Information and guidance for learning providers
This is your starting point for delivery arrangements, forms, guides and resources across the apprenticeship programme in Scotland.
Whether you're starting out as a learning provider or already delivering a contract, our information and guidance will support you.
Getting started
Modern Apprenticeship programme rules
Find essential documents for Modern Apprenticeship (MA) delivery, including the Programme Conditions and Specification.
Initial assessment and recruitment
Complete your Training Agreement, match apprentices to appropriate pathways and tailor programmes to each learner.
FIPS: Funding Information and Processing System
Learn about the online portal used by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and learning providers to manage apprenticeship data, funding and records.
Learning and assessment planning, learner goal-setting and progress
Discover information that'll help you plan learning and assessment for apprentices, deliver an effective induction and set learner goals.
Equality and diversity
Learn how to support a wide range of customer groups into apprenticeships. You'll also find information about equality funding and tools that can help you, including safeguarding resources.
Land-based pre-apprenticeship programme
Browse information and guidance documents that'll help you deliver the land-based pre-apprenticeship programme in Scotland.
Delivery of learning
Continuous improvement in delivery and performance
Browse information that'll help you monitor and evaluate your apprenticeship delivery and gather feedback.
Quality assurance
Use our guidance, webinars and progress-review information to support your quality assurance process. You'll also find our Mesma User Guide.
Employer involvement
Explore guidance and information about working with employers to deliver learning for apprentices.
Meta-skills
Explore information and resources that'll help learning providers support the delivery of meta-skills.
E-learning modules
Discover e-learning modules on a variety of topics to help you deliver work-based learning.
Newsletters
Read recent newsletters to find support and guidance for learning providers.
Want specific apprenticeship information?
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Foundation Apprenticeships
Already delivering Foundation Apprenticeships? This section has details about the contract process, policy and guidance information and handy marketing resources.
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Modern Apprenticeships
Learn about how to deliver your contract and find useful guidance from Skills Development Scotland. You can also browse our resources.
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Graduate Apprenticeships
Graduate Apprenticeship learning providers help someone gain a degree while they work and earn a wage. In this section, we'll support you through the process.
Need to view all forms together?
We've gathered all the forms you need as a learning provider in one place, so it's easier to make sure you have them all.
View all learning provider forms
You can also check out our frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Teaching Bursary
Find information, including any eligibility and terms and conditions, on the Teaching Bursary website.