FA Automotive (L4)
What will you learn?
Within the Foundation Apprenticeships learners will undertake the following units:
The car
Learners will learn to identify, select and use automotive checklists and carry out a safety check. They will learn to change a road wheel safely using the car’s own jack and tool kit and carry out a valet on a car.
The garage
Learners will learn the structure of the retail automotive industry and the roles and responsibilities of individuals working within it. They will also study the relevant health and safety requirements in an automotive service and repair workshop.
The technician
The unit introduces learners to some of the tools and techniques used by technicians in the automotive industry. The learner will use a range of common hand tools as well as more specialised tools and equipment. Learners will also learn the names, functions and serviceability of automotive components while engaging in practical activities as well as gaining basic knowledge of working safely in an automotive engineering environment.
To enrich the learner’s understanding and range of associated skills they will carry out engineering processes such as spot welding, soldering, thread cutting and brake pipe manufacture.
Vehicle modification
The emphasis of this unit is on the consolidation of previous practical skills which have been developed. Learners will select a modification project to carry out on a vehicle. This will enable learners to put into practice and further develop some of the basic handskills and problem solving abilities that an Automotive Technician requires. Learners will gain experience and build confidence as they carry out the tasks required to complete the selected modification.
Why do this course?
On successful completion of this course learners will achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) at SCQF Level 4.
The FA gives pupils an introduction to the skills that will help them move into a career in Automotive.
What will you experience?
Learners will work with a visiting tutor. The majority of the course is practical work, learners will work within the school's on-site garage space and work in teams to learn the above skills.
Learners will be asked to reflect on their progress through the course and further develop their understanding of meta-skills. They will be asked to maintain a reflective journal throughout the course.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
This course is suitable for pupils in S4/5/6.
There is no additional cost to the course.
Pupils will be expected to work independently and maintain the health and safety standards expected of the workplace at all times.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There is no specific entry requirement to the course. However, learners will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to a career within the Automotive industry.
Assessment
The course is assessed on an ongoing basis through coursework activities.
Progression and Employment
Pupils may progress from this course into a Modern Apprenticeship within the automotive industry. Further information on Modern Apprenticeships can be found here: https://www.apprenticeships.scot/become-an-apprentice/modern-apprenticeships/
Alternatively they may choose to undertake further study within college https://www.nescol.ac.uk/college-services/our-facilities/specialist-teaching-facilities/automotive/