Description
This Foundation Apprenticeship gives pupils an introduction to the skills that will help them move into a career in automotive.
The qualification
SCQF level 4
Young people are assessed throughout their FA Automotive. At the end, they achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Automotive (SCQF Level 4), which includes:
- Skills for Work Award in Automotive (SCQF Level 4)
- Work Based Challenge Unit (SCQF Level 4)
The Skills for Work award will cover:
- The car
- The garage
- The technician
- Vehicle modification
Entry requirements
Potential apprentices will select a Foundation Apprenticeship as part of their subject choices at school. Pupils will then go through a recruitment process arranged by the college/learning provider, which we encourage you to get involved in.
Pupils are expected to have an interest in the sector. No formal qualifications are required for entry.
Progression and development
Pupils will develop the right skills to move from a Foundation Apprenticeship to a Modern Apprenticeship. They may decide to continue their education in school or at college.
If you're looking to hire, the Foundation Apprenticeship offers you an opportunity to spot talented pupils and assess their skills on a longer term than a regular interview process would allow.
Your role
As an employer, you can decide what level of involvement you have in the apprenticeship. You can discuss this with the college or local authority you’re working with.
There’s no financial cost to you as an employer because the learner is still at school. However, the investment of your time – great or small – can bring you lasting rewards with access to talented and driven young people for your workplace.
The project
Pupils from S3 to S6 can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship as one of their school subjects.
During the apprenticeship pupils will work together on a project to meet a brief provided by a real-life client. Employers will be supported by learning professionals to provide a series of planned interventions that will support:
- Design, delivery and evaluation of the project
- Learner’s understanding of an industry and the job roles within the sector.
What's next?
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