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Become a Modern Apprentice
Earn a salary, gain qualifications and build your career.
A Modern Apprenticeship (MA) gives you the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while working in a paid job.
It’s a great option if you’re leaving school, changing career, or looking to develop your skills, as it offers a practical alternative to full-time study. As an apprentice, you’ll work, earn and learn, gaining valuable workplace experience and qualifications that support your future career goals.
To start a Modern Apprenticeship, you must be employed.
How to apply
Choosing a Modern Apprenticeship
There are many reasons why a Modern Apprenticeship might be the right pathway for you.
- Earn a wage while you learn
- Gain recognised qualifications
- Build real workplace experience
- Train at no cost to you
- Improve career prospects
- Develop Meta-skills (learn more about Meta-skills on My World of Work)
Types of Modern Apprenticeship
NESCol offers range of Modern Apprenticeships in the following areas.
Business & Management
- Business and Administration
- Management
Care
- Healthcare Support
- Social Services (Children & Young People)
- Social Services (Healthcare)
Construction
- Carpentry and Joinery
- Brickwork
- Painting and Decorating
- Civil Engineering
Engineering
- Electrical / Electronic
- Fabrication and Welding
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical / Renewables
Hairdressing
- Hairdressing
- Barbering
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Logistics Operations
- Warehousing, Storage and Distribution
Key information
As part of your MA, you’ll learn on the job, complete training and assessments, and carry out day-to-day duties with your employer.
Some MAs are based entirely in the workplace, while others combine workplace learning with study at one of NESCol‘s campuses.
To apply for an MA, you must:
- Be aged 16 or over
- Be employed in a suitable role
- Have support from your employer.
Some MA programmes may also have specific entry requirements.
There is no cost to the apprentice.
The Scottish Government will meet the cost of your apprenticeship training, sometimes with a contribution from the employer.
Your employer will pay your salary.
An MA typically lasts two to four years depending on the programme.
Some MAs require College attendance.
You’ll study at College on a day-release basis (for example, one day a week) or through block release, where you attend College full-time for a set period such as a few days or weeks.
As your apprenticeship progresses, you’ll spend less time at College and more time learning in the workplace, with your training becoming fully work-based.
As a Modern Apprentice, you must be paid at least the National Minimum Wage for an apprentice.
How to apply
If you are already in a job and interested in starting an apprenticeship, speak to your employer to discuss what options may be open to you. You and your employer will complete the online application form together.
If you are not already employed, you can find apprenticeship vacancies on the Apprenticeships.Scot website.
Get in touch
For further information on becoming a Modern Apprentice, please contact the MA Team.
Telephone 01346 586110
Email MATeam@nescol.ac.uk
Resources
Modern Apprenticeship Guide
