All our modern apprenticeships provision feature on the SCQF. The SCQF is the national qualifications framework for lifelong learning in Scotland. It’s a way of comparing the wide range of Scottish qualifications by giving each qualification a level and a number of credit points.
The SCQF has 12 levels and the level of a qualification shows how difficult the learning is.
For more information please visit the SCQF website.
Modern apprenticeships in Scotland
These are delivered as set frameworks created by Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) – which are employer-led and Government-licensed organisations, specific to an industry sector.
Modern apprenticeship frameworks have three main components:
- A relevant Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) - These are certificates of vocational education specific to the job role. They’re delivered through a combination of practical (on-the-job) and knowledge-based (off-the-job) learning and assessments
- Core skills - The SSC set the minimum requirements for these five compulsory skills areas: communication; problem solving; numeracy; working with others and information and communication technology (ICT). Communications, problem solving and working with others are integrated into the apprenticeship, while ICT and numeracy are often taught as separate subjects.
- Industry specific teaching - This varies according to occupational area and may use a curriculum-driven model or an assessment-driven model.
Find out more about apprenticeships in Scotland on the Skills Development Scotland website.
> Download a full list of our Scottish qualifications
Disclaimer: Updated 15 January 2018. The information was accurate at the time of delivery, or based on the information available at the time.
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Assured - recognition of world-class training
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Our new Assured service is an internationally recognised seal of approval and a business improvement tool, showing you how to take your training from good to great.
We evaluate your training programmes against our benchmark to see how they meet our quality criteria. We do not undertake a critique of the content of the training programme, but we will make sure that it caters to the needs of your learners and meets our quality standards.
The Assured service adds value to any type of training no matter the content, format or length. We can recognise both face-to-face and e-learning, assessed or non-assessed training and even training in local languages.
Find out more information about our Assured service or contact us on email assured@cityandguilds.com.
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Licensing to practice courses
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We offer a range of short 'license to practices' courses for people in the licensed trade and for those involved in the regulation of licensing to meet the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. These are accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and delivered by Alcohol Focus Scotland.
For more information visit our qualifications page here.
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We offer a range of publications for all our qualifications so you can select those that suit you best.
City & Guilds SmartScreen is designed to save tutors’ time, offer ideas and guidance on how our qualifications can be delivered. They can be used as either a front of class teaching aid or set for learners to work independently. Visit our SmartScreen website to view a full list of qualifications that are available.
As well as expert support through our advisor and consultancy team; we also offer learning resources that not only help to create engaging lessons but embed learning. Visit our teaching and learning website for more information.
From staff development & CPD programmes, digital learning materials through to our Advance consultancy service we have a range of solutions designed to support colleges and training providers to increase the effectiveness of their delivery and keep up to date with changes in the sector.
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For up-to-date information, please contact us via email nations@cityandguilds.com.