FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS

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3 Foundation Apprenticeship Recognition for University Admission SDS (Skills Development Scotland) has successfully negotiated with a number of universities across Scotland to recognise the FA as part of their entry criteria at the same level as Scottish Highers. SDS are continuing to work with individual universities on admissions across faculties for specified FAs to provide pupils, parents, teaching and careers staff with as much information by university as possible. The Scottish universities currently recognising Foundation Apprenticeships as part of their entrance criteria include: Abertay University Robert Gordon University Heriott Watt University University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Edinburgh University of Glasgow University of Strathclyde University of the Highlands and Islands University of West of Scotland The Open University Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh Edinburgh Napier Glasgow Caledonian University University of Stirling Where specified subjects are required for entry to a degree programme (for example Maths and Physics for entry to Engineering), the Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering will not replace that requirement but will count as one of the additional subjects making up the total complement of qualifications (and in the case quoted for Engineering, an Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship would positively enhance that application). There are a few exceptions noted by institutions (e.g. the FA will not be accepted at the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh for Law, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at this point, but will be reviewed). However, it is recommended prior to any application being made to check with individual institutions regarding their entry requirements. 1

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5 Contents Accountancy...4 Business Skills...6 Creative and Digital Media...8 Food and Drink Technologies Scientific Technologies Social Services - Children and Young People Social Services and Healthcare

6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Accountancy SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship A FA in Accountancy is a great way to get hands-on experience in this fast paced, constantly changing industry. You will have the unique chance to develop skills and knowledge across a range of accountancy topics in a classroom, alongside a valuable work placement with an employer. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? National Progression Award (NPA) in Accountancy SVQ in Accounting Advanced Diploma in Accounting at SCQF Level 6 Work placement unit SQA Group Certification What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidates must have achieved or be working towards National 5 Maths and English. Course content Year 1 (NPA in Accountancy) Units include: Preparing Management Accounting Information Analysing Account information Preparing Financial Accounting Information Recording data in the ledger Professional values for accountancy Work Placement You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 (work placement) The work placement component in S6 will provide you with the opportunity to complete the follow SVQ units: Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts preparation Indirect Tax Candidates will carry out 340 hours work experience. 4

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8 Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA Business Skills helps you discover what a career in business would be like, and if it s right for you - while you re still at school. You ll try different business administration roles, shadow experienced staff, or do a special project. You ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll be assessed throughout your FA Business Skills. At the end, you ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Business Services at SCQF Level 6, which includes: Four units from the SVQ in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 6 A unit in Contemporary Business Issues at SCQF Level 6 A National Progression Award in Business with Information Technology at SCQF Level 6 A Work Placement Unit at SCQF Level 6 Course content Year 1 (NPA in Business Skills) Units include: Understanding Business Management of People and Finance PC Passport: Working with IT Software - Word Processing and Presenting Information PC Passport: Working with IT Software - Spreadsheet and Database Contemporary Business Issues Work Placement You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidates must have achieved or be working towards National 5 English. 6

9 Year 2 (work placement) The work placement component in S6 will provide you with the opportunity to have significant input to a long term engagement with a business issue, this may include tasks such as: producing business documents contributing to the organisation of events developing and delivering presentations providing reception services using and maintaining office equipment taking responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation providing administrative support for meetings using a variety of software packages presenting business documents and managing projects applying problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints You will participate in job shadowing enabling interaction with services users to further develop skills in communication and gain an understanding of the client group. In addition you will develop skills in personal reflection and enable connections to be made with knowledge previously gained. You will gain experience of working with older adults, employability skills of timekeeping, attendance, team working, communication and demonstrating value based practice including respect for self and others and equality and diversity principles. Certificate of work readiness may also be offered to you on this Foundation Apprenticeship where appropriate. Candidates will carry out 150 hours work experience. On successful completion of all the components of the Foundation Apprenticeship, you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for the FA in Business Skills and also receive certification for the NPA in Business Skills and part of SVQ in Business Administration at SCQF Level 6. 7

