Start a Modern Apprenticeship
The right support can make all the difference when it comes to
learning new skills. It's the reason why Skills Development
Scotland offers young employees aged 16 to 19 the chance to gain
invaluable industry recognised accreditations - including SVQs and
NVQs - through Modern Apprenticeships training.
Your employer and Skills Development Scotland will meet the cost
of Modern Apprenticeships employee training, so there's no cost to
you to learn new skills. The only investment you need make is in
terms of time - and the effort that you put in will bring enormous
rewards, in the form of improved self-confidence, competence,
efficiency and motivation.
Call our free helpline on 0808 100
8095 to find out more about how Modern Apprenticeships
training can help you to work smarter and become even more valuable
to your employer.
What does a Modern Apprenticeship involve?
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training
that's relevant to your current employment. The scheme isn't only
relevant to traditional industries - Modern Apprenticeships are
available in a number of sectors, with the format of training
decided by the appropriate SVQ or NVQ for that sector.
Apprentices are encouraged to progress through the various
levels of qualification available, although this isn't the only
focus of the training. A Modern Apprenticeship will also give you a
range of 'soft skills' to draw upon, including sound communication,
teamwork and problem solving skills, and improved numerical and IT
skills - all of which are invaluable to any employer.
A Modern Apprenticeship may be completed within a time period
that's suitable to you and your employer. In most cases,
apprentices work towards a SVQ of Level 2 or above, studying
part-time for between two and four years to gain the
qualification.