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School Leaver Guide 2024/25

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Courses<br />

ENGINEERING.<br />

Ford Engineering Academy<br />

An exclusive partnership with<br />

Designed in partnership with one<br />

of our region's most successful<br />

engineering firms, Ford Engineering,<br />

this academy will put you in<br />

the perfect position to secure<br />

an apprenticeship. You'll study<br />

foundation engineering skills<br />

such as electrical installation and<br />

circuit design.<br />

Level 1<br />

Duration<br />

1 year<br />

Entry requirements<br />

No entry requirements.<br />

What will I learn?<br />

This course will give you the<br />

essential skills, knowledge and<br />

experience you need to work in<br />

engineering from electronics and<br />

electrical to computer-aided<br />

design (CAD) and pneumatics.<br />

You'll spend time in our engineering<br />

workshops, getting hands-on with<br />

the following equipment:<br />

● Pneumatics training boards<br />

● Oscilloscopes<br />

● Soldering irons<br />

● AutoCAD<br />

You'll also gain experience<br />

working on placement with an<br />

engineering employer as part of<br />

your programme to help you get<br />

job ready.<br />

Hear more about this course from Chris Ford,<br />

Managing Director at Ford Engineering Group.<br />

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