Foundation Apprenticeship (1 Year): Scientific Technologies (Level 6)

NESCol – Aberdeen City Campus

The Life Sciences and the Related Science Industries are high-tech, innovative and highly diverse, spanning pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, and industrial biotechnology and have applications across many other sectors.

People with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) qualifications are in high demand from employers resulting in great prospects for career development and progression.

During the Foundation Apprenticeship, you will work towards an NPA in Scientific Technologies at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as a Higher).

You will also undertake work-based learning during which you will attend an extended work experience with an industry partner equivalent to a day a week. 

During that time you will develop essential skills for the workplace as you work towards units from the SVQ in the Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science).

Units of study through the FA include:

• Laboratory Safety
• Mathematics for Science
• Fundamental Chemistry — An Introduction
• Prepare Compounds and Solutions for Scientific or Technical Use
• Experimental Procedures: Science
• Carry out Simple Scientific Tests Using Manual Equipment

Pupils will complete this Foundation Apprenticeship over 1 year and will be expected to undertake both coursework and work-based learning elements within the same year, generally spending two afternoons per week in College and either two half days or one full day per week on work placement.

We recommend that applicants only study 3 additional school-based courses alongside the Foundation Apprenticeship.

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