Skills for Work: Engineering (Schools)
***PLEASE NOTE - only pupils who will be at school during session 2026/27 can apply for this course***
This course is designed to provide you with a broad foundation in essential engineering skills, equipping you with the knowledge and practical abilities to pursue a successful career in various engineering sectors.
This course will run on Tuesday & Thursday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Please note that the course you are applying for is split across two sessions. When submitting your application, the dates displayed will be for the June Induction in session 2025/26. Once successfully enrolled on this session, you will automatically be transferred to the 2026/27 session, which begins in August, for the remainder of the course.
Content
- Engineering Skills: Mechanical and Fabrication
- Engineering Skills: Electrical and Electronic
- Engineering Skills: Maintenance
- Engineering Skills: Design and Manufacture
Career Paths
- This course could lead to a wide range of careers in engineering disciplines
Progression
- Access to Engineering
Entry requirements
- Pupils should have either achieved four Nat 4 including Maths and a Science or working towards them at Nat 5 level the following academic year.
More Info
Further advice for School College Programme and Foundation Apprenticeship applications:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to March 2025, 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, 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 to an information session
• If your application is unsuccessful, you should speak to a guidance teacher or SDS school liaison officer.
• If you are unable to attend the information session or wish to withdraw your application, please email the School Partnership team - school.partnership@forthvalley.ac.uk