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Scottish Engineering Connections | Return to Top

Details of apprenticeship vacancies throughout Scotland are given in an annual publication produced by Scottish Engineering called Scottish Engineering Connections. From 2005 this publication will be available on the Scottish Engineering website only. There are around 1,000 modern apprentice vacancies advertised through this publication via the website. The publication includes case studies of apprentices currently employed in the engineering industry in Scotland. An application form allows the potential apprentices immediate access to the relevant companies.- There are also links to various other points of information for apprentices and companies.
Peter Hughes and Dr Lewis Macdonald MSP (centre), Deputy Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning share their interest in Scottish Engineering Connections 2004 with some Modern Apprentices from Dana Glacier Vandervell Bearings, Walker Precision Engineering Ltd and First Engineering.
To advertise your Engineering Modern Apprentice vacancies please complete and return the Company Registration Form from the Connections website

Craft Competition | Return to Top

The Scottish Engineering Craft Competition in conjunction with SEMTA (Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Alliance) is competed for annually by first year engineering modern apprentices. 

The finalists are involved in a 2 day competition, which includes a written test and a specialist skills test.  A team of independent judges selects the winners who share £1000 in prize money. 

1st Year Craft Modern Apprentice Winner 2007 Presentation of 1st Prize to Apprentice, Company and Training Provider. Left to right Rick Yates, Baker Hughes INTEQ, Jacqui Henderson, Chief Executive of UKSkills, Craig Johnstone, Apprentice and Iain Garrett, Tullos Training

For further details of this year's awards event click here.

Scottish Engineering Incorporation of Hammermen Award | Return to Top

Pictured from left to right Ian McCreery, President of Scottish Engineering; Stuart Andrew, Hammermen Award Winner; First Minister Jack McConnell MSP; David Manson, Deacon of The Glasgow Incorporation of Hammermen and Dr Peter Hughes Chief Executive, Scottish Engineering.

The Scottish Engineering/Incorporation of Hammermen Award is an annual competition for young graduate engineers working within the Scottish Manufacturing Industry.  The candidates submit written details of a technological project with which they have been instrumental in formulating and driving.  The judges visit the finalists at their workplace where the competing engineers will make a presentation.  The prize of £1000 is accompanied by a prestigious trophy, which is held for one year.   To download an application form for 2008, including instructions click here   There is a second award for Practising Craftsmen which is an annual competition which aims to recognise, encourage and publicise good practice in innovative engineering within the metal working and engineering industry in the Glasgow area.   The candidates must demonstrate a service history within the craft trade, this includes metal working by machine or hand, in any industry or craftwork environment at any level of technology. this service history will include an exceptional contribution towards the application of craft skills. There is a prize of £1000.