The Design apprenticeship is a comprehensive training programme lasting up to 4 years. It starts with a year of engineering foundation training at UHI North, West and Hebrides (Thurso) followed by up to 3 years of training and work experience at Dounreay and other locations, with day release for academic studies. The programme leads to an SCQF Level 7 SVQ in an engineering discipline and requires you to gain a Higher National Diploma in Engineering Systems.\n\n Initially gaining experience alongside our trades staff before moving to work with the design office team, producing and updating drawings using CAD and 3-D modelling.\n\nThe Training:\n\nYear 1:\n\nFull Time at UHI NWH â undertaking NC Engineering Systems and SCQF5 SVQ Performing Engineering Operations\nOutward bound course\nDounreay site placements during college holidays\nYear 2:\n\nFull time at Dounreay site. On-the-job training and placements across the different areas/workshops\nDay release to UHI NWH to work towards HNC/D Engineering Systems\nYears 3 - 4:\n\nFull Time at the Dounreay site, based with our Design Office teams working towards your competency qualifications\nDay release to UHI NWH, Thurso, to compete HND Engineering Systems or begin Degree programme Have achieved (or expect to achieve) a minimum of National 5 (Grades A-C) or equivalent in Maths, Physics or Engineering Science and a Technical subject\nHave good communication, team working and problem solving skills\nAble to demonstrate a practical interest in Engineering\nAble to commute to the Dounreay site and UHI NWH Thurso