1. Edinburgh College Foundation Apprenticeships Lauren Falconer Schools Liaison Officer

2. Foundation Apprenticeships Overview
Foundation Apprenticeships are a new type of apprenticeship that helps senior school pupils in Scotland get qualified through work-based learning
One of pupil’s subject choices in S5
Year 1: pupils typically two afternoons per week in college (Engineering: 3 afternoons)
Year 2 offers an extended work placement, with pupils completing elements of a Modern Apprenticeship
SCQF Level 6 – the same level as a Higher
Attainment is measured through ongoing assessment in college and throughout the placement. There is no end of year exam.
Travel is funded
Year 2: This arrangement can be flexible to meet the needs of the employer and schools. (potential models of delivery: 2 afternoons a week thought S6. The placement can be also carried out during mid-term holidays for example in July/August, October Week, Easter, June - after SQA exams in S6, Tuesday/Thursday or Friday afternoons

4. Who is it for?
Foundation Apprenticeships are 2 year courses open to pupils entering 5th year. Pupils identified for an FA should be those wishing to continue until the end of S6
Teachers should be confident that the pupil is capable of working at SCQF Level 6 – the same level as a higher qualification
Pupils must meet the entry requirements of the course
All eligible school pupils regardless of post-school destination

5. Benefits of a Foundation Apprenticeship
Gain the hands on experience employers look for
Stand out from the crowd
Develop useful industry contacts
Gain accelerated entry on to a Modern Apprenticeship
Taste of chosen career
Different way of learning

6. Global and local

7. Edinburgh College currently offers a Foundation Apprenticeship in:
Accountancy
Business Skills
Civil Engineering
Creative & Digital Media
Engineering
Financial Services
Food & Drink Technologies
IT: Software Development
Scientific Technologies

8. Foundation Apprenticeships are accepted as part of entrance criteria (an equivalent to one Higher) at all colleges and the following Universities in Scotland:

9. Thank you! www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa www.apprenticeships.scot