What a learning provider does
A learning provider is any organisation that offers structured work-based learning and training. You must have a contract with Skills Development Scotland and you can be:
- a college or university
- an independent learning provider
- an employer who provides learning and training
- a local authority
As a learning provider you will offer learning and training to apprentices alongside their employer. Skills Development Scotland works with you to help you get started as a learning provider for apprenticeships. How this works depends on the type of apprenticeship you want to deliver.
The following guides will help you to get started as a learning provider for Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.
Foundation Apprenticeships
We'll guide you through the process of delivering your Foundation Apprenticeship contract or becoming a provider.
Learn how to deliver Foundation Apprenticeship trainingModern Apprenticeships
Read the steps and resources you'll need to become a provider or to deliver your Modern Apprenticeship contract.
Find out about Modern Apprenticeship trainingGraduate Apprenticeships
Use our guide and resources to help you through the process of delivering a Graduate Apprenticeship contract.
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Become a learning provider
If you want to train the workforce of tomorrow, find out how to apply to become a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) learning provider.
How are apprenticeships developed?
Apprenticeships are developed by groups of employers, apprentices and other people from a variety of backgrounds. Find out how you could get involved in shaping a new generation of apprenticeships.
Fair Work is for everyone
All employees have the right to be treated fairly at work. The Fair Work Convention supports organisations in Scotland to ensure every employee has a voice, opportunity, security, fulfilment and respect.
Find out more about Fair Work and how it supports learning providers
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