 2.<br />
PROGRESSION<br />
On satisfactory completion of the programme candidates will have the<br />
opportunity of progressing to our HNC programme in <strong>Engineering</strong>, or<br />
may be able to secure a fast-track<br />
Modern Apprenticeship in an<br />
<strong>Engineering</strong> or related sector.<br />
30%<br />
of all engineering<br />
establishments within<br />
Scotland employ apprentices
2,500+<br />
Number of new engineers<br />
Scotland needs every year.
.HOW TO.APPLY.<br />
If you’re interested speak to your Guidance<br />
Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser<br />
Register your interest at<br />
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/foundation-apprenticeship<br />
.DID YOU.<br />
.KNOW?.<br />
• engineering wages are well above the national<br />
average<br />
• if you like maths, design and technology,<br />
physics or chemistry, and computing, a career<br />
in engineering could be for you<br />
• Scotland has over 13,300 engineering<br />
employers... and this number continues to grow!<br />
For more information on foundation<br />
apprenticeships visit www.apprenticeships.scot
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