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Science
Foundation Apprenticeship - Scientific Technology (Laboratory Skills) - Year 1
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Eligible Schools
All schools
This is a course for school pupils
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Location/Day/Time
Kilwinning Tuesday on campus and Thursday work placement 09:00-16:00
Who is the course for?
The science laboratory is a unique learning environment that enables and combines "learning through doing". Some of the world's most amazing discoveries have been made by people working in laboratories.
A Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies offers you the opportunity to enhance your understanding of putting theory into practice, improve your reasoning skills, and develop practical skills in laboratory work.
If you can see yourself working in the sciences, particularly in a laboratory, this course is for you.
You can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies as one of your school subject choices. The course takes 2 years to complete, starting in S5 and finishing at the end of S6.
You’ll spend part of your week at college and also go out on work experience.
Arrangements for work placements will be organised by Ayrshire College.
And don’t worry about getting to and from college/employer – all your transport will be organised and paid for too.
What is the course about?
This course lets you find out what a career in scientific technologies would really be like - and if it's right for you.
It Includes:
• A National Progression Award (NPA) in Applied Sciences at SCQF level 6
• Three SVQ units of an SCQF level 6 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (Industrial Science)
• A substantial work placement
Example of course units include:
NPA
- Laboratory safety
- Mathematics for science
- Fundamental Chemistry
- Experimental Procedures in Science
SVQ
- Prepare compounds and solutions for scientific or technical use
- Carry out simple scientific or technical tests using manual equipment
- Follow Health and Safety procedures for scientific or technical activities
What are the entry requirements?
For a place on this course, you'll need: 3 Nat 5's including English and one Science.
How will I be assessed?
A mixture of: ongoing workplace assessment, assessed practical activities and written tests.
Next steps
You may progress to:
• Modern Apprenticeship
• HNC at College
• University