Foundation Apprenticeships

What is a Foundation Apprenticeship?

Foundation Apprenticeships are two year courses for students beginning in S4 or S5. They allow you to gain knowledge about a subject from industry and education professionals, and gain valuable work experience which can give you a competitive advantage when you leave school. The Foundation Apprenticeship also provides you with something a little bit different to your typical school experience. Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised by all Scottish Universities and Colleges as equivalent to a Higher. They are continually assessed, which means there are no end of year exams. Typically, your first year will involve classroom teaching with elements of workplace visits and work inspiration, and your second year will primarily focus on high-quality work experience in an industry relevant to the subject you are interested in.

Accountancy

You will learn about areas such as recording financial accounting information, bookkeeping, indirect tax, and ethics for accountants. In year two, you will spend most of your Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at your work placement. Current employer supporters include:

• East Lothian Council

• Trainline

• Enjoy Leisure

Entry requirements are listed below, however if you do not meet these requirements but are interested, speak to your Guidance Teacher.

You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve:

• National 5 in a Business-related subject

• Higher Maths

• A Higher in one other subject

Possible careers include: same as business and also accountancy.

Scientific Technologies

You will study a selection of National 5 and Higher Chemistry concepts while gaining confidence in a range of Advanced Higher Chemistry experimental techniques. In year two, you will spend most of your Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at your work placement. Current employer supporters include:

• Charles River Laboratories

• University of Edinburgh

• Scottish Rural College

Entry requirements are listed below, however if you do not meet these requirements but are interested, speak to your Guidance Teacher.

You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve:

• National 5 in a Science

• National 5 Maths

S6 students may be eligible for a Direct Entry one-year fast track Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies. You must be on track to pass both Higher Chemistry and Higher Maths.