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 you the chance to gain invaluable industry
recognised accreditations - through Modern Apprenticeship
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. If you are between 16 and 19 years of age,
your employer will also receive up to £2,000. 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.
What does a Modern Apprenticeship involve?
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training
that's relevant to your current employment. The programme 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 vocational qualification for that
sector.
Apprentices are supported with training that is appropriate for
level of the job 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 can be completed within a time period
that's suitable to you and your employer. In most cases,
apprentices work towards an SVQ of Level 2 or above for between two
and four years to gain the qualification.