Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Scotland offer individuals the chance to gain hands-on experience and industry-ready skills through a blend of practical work and college learning. Employers also benefit from Modern Apprenticeships by developing a highly motivated workforce. To become an apprentice, you must first be employed in a relevant role. For information on how the scheme works in Scotland, visit www.apprenticeships.scot. Once employed, your employer will work with the College to set up your training programme.
We offer both Foundation and Modern Apprenticeships
Find out more about the types of apprenticeship we offer by clicking on the drop down menus.
Foundation Apprenticeship
Foundation Apprenticeships are work-based learning opportunities for senior-phase secondary school pupils.
Lasting one or two years, pupils begin their Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 or S6. Young people spend time out of school at college and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship alongside their other subjects.
Completion leads to a qualification at the same level of learning as a Higher and can lead to progression on to a job, such as a Modern Apprenticeship.
Read more about our Foundation Apprenticeships here.
Modern Apprenticeship
A Modern Apprenticeships combines a qualification with on-the-job experience. This lets people work, learn and earn at the same time. We provide employees aged 16 and over with the chance to work in a paid role while pursuing work-based or part-time study.
For employers, a Modern Apprenticeship can help develop your workforce by training new staff, and upskilling existing employees.
Employers and Business Owners
By engaging with in a Modern Apprentice, as an employer, you’re not just developing skills and confidence—you’re also investing in the future of your business.
This approach can lead to a highly motivated workforce, improving employee retention and commitment. Many Modern Apprentices go on to hold senior management positions within their organisations.
A typical Modern Apprenticeship includes a work-based SVQ, academic components at college, and core skills training in areas like communication, numeracy, ICT, problem solving, and working with others at the appropriate SCQF level.
Apprenticeships Subject Areas
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