Automotive
Foundation Apprenticeship
What's Automotive like?
The Automotive Foundation Apprenticeship will teach you about the car and transport industry. You might choose this course if you're interested in being a mechanic or engineer. You may want to sell cars or parts, or learn more about the industry.
What's the qualification?
SCQF Level 4
You’ll gain a Foundation Apprenticeship in Automotive at SCQF Level 4. That's the same level of learning as a National 4.
Your qualification includes:
Skills for Work award in Automotive Skills at SCQF Level 4
Work Based Challenge Unit at SCQF Level 4
What will I learn?
Your Skills for Work award will cover:
the car
the garage
the technician
vehicle modification
You'll develop skills and knowledge in your Skills for Work award to complete the work-based challenge unit. You'll:
work closely with an employer
deliver your project to a real-life client
get an understanding of the automotive industry
Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop meta-skills. Employers value these skills, which include:
self-management
social intelligence
innovation
You'll need these transferable skills for working in a range of other related jobs.
Where could it take me?
Your Foundation Apprenticeship gives you lots of options, including:
Modern Apprenticeship: When you complete your Foundation Apprenticeship, you’ll have lots of knowledge and experience. You can use it to progress your career through a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 5 or SCQF level 6.
further education: Continue your studies at college with a related subject. Your work-based learning will support your college application.
straight to a job: You'll have new technical and meta-skills and a good understanding of the industry. These are skills that employers want.
Entry requirements
If you're staying on at school, you can apply for a Foundation Apprenticeship.
How does it work?
You'll complete your Foundation Apprenticeship at school, alongside your other subjects. You'll learn with a provider, such as a college, and work with an employer on a practical project. It'll give your career a head-start, and look great on your CV.
How long will it take?
It should take 1 year. You could start in S3, S4, S5 or S6.
How to apply
If you're in S3 to S6, you can do a Foundation Apprenticeship.
Want to do a Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 4 or 5, like this one? Speak to your guidance teacher or careers adviser to see what's available in your school.