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Overview
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS IN S5 (2 YEAR PROGRAMME)
Engineering is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career that presents a wealth of opportunities for Scotland’s young people to enter a diverse and often unique field of work including research, design and development and manufacturing. The sector continues to expand and grow and the Scottish Government recognises the sector as one of the key economic priority areas for investment.
It is estimated that 55% of the workforce in the sectors in Scotland are employed in direct technical roles such as engineers, scientists and technologists.
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering enables students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to begin a career in Engineering, the Advanced Manufacturing sector and related industries. The programme is designed to provide participants with theory, practice and related work experience. Participation will see pupils gaining a minimum credit value of 50 SCQF credits at SCQF level 6. Universities equate this qualification to a Higher in UCAS applications.
Minimum entry requirements
Candidates should have achieved National 5 Maths and a science subject (physics preferred), by the start of the course. Students should be working towards Higher Maths, Physics or Chemistry (A-C) by end of S6.
What you study
SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations
- Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations.
- Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques.
- Using and Communicating Technical Information.
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering.
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment.
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
- Communication.
- Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Engineers.
- Engineering Dynamics.
- Engineering Dynamics: An Introduction.
- Engineering Materials.
- Engineering Quality: An Introduction.
- Engineering: Applying Information Technology.
- External Work Placement.
- Graphical Engineering Communication.
- Guidance engineering.
- Mathematics: Technician 1.
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Statics.
- Thermofluids.
After the course
After further study, this course can lead to careers in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Fabrication or Welding Engineering.
Continuing Study
After completing the Foundation Apprenticeship, you can continue onto HNC and HND at City. Our courses also articulate to Degree programmes at Universities across Scotland.
Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships are also available in Engineering Disciplines
Click here to explore the complete progression pathway.