Apprentices Foundation Apprenticeships

There are 12 different Foundation Apprenticeships available to study at SCQF Level 6. That's the same level as a Higher. They include Business Skills, Engineering and Creative and Digital Media.

There are also 3 available at SCQF Level 4/5 at some schools as part of a pilot. That's the same level as a National 4 or National 5. They are Automotive, Construction and Hospitality.

Your guidance teacher or school careers adviser can help you find out what’s available.

A Foundation Apprenticeship takes 1 or 2 school years to complete. It depends on the SCQF level of the apprenticeship you’re doing and how your school delivers it. For more information, have a chat with your guidance teacher or school careers adviser.

To apply to become a Foundation Apprentice, you should be in senior school. Most pupils choose their Foundation Apprenticeship when they’re at the end of S4 or S5. They take one or two years to complete.

Talk to your school careers adviser or guidance teacher to find out more.

Our Foundation Apprenticeships page also has a search where you can find out what’s available at your school.

Speak to your guidance teacher or school careers adviser – they'll support you and give you information.

Our Foundation Apprenticeships page also has a search where you can find out what’s available at your school.

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.