Engineering Construction
Modern Apprenticeship
What's Engineering Construction like?
Do you want to help create a sustainable future? This Modern Apprenticeship gives lots of options for working in engineering construction across many industries, including:
oil and gas
water
power generation
nuclear
chemical
pharmaceutical
environmental
food and drink
You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or 7.
> SCQF qualification levels explained
Your qualification includes:
Apprentices will achieve one of the following:
ECITB* Diploma in Engineering Construction Design and Draughting, at SCQF Level 6
ECITB Diploma in Installing Plant and Systems – Pipefitting, at SCQF Level 6
ECITB Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads, at SCQF Level 6
ECITB = The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (www.ecitb.org.uk)
Apprentices will achieve one of the following:
ECITB* Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Electrical, at SCQF Level 7
ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Instrumentation and Controls, at SCQF Level 7
ECITB Diploma in Maintaining Plant and Systems – Mechanical, at SCQF Level 7
ECITB = The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (www.ecitb.org.uk)
During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:
Mark out components for metalwork
Cut and shape materials using thermal cutting equipment
Form pipework by machine bending
Produce pipe fabrications
Weld materials with mechanised arc welding equipment
Produce sheet metal assemblies
You will develop the following core skills:
Time management
Problem-solving
Communication
Teamwork
These transferrable skills are useful for working in other jobs such as construction and mechanical engineering.
This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a variety of studying and job options. Carry on your education with a higher qualification in engineering construction or find a full-time job.
Further education: Carry on your studies by applying for a degree in mechanical engineering. The experience you have gained will support your university application.
Straight to work: Use your qualifications and find a job in the engineering construction industry. Several are listed below:
Welder
Construction operative
Mechanical engineer
Instrument control technician
Steel erector
Pipe fitter
Sheet metal worker
Entry requirements
Although there are no set requirements for the apprenticeship, it is useful to have engineering experience.
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.