FES FM – Junior Prefabrication Engineer Job Role

Junior Prefabrication Engineer

Work – In house training from senior/experienced engineers 4 days per week.

  • Initial 6 months in a workshop enviroment to gain a basic understanding of FES prefabricated services and to interact with workshop operatives.
  • After completing 6 months in the workshop, move into the office full time where you will learn and develop your 3D modelling skills using computer software such as Autodesk Revit & Navisworks.
  • Using the 3D software, you will coordinate steelwork bracketry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout buildings before producing manufacturing standard drawings to issue to the workshop to allow this to be fabricated and delivered to the building site.
  • Organising appropriate material required to complete a job/task so this can be completed on time.
  • Liasing with FES site project teams in regard to site teams needs, deliveries etc.
  • Develop an understanding of BIM drawing&modelling standards.
  • Progression to prefabrication engineer and/or BIM coordination engineer.
  • Qualifications required.
  • Minimum of Nat 5 English grade B
  • Minimum of Nat 5 Physics grade B.
  • Minimum of Nat 5 Graphic Communication grade B.
  • Minimum of higher Maths grade C.
  • Plus, another higher (any subject) at minimum grade C.

The following link gives you an idea of what FES Prefabrication carry out.

https://www.fes-group.co.uk/project/236300/

 

College – 1 day per week for 4 years to complete NC and HNC Building Services Engineering.

  • Attend Glasgow Kelvin College – Springburn Campus on 1 day per week day release.
  • Learn design principles for mechanical services withing building services.
  • Learn how to size mechanical plant and associated pipework/ductwork.
  • Understanding of how mechanical building services operate and why they are required.
  • Understanding health & safety involved within sites and workshops.
  • Graded project at end of year 2 and 4 which brings together everything you have learned.

 

Link to both NC and HNC college courses below.

NC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-nc-level-6-day-release/

HNC Building Services Engineering – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-hnc-day-release/

Please see Miss McGarry for more information.

CVs/Applications send to kennystewart@fes-group.co.uk

NLC Education Maintenance Allowance

EMA applications for 2023 – 2024 are now open

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is an allowance of £30 per week, which can be paid to eligible students who stay on in education after the age of 16 years. The full details of the eligibility, criteria, including income thresholds, are shown on the NLC Website EMA which is accessible by clicking on the link below

Education Maintenance Allowance | North Lanarkshire Council

Eligibility 

You can apply for an EMA if you are a student staying on in education after the age of 16 years and you attend a North Lanarkshire School or Community Learning and Development HUB:

If you are:

  • 16 years of age or over before 30 September 2023, you may be eligible for an EMA from the beginning of the August school term. Applications must be submitted by 30 September 2023 for backdated payments to be made.
  • 16 years of age after 1 October 2023 and before 29 February 2024, you may be eligible for an EMA from January 2024. Applications must be submitted by 29 February 2024 for backdated payments to be made.

The cut-off date for all application forms for the academic year 2023-2024 is 31 March 2024.  The cut-off date for supporting documents is 5 April 2024.

No applications will be accepted after that date.

Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee: ‘New To You’

Cumbernauld Academy Sustainability Committee: ‘New To You’ event will now take place at lunch on Thursday 8th June, in the assembly hall. Thank you for your kind donations so far. We now have enough clothes but are still accepting: sealed and unused cosmetics, games/toys, books/DVDs and home items. All items must be in good condition for someone else to use and love. On the day of the event, all pupils are invited to the hall to choose a new item at no cost. Pupils can drop off donations at Miss Small’s room (S015).

Cumbernauld Academy Prom Night – Wednesday 7th June

The arrangements for the Cumbernauld Academy Prom night on Wednesday 7th June are detailed below. We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!

6.00 Arrival at Cumbernauld Academy for informal photographs

6.30 Departure for Garfield House Hotel

6.45 Arrival – photos

7.30 Welcome/Dinner 

9.00 Awards/Presentations

9.30 Music/Dancing

11.30 (approx) Departure from Garfield House to Cumbernauld Academy 

11.45 (approx) arrival back at Cumbernauld Academy 

 

SAAS Application Workshops 2023

About this event

If you live in Scotland, intend to study at college or university and meet our eligibility criteria Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will pay your tuition fees directly to your institution. Fees paid are non-repayable if you study in Scotland, but you must remember to submit an application every year. We also offer loans and bursaries to help support you with your living-costs.

Our key aim is to ensure that pupils and parents/carers have a good understanding about the funding available to them and how to access it, to enable them to make informed decisions about progressing into higher education. During this workshop, you will receive both our funding presentation plus assistance with updating/cancelling your course (if you need to) due to exam results.

Please ensure you have the following things for the workshop:

  • The name of the College/University and course you intend to study
  • National Insurance number, if applying for a student loan

Following our presentation you will have the opportunity to ask questions to help with your individual circumstances whilst completing your application.

The workshop will be hosted on MS Teams, joining instructions will be sent out prior to the event.

SAAS YouTube

SAAS Website

Student Information Scotland

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/saas-application-workshop-2023-tickets-568210211037

COPFS Speaking Competition

Congratulations to Layla & Phoebe, who were announced as the winners of the South Strathclyde, Dumfries & Galloway Sheriffdom  final of the COPFS Speaking Competition, presenting their speeches on why “We can’t have climate justice without climate reparations” . We are so proud of their dedication and hard work !
The girls are already preparing their speeches for the National Scottish Semi-Finals which will take place in May.
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Holiday and INSET Day

The school is closed on Monday 1st May for all staff and pupils. Staff will return on Tuesday 2nd May for INSET with all pupils returning to school on Wednesday 3rd May. We hope everyone has a relaxing extended weekend.

Study Leave

Study leave for those sitting SQA examinations will commence on Monday 24th April and run until Friday 2nd June inclusive. All pupils will return to school on Monday 5th June to start their new timetable.

We wish all pupils the best of luck with their examinations, with a special mention to those who will be moving on to pastures new following the conclusion of the exam diet.

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