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Foundation
Apprenticeships
AT MORAY COLLEGE UHI
2021 - 2022
Issue 01/21
CONTENTS
Business Skills 4
Creative and Digital Media 6
Foundation Engineering 8
Apprenticeships
Food and Drink Technologies 10
Social Services - Children and Young People 12
Social Services and Healthcare 14
Foundation Apprenticeship Recognition for Contact Us 17
University Admission
SDS (Skills Development Scotland) has successfully Where specified subjects are required for entry
negotiated with a number of universities across to a degree programme (for example Maths and
Scotland to recognise the FA as part of their entry Physics for entry to Engineering), the Foundation
criteria at the same level as Scottish Highers. Apprenticeship in Engineering will not replace that
requirement but will count as one of the additional
SDS are continuing to work with individual universities subjects making up the total complement of
on admissions across faculties for specified FAs to qualifications (and in the case quoted for Engineering,
provide pupils, parents, teaching and careers staff with an Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship would
as much information by university as possible. positively enhance that application).
The Scottish universities currently recognising There are a few exceptions noted by institutions
Foundation Apprenticeships as part of their entrance (e.g. the FA will not be accepted at the University
criteria include: of Glasgow or Edinburgh for Law, Medicine and
Veterinary Medicine at this point, but will be reviewed).
• Abertay University However, it is recommended prior to any application
• Robert Gordon University being made to check with individual institutions
• Heriott Watt University regarding their entry requirements.
• University of Aberdeen
• University of Dundee
• University of Edinburgh
• University of Glasgow
• University of Strathclyde
• University of the Highlands and Islands
• University of West of Scotland
• The Open University
• Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
• Edinburgh Napier
• Glasgow Caledonian University
• University of Stirling
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
Course content
Business Skills Year 1 - NPA in Business Skills
Graduate
Apprenticeship
Units include:
SCQF Level 6 • Understanding Business
• Management of People and Finance
Day: • PC Passport: Working with IT Software - Word Processing and
Presenting Information Foundation What can I do Modern What about
Year 1 - One day at College Apprenticeship afterwards? Apprenticeship careers? Business Services
• PC Passport: Working with IT Software - Spreadsheet and
Year 2 - One day at work (occasional Database Business Business Sector
Skills Administration
afternoons and holiday commitment • Contemporary Business Issues Typical jobs include:
Personal Assistant
maybe required) • Work Placement
HN Project Manager
You will also start work experience and take part in employer What skills will I HNC/HND
visits. gain to impress in a business Legal Secretary
employers? related
Year 2 - Work Placement subject
An FA Business Skills helps you discover what a career in business
would be like and if it’s right for you - while you’re still at school. The work placement component in S6 will provide you with the Colleges &
You will try different business administration roles, shadow opportunity to have significant input to a long Universities
experienced staff, or do a special project. You will build the term engagement with a business issue, this may include tasks
practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. such as: BA
A degree
• producing business documents in a business
• contributing to the organisation of events related
Work Readiness subject
What are the benefits? • developing and delivering presentations
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school • providing reception services
Gain a qualification recognised by employers • using and maintaining office equipment
Visit local employers throughout the course • taking responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and
Substantial work experience accommodation Numeracy Skills Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Opportunities to be seen by an employer • providing administrative support for meetings Working with Others
Experience to boost your CV or application for college, • using a variety of software packages
university or a job • presenting business documents and managing projects
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled • applying problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or
people complex complaints
You will participate in job shadowing enabling interaction with
services users to further develop skills in communication and gain
What qualifications will I gain?
an understanding of the client group. In addition you will develop
You will be assessed throughout your FA Business Skills. On
skills in personal reflection and enable connections to be made
successful completion you will achieve a Foundation
with knowledge previously gained.
Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Business Services at SCQF Level
6, which includes: You will gain experience of working with older adults, employability
skills of timekeeping, attendance, team working, communication
• Four units from the SVQ in Business and Administration at
and demonstrating value based practice including respect for self
SCQF Level 6
and others and equality and diversity principles. Certificate of
• A unit in Contemporary Business Issues at SCQF Level 6 work readiness may also be offered to you on this Foundation
• A National Progression Award in Business with Information Apprenticeship where appropriate.
Technology at SCQF Level 6
You will carry out 150 hours work experience.
