Foundation Apprenticeships

For students planning on entering the world of work, Foundation Apprenticeships can offer an opportunity to impress employers, gain relevant experience and try their preferred career before leaving school.

A Foundation Apprenticeship could help a young person get a foot in the door with an employer, to secure a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship or if the plan is to go onto higher or further education a Foundation Apprenticeship is recognised by every college and university in Scotland.

Modern Apprenticeship 

In the same subject, students could complete their Modern Apprenticeship more quickly because they will have completed some elements of their Modern Apprenticeship qualification during their Foundation Apprenticeship.  Students completing their Foundation Apprenticeship through South Lanarkshire Consortium will be able to apply to the council’s Modern Apprenticeship programme with guaranteed interviews for Early Learning and Childcare, Health and Social Care, and Business Administration.

College

On successfully completing their Foundation Apprenticeship, students can progress onto several National Certificates and Higher National Certificate/Diploma courses at college.

University

All Scottish Universities accept Foundation Apprenticeships. Students will be required to meet the essential entry requirements for their chosen course and their Foundation Apprenticeship may contribute to this.

Graduate Apprenticeships

Graduate Apprenticeships are a new way to study up to Master's Degree level while in a job. Most learning happens while in a workplace and this is supplemented by time spent at University or college during the work week.