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Apprenticeship Approvals Group

The Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG) is an independent industry-led group with delegated authority from Scottish Ministers through the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Standards and Frameworks Group (SFG) to review, evaluate and approve all new and revised apprenticeships including Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.

The AAG is an integral component of the broader Scottish Apprenticeship Governance structure and has an operational role in ensuring that all approved Scottish Apprenticeships are aligned with and assessed according to the Definition of Apprenticeship Principles.

It also supports the achievement of key Scottish Government Apprenticeship ambitions, ensures that programmes meet the needs of employers and the economy, and provides high quality learning opportunities to individuals.

The roles and responsibilities of AAG are to:

  • Evaluate all submitted Scottish Apprenticeships and approve against the set criteria of the Definition of Apprenticeships and its ‘guidance.
  • Ensure that all approved Scottish Apprenticeships align to and support the achievement of key Scottish Government apprenticeship ambitions.
  • Uphold and enhance the quality of all Scottish Apprenticeships.
    Provide assurance and recommendations to SAAB SFG in relation to Scottish Apprenticeships development and associated processes.
  • Act as ambassadors for the Scottish Apprenticeships by sharing outputs and decisions at AAG with stakeholders and member organisations, including the other SAAB groups.
    Provide feedback and reports on AAG performance

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The group will work closely with the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Standards and Frameworks group.  

Membership

View members of the AAG.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

View minutes of previous meetings and details of upcoming meetings.

Chair's End of Year Report