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Engineers for the Future

Developed as a result of an award winning partnership between Forth Valley College, Heriot-Watt University and industry partner INEOS, this ground breaking five-year company sponsored programme is designed to combine a Modern Apprenticeship, practical skills, industry based-learning, work experience and academic study to Masters Level.

Entry requirements for the programme are a minimum of 4 Higher at Grade B, of which two must be Maths and Physics, preferably at Grade A (or Maths and Chemistry for the Chemical Engineering route).  The result is Engineers of the Future who are fully competent and industry aware technicians and professionally qualified engineers

Employers benefits

• A tailored programme to meet the needs of industry ensuring it is relevant to your business
• Trainees will have academic qualifications, practical skills and industry experience reducing the time from employment to full competency
• Trainees will understand the 'how' and 'why' behind the activities they are undertaking in their roles
• Has high calibre of trainees with an excellent level of education and commitment
• Reduced costs through employee trainees on an apprenticeship contract whilst studying
• Direct link to universities which could lead to collaboration on future research activities
• By demonstrating a commitment to skills development, companies can contribute to the success of the local and Scottish economy.

If your organisation is interested in taking part in an Engineers of the Future please contact us on 0845 634 4444 or bizweb@forthvalley.ac.uk for more information.