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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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
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