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National Progression Award in Engineering (Mechanical & Electrical Pre-Apprentice Programme)

Part Time Intermediate Certificate programme recruited through SCP with a focus on both electrical and mechanical engineering as well as employability skills. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to apply for a range of Level 6 Engineering courses as well as some of the core skills required to apply for and be successful when seeking employment as a modern apprentice.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5

Duration:

  • 17 weeks full-time from February
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Who is this course for?

  • The primary focus of these qualifications is to provide candidates with a range of engineering practical skills relevant to Engineering supported by some theory where appropriate. As such these awards are suitable for those candidates who wish to become skilled crafts persons/trades persons, maintenance fitters or operatives.

What skills will I learn?

You will learn practical skills such as:
  • workshop skills using tools in a mechanical environment
  • wiring skills
  • computer aided draughting skills and the theory of a range of electrical and mechanical principles

What will I study?

Units you may study include:
  • Understanding Industry
  • Mathematics: Craft 1
  • CAD For Engineers
  • Health & Safety: Engineering
  • Engineering Project
  • Engineering Workshop Skills
  • Mechanical Engineering Principles
  • Electrical Wiring Skills
  • Engineering Work-based Challenge
  • Communications
  • Electrical Principles

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Progression on to various NC courses. Employment as a modern apprentice.

What career opportunities are there?

Apprenticeships leading to
  • Electrical Technician
  • Mechanical Technician
  • Manufacturing technician or various engineering apprenticeships