wcs foundation apprenticeships - civil engineering
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The Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship a qualification for young people who wish to enter into construction environments. The qualification covers all the generic knowledge that everyone working in the field needs, and that all employers look for.TRANSCRIPT
�� civil engineering wages are well above the national average
�� if you like maths, design and technology, physics or chemistry, and computing, a career in engineering could be for you .CIVIL ENGINEERING
.FOUNDATION.
.APPRENTICESHIP.
.DID YOU. .KNOW?.
If you’re interested speak to your Guidance Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser
.HOW TO..APPLY.
Read on to find out how to get a head start
in your career at West College Scotland
A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.
The Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship a qualification for young people who wish to enter into construction environments. The qualification covers all the generic knowledge that everyone working in the field needs, and that all employers look for.
Pupils should have achieved several National 4s and be working towards National 5 subjects in maths and physics.
Option 1:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 4 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 4pm for 30 weeksDay: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Option 2:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 2 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 5pm for 36 weeksDay: Tuesday, Thursday or Wednesday, Friday
�� Civil Engineering Materials�� Civil Engineering Project�� Civil Engineering Technology�� Mathematics for Construction Technicians�� Construction Project Management: An Introduction�� Sustainability in the obstruction Industry
There are work placement opportunities with local employers built into the programme and an additional SVQ unit to be completed which combines various Health and Safety units.
This course can prepare you for work in the areas of employment that deal with the construction environment e.g. bridges, motorways, roads and buildings.If you complete this course successfully and would like to undertake further college study, you can apply for:1. Modern apprenticeship with CITB2. HNC Construction Management
If you have the appropriate entry requirements, you will be interviewed for this course and this will involve:�� A welcome and introduction from Head of Sector�� A written exercise – Multiple Choice Health and Safety questions�� A personal interview
Your written exercise and personal interview will be graded to establish your suitability for the course.
Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers want �� gain a qualification recognised by employers�� work on real projects with local employers�� Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled
people
Broaden your options and get a head start in your career�� Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school
while also getting your National 5s and Highers�� Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern
Apprenticeship after successfully completing your Foundation Apprenticeship�� Help your application and personal statement for college or
university stand out from the crowd�� Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects
after you leave school
Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and into a real workplace�� Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills�� Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace�� Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member
.WHY DO IT?.
.HOW DOES IT WORK?.CIVIL ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
APPRENTICESHIP– SCQF LEVEL 6
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE CONTENT
DAYS, TIMES & DELIVERY
PROGRESSION
INTERVIEW
A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.
The Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship a qualification for young people who wish to enter into construction environments. The qualification covers all the generic knowledge that everyone working in the field needs, and that all employers look for.
Pupils should have achieved several National 4s and be working towards National 5 subjects in maths and physics.
Option 1:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 4 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 4pm for 30 weeksDay: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Option 2:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 2 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 5pm for 36 weeksDay: Tuesday, Thursday or Wednesday, Friday
�� Civil Engineering Materials�� Civil Engineering Project�� Civil Engineering Technology�� Mathematics for Construction Technicians�� Construction Project Management: An Introduction�� Sustainability in the obstruction Industry
There are work placement opportunities with local employers built into the programme and an additional SVQ unit to be completed which combines various Health and Safety units.
This course can prepare you for work in the areas of employment that deal with the construction environment e.g. bridges, motorways, roads and buildings.If you complete this course successfully and would like to undertake further college study, you can apply for:1. Modern apprenticeship with CITB2. HNC Construction Management
If you have the appropriate entry requirements, you will be interviewed for this course and this will involve:�� A welcome and introduction from Head of Sector�� A written exercise – Multiple Choice Health and Safety questions�� A personal interview
Your written exercise and personal interview will be graded to establish your suitability for the course.
Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers want �� gain a qualification recognised by employers�� work on real projects with local employers�� Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled
people
Broaden your options and get a head start in your career�� Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school
while also getting your National 5s and Highers�� Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern
Apprenticeship after successfully completing your Foundation Apprenticeship�� Help your application and personal statement for college or
university stand out from the crowd�� Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects
after you leave school
Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and into a real workplace�� Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills�� Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace�� Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member
.WHY DO IT?.
.HOW DOES IT WORK?.CIVIL ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
APPRENTICESHIP– SCQF LEVEL 6
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE CONTENT
DAYS, TIMES & DELIVERY
PROGRESSION
INTERVIEW
A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.
The Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship a qualification for young people who wish to enter into construction environments. The qualification covers all the generic knowledge that everyone working in the field needs, and that all employers look for.
Pupils should have achieved several National 4s and be working towards National 5 subjects in maths and physics.
Option 1:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 4 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 4pm for 30 weeksDay: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Option 2:
The course duration is over 2 years and would involve 2 afternoons a week for 2 years.1.30 - 5pm for 36 weeksDay: Tuesday, Thursday or Wednesday, Friday
�� Civil Engineering Materials�� Civil Engineering Project�� Civil Engineering Technology�� Mathematics for Construction Technicians�� Construction Project Management: An Introduction�� Sustainability in the obstruction Industry
There are work placement opportunities with local employers built into the programme and an additional SVQ unit to be completed which combines various Health and Safety units.
This course can prepare you for work in the areas of employment that deal with the construction environment e.g. bridges, motorways, roads and buildings.If you complete this course successfully and would like to undertake further college study, you can apply for:1. Modern apprenticeship with CITB2. HNC Construction Management
If you have the appropriate entry requirements, you will be interviewed for this course and this will involve:�� A welcome and introduction from Head of Sector�� A written exercise – Multiple Choice Health and Safety questions�� A personal interview
Your written exercise and personal interview will be graded to establish your suitability for the course.
Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers want �� gain a qualification recognised by employers�� work on real projects with local employers�� Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled
people
Broaden your options and get a head start in your career�� Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school
while also getting your National 5s and Highers�� Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern
Apprenticeship after successfully completing your Foundation Apprenticeship�� Help your application and personal statement for college or
university stand out from the crowd�� Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects
after you leave school
Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and into a real workplace�� Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills�� Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace�� Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member
.WHY DO IT?.
.HOW DOES IT WORK?.CIVIL ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
APPRENTICESHIP– SCQF LEVEL 6
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE CONTENT
DAYS, TIMES & DELIVERY
PROGRESSION
INTERVIEW
�� civil engineering wages are well above the national average
�� if you like maths, design and technology, physics or chemistry, and computing, a career in engineering could be for you .CIVIL ENGINEERING
.FOUNDATION.
.APPRENTICESHIP.
.DID YOU. .KNOW?.
If you’re interested speak to your Guidance Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser
.HOW TO..APPLY.
Read on to find out how to get a head start
in your career at West College Scotland
�� civil engineering wages are well above the national average
�� if you like maths, design and technology, physics or chemistry, and computing, a career in engineering could be for you .CIVIL ENGINEERING
.FOUNDATION.
.APPRENTICESHIP.
.DID YOU. .KNOW?.
If you’re interested speak to your Guidance Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser
.HOW TO..APPLY.
Read on to find out how to get a head start
in your career at West College Scotland