{"id":62,"date":"2024-06-05T13:52:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T12:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/fahome\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2024-06-05T14:00:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T13:00:13","slug":"automotive","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/fahome\/automotive\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The Automotive Foundation Apprenticeship will teach you about the car and transport industry. You might choose this course if you&#8217;re interested in being a mechanic or engineer. You may want to sell cars or parts, or learn more about the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automotive jobs involve using exciting new technology and are vital to Scotland. The industry covers a range of jobs, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>light motor vehicle technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>heavy motor vehicle technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>auto electrical technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>roadside assistance engineer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parts distribution operative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The automotive industry contributes greatly to the Scottish economy. There&#8217;s a wide range of careers and development opportunities for all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/public\/fahome\/uploads\/sites\/4065\/2024\/06\/05134856\/Automotive.png\" alt=\"An apprentice working on a car\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/public\/fahome\/uploads\/sites\/4065\/2024\/06\/05134856\/Automotive.png 240w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/public\/fahome\/uploads\/sites\/4065\/2024\/06\/05134856\/Automotive-223x300.png 223w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the qualification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll gain a Foundation Apprenticeship in Automotive at SCQF Level 4. That&#8217;s the same level of learning as a National 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Level 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skills for Work award in Automotive Skills at SCQF Level 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Based Challenge Unit at SCQF Level 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What will I learn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Skills for Work award will cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the garage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the technician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>vehicle modification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll develop skills and knowledge in your Skills for Work award to complete the work-based challenge unit. You&#8217;ll:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>work closely with an employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deliver your project to a real-life client<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>get an understanding of the automotive industry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Foundation Apprenticeship will also help you to develop meta-skills. Employers value these skills, which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>self-management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need these transferable skills for working in a range of other related jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where could it take me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Foundation Apprenticeship gives you lots of options, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Modern Apprenticeship:&nbsp;<\/strong>When you complete your Foundation Apprenticeship, you\u2019ll 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.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>further education:&nbsp;<\/strong>Continue your studies at college with a related subject. Your work-based learning will support your college application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>straight to a job:&nbsp;<\/strong>You&#8217;ll have new technical and meta-skills and a good understanding of the industry. These are skills that employers want.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/es\/fahome\/what-are-foundation-apprenticeships\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"56\">What are Foundation Apprenticeships?<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Automotive Foundation Apprenticeship will teach you about the car and transport industry. You might choose this course if you&#8217;re interested in being a mechanic or engineer. You may want to sell cars or parts, or learn more about the industry. Automotive jobs involve using exciting new technology and are vital to Scotland. 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