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 www.apprenticeships.scot

Apprenticeship Family Foundation Apprenticeship Modern Apprenticeship Graduate Apprenticeship

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

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

Recognised by Colleges and Universities

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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……..

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

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.

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.

Apprenticeship Family Foundation Apprenticeship Modern Apprenticeship Graduate Apprenticeship

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