Engineering (Fabrication & Welding) (SCQF Level 6) Modern Apprenticeship

What is special about this course?

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) offer anyone over the age of 16 the chance to earn while you learn. They are an exciting way of gaining a recognised qualification that will help to start your career without having to study full time. 

As an apprentice engineer in the fabrication and welding field you could be involved in a range of projects from fixing machinery, constructing steel frames, troubleshooting fabrication processes, offshore oil and gas or renewable work and more. 

This course will provide you with a wide range of fabrication and welding skills and knowledge required for multi-disciplined maintenance roles. 

You will work with experienced colleagues on real projects while putting into practice what you learn from our dedicated lecturers at our Linkwood Technology Centre. 

This course will provide apprentice engineers with specific Trade Training as specified by the Engineering Sector Skills Council, ensuring that you will be highly qualified and skilled.

Entry requirements

  • You should be in a job or placement where you are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow you to gather the required evidence to achieve the qualification. 
  • It is recommended that you have National 4s or above in English, Maths, a Science subject and a Craft/Design Technology subject.

Typical subjects include:

•   TIG

•   Stick

•   MIG                                                                              

•   Spot Welding

•   Pipe Fitting and General Fabrication                                                       

•   Hot and Cold Cutting and Forming

•   Testing: Destructive and Non-Destructive

•   MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection)

•   Use of Rolling, Flanging and Cutting Machinery

The key element of a Modern Apprenticeship programme is work-based SVQs combined with five core skills.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Day release

This course is work based where you will train towards a nationally recognised qualification while working as an employee, with support from UHI Moray. You will attend classes on campus via block release with the remainder of the time spent training on the job.

How long will my course last?

Following the modern apprenticeship route: 4 years 

1st year: 2 days per week on campus 

2nd year - 4th year: on site assessment 

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray
    • Technology Centre
    • Work Based

Start date

August/September

Fees

In most cases course fees will be covered for 16 - 19 year olds provided they are in employment. Funding may also be available for ages 20 - 24 and 25+ in certain sectors.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.  

Funding

Funding from Skills Development Scotland  to contribute towards the cost of the apprentices training under the Modern Apprenticeship programme is available for all young people aged 16 – 19 for all frameworks. Funding may also be available for young people between the ages of 20 – 24 and 25+. This is dependent on the frameworks and sectors and can change annually.

For more information about funding please contact: Jacqui Taylor on 01343 576425 e mail Jacqui.taylor.moray@uhi.ac.uk or Fiona Anderson on 01343 576429 email fiona.anderson.moray@uhi.ac.uk.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course you may: 

  • Gain full time employment within the industry 
  • Progress onto further study such as an engineering degree

Is there more information available online?

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For more information about the Modern Apprenticeship programme in the first instance please contact Jacqui Taylor, Head of Marketing and External Relations on (01343) 576425 or e mail Jacqui.taylor.moray@uhi.ac.uk.

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.