Applicants sought for ECITB Scholarship course at FVC: Who can apply, and how does it work?

Spaces available on innovative ECITB Scholarship course starting this September at Forth Valley College. Submitted picture

Forth Valley College has opened applications for an innovative Scholarship Programme in partnership with the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).

The ECITB Mechanical Scholarship course will run for one year, five days per week from September 2023 to June 2024. The course, which has a limited number of spaces available and is aimed at people aged 17+, would lead to a National Certificate in Engineering Systems, Performing Engineering Operations (PEO2) SCQF Level 5 qualification.

It offers an excellent opportunity for candidates to be either fast-tracked into an apprenticeship or be recruited as a direct site hire.

The final deadline for applications is Friday 11 August and initial interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 2 August and then again on Wednesday 16 August. The course will commence on Monday 4 September 2023. Candidates will be supported throughout the programme by both the ECITB and FVC staff to enhance their opportunities to progress onto employment in the engineering industry. They will also receive a weekly bursary/training allowance.

The course, which has a limited number of spaces available and is aimed at people aged 17+ in the Falkirk area. Submitted picture

Diversity

The ECITB is keen to boost diversity in the engineering construction sector and encourages applications from female candidates and people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Now in its third year, the ECITB Scholarship Programme will support learners to pursue a full-time off-the-job programme in a craft or technical discipline.

During their studies, learners will also receive other industry training relevant to mechanical engineering. This will include online content from the ECITB’s New Entrant Online Virtual Academy (NOVA) such as modules on clean energy and behavioural based safety, the ECITB’s digital passport and the ECITB Pre Employment Programme which includes the CCNSG Safety Passport.

How to apply

For more information visit the ECITB or FVC website .

Alternatively call 01324 403000 or email Nicola Trowell [email protected].