Foundation Apprenticeships
Kick start your career while you're still at school
Kick start your career while you're still at school
You'll complete your Foundation Apprenticeship over one or two years, usually starting in S5 or S6.
Most major universities and colleges in Scotland accept Foundation Apprenticeships as entry requirements, equivalent to one SQA Higher.
You'll spend time away from school, at college and with an employer. So you get a real, practical work placement which will give your career a head start and look great on your CV.
Choose from 12 subjects including Civil Engineering, Creative and Digital Media and Software Development
Work on real projects with some of Scotland's biggest, best known organisations, such as Barclays, Network Rail, and the NHS
Considering your options? A Foundation Apprenticeship gives you the chance to try a career out, so you can decide if it's right for you
Straight to work
An FA gives you skills employers want - like timekeeping, problem solving, communication and teamwork.
You’ll have connections with employers, work experience and a qualification recognised by industry.
All this looks great on your CV.
A Modern Apprenticeship
In the same subject: You could complete your MA quicker because you’ll have completed some elements of the MA during the FA.
In another subject: You’ll already have experience of learning on the job. That looks good to employers who are recruiting MAs.
A Graduate Apprenticeship
You’ll have experience of learning through work – so you’re ready to do it at a higher level.
With a GA, you can take your studies further, even up to Master’s degree level. All while you have a job.
College or university
Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised by many Scottish universities and colleges.
Your FA means you already have quality experience in the industry – this helps your UCAS or college application stand out.
When you're at school you can be quite shy, but once you get out and about you're constantly speaking to people everyday. It brings out a lot of confidence and maturity.Shane, Engineering FA at Ocean Kinetics and winner of Foundation Apprentice of the Year award
