1. Find out more at www.apprenticeships.scot
Thanks and welcome to this session about Apprenticeships.
Introduce self and role at Skills Development Scotland, the national skills agency.
Find out more at

2. Apprenticeship Family
Foundation Apprenticeship
Modern Apprenticeship
Graduate Apprenticeship

5. 12
Frameworks

7. Some of the many employers taking part…..
Tuime with the employer helps pupils develop the skills that employers are looking for.

8. Foundation apprenticeships are 2 year programmes which start in S5
Foundation apprenticeships are 2 year programmes which start in S5. An FA is equivalent to a Higher and is recognised by colleges and universities

9. Recognised by Colleges and Universities

10. FA study and work takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
FA study and work takes place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. The learning provider can be another school or college.

12. Modern Apprenticeship
Graduate Apprenticeship
The structure of MA and GA is similar so some of the follow

13. learn important new skills earn a salary
improve prospects
gain a qualification
build confidence
get a job with training
learn important new skills
earn a salary
The word is getting out almost 98% of the MAs when asked recently said it was a useful experience and over ¾ said it was very useful.
So if you want to get started in the career of you choice find out more about a MA from your Skills Developments Scotland Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeship.scot form more information and to search and apply for vacancies
We survey apprentices and these are the main reasons why they say they started their apprenticeships:
To improve their prospects
To gain a qualification
To build their confidence
To get a job with training
And to learn important new skills

14. Gaining skills and hands-on experience you work towards a qualification that is valued by industry and can get your career moving.
Modern Apprenticeships are designed with industry – so the skills apprentices learn are the ones that employers want.

15. Level 5 Apprenticeship Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Honours Degree
to Masters
Equivalent to:
HND to
Ordinary Degree
Higher
Advanced Higher
National 5
There are four different levels of qualification available from National 5 to Honours or Masters degree level – so there are opportunities to progress and develop.

16. A real job that earns you real pay.
Modern Apprenticeships and Graduate Apprenticeships are jobs with structured training.
Employers pay the wages and SDS contributes towards the cost of training.
UK Government sets the national minimum wage for apprentices – but many employers pay above this.

17. Modern Apprenticeships
There are a massive range of apprenticeships available depending on what you want to do - everything from engineering and construction to health and social care, automotive and digital technology.
Entry requirements vary considerably based on what the job is and what the employer is looking for.
Apprenticeships are not just for boys – last year 41 per cent of apprentices were females.
Different apprenticeships take different lengths of time to complete – some can take up to four years.
Here are 26 of them……..

18. Modern Apprenticeship
Dental Nursing
Water Treatment Management
Fashion & Textile Heritage
Accounting
Retail
Digital Marketing
Construction
Automotive
Trees & Timber
Life Science
Paralegal Practice
Childhood Practice
Civil Engineering
Insurance
IT & Communication
Information Security
Hairdressing
Smart Meter Installation
Hospitality
Gas Heating & Energy Efficiency
Freight Logistics
Electrical Installation
Horticulture
Engineering
Business Management
Travel Services

19. 14 Frameworks Graduate Apprenticeship Accountancy Business Management
Business Management: Financial Services
Civil Engineering Level 8 and 10
Construction & the Built Environment
Cyber Security SCQF Level 10 and 11
Data Science
Early Learning & Childcare
Engineering: Design & Manufacture
Engineering: Instrumentation, Measurement & Control
IT: Management for Business
IT: Software Development SCQF Level 10 14
Frameworks
Graduate Appretniceships usually require between 3 and 4 Highers. Again these will vary from employer to employer and university to university.

20. You'll gain your qualification with a respected university or college
You'll spend most of your time learning on the job, but will also be a student at a university or college.
You'll be in a paid job
You'll gain your qualification with a respected university or college
You'll be putting your learning into practice right away, solving problems on real world projects
Your work counts towards gaining your qualification
Designed by and for industry. What you learn is relevant, and right for your role.
Graduate Apprenticeships are designed with industry – so the skills apprentices learn are the ones that employers want.

21. Apprenticeship Family
Foundation Apprenticeship
Modern Apprenticeship
Graduate Apprenticeship

22. For more information:
apprenticeships.scot