FOUNDATION

APPRENTICESHIPSwithout a good foundation life’s nothing

SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES Who should apply What qualifications will OVERVIEW for a Foundation pupils achieve? Apprenticeship in On successful completion, pupils will achieve SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES? a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) Foundation Apprenticeship • Pupils will probably be working towards at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as a Higher), - Scientific Technologies achieving one or two Highers over S5 and which includes: In , there are many roles at S6 and their school will need to confirm that they are ready to study at Higher level • A National Progression Award in Scientific Laboratory Assistant/Technician level within Technologies at SCQF Level 6 (4 units) Life Sciences related operations. These roles • Pupils must have completed or be working span across industry, universities, schools, towards at least National 5 in a science • Three work-based units from the SVQ related subject in S5 and capable of further education colleges and the NHS. Laboratory and Associated Technical achieving at least a grade C pass Activities at SCQF Level 6 Pupils interested in science, but who are not sure about going straight to university to study a science subject, might find a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) is just what they are looking for. It’s a great way to get hands-on experience and also gain a qualification at the same level as a Higher. Pupils will have the unique chance to develop Where could it lead to? skills and knowledge across a range of scientific technology topics in the classroom, • Possible accelerated entry onto a Modern Foundation Apprenticeships are currently alongside the valuable experience of a work Apprenticeship in Life Sciences at SCQF accepted as entry requirements for placement with an employer. Level 7 courses at: • Applying for a Technical Apprenticeship at • Abertay University What are Foundation SCQF level 8 • Glasgow Caledonian University Apprenticeships? • Higher level study at college on HNC Applied • Heriot-Watt University • Designed for S5 & S6 pupils Sciences (plus a Higher at grade C or above) • Queen Margaret University staying on at school • Using the Foundation Apprenticeship • alongside Highers to apply to a related • A new qualification to study alongside • National 5s and Highers university course • University of • Can be picked as a subject choice and is at the same level as a Higher • • • University of the Highlands and Islands • University of West of Scotland

MODERN COLLEGE GET A JOB UNIVERSITY (Please check with specific universities for details). FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS APPRENTICESHIPS What are the options?

Scientific Technologies - Applying 1 Year Option Talk to a pupil support teacher or SDS (S5 or S6) Career Coach in school and then apply online at: Pupils will attend Forth Valley College or a local secondary school for four hours per www.forthvalley.ac.uk/FA week and attend a work placement for 10 hours per week throughout the year. To find out more, or ask any questions, A lecturer from the College will visit them about Foundation Apprenticeships with regularly in the work placement to assess Forth Valley College, please contact FVC’s their competency of the work-based units. School Partnership Coordinator -

Scientific Technologies - Email: 2 Year Option [email protected] (S5 & S6) Tel: 01324 403211 Year 1 Pupils will attend Forth Valley College or a local secondary school for four hours per All travel to week all year. College and work Year 2 placements is Pupils will attend a work placement for funded. 10 hours a week throughout the year and a lecturer from the College will visit them regularly to assess their competency of the work-based units.

Please note that this course continues throughout periods of study leave from school and it is very important that they attend during these periods, except on exam days.

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