Learning Pathways 2012

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APPRENTICESHIP

APPRENTICESHIP PATHWAY WHAT QUALITIES AND SKILLS DO I NEED? • You must want to pursue a skilled appren)ceship with BAE, or similar engineering based

industry. • You must have an interest in working with your hands and be prepared for lots of

sawing and filing of Mild Steel. WHAT WILL I DO ON THE COURSE? This course offers you the opportunity to gain an understanding of the world of industry. You will be given the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the skills you need to be successful in pursuing a career in engineering. BAE have been involved in designing the course and will take an ac)ve part in providing materials and work experience opportuni)es for students. You will also experience a mock interview as part of the course. The course is aimed at students who are performing at or below GCSE grade C level and have shown an interest in Technology in previous years. HOW IS THE COURSE ORGANISED AND ASSESSED? • The course is skills based and, as such, has no examina)on. • Students will produce a professional por>olio, designed to be taken to interview, to show

poten)al employers the skills they have learned.

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