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 What do I do? Initially gaining experience alongside our trades staff before moving to work with the design offi ce team, producing and updating drawings using CAD and 3-D modelling. The Training Year 1 : • Full Time at UHI NWH – undertaking NC Engineering Systems and SCQF5 SVQ Performing Engineering Operations • Outward bound course • Dounreay site placements during college holidays Year 2 : • Full time at Dounreay site. On-the-job training and placements across the different areas/workshops • Day release to UHI NWH to work towards HNC/D Engineering Systems Years 3 - 4 : • Full Time at the Dounreay site, based with our Design Office teams working towards your competency qualifications • Day release to UHI NWH, Thurso, to compete HND Engineering Systems and begin Degree programme