What is an Apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship gives you that chance to earn while you learn. Training is undertaken through work-based learning, meaning you are employed full-time and the work you undertake contributes to your qualification.
There are three levels of apprenticeship available in Scotland: Foundation, Modern and Graduate.
You can learn more about them below.
Skills Development Scotland have also developed a Career Jam webinar about Foundation Apprenticeships, which you may find useful to watch. You can access the webinar here.
You can also watch some short films featuring local apprentices to learn more about the types of Modern Apprenticeships you can undertake in Orkney at the link below:
An apprenticeship gives you that chance to earn while you learn. Training is undertaken through work-based learning, meaning you are employed full-time and the work you undertake contributes to your qualification.
There are three levels of apprenticeship available in Scotland: Foundation, Modern and Graduate.
You can learn more about them below.
Skills Development Scotland have also developed a Career Jam webinar about Foundation Apprenticeships, which you may find useful to watch. You can access the webinar here.
You can also watch some short films featuring local apprentices to learn more about the types of Modern Apprenticeships you can undertake in Orkney at the link below:
Foundation Apprenticeship
Foundation Apprenticeships are undertaken while still at school, as part of the school timetable and count as a subject choice. You will spend part of your time at Orkney College and part of it on work placement with an employer. You will have the chance to meet employers in the industry, learn more about careers in the sector and put your skills into practice working on real projects.
Foundation Apprenticeships give a qualification that is the same as a Higher, and like any Higher qualification, they can help you move onto a Modern Apprenticeship, College, University or straight into work.
You can find the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions here, or read our blog about Foundation Apprenticeships here.
You can also learn about the Foundation Apprenticeship subjects on offer from Orkney College UHI, here.
Foundation Apprenticeships give a qualification that is the same as a Higher, and like any Higher qualification, they can help you move onto a Modern Apprenticeship, College, University or straight into work.
You can find the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions here, or read our blog about Foundation Apprenticeships here.
You can also learn about the Foundation Apprenticeship subjects on offer from Orkney College UHI, here.
Modern Apprenticeship
A Modern Apprenticeship can be undertaken by a school-leaver who is aged 16 years and over. You will be a full-time employee and your training will be undertaken while you work, meaning you can apply what you learn in a practical way. Training leads to industry-recognised qualifications including SVQs.
This is a great alternative to full-time study at College or University.
There are over 80 types of Modern Apprenticeships available including Business and Administration, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hairdressing, Healthcare, Children and Young People, Sports and Leisure and many more.
You can find out more about Modern Apprenticeships at apprenticeships.scot
This is a great alternative to full-time study at College or University.
There are over 80 types of Modern Apprenticeships available including Business and Administration, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Hairdressing, Healthcare, Children and Young People, Sports and Leisure and many more.
You can find out more about Modern Apprenticeships at apprenticeships.scot
Graduate Apprenticeship
A Graduate Apprenticeship gives you the chance to gain a degree, up to Masters Degree level, while working. They combine academic knowledge with skills development.
To undertake a Graduate Apprenticeship you must be aged 16 years or over and able to work in Scotland. Similar to any degree you will require four Highers, however applicants will be considered on an individual basis and if you are already in work, previous experience will be considered.
There are currently Graduate Apprenticeships in a range of subjects and several Universities offer them through distanced learning, making them suitable for people based in Orkney. If you are currently working, or applying for a job, ask your employer about undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship.
You can find out more about Graduate Apprenticeships at apprenticeships.scot
To undertake a Graduate Apprenticeship you must be aged 16 years or over and able to work in Scotland. Similar to any degree you will require four Highers, however applicants will be considered on an individual basis and if you are already in work, previous experience will be considered.
There are currently Graduate Apprenticeships in a range of subjects and several Universities offer them through distanced learning, making them suitable for people based in Orkney. If you are currently working, or applying for a job, ask your employer about undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship.
You can find out more about Graduate Apprenticeships at apprenticeships.scot