Engineering
Earn while you learn with an Engineering Modern Apprenticeship.
The Engineering Modern Apprenticeship (MA) is available in the following areas:
- Electrical/ Electronic
- Fabrication and Welding
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical/ Renewables
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Engineering & Energy Modern Apprentices started in Scotland in 2025/56¹
Apprenticeship overview
The Engineering MA combines paid employment with learning at NESCol.
Apprentices gain industry-recognised qualifications while also building practical workplace skills.
The Engineering MA framework outlines what apprentices need to learn and achieve to complete their apprenticeship.
It includes:
- One PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) at Level 2
- One National Certificate (NC) or one Higher National Certificate (HNC)
- One Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at Level 3
- Meta-skills
SCQF levels show the overall level of learning within the MA.
SCQF Level 7
Apprentices build advanced technical skills and knowledge, with greater responsibility for their own work as well as others.
A typical Engineering MA lasts four years.
The College learning for this MA is based at Aberdeen Altens or Fraserburgh Campus.
The Sector Skills Council for the Engineering MA is Enginuity.
Get in touch
For more information on becoming or employing a Modern Apprentice, please contact the MA team.
Telephone: 01346 586110
Email: MATeam@nescol.ac.uk
Resources
Apprenticeships.Scot
Modern Apprenticeship Guide
¹ Skills Development Scotland (2026)