Foundation Apprenticeships

Get real-life work experience that’ll set you up for success.

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How does a Foundation Apprenticeship work?

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

Benefits

You gain so much from a Foundation Apprenticeship. It’ll help you:

  • get valuable work skills
  • get ready for a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship
  • gain confidence
  • find out what you like doing
  • move on to a job

For more information visit the Skills Development Scotland section about Foundation Apprenticeships.

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Courses available

The following courses are available to take in the Western Isles:

Automotive
Business Skills
Construction
Creative and Digital Media
Engineering
Food and Drink Technologies
Hospitality
IT: Software Development
Social Services and Healthcare
Social Services: Children & Young People

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