There’s a manufacturing revolution going on all over the world and Renfrewshire is right at the heart of it.
The ‘jobs of the future’ are already here…
Make the choice now – and start getting ready for the world of work. You’ll study for a qualification equivalent to a Higher (recognised by all Scottish universities and colleges) and you’ll get some great experience of the workplace.
Choose the new Foundation Apprenticeship in Digital Manufacturing – the first of its kind in Scotland.
Get real-world experience working with leading employers such as Diageo, based right here in Renfrewshire, and with the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre, part of the new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland.
Learn from academics and experts, visit world-leading facilities on your doorstep, take on real-world research challenges for industry … all while you study for the qualifications you need to make a career in digital manufacturing and engineering.
This is a new partnership between West College Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, Renfrewshire Council, the new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) and leading Renfrewshire manufacturers.
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Digital Manufacturing is being offered initially in Renfrewshire and is taken from the FA Engineering framework. Successful completers will receive the ‘FA Engineering’ certificate detailing the Digital Manufacturing components.
Pupils will achieve:
• National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering at SCQF Level 6.
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• 3 Mandatory Units and 2 Optional units of the SVQ Level 2 in
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• Performing Engineering Operations qualification at SCQF Level 5.
Both these qualifications from part of the Modern Apprenticeship Framework in Engineering – so completing the Foundation Apprenticeship enhances successful candidates chances of progressing to a Modern Apprenticeship.
Upon completing the two-year Modern Apprenticeship, you are guaranteed progression to an HNC at West College Scotland.
Places are available now!
What to do next
• Speak to your parents and show them the apprenticeships.scot website.
• Speak to the teacher guiding your subject choices – ask them about the new Foundation Apprenticeship.
• Speak to your local careers advisor here in Renfrewshire – call them on 0141 849 0942 and ask for them by name.
If you’re ready to apply, it’s really easy to do so – just click on and fill out this short online form:
• 2020 Foundation Apprenticeship in Renfrewshire
What is digital manufacturing?
Software engineer, robotics engineer, product designer, aerospace technologist, materials scientist … these are just some of the jobs becoming more and more important in the modern world, and they all involve digital manufacturing.