Foundation Apprenticeships
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Foundation Apprenticeships are qualifications available to pupils going into S5 and S6 in Scotland. They provide a ‘higher’ based on undertaking work based learning in the safety of school. There is no exam so it’s a good opportunity to gain a good level qualification along with support and guidance throughout.
At the Virtual Learning Academy we can work with pupils in their school or remotely. Contact us to find out how your school or child can get involved. We can help pupils achieve one of the following foundation apprenticeships.
Foundation Apprenticeships available across the Highlands & Islands
Foundation Apprenticeship in Accounting (SCQF6)
A Foundation Apprenticeship in Accounting gives you practical and useful knowledge and experience. Pupils work with an employer remotely during class time or face to face if possible. The hope is to gain valuable work experience with a view to considering carrying on to a Modern Apprenticeship in Accounting after leaving school.
Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills (SCQF6)
A Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media gives you practical and useful knowledge and experience. Pupils work with an employer remotely during class time or face to face if possible. The hope is to gain valuable work experience with a view to considering carrying on to a Modern Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media or Digital Marketing after leaving school.
Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media (SCQF6)
How long it takes on average: 12–18 months, depending on the student and mode of study
Level 4 (Level 8 in Scotland)
Typical job opportunities: accounts payable and expenses supervisor, assistant financial accountant, commercial analyst, cost accountant, payroll manager, senior bookkeeper, senior finance officer, tax supervisor
This qualification can be used as a route to AAT full membership (MAAT).
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