10 Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital Media SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA in Creative and Digital Media helps you discover what a career in the creative industries would be like, and if its right for you while you re still at school. You ll try out creative roles, shadow experienced professionals, or do a special project. You ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll be assessed throughout your FA in Creative and Digital Media. At the end, you ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 6, which includes: A National Progression Award in Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 6 Four work-based units from the Diploma in Creative Digital Media at SCQF Level 7 A media project unit at SCQF Level 6 What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Course content In year 1 you will complete the following units at college along with a work placement: An Introduction to Creative Industries in Scotland Understanding a Creative Client Brief Understanding the Creative Media Process Storytelling for the Creative Industries You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you will develop work-ready skills and complete the following units: Work effectively with others in the Creative Industries Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety Communicating Digital Marketing/Sales Channels Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns A media project for the industry Candidates will carry out 220 hours work experience and 120 hours on the media project. You must have achieved or be working towards National 5 English. Graphic Design or Art & Design would be beneficial. 8

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12 Foundation Apprenticeship: Food and Drink Technologies SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA in Food and Drink Technologies gives you the chance to learn about the principles of food science and food safety, from developing marketable food products for today s consumer, to the care, legislation and processes involved in creating those products. You ll learn in a hands-on way, both in a classroom and as part of a placement in a real workplace. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies, which includes: National Progression Award in Food Manufacture at SCQF Level 6 Five units of the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6 What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidate must have achieved or be working towards National 5 English. Course content Year 1 NPA in Food & Drink Manufacture Units include: Food Manufacturing: Fundamentals of Food Science Food Manufacturing: Food Production Food Manufacturing: Commercial and Social Drivers Food Manufacturing: Sustainability REHIS REHIS Food Hygiene: Elementary REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 (work placement) The work placement component in S6 will provide you with the opportunity to complete the following SVQ units: Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues Interpret and Communicate Information and Data in Food and Drink Operations Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Food Safety in Manufacture Develop a New Product in a Food Business Promote and Support Creative Thinking in a Food Business Candidates will carry out 270 hours work experience. 10

13 The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies is for pupils in S5 and S6, and is anticipated to take 2 years to complete. In S5, pupils complete the National Progression Award (NPA) in Food Manufacture at SCQF Level 6 and the Awards in Health & Safety and Food Hygiene at SCQF Level 5. In S6, they complete the 5 units from the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6 and a work placement. The National Progression Award in Food Manufacture at SCQF Level 6 provides knowledge and an introduction to the skills that will help pupils to complete the work based units. It develops an understanding of the principles, structure, processes and procedures used in the Food and Drink Manufacturing industry. REHIS Food Hygiene and Health & Safety courses are expected as standard in the industry and these qualifications are expected to both help learners undertake their work placement and increase employability. The Foundation Apprenticeship includes 5 units from the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6, allowing recognition of prior learning, and therefore advanced entry, for those students progressing to the Modern Apprenticeship. 11

14 Foundation Apprenticeship: SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA in Scientific Technologies helps you discover what a career in the life sciences industry would be like, and if it s right for you while you re still at school. You ll try out roles in the lab, shadow experienced professionals, or do a special project. You ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll be assessed throughout your FA in Scientific Technologies. At the end, you ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Scientific Technologies at SCQF Level 6, which includes: Three units of the National Certificate in Applied sciences at SCQF Level 6 Five units of the SVQ in Laboratory and associated technical activities at SCQF Level 6 What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidates must have achieved or be working towards National 5 Chemistry. Course content Year 1 In S5, you will attend college one day per week to develop your understanding of the values and principles of Laboratory Science before applying to practice whilst on work placement. NPA in Laboratory Science units: Mathematics for Science (Level 5) Develops skills in statistics, algebra, and graphical work and how to apply these skills in an appropriate scientific context Fundamental Chemistry: An Introduction (Level 6) Introduction to the main concepts of chemistry Quality and Health and Safety Systems in Science Industries (Level 7) Introduction and opportunity to view quality standards and health and safety issues procedures in practice via at least one industrial/commercial site visit Microbiological Techniques (Level 6) Develops knowledge, understanding and practical skills in growth limitation and sterilisation, culturing and identifying micro-organisms You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 Work placement in an industry approved workplace building real life skills and attributes which are specialised to a chosen career. Vocational skills will be developed, demonstrated and assessed whilst on work placement through the achievement of the SVQ units within the framework of the NPA in Laboratory Science. You will develop further employability skills whilst on work placement. Candidates will carry out 270 hours work experience. 12

