Foundation Apprenticeships; Partnership Approach to improve young peoples transition into employment Lynn BainEmployer Engagement Officer Helen YoungDepute Centre Head of Engineering

Developing Scotland's Young Work Force Early Adopters & Pathfinders Build a high quality intermediate vocational education and training system Achieve better connectivity and cooperation between education and the world of work Enhance sustainable economic development with a skilled workforce Drivers

 Joint delivery; 2 Academic Years 4 surrounding secondary schools  Timeline;  Attendance; 2 afternoons/week (including Friday) 8 weeks Mon-Thurs during School Holidays Structure S3S3 – S4 Summer HolsS4S5 Students ApplyEach group attended college for 8 days (achieving 2 units) FMA year 1 AY 2014/15 FMA year 2 AY 2015/16

July 2014 to July 2016:  NC Manufacturing Engineering (level 5) including Core Skills  Performing Engineering Operations (level 2) Delivery

PEO SVQ level 2 National Certificate Core Skills Sector specific training SVQ level 3 Modern Apprenticeship Component Parts

NC Manufacturing Engineering credits: F5W7 11 Engineering Dimensional Control F3HV 11 Mathematics: Craft 1 F5W9 11 Engineering Materials F5H4 11 CAD F5DG 11 Health and Safety: Engineering F5WA 11 Engineering Workshop Skills F5D6 11 Engineering: Using Information Technology F5WD 11 Engineering Material Removal F5W6 11 Engineering Assembly Skills F5WC 11 Materials Removal: Turning F5DE 11 Engineering Project F3GB 11 Communications Delivery Units Performing Engineering Operations credits: SPEO2/005N Producing Components Using Hand Fitting Techniques SPEO2/011N Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations SPEO2/012N Preparing and Using Milling Machines SPEO2/074N Operating Centre Lathes SPEO2/075N Operating Milling Machines SPEO2/001N Health & Safety SPEO2/002N Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering SPEO2/003N Using and Communicating Technical Information

 Industry visits / tours - Jabil - Shin-Etsu - First Bus - Falkirk Wheel - Wiston Lodge  Industry professional speakers - Civil Engineers - STEM ambassadors  Work placements - Joint approach with schools work placement programme Employer Engagement

Student Perspectives “I think our course is good because it’s a great experience and very enjoyable working with AutoCAD. This is a great opportunity and it sets me up for a good future.” “When I first joined the course I was so nervous. I did not know what to expect, how hard the maths would be, but it is not as hard as you think – it is sort of easy” “I feel I have matured in my time at the College (because there is a lot more freedom here). You are also expected to act mature.”

Evaluating -Learning about Engineering -Time off school -More relaxed than school -Good learning environment -Trips -Workshop The students voice:

Academic Feedback “Best class of learners I have this year” “Are we getting more next year?” “Making fantastic progress” “Now doing better at School”

Next Steps  Complete evaluation process with parents/ carers and participating schools  Consolidate and complete current course in July 2016 – positive destination for all  Offer to all schools in West Lothian for  Offer new course in Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 6) for – target 50% girls  FA Toolkit

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