Apprenticeships
at Borders College
Foundation Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships
Graduate Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeships help young people gain valuable, real-world work experience and access work-based 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 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.
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
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
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
Land
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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
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.
