Apprenticeship glossary

Apprenticeships.scot

What does Apprenticeships.scot mean?

Scotland's official apprenticeships website, run by Skills Development Scotland, with information on Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships.

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Guide Apprenticeships in Scotland Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships explained: who can apply, what SCQF levels mean, how long each one takes and what you get paid in Scotland. Applies to: Scotland
Skills Development Scotland (SDS)
Scotland's national skills body, which runs Apprenticeships.scot and publishes Scotland's Modern Apprenticeship statistics.
Graduate Apprenticeship
Scotland's version of a degree apprenticeship. You work and study part-time at university for a degree from SCQF Level 9 (Ordinary degree) to Level 11 (Master's), over two to five years.
Core Skills
Skills like communication, numeracy and working with others that are built into every Modern Apprenticeship in Scotland.
Higher (Scotland)
The main qualification Scottish pupils take in S5 and S6, at SCQF Level 6. Many employers accept Highers in place of A levels.
ICAS
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, which awards the CA qualification. Deloitte and KPMG both offer routes to it in Scotland.
Modern Apprenticeship
Scotland's main apprenticeship: a paid job with training, from SCQF Level 4/5 up to Level 11. There are over 100 types and most take one to four years.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.