.ENGINEERING

.FOUNDATION.

.APPRENTICESHIP.Read on to find out how to get a head start

in your career at West College Scotland

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.

Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers want �� gain a qualification recognised by employers �� work on real projects with local employers�� Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled

people

Broaden your options and get a head start in your career�� Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school

while also getting your National 5s and Highers�� Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern

Apprenticeship after successfully completing your Foundation Apprenticeship�� Help your application and personal statement for college or

university stand out from the crowd�� Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects

after you leave school

Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and into a real workplace�� Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills�� Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace�� Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member

.WHY DO IT?.

.HOW DOES IT WORK?.

The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Engineering aims to give pupils the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enter into a career in Engineering and the Advanced Manufacturing sector. The programme is designed to provide students with theory, practice and related work experience.

Pupils must be working at National 5 Level (SCQF Level 5) as a minimum and should have the potential to develop to Higher Level (SCQF level 6). Maths at SCQF Level 5 and working towards success in Higher Maths is expected, as is taking another STEM based subject. A good level of written and spoken English is essential, as is and real aptitude for problem solving. Prospective candidates will go through an interview process, provide a good school reference and may also be required to take an aptitude test.

The course duration is over 2 years and would involve:

� 4 afternoons a week for 2 years.� 1.30 - 4.30pm for 36 weeks� Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday

ENGINEERING FOUNDATION

APPRENTICESHIP - SCQF LEVEL 6

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DAYS, TIME & DELIVERY

The Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering has 3 major components:

�� A full National Certificate (NC) in an Engineering discipline (SCQF L6)�� 5 units of a SVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations

(SCQF L5)�� Work-related experience and an Industry Challenge project.

Year 1

In year 1 pupils are expected to work towards 5 units of the SVQ L2 in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) at SCQF level 5, and also a proportion of the core or restricted core units from the NC in Engineering Systems at SCQF level 6.

Year 2

Completion of any outstanding Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) units including 3 mandatory, and the remainder of any core / restricted core and optional units from the NC in Engineering Systems. The majority of work-related experience is expected to be gained in year 2.

On satisfactory completion of the programme candidates will have the opportunity of progressing to our HNC programme in Engineering, or may be able to secure a fast-track Modern Apprenticeship in an Engineering or related sector.

PROGRESSION

COURSE CONTENT

30% of all engineering establishments within Scotland employ apprentices

2,500+Number of new engineers Scotland needs every year.

�� engineering wages are well above the national average

�� if you like maths, design and technology, physics or chemistry, and computing, a career in engineering could be for you

�� Scotland has over 13,300 engineering employers... and this number continues to grow!

.DID YOU. .KNOW?.

If you’re interested speak to your Guidance Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser

.HOW TO..APPLY.