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Description
Courts and tribunals are a central part of the Scottish Justice system and provide administrative support to Scottish Courts and Tribunals and to the judiciary of those courts, including the High Court of Justiciary, Court of Session, Sheriff Courts, Justice of the Peace Courts and to the Office of the Public Guardian and Accountant of Court. The work includes processing cases, arranging hearings, distributing decisions, and providing administrative support to the members of Courts and Tribunals and their Judicial Heads.
Qualifications
SCQF Level 5
Your apprentice will gain a qualification in Court and Tribunal Operations at SCQF Level 5.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this framework. Achievement of academic qualifications such as Standard Grades and Highers is one way of assessing the suitability of applicants. However, each candidate will be reviewed on their own merit and employers should also be aware of newer vocational qualifications or vocational activity undertaken out with an academic institution, such as volunteering activity.
Progression and development
Following competition of this Modern Apprenticeship, candidates will have the opportunity to progress into similar and cross-sector roles, disciplines include qualifications in Legal, Administration and Management disciplines. Candidates can also progress to the SVQ in Court and Tribunal Operations at SCQF Level 6. Should the candidate wish to peruse employment, there are also range of job opportunities avaliable in each pathway.
SCQF Level 6
Your apprentice will gain a qualification in Court and Tribunal Operations at SCQF Level 6.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this framework. Achievement of academic qualifications such as Standard Grades and Highers is one way of assessing the suitability of applicants. However, each candidate will be reviewed on their own merit and employers should also be aware of newer vocational qualifications or vocational activity undertaken out with an academic institution, such as volunteering activity.
Progression and development
Following competition of this Modern Apprenticeship, candidates will have the opportunity to progress into similar and cross-sector roles, disciplines include qualifications in Legal, Administration and Management disciplines. There are also various job opportunities for candidates to pursue upon completion of this Modern Apprenticeship.
How is it funded?
We contribute towards training costs
We do this by paying the learning provider directly in incremental payments throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
See training contribution calculator below to determine funding contribution for this framework.
An enhanced funding contribution is paid for employees who are aged 16 – 19. For those who are disabled and care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29.
Speak to a range of learning providers to find the best deal and agree on a flexible approach to meet the needs of your business.
Who pays the apprentice?
Like any other employee of your business, you’ll pay the Modern Apprentice's wages. This is not set by SDS, but we do encourage all employers to pay the living wage. Remember, you must pay at least the National Minimum Wage.
Time to complete
It will take between 12-24 months to complete.
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