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16 Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services - Children and Young People SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA Social Services - Children and Young People helps you discover what a career working with young people would be like, and it it s right for you - while you re still at school. You ll try different job roles, shadow experienced staff, or do a special project. You ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll be assessed throughout your FA Social Services - Children and Young People. At the end, you ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Social Services Children and Young People at SCQF Level 6, which includes: Four units from the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 A National Progression Award in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidates must be working towards National 5 English. Candidates will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check as they are working with vulnerable individuals. Course content Year 1 (NPA in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6) In S5, you will attend college one day per week to develop your understanding of the values and principles that underpin childcare before applying to practice whilst on work placement. The course structure will develop the skills of investigating, analysing, evaluating and presenting information, as well as developing knowledge and understanding. You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 (SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 (part of) In S6, you will undertake a work experience placement in a relevant play work and childcare setting with the local authority, or private sector employer. In addition to the completion of the mandatory units SVQ you will gain employability skills of timekeeping, attendance, team working, communication and demonstrating value based practice. Vocational skills will be developed, demonstrated and competence will be assessed whilst on work placement through the achievement of the SVQ units within the framework. You will develop further care and employability skills whilst on work placement to enable you to generate the necessary evidence required for the SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) at SCQF Level 6 (part of). This will give you an understanding of the National Care Standards which underpin childcare practice. You will have the opportunity to relate all of your theoretical knowledge gained in S5 to practice undertaken whilst in S6 and develop reflective practice skills as part of this process. Candidates will carry out 370 hours work experience. 14

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18 Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 Day: Year 1 - One day at College Year 2 - One day at work (occasional afternoons and holiday commitment maybe required) The Foundation Apprenticeship An FA Social Services and Healthcare helps you discover what a career in care would be like, and if it s right for you - while you re still at school. You ll try different job roles, shadow experienced staff, or do a special project. You ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. What are the benefits? Achieve the foundation apprenticeship while still at school Gain a qualification recognised by employers Visit local employers throughout the course Substantial work experience Opportunities to be seen by an employer Experience to boost your CV or application for college, university or a job Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people What qualifications will I gain? You ll be assessed throughout your FA Social Services and Healthcare. At the end, you ll achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6, which includes: Four units from the SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 A National Progression Award in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 What are the entry requirements? The Foundation Apprenticeship is open to candidates intending to leave school at the end of S6. Candidates must have or be working towards at least 3 National 5 qualifications and your guidance tutor should think you are also capable of working at Level 6 (Higher) over S5 and S6. Candidates must be working towards National 5 English. Candidates will be required to undergo a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check as they are working with vulnerable individuals. Course content Year 1 (NPA in Social Services and Healthcare) In S5, you will attend college one day per week to develop your understanding of the values and principles that underpin Social Services and Healthcare before applying to practice whilst on work placement. The course structure will develop your skills of investigating, analysing, evaluating and presenting information, as well as developing knowledge and understanding. You will also start work experience and take part in employer visits. Year 2 (SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 [part of]) In S6, you will undertake a work placement in a relevant health or social care setting with the local authority, or private sector employer. In addition to the completion of (part of) the SVQ, you will gain employability skills of timekeeping, attendance, team working, communication and demonstrating value based practice. Vocational skills will be developed, demonstrated and competence will be assessed whilst on work placement through the achievement of the SVQ units. You will develop further care and employability skills whilst on work placement to enable you to generate the necessary evidence required for the SVQ in Social Services and Health Care at SCQF Level 6. You will also have the opportunity to relate all of your theoretical knowledge gained in S5 to practice undertaken whilst in S6 and develop reflective practice skills as part of this process. Candidates will carry out 370 hours work experience. 16

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20 For more information contact Gillian Ballantyne Foundation Apprenticeship Coordinator Moray College UHI Moray Street Elgin IV30 1JJ Telephone Board of Management of Moray College is a registered Scottish Charity, No. SC02105