Apprenticeships at Borders College

Foundation Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeships

Graduate Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeships help young people gain valuable, real-world work experience and access work-based learning while they’re still at school and it’s a chance for them to get a head start on their careers by gaining an industryrecognised qualification, work on real projects and broaden their career options when they leave school.

For employers, it’s the chance to attract highly motivated and committed young people who are willing to learn, identify young people who are right for their business and ensure their organisation has people with the skills they need.

Modern Apprenticeships

Modern Apprenticeships are work-based training opportunities for new or existing employees; supporting Scotland’s ambition to secure a trained, productive and enthusiastic workforce for the future.

They offer the chance for individuals to work in paid jobs while undertaking workplace training to gain enhanced skills and recognised Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ). All apprentices need to be in employment throughout the duration of their programme. Modern apprenticeships are open to anyone aged 16 and over. Funding contributions towards the cost of training may be available, depending on age, sector and framework selected.

Graduate Apprenticeships

Graduate Level

Apprenticeships provide work-based learning opportunities up to Master’s degree level for employees. The apprenticeships combine academic knowledge with skills development to enable participants to become more effective and productive in the workplace. Students continue their employment whilst being allocated time to attend class and study. Borders College are working in partnership with Heriot Watt University to offer the Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management Programme. The first two years of the course are delivered by the College at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels, with the subsequent two years in Edinburgh. If you would like to discuss this opportunity for yourself or your staff, please contact us via debi@borderscollege.ac.uk

Course Listings

Foundation Apprenticeships

Automotive Skills – 1 year

SCQF L4

Construction – 1 year

SCQF L4

Hospitality Skills – 1 year

SCQF L5

Social Services and