Foundation apprenticeships

What a foundation apprenticeship is

It takes 1 year to complete a foundation apprenticeship (level 5 and level 6).

A level 6 foundation apprenticeship is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6). As you are working towards your qualification, you’ll spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.

As a foundation apprentice, you’ll:

• learn a skill and get work experience – while you’re at school
• study and work for 1 to 2 years
• choose from up to 15 apprenticeships
• get an equal qualification to a National 4, National 5 or Higher
• do a real job with professionals.

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Foundation Apprenticeships in Renfrewshire are offered in partnership with West College Scotland.

You can see the different options on foundation apprenticeship (West College Scotland).

Who can apply for a foundation apprenticeship

To apply to become a foundation apprentice, you should be in senior school.

Most pupils choose their foundation apprenticeship when they’re at the end of S4 or S5. They take 1 or 2 years to complete.

How to apply

Read up about the different options then speak to your parents, careers advisor and guidance teachers when making your subject choices.

Find out more about foundation apprenticeships (Apprenticeships.scot).

More information

If you have any questions about foundation apprenticeships email darren.conway@renfrewshire.gov.uk.