Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering (SCP)

Course description

This course is for pupils who are in their final years of high school. This course is intended to be studied alongside your high school subjects. 

Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering is your first step towards an exciting career in engineering. The course will develop your skills and knowledge of the engineering industry. You will learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of engineering. This will give you an insight into the engineering workplace and allow you to gain hands-on experience. 

You will attend College for approximately three afternoons a week. In year one you will complete a National Certificate in Engineering (SVQF Level 6). In year two you will complete an SVQ2 in Performing Engineering Operations (SCQF level 5) in our industry-approved facilities. 

What you will learn

Year 1

• Information and Communication Technology
• Mathematics Technician 1
• Engineering: Applying Information Technology
• Engineering Systems
• Graphical Engineering Communication
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Engineering Dynamics: An Introduction
• Mechanical Engineering Principles
• Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment

Year 2

• General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications
• Communication
• Electrical Principles
• Electrical Testing and Measurement
• Thermofluids
• Engineering Materials
• Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
• Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation
• Complying with Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements

Learning outcome

• HNC in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Engineering Systems at SVQF level 7 at Edinburgh College
• Further study at a university level
• Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship

• Mechanical or electrical engineering
• Engineering systems 
• Renewable energies 
• Power transmission and distribution 
• Oil and gas 
• Construction and energy management 
• Emerging technologies
• Marine engineering