Foundation Apprenticeship Automotive Skills
- Award
- Foundation Apprenticeship
- Campus
- Anniesland Campus
- SCQF Level
- 4
- SCQF Credit Points
- 30
This Foundation Apprenticeship Automotive Skills course aims to introduce you to the vocational area of automotive skills and is an ideal introduction programme if you are considering further studies or a career within this sector.
The course has been designed to introduce the automotive industry and offers progression routes into further education or the potential of moving directly into training or employment within the automotive sector.
Qualification Breakdown
Foundation Apprenticeship Automotive SCQF Level 4:
Units you will study are:
- The garage
- The car
- The technician
- Vehicle modification project
- Work based skills challenge.
Achievement of this course also gives automatic certification of the following core skills:
- Problem solving at SCQF Level 4
- Critical thinking at SCQF Level 4.
Entry requirements
You must have a clear interest in the subject area along with:
- Nat 4 Maths and/or English.
This course is predominantly workshop based and involves problem-solving skills.
There will be a selection process for entry to the course. You will be required to undertake practical dexterity and mechanical aptitude tests along with a short interview to ensure that you are suited for the programme.
Target Year Group S5 and S6.
Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on a Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 13:30 - 16:00.
Progression Pathways
On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to be treated as an internal applicant. This will also be dependent on your attendance and commitment to this course. You could progress on to the following full-time programme at the Anniesland Campus:
- IMI Certificate in Transport Maintenance.
The entry point (level you would study) would be dependent on the level and relevance of your other qualifications.
Employment Routes / Job Areas
Automotive covers a range of jobs such as:
- Light motor vehicle technician
- Heavy motor vehicle technician
- Auto electrical technician
- Roadside assistance engineer
- Parts distribution operative.
How to Apply
When you click on the Apply button you will be redirected to create an application account for your chosen Senior Phase course.
- Use a personal email address and ensure your password is something that you will remember
- You will receive an email asking you to confirm your account. This will take you to the application form
- You will receive a link to the application portal within each email you receive - please use this link to track your application.