Foundation Apprenticeship Mechanical Engineering SVQ (SCQF level 6)
SVQCity of Glasgow College
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Course description
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.
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.
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Venue details
Riverside Campus
21 Thistle Street
Glasgow
G5 9XB