Modern Apprenticeships might be right for you if you prefer to learn from hands-on experience, and would prefer part time rather than full time study. Being able to earn while you learn is another plus point.
The Modern Apprenticeship in Rail Engineering is available at SCQF Level 6.
The sector covers electrical engineering, maintenance, manufacturing, systems design, transport management and more. You could be learning about electrification of the railway lines or maintaining the communication or signalling networks. You will learn the skills to find and fix faults.
Anyone living in Scotland who is over school leaving age can apply. Sometimes employers set an upper age limit, as the Scottish Government doesn’t always fund training for those aged over 24.
You would check this with individual employers.
It could range from no formal entry requirements to a group of subjects at National 4 or 5.
You may find it useful to do basic skills-off-the-job courses to help in using hand tools and help you show an understanding of safety and regulations.
You will achieve the relevant Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ), Diploma or other competency based qualification. In addition, you work towards core skills and complete industry specific training.
This apprenticeship takes between 12 and 24 months to complete.
Employment or engineering technical apprenticeship.
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To search for vacancies and to apply, go to www.apprenticeships.scot.
