Foundation Apprenticeship (2 Years): Engineering Systems (Level 6)

NESCol – Altens Campus

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.

What you will experience

The Foundation Apprenticeship provides opportunities to develop skills and knowledge for entry into a career in the Engineering and Advanced manufacturing sectors. You will gain skills and an understanding of many engineering fields, including:

• Engineering systems and materials
• Electrical engineering and electronics
• Mechanical engineering
• Information technology
• Computer-aided design
• Manufacturing process control
• Test equipment and measurement
• Instrumentation
• Mathematics

The course will prepare pupils with the practical skills and knowledge needed for access to higher-level study or to move into employment. It can also provide credit and progression to the Engineering Modern Apprenticeship.

Pupils will be expected to undertake both coursework and employer engagement/work-based learning elements over two years in S5 and S6.

We recommend that applicants only study 3 additional school-based courses alongside the Foundation Apprenticeship such as Higher Maths and Higher Physics

• ABZ Works – Growth Sector (Construction)
• ABZ Works – Growth Sector (Energy)
• Apprenticeships.Scot Foundation Apprenticeship – Engineering
• Engineering Systems – North East Scotland College (nescol.ac.uk)