Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering

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Overview

As a Foundation Apprentice, you’ll learn a skill and get work experience – while you’re at school!

Civil Engineers and Technicians play a pivotal role in society and are fundamental to all aspects of the built environment, form the design and construction of iconic structures to the provision of underground services. This Foundation Apprenticeship course allows you to develop the skills required by modern professional Civil Engineering Technicians, and provides an insight into the many career options available. You will study the principles and practices utilised by engineers and consultancy teams working in the fields of renewable energy, roads and bridges, floods alleviation, commercial buildings marine works and environmental protection.

Please note that this course is only open for applications to current school pupils.

Entry

Entry requirements for this course include:

  • Students must have gained National 5 Maths, English and another relevant subject (A-C) by end of S4.
  • Students must be studying a minimum of one or more Highers in S5.
  • Students must be entering S5 and fully committed to studying a Foundation Apprenticeship over 2-years.
  • Students must have an interest in developing greater awareness of the industry and a strong desire to work in the sector.
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This Foundation Apprenticeship course allows you to develop the skills required by modern professional Civil Engineering Technicians, and provides an insight into the many career options available. You will study the principles and practices utilised by engineers and consultancy teams working in the fields of renewable energy, roads and bridges, floods alleviation, commercial buildings marine works and environmental protection.