Engineering and Energy Related Modern Apprenticeships
Course Information
This Modern Apprenticeship combines college learning with work-based training and site experience. The construction industry in Scotland desperately needs new people, and this is an ideal opportunity to learn skills that will be in demand long into the future. Achieving your Modern Apprenticeship will open up sustainable career opportunities for you to travel the UK and further afield. Candidates must be employed in a technical role within a related occupational area.
What Will I Learn?
This is a 4-year Modern Apprenticeship programme, broken down as follows;
Year 1 – Block release, totalling 19 weeks in college with the remaining time work-based with the employer
Year 2 – Block release, totalling 11 weeks in college with the remaining time work-based with the employer
Year 3 – All work-based except 1 week at college for refresher training
Year 4 – All work-based except 1 week at college to complete the requisite Skills Test
At college:
SQA PDA in Bricklaying at SCQF Level 6
In the workplace:
SQA SVQ in Bricklaying (Construction) at SCQF Level 6
Qualifications Gained
Modern Apprenticeship - Construction Building (Bricklaying) SCQF Level 6
Duration/Attendance
Four-year, block release programme
Entry Requirements
There are no mandatory qualification requirements prior to commencing the Modern Apprenticeship. However, fairing well in traditional qualifications such as Standard Grades, Nat 4s, Nat 5s and Highers would improve a candidate’s prospects of success, as would any prior vocational work experience in a related role.
Further Course Options
Construction Management
Estimating
Quantity Surveying
How Does It Help My Career?
A Modern Apprenticeship provides candidates with nationally recognised qualifications whilst gaining on-the-job experience and competence.
Application Process
If you are seeking a Modern Apprenticeship, you will need to secure employment.
If you are an employer seeking to start a Modern Apprentice, please enquire or speak with a member of our MA team.
Who Is This Course For?
This qualification is for those in employment in a bricklaying role.