Engineering: Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Engineering: Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance like?
This apprenticeship supports you if you're working, or want to work, with engineering assets. Engineering assets include machines and equipment that a company owns. The roles you could work in include:
maintenance engineer
instrumentation and control technician
valve technician
mechanical engineer
electrical engineer
rail engineer
electrical and mechanical fitters
agricultural engineer
installation engineer
commissioning engineer
test engineer
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7.
> SCQF qualification levels explained
Your qualification includes:
NC/HNC in an Engineering or Engineering related discipline at SCQF Level 5 or above
and either:
EAL Diploma in Engineering at SCQF Level 7 (Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance Pathway), R807 04
or
SQA Diploma in Engineering: Engineering Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance at SCQF Level 7, GV31 47
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to fit, repair, replace, design and model engineering assets and components.
You'll also develop the following core skills:
teamwork
problem-solving
communication
time management
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other areas such as civil engineering and technical engineering.
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you many options. Carry on your education with an engineering degree, get a job in the industry or progress to a Graduate Apprenticeship.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find an engineering job. These could include specialist technical roles or supervisor/manager roles.
Graduate Apprenticeships: Why not think about a degree-level apprenticeship? You could move on to:
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements. It may be useful to have some work experience but employers will also welcome a strong interest in engineering and an enthusiasm for the role.
How does it work?
You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.
How long will it take?
This Modern Apprenticeship will take around 4 years to complete.
How to apply
Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.
You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.