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 fabrication and welding field you could be involved in a range of projects from fixing machinery, constructing steel frames, troubleshooting fabrication processes, offshore oil and gas or renewable work and more.
This course will provide you with a wide range of fabrication and welding 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.
Typical subjects include:
• TIG
• Stick
• MIG
• Spot Welding
• Pipe Fitting and General Fabrication
• Hot and Cold Cutting and Forming
• Testing: Destructive and Non-Destructive
• MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection)
• Use of Rolling, Flanging and Cutting Machinery
The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.
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.