{"id":516,"date":"2021-06-18T12:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/2021\/?p=516"},"modified":"2021-06-18T12:30:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T12:30:17","slug":"applications-open-for-sqa-modern-apprenticeship-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qualifications.gov.scot\/nationalqualifications\/applications-open-for-sqa-modern-apprenticeship-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications open for SQA Modern Apprenticeship scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Develop skills, gain a qualification, and get paid.<\/p>\n

SQA has started recruiting for its latest intake of Modern Apprentices.<\/p>\n

By combining the opportunity to earn nationally-recognised qualifications with on-the-job training, and a salary, a SQA Modern Apprenticeship will give you the knowledge and transferable skills you need to get your career off to a great start.<\/p>\n

The training programme is open to all young people aged between 16 and 19, and up to 29 for those who are disabled, or care-experienced.<\/p>\n

What would I be doing as an SQA Modern Apprentice?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As an SQA Modern Apprentice, you will develop your business and administration skills through carrying out real day-to-day work tasks. Find out about the diverse business areas<\/a> you will be working in over the two years.<\/p>\n

You will work towards a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Business and Administration. SVQs are assessed on-the-job, so there are no exams or tests.\u00a0 You will also attend college one day per week, and work towards a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business.<\/p>\n

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will also work closely with a career development mentor to help you identify your career goals and gain the right experience from the programme.<\/p>\n

Where will I be based?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We have two office locations<\/a> \u2014 our Lowden office at Shawfair Business Park\u00a0near Dalkeith on the outskirts of Edinburgh, and our Optima office located in Glasgow city centre. We operate a smarter working programme<\/a>, so you may not be based in our offices 100% of the time \u2014 you may also be asked to work from home.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of working at SQA?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As well as the chance to gain two nationally recognised qualifications, a SQA Modern Apprenticeship offers a highly competitive rate of pay and a generous annual leave allocation. Have a look through the full list of benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are the entry requirements for the SQA Modern Apprenticeship programme?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You must have a Higher in a business-related subject such as English, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Economics, Business Management and\/or Administration. Visit our website for more information on the skills we are looking for<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What happens after I finish the SQA Modern Apprenticeship?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Once you achieve your Modern Apprenticeship, you can choose to apply for a permanent role with SQA or with another employer. To date, 85% of our Modern Apprenticeship graduates have either secured permanent positions at SQA \u2014 working in our human resources, marketing, and customer services teams \u2014 or gone on to secure employment, further training or education at college or university.<\/p>\n

Where do I apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Apply by 4 July 2021 by completing the application form<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More information on our Modern Apprenticeship programme can be found on our website.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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