ECITB Scholarship - Mechanical

The Engineering Construction Training Board (ECITB) has developed a new scholarship course in Mechanical Engineering. It will include Industry talks, employer visits and work placements. Candidates will be supported throughout by both ECITB and Forth Valley College (FVC) staff to enhance their opportunities to progress onto employment in the engineering industry. There will be a weekly training allowance to support candidates on this programme. 

  • NC Engineering Systems
  • PEO2 Mechanical Engineering
  • Supporting Net Zero
  • Behavioural Based Safety
  • ECITB Digital Passport
  • ECITB Pre-employment Programme (includes the CCNSG Safety Passport)

  • Completing this qualification can lead to a range of career options.
  • Those who wish to stay in engineering construction can develop their skills further, through additional qualifications and apprenticeships in their selected craft discipline at Level 3.

  • This course will prepare candidates for entry into a Modern Apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding/Mechanical Qualification or as a direct hire employee in the engineering industry. 

  • Applicants must have National 5's in English, Maths (desirable) and Science or Technical subject (desirable).

Further advice for full-time applicants:

  • Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
  • If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account.
  • Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
  • Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
  • Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
  • If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
  • Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
  • Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
  • If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
  • If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
  • Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview 

If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk

Location

Falkirk Campus

Attendance

Full-Time

Start date

01 September 2025

SCQF Level

Level 6