Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) (SCQF Level 6) Modern Apprenticeship
What is special about this course?
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer anyone over the age of 16 the chance to earn while you learn. They are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification that will help to start your career without having to study full time.
As an apprentice engineer in the electrical/electronic field you will expand your technical knowledge and could be involved in a range of projects including sustainable energy, circuit board maintenance, system design, motor control and more.
This course will provide you with a wide range of electrical/electronic skills and knowledge required for multi-disciplined maintenance roles.
You will work with experienced colleagues on real projects while putting into practice what you learn from our dedicated lecturers at our Linkwood Technology Centre.
This course will provide apprentice engineers with specific Trade Training as specified by the Engineering Sector Skills Council, ensuring that you will be highly qualified and skilled.
Entry requirements
You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification.
It is recommended that you have National 4s or above in English, Maths, a Science subject and a Craft/Design Technology subject.
Course content can be tailored to your needs and can include:
- Engineering principles
- Electrical systems
- Electrical/electronic testing and measurement
- Plant maintenance
- Fundamental electronics
- Power supplies
- Engineering project
- Electrostatics and electromagnetics
- Systems and equipment
- Safe working practices
You will also develop the following core skills:
- communication
- information technology
- mathematics
The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.
How will I study my course?
- Part Time
- Day release
This course is work based where you will train towards a nationally recognised qualification while working as an employee, with support from UHI Moray. You will attend classes on campus via block release with the remainder of the time spent training on the job.
How long will my course last?
4 Years1st year: 2 days per week on campus
2nd year - 4th year: on site assessment
Where can I study my course?
- Technology Centre
- Work Based
Start date
August/September
Fees
In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
Funding
Funding from Skills Development Scotland to contribute towards the cost of the apprentices training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme is available for all young people aged 16 – 19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20 – 24 and 25+. This is dependent on the frameworks and sectors and can change annually.
For more information about funding please contact: Jacqui Taylor on 01343 576425 e mail Jacqui.taylor.moray@uhi.ac.uk or Fiona Anderson on 01343 576429 email fiona.anderson.moray@uhi.ac.uk.
Additional costs
In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.
Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you may:
- Gain full time employment within the industry
- Progress onto further study including the HNC in Engineering Systems or an engineering degree
Is there more information available online?
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For more information about the Modern Apprenticeship programme in the first instance please contact Jacqui Taylor, Head of Marketing and External Relations on (01343) 576425 or e mail Jacqui.taylor.moray@uhi.ac.uk.
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.