Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering

FOUNDATIOENSHIPS APPRENTIC RING IN ENGINEE Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering At: Glasgow Kelvin College Information Pack TION A D N U O F / T...
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FOUNDATIOENSHIPS APPRENTIC RING IN ENGINEE

Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering At: Glasgow Kelvin College Information Pack

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Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering Foundation Apprenticeships are a blended learning approach combining a workbased qualification with academic learning and industry involvement. The three Glasgow colleges – Glasgow Kelvin College, City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Clyde College – are offering a regional programme of Foundation Apprenticeships Starting in S5, the Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering at Glasgow Kelvin College takes two years to complete. Pupils spend part of the week out of school at the college doing hands-on learning. They'll also undertake high quality work experience with employers and at the end they'll receive an industry-recognised qualification.

Why a Foundation Apprenticeship? Unemployment rates in Scotland are significantly higher for young people compared with adults. To change this, we need to support pupils to build the skills they’ll need to be successful when they leave school.

Closing the gap between the classroom and the workplace By giving young people earlier exposure to the world of work, we are helping them develop the skills, experience and knowledge they will need. For young people it is the chance to get a head start on their careers by gaining an industryrecognised qualification, work on real projects and broaden their career options for the future. Foundation Apprenticeships have been developed in partnership with local authorities, schools, colleges and industry to create better links between education and local employers. By providing more flexibility in the senior phase of secondary education, Foundation Apprenticeships support more young people to achieve their full potential. They are getting earlier exposure to the world of work which will result in improved prospects of employment. Introducing industry and employers to young people while they are still at school could also help address gender imbalance across occupations. For employers it can be an excellent way to recruit and secure the future workforce.

Help young people to get ahead Sometimes, getting started in a career can seem like an impossible task. Young people need experience to find a job, but they need a job to gain experience. That’s where a Foundation Apprenticeship can help.

Practical experience, and a real qualification Foundation Apprenticeships give young people hands-on learning and practical experience of the world of work. In the classroom they cover the theory behind each role – then they’ll get the opportunity to put it into practice in the workplace. The hands-on experience will lead to an industry-recognised qualification, set at SCQF Level 6 (the same level of learning as a Higher) and based on existing industry-recognised qualifications including Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and National Certificates (NCs).

Accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeships provide the foundation elements of a Modern Apprenticeship. If a young person goes on to a Modern Apprenticeship they won't have to repeat the parts they completed at school, reducing the time it takes to complete the training.

Why Engineering? The Scottish Engineering sector accounts for 9% of the Scottish economy with more than 125,000 people working in the Engineering Industry across Scotland. The products from the Engineering sector are in high demand but the sector is suffering from a shortage in highly-skilled people. Statistics covering the period 2010-2016 show that 11% of the workforce will require to be replaced which equates to 25,000 skilled people per year and 40% of the new recruits are expected to be at Technician/ Modern Apprentice level. Engineering is about finding practical solutions to problems that society faces. Engineers and Technicians shape the world we live in: they design, install and maintain structures, machines and products that fill our modern world. This Foundation Apprenticeship programme develops the skills required by modern professional Engineering Technicians, and provides an insight into the many career options available. Students will study the principles and practices utilised by engineers and consultancy teams working in the fields of renewable energy, machine design and

maintenance, testing and measurement, electronics, high voltage power systems, electrical installation design and information technology. Glasgow Kelvin College launched a Pathfinder Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering (Electrical) in 2015 for senior phase pupils and prior to that, a similar Scholarship programme for 6th year pupils ran. This Scholarship programme currently has 40% of pupils progressing directly to Modern Apprenticeships on completion of the course with the remaining 60% progressing to employment or further study at college.

Duration The Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering runs for two years, throughout 5th and 6th year of school. In Year ƒ ƒ

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The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to pupils in 5 Year of school in August 2016.

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Pupils entering S5 with a strong desire to pursue a career in Engineering or STEM associated careers Pupils should have achieved three National 5 qualifications by the start of the programme, including Maths and English.

The college will be looking for an excellent attendance record at school and a reference from school to support applications. Pupils will need to be ready to work at SCQF level 6, and it is recommended that they will be working towards gaining their Higher Mathematics alongside working on their Foundation Apprenticeship. This level of Maths will be highly beneficial throughout this Engineering programme.

Course Content and Qualifications The Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering covers a broad range of Engineering topics including some of the following: Engineering Systems and Materials, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing, Process Control, Test Equipment and Measurement, Instrumentation, Mathematics

Qualification: ƒ National Certificate in Engineering Systems Qualification Breakdown:

Year 1 Units leading to NC in Engineering Systems Commencement of SVQ Performing Engineering Operations portfolio

Year 2 Completion of NC in Engineering Systems One day per week work placement

Information for Pupils Here are some of the progression routes available to you when you successfully complete the course: ƒ

Employment in Engineering sector OR

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Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering. Successfully completing the Foundation Apprenticeship is equivalent to the first year of an apprenticeship and may allow you to access straight onto the second year of an apprenticeship.

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Higher National Diploma or Certificate in one of the following disciplines: x x x x x x

Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Computer Aided Design Civil Engineering

What job could I do in future? As well as the possibility of progressing to a further apprenticeship or studies, you could work could work in an engineering or consultancy team in the field of:

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renewable energy machine design and maintenance, testing and measurement electronics high voltage power systems electrical installation design information technology

How do I get to and from college? This depends on your school, your local authority and your chosen Foundation Apprenticeship. Nearly all the Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship classes are held at Glasgow Kelvin College’s Springburn Campus. If you have to organise your own transport to and from college, it is very easy to reach by road or public transport. Glasgow Kelvin College is just 5 minutes from Glasgow City Centre by train to Springburn Station. Springburn Station is just a few minutes’ walk from the college. By road, Springburn campus is easy to access from M8 motorway, junction 15. A wide range of bus routes from all over Glasgow can take you to the college’s Springburn Campus.

Will the Foundation Apprenticeship affect my Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)? If you qualify for an EMA then participation in the Foundation Apprenticeship will not affect your EMA.

What facilities does Glasgow Kelvin College offer Foundation Apprenticeship students? As a Foundation Apprenticeship student, you will be a fully enrolled student of Glasgow Kelvin College and can enjoy access to all the same services as the rest of our student community. You will have access to our Advice and Guidance team, Learner Support Services and our Library facilities. When you attend college at our Springburn campus, you also have access to our student canteen, coffee bar and the shop at The Hub for lunches, snacks and vending facilities.

Equality and Diversity The recruitment process will ensure that no-one is denied opportunities because of their race or ethnicity, their disability, their gender or sexual orientation, their age or religion and that any barriers (real or perceived) are addressed to support all pupils.

How to apply To apply for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering you should complete an application form via your school. Your application must be submitted by your school. Information sessions will be taking place in the college at the end of April when pupils, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to hear more about the programme, ask questions and see the college facilities. Interviews will also take place with pupils and for some programmes there may be a relevant aptitude test. For more information you can email us at: [email protected]