Engineering apprenticeships in Glasgow

A career in engineering can take you pretty much anywhere, from the bottom of the ocean to the deep reaches of space.

Living and working in Glasgow

The former shipbuilding capital of the world, Glasgow is gaining a reputation as one of the best places to live and work in the UK. Second only to Edinburgh in size, Glasgow actually has the largest economy in Scotland. According to the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, the six key sectors for the city are as follows: low carbon industries; financial and business services; life sciences; engineering; tourism; and education. The Glasgow tech sector is also flourishing in recent years.

Engineering apprenticeships

An apprenticeship can offer you a hands-on route into the world of engineering, allowing you to work on real projects from day one while you gain money, experience and qualifications. Engineers operates across many different walks of life. Some of these most popular disciplines include: mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering (to name just a few). At the moment, the UK is experiencing something of an engineering boom, with more engineering jobs being created than ever before. While companies clash over engineering talent, the number of great companies offering quality engineering apprenticeships has exploded in a good way.

Level up with an Apprenticeship

From entry-level to university degrees

Level 2 (Intermediate)

An intermediate apprenticeship is equivalent to gaining 5 GCSEs. They are the simplest entry point into work.

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Level 3 (Advanced)

Advanced apprenticeships are equivalent to A levels. They usually require a level 2 qualification to enter.

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Level 4-6 (Higher)

 Covering several levels of qualifications, high-level apprenticeships can vary greatly in a number of factors, including end qualifications.

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Level 7
(Degree)

Degree apprenticeships allow you to gain a full university degree during the course of your studies without accruing student debt.

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