• A Work Placement Unit at SCQF Level 6
On successful completion of all the components of the Foundation
Apprenticeship, you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for
the FA in Business Skills and also receive certification for the NPA
What are the entry requirements? in Business Skills and part of SVQ in Business Administration at
This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are SCQF Level 6.
able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
Creative and Digital Media This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are Graduate
able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for Apprenticeship
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
SCQF Level 6
Day: Course content
Foundation What can I do Modern What about
Year 1 - One day at College Year 1
Apprenticeship afterwards? Apprenticeship careers? Creative
Year 2 - One day at work (occasional You will complete the following units at college along with a work
placement:
Creative and Creative and
Industries
Digital Media Digital Media
afternoons and holiday commitment Typical jobs include:
• An Introduction to Creative Industries in Scotland Web Editor
maybe required) • Understanding a Creative Client Brief
HN Digital Marketing
• Understanding the Creative Media Process What skills will I Manager
HNC/HND
gain to impress
• Storytelling for the Creative Industries in a related
employers? subject
Video Producer
An FA in Creative and Digital Media helps you discover what a You will also start work experience and take part in employer
career in the creative industries would be like and if its right for visits. Colleges &
you – while you’re still at school. You will try out creative roles, Universities
shadow experienced professionals, or do a special project. You will Year 2
build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well.
This will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you will
BA
A degree
develop work-ready skills and complete the following units:
in the
• Work effectively with others in the Creative Industries creative
Work Readiness arts
What are the benefits? • Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school
• Communicating Digital Marketing/Sales Channels
Gain a qualification recognised by employers
• Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns
Visit local employers throughout the course
• A media project for the industry
Substantial work experience Numeracy Skills Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Opportunities to be seen by an employer You will carry out 220 hours work experience and 120 hours on Working with Others
Experience to boost your CV or application for college, the media project
university or a job
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled
people
What qualifications will I gain?
You will be assessed throughout your FA in Creative and Digital
Media. On successful completion you will achieve a Foundation
Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Creative and Digital Media at
SCQF Level 6, which includes:
• A National Progression Award in Creative and Digital Media at
SCQF Level 6
• Four work-based units from the Diploma in Creative Digital
Media at SCQF Level 7
• A media project unit at SCQF Level 6
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
Engineering This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are Graduate
able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for Apprenticeship
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
SCQF Level 6 Ideally pupils wishing to be considered for this programme must
have National 5 Maths and National 5 Physics or Engineering
Day: Science.
What can I do What about
Year 1 - One day at College Foundation afterwards? Modern careers? Typical industries
Apprenticeship Apprenticeship include:
Year 2 - At least one day at College Engineering Engineering Aerospace & Avionics
Course content
and a number of hours in work The topics you learn as part of your National Certificate include:
Electrical
Electronics
placement. Occasional afternoons • Mathematics for Technicians
Mechanical
Manufacturing
HN
and holiday commitment may be • Engineering: Applying IT What skills will I
HNC/HND
Oil & Gas
Power
gain to impress
required. • Engineering Materials
employers?
in a related
subject
Digital Comms &
Neworks
• Engineering Systems
• Mechanical Principles Colleges &
• Electrical Principles Universities
This FA will introduce the skills necessary for the modern
• CAD for Engineers
professional Engineering Technician and provide an insight to the BEng
many career options available. You will spend time learning at To achieve your SVQ units you will be assessed as part of your Electrical and
college and with an employer. Electronic or
work placement. You will learn how to:
Mechanical
Work Readiness Engineering
• Comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety
(Honours)
requirements
What are the benefits? • Use and interpret engineering data and documentation
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school
• Work efficiently and effectively in engineering
Gain a qualification recognised by employers
Engineers bring ideas to life. They design, create, test and improve Communication Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Visit local employers throughout the course
all sorts of products and processes. From James Watt’s steam Working with Others
Substantial work experience
engine to Andy Scott’s Kelpies, Scotland is great at engineering.
Opportunities to be seen by an employer
It’s an industry offering careers in range of sectors including space,
Experience to boost your CV or application for college,
aviation, transport, medicine, technology and fashion. You could
university or a job
become an aerospace engineer, chemical engineer, electrical
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled engineer, mechanical engineer or naval architect. You won’t always
people be sitting at a desk and could be working in a laboratory, at sea, or
underground.
What qualifications will I gain?
You will gain a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering, which
includes:
• A National Certificate (NC) in an Engineering Discipline at
SCQF Level 6, for example: Engineering Systems, Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
• Five units of an SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations at
SCQF Level 5
• Work-related experience/industry challenge
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
Course content
Food and Drink Technology Year 1 - NPA in Food & Drink Manufacture
Graduate
Apprenticeship
Units include:
• Food Manufacturing: Fundamentals of Food Science
SCQF Level 6
• Food Manufacturing: Food Production
• Food Manufacturing: Commercial and Social Drivers
Day: • Food Manufacturing: Sustainability Foundation What can I do Modern What about
Year 1 - One day at College Apprenticeship afterwards? Apprenticeship careers? Food & Drink Sector
REHIS
Year 2 - One day at work (occasional • REHIS Food Hygiene: Elementary Food and Food and Typical jobs include:
Drink Technology Drink Operations
afternoons and holiday commitment • REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate Product Development
Manager
maybe required) You will also start work experience and take part in employer
HN
HNC/HND Diagnostics Technician
visits. What skills will I in Food Science
gain to impress and Sales Manager
Year 2 - Work Placement employers? Technology
An FA in Food and Drink Technologies gives you the chance to The work placement component in S6 will provide you with the
opportunity to complete the following SVQ units:
learn about the principles of food science and food safety, from Colleges &
developing marketable food products for today’s consumer, to the • Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues Universities
care, legislation and processes involved in creating those products.
• Interpret and Communicate Information and Data in Food and
You will learn in a hands-on way, both in a classroom and as part BA
Drink Operations
of a placement in a real workplace. A degree in
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Food Safety in Food Science,
Manufacture Business, Events
Work Readiness Management
• Develop a New Product in a Food Business
What are the benefits?
• Promote and Support Creative Thinking in a Food Business
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school
Gain a qualification recognised by employers You will carry out 270 hours work experience.
Visit local employers throughout the course The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies is Numeracy Skills Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Substantial work experience for pupils in S5 and S6, and is anticipated to take 2 years to Working with Others
Opportunities to be seen by an employer complete. In S5, pupils complete the National Progression Award
(NPA) in Food Manufacture at SCQF Level 6 and the Awards in
Experience to boost your CV or application for college,
Health & Safety and Food Hygiene at SCQF Level 5. In S6, they
university or a job
complete the 5 units from the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled SCQF Level 6 and a work placement.
people
The National Progression Award in Food Manufacture at SCQF
Level 6 provides knowledge and an introduction to the skills that
will help pupils to complete the work based units. It develops an
What qualifications will I gain? understanding of the principles, structure, processes and
You will achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink procedures used in the Food and Drink Manufacturing industry.
Technologies, which includes:
REHIS Food Hygiene and Health & Safety courses are expected as
• National Progression Award in Food Manufacture at SCQF standard in the industry and these qualifications are expected to
Level 6 both help learners undertake their work placement and increase
• Five units of the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF employability.
Level 6 The Foundation Apprenticeship includes 5 units from the SVQ in
Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6, allowing recognition of
prior learning, and therefore advanced entry, for those students
What are the entry requirements? progressing to the Modern Apprenticeship.
This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are
able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
Ideally good level of Maths and written and spoken English.
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
Social Services - Children and This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are Graduate
Apprenticeship
Young People able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
Ideally good level of written and spoken English
SCQF Level 6 You will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups
(PVG) check as you will be working with vulnerable individuals. Foundation What can I do Modern What about
Day: Apprenticeship afterwards? Apprenticeship careers? Social Services
Year 1 - One day at College Social Services -
Children and
Social Services -
Children and Typical jobs include:
Year 2 - One day at work (occasional Course content Young People) Young People) Early Years Assistant
Year 1 - NPA in Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF
afternoons and holiday commitment Level 6)
Residential Child Care
HN Worker
In S5, you will attend college one day per week to develop your What skills will I
HNC/HND
understanding of the values and principles that underpin childcare gain to impress Teaching
in a related
employers? subject
before applying to practice whilst on work placement. The course
An FA Social Services - Children and Young People helps you structure will develop the skills of investigating, analysing,
discover what a career working with young people would be like, evaluating and presenting information, as well as developing Colleges &
and it it’s right for you - while you’re still at school. You will try knowledge and understanding. Universities
different job roles, shadow experienced staff, or do a special
You will also start work experience and take part in employer
project. You will build the practical skills and experience you need BA
visits.
to do the job well. A degree in a
social services
Year 2 - SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) (SCQF related
Level 6 - part of) Work Readiness field
What are the benefits? In S6, you will undertake a work experience placement in a relevant
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school play work and childcare setting with the local authority, or private
sector employer. In addition to the completion of the mandatory
Gain a qualification recognised by employers units SVQ you will gain employability skills of timekeeping,
Visit local employers throughout the course attendance, team working, communication and demonstrating Numeracy Skills Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Substantial work experience value based practice. Working with Others
Opportunities to be seen by an employer Vocational skills will be developed, demonstrated and competence
Experience to boost your CV or application for college, will be assessed whilst on work placement through the
university or a job achievement of the SVQ units within the framework. You will
develop further care and employability skills whilst on work
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled
placement to enable you to generate the necessary evidence
people
required for the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young
People) at SCQF Level 6 (part of). This will give you an
understanding of the National Care Standards which underpin
What qualifications will I gain? childcare practice. You will have the opportunity to relate all of your
You will be assessed throughout your FA Social Services - Children theoretical knowledge gained in S5 to practice undertaken whilst in
and Young People. On successful completion you will achieve a S6 and develop reflective practice skills as part of this process.
Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Social Services
Children and Young People at SCQF Level 6, which includes: You will carry out 370 hours work experience.
• Four units from the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young
People) at SCQF Level 6
• A National Progression Award in Social Services (Children and
Young People) at SCQF Level 6
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Foundation Apprenticeship Foundation Apprenticeship
What are the entry requirements?
Social Services and Healthcare This Foundation Apprenticeship is open to all learners who are Graduate
able to evidence both a genuine interest in work-based learning for Apprenticeship
this subject area and who are ready to work at SCQF Level 6.
SCQF Level 6 Ideally good level of written and spoken English
You will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups
Day: (PVG) check as you will be working with vulnerable individuals.
Foundation What can I do Modern What about
Year 1 - One day at College Apprenticeship afterwards? Apprenticeship careers? Social Services
Year 2 - One day at work (occasional Social Services Social Services
and Healthcare
and Healthcare and Healthcare
afternoons and holiday commitment Course content Typical jobs include:
Working in a day care
Year 1 - NPA in Social Services and Healthcare
maybe required) for adults with learning
In S5, you will attend college one day per week to develop your HN disabilities
understanding of the values and principles that underpin Social What skills will I
HNC/HND Working with
Services and Healthcare before applying to practice whilst on work gain to impress vulnerable adults
in a related
employers? subject
placement. The course structure will develop your skills of Social Work
An FA Social Services and Healthcare helps you discover what a investigating, analysing, evaluating and presenting information, as
career in care would be like, and if it’s right for you - while you’re well as developing knowledge and understanding. Colleges &
still at school. You will try different job roles, shadow experienced
You will also start work experience and take part in employer Universities
staff, or do a special project. You will build the practical skills and
visits.
experience you need to do the job well. BA
Year 2 - SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare (SCQF Level 6 - part A degree in a
social services
of) related
In S6, you will undertake a work placement in a relevant health or Work Readiness field
What are the benefits?
Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school social care setting with the local authority, or private sector
employer. In addition to the completion of (part of) the SVQ, you
Gain a qualification recognised by employers will gain employability skills of timekeeping, attendance, team
Visit local employers throughout the course working, communication and demonstrating value based practice.
Substantial work experience Vocational skills will be developed, demonstrated and competence Numeracy Skills Problem Solving Organisational Skills Time Management
Opportunities to be seen by an employer will be assessed whilst on work placement through the Working with Others
Experience to boost your CV or application for college, achievement of the SVQ units.
university or a job You will develop further care and employability skills whilst on
Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled work placement to enable you to generate the necessary evidence
people required for the SVQ in Social Services and Health Care at SCQF
Level 6.
You will also have the opportunity to relate all of your theoretical
What qualifications will I gain? knowledge gained in S5 to practice undertaken whilst in S6 and
You will be assessed throughout your FA Social Services and develop reflective practice skills as part of this process.
Healthcare. On successful completion you will achieve a
You will carry out 370 hours work experience.
Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Social Services and
Healthcare at SCQF Level 6, which includes:
• Four units from the SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at
SCQF Level 6
• A National Progression Award in Social Services and Healthcare
at SCQF Level 6
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CONTACT US
Jackie Andrews Gillian Ballantyne
Head of Academic Partnerships Foundation Apprenticeship Co-ordinator
T: 01343 576220 T: 01343 576309
E: jackie.andrews.moray@uhi.ac.uk E: gillian.ballantyne.moray@uhi.ac.uk
Emma Innes Cindy Gee
Schools Liaison Foundation Apprenticeship Co-ordinator
T: 01343 576203
T: 01343 576430
E: schools.moray@uhi.ac.uk
E: cindy.gee.moray@uhi.ac.uk
General enquiries and applications: Student Services:
T: 01343 576000 T: 01343 576354
F: 01343 576001 E: student.services.moray@uhi.ac.uk
E: mc.registry.moray@uhi.ac.uk
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