Bringing education closer to industry. Foundation Apprenticeships give school pupils a taste of the world of work and help employers shape future talent. Pupils can do a Foundation Apprenticeship as one of their senior subject choices. Pupils will get the chance to learn in a real workplace and develop the new skills future employers need.  Foundation Apprenticeships are available at SCQF Level 6 or Level 4/5.

​https://www.apprenticeships.scot/become-an-apprentice/foundation-apprenticeships/

Level 4 & 5 Foundation Apprenticeships

Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeships

What are the benefits?

A FA is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF6). The difference is that pupils are assessed throughout the year, so there’s no final exam.  In addition to the coursework, pupils attend an extended work placement which will give them technical workplace knowledge, plus confidence, communication and teamwork skills.

What can I do with my FA?

Foundation Apprenticeships can progress onto Modern Apprenticeships, further college courses, university or into employment.  For related degrees Foundation Apprenticeships are also recognised by Universities as a Higher at Grade B.

What FA can I do?

There are 12 Foundation Apprenticeships at SCQF Level 6. 

Kemnay Academy supports 3 models of delivery of foundation apprenticeships:

• In-School delivery - These FAs are timetabled alongside a student's school timetable.

• Delivery within a partner school - Students will travel to a partner school for the NPA section of the award.  In some cases this can also be supported virtually

• NESCOL delivery - Students attend college one day a week

Further information on each framework can be found here: ​https://www.apprenticeships.scot/become-an-apprentice/foundation-apprenticeships/

FA to College/University Information:

NESCOL Based FAs