Apprenticeships-Borders College

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Foundation Apprenticeships Modern Apprenticeships Graduate Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeships Foundation Apprenticeships help young people gain valuable, real-world work experience and access workbased learning while they’re still at school. Foundation Apprenticeships are a school subject over one or two years for senior phase school pupils.

It’s also a chance for pupils to get a head start on their careers by gaining an industryrecognised qualification, work on real projects and broaden their career options when they leave school. For

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employers, it’s the chance to attract highly motivated and committed young people who are willing to learn, identify young people who are right for their business and ensure their organisation has people with the skills they need. An SCQF Level 6 qualification is recognised by all colleges and universities in Scotland and Foundation Apprenticeships enables apprentices to develop meta skills and also supports progression to a Modern or Graduate Apprenticeship.

Modern Apprenticeships Modern Apprenticeships are work-based training opportunities for new or existing employees; supporting Scotland’s ambition to secure a trained, productive and enthusiastic workforce for the future.

They offer the chance for individuals to work in paid jobs while undertaking workplace training to gain enhanced skills and recognised qualifications.

All apprentices need to be in employment throughout the duration of their programme.

Modern Apprenticeships are open to anyone who has reached the statutory school leaving age in Scotland.

Funding contributions towards the cost of training may be available, depending on age, sector and framework selected.

Modern Apprenticeships also enables apprentices to develop meta skills.

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Graduate Apprenticeships Graduate Level Apprenticeships provide work-based learning opportunities up to Master’s degree level for employees. The apprenticeships combine academic knowledge with skills development to enable participants to become more effective and productive in the workplace. Students continue their employment whilst being allocated time to attend class and study. For further information on Graduation Apprenticeships, visit: Graduate Apprenticeships | Apprentices

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Course Listings Foundation Apprenticeships Automotive Skills – 1 year SCQF L4 Construction – 1 year SCQF L4 Hospitality Skills – 1 year SCQF L5 Social Services and Healthcare – 2 years SCQF L6 Social Services: Children and Young People – 2 years SCQF L6

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Modern Apprenticeships Business Services Business and Administration – 6-8 months SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Business and Administration – 7-9 months SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements Business and Administration – 11 months SCQF L8 + career skills Management – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements Management – 11-13 months SCQF L9 + career skills Management – 11-13 months SCQF L11 + career skills Providing Customer Services – Diploma – 6-8 months SCQF L5 + Meta Skills Providing Customer Services – Diploma – 7-9 months SCQF L6 + Meta Skills

Child, Health and Social Care Care Services Leadership and Management – 11-13 months SCQF L10 + career skills

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Healthcare Support (Clinical) – 7-9 months SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) – 7-9 months SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 Healthcare Support (Clinical) – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 Social Services (Children and Young People) – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 & L6 Social Services (Children and Young People) – 11-13 months SCQF L9 + career skills Social Services and Healthcare – 7-9 months SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 Social Services and Healthcare – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 & L6 Social Services and Healthcare – 11-13 months SCQF L9 + career skills Youth Work – 8 months SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements Youth Work – 9 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills and enhancements at SCQF L5 & L6

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Construction and Engineering Bricklaying – 4 years SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements Carpentry and Joinery – 4 years SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements Light Vehicle Maintenance – 3 years SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Light Vehicle Maintenance – 3 years SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 Painting and Decorating – 4 years SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements Plumbing - 3 years SCQF L7 + Core Skills SCQF L5 + enhancements

Hospitality Professional Cookery – Diploma 6-8 months SCQF Level 5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 Professional Cookery – Diploma 7-9 months SCQF Level 6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5

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Land and Animal Management Agriculture – 2 years SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Game and Wildlife Management – 2 years SCQF L5 (Upland/Grouse; Lowland; Deer; Game Rearing) + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Horticulture – 2 years SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - 2 years SCQF L5 + Core Skills at L4 + enhancements Landscaping – 2 years SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements Mixed Farming – 2 years SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Textiles Textile Manufacturing – 6-8 months SCQF L5 + Core Skills at L5 Textile Technology – SVQ – 9-11 months SCQF L7 + Core Skills at L5w

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Borders College can help grow your business through the delivery of Modern Apprenticeships.

A Modern Apprenticeship is a work-based qualification and we can help you invest in new talent or upskill an existing employee.

Each Apprentice must, during the period of their MA, fulfil the requirements of the legal right to work in the UK and be employed by an employer.

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Index Agriculture

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Horticulture

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Automotive Skills

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Hospitality Skills

5

Bricklaying

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Business and Administration

6

Land and Animal Management

9

Landscaping

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Care Services Leadership and Management

6

Management

6

Carpentry and Joinery

8

Mixed Farming

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Child, Health and Social Care 6

Modern Apprenticeships

3, 6

Children and Young People 5, 7

Painting and Decorating

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Construction

Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces

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5

Construction and Engineering

8

Plumbing

Customer Services

6

Providing Customer Services 6

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Social Services and Healthcare

5, 7

Social Services: Children and Young People

5, 7

Foundation Apprenticeships

2, 5

Game and Wildlife Management

9

Textile Manufacturing

9

Graduate Apprenticeships

4

Textiles

9

Healthcare Support (Clinical) 7

Textile Technology

9

Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical)

Youth Work

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