Engineering
| Duration | Attendance Pattern | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two years | Friday full day, with a two week work placement in year two | 6 | S5/S6 |
Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering
About this course
About this course
Learners will attend a minimum of one day in college for two years. The Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship gives pupils a broad base of knowledge and enables them to experience a range of Engineering disciplines including Mechanical Principles, Electrical Principles and CAD. This can inform the two-week placement which takes place in the second year, and can help you progress to a modern apprenticeship, university or college.
This FA will introduce the skills necessary for the modern professional Engineering Technician and provide an insight to the many career options available.
This course is made up of two components:
1 - National Certificate (NC) in Engineering Systems at SCQF Level 6. Twelve units must be achieved in order to gain the full NC award, these units may include:
- Communications F3GB 12
- Mathematics for Technicians F3HX 12
- Engineering: Applying IT F5D4 12
- Engineering Materials F5KD 12
- Engineering Systems F5FN 12
- Mechanical Principles F6X7 12
- Electrical Principles F5HL 12
- Single Phase and Three Phase principals F5JV 12
- CAD for Engineers F5H5 12
- Health and Safety: Engineering F5DG 11
- Engineering Dynamics: An Introduction F5K6 12
- Engineering Project F5D5 122
2 - Minimum of five SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations units, three mandatory and two optional units:
- Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Electrical Wiring and Testing
- Welding
Course Progression
Course Progression
- Modern Apprenticeship
- HNC/D Engineering Systems
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. In conjunction with other relevant Highers at specified grades as per prospectus.
- Work
Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised by most Universities across Scotland. Skills Development Scotland have developed information to illustrate the value of a Foundation Apprenticeship for those considering application to College or University after school.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry subject to satisfactory interview
The fundamental entry condition for the framework is the employer’s and training provider’s confidence in the candidate’s ability to thrive and achieve their potential within the Apprenticeship.
Candidates without prior qualifications may be able to demonstrate their prior skills and knowledge they have developed as a result of relevant employment or voluntary activities. However there is no specific qualifying period set as an entry condition.
Pupils need to be ready to work at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as Higher). They need to have a good level of written and spoken English. Communication and team working in the workplace is a key competence.
Pupils must have National 5 Mathematics (Lifeskills Mathematics/Applications of Mathematics are not suitable) and be working towards Higher Mathematices by S6. It is desirable for pupils to be undertaking Engineering related subjects at school, for example Physics.
Start Date and Duration
Start Date and Duration
Start Date: August 2022
Duration: One day per week over two academic years.
Feedback and Employer Information
Feedback and Employer Information
Employer Information
Employers who have supported Engineering Foundation Apprentices on work placement include:
- WA McGarrie
- Branston
- Dundee Cold Stores
- Meddicks Blacksmiths and Welders
- Spectraglass
Student Feeback
Ross said: “I was keen to work in engineering when I left school and I thought that the Foundation Apprenticeship would be a good thing to do. I saw the course in the school option choice form and enquired via the Guidance staff. At College, I have learned many new mixed skills, more focused on engineering than school could have been.”