Apprentices Graduate Apprenticeships

There are 15 different Graduate Apprenticeship types available to study at SCQF Level 9 up to SCQF Level 11.

Graduate Apprentices can get a range of qualifications, depending on the apprenticeship. They range from SCQF Level 9 (Ordinary degree level) through to SCQF Level 11 (Master’s degree level).

The qualification a Graduate Apprentice gets at the end is the same as the one they would get on a regular course with a university.

To become a Graduate Apprentice, you should be at least the the legal age to leave school in Scotland. You can apply before you leave school or any time after that. You must have left school before you start the apprenticeship.

There’s no maximum age for applying to be a Graduate Apprentice.

To read all eligibility rules about applying for a Graduate Apprenticeship, check out the SAAS website.

If you’d like to apply for an apprenticeship in Scotland, here are the different ways you can do it.

Foundation Apprenticeships

A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) is a subject choice that lets you get real industry experience while you’re at school. You can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 in S5 or S6.

To get started:

1. check out which FAs are available in your school with the ‘Find a Foundation Apprenticeship’ search on the FA page

2. fill in the quick form

3. a careers adviser will get in touch with more information

Modern Apprenticeships

A Modern Apprenticeship (MA) lets you learn on the job. You’ll gain skills, experience and qualifications to kick-start your career. You can apply to become a Modern Apprentice if you’re over the legal school-leaving age in Scotland.

To apply, search our wide range of MA vacancies which are updated regularly. Each vacancy has details of how to apply.

Graduate Apprenticeships

A Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) is a job with learning up to degree level. A GA lets you gain the skills and experience employers want.

You can apply for a GA if you’re over the legal school-leaving age and you want to work, learn and earn a degree.

To apply, search our wide range of Graduate Apprenticeship vacancies which are updated regularly. Each vacancy has details of how to apply.

As a Modern or Graduate Apprentice, you must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for an apprentice. You can find pay rates on the UK Government website and on the ACAS website.

The employer should also give you full access to the same facilities or benefits as other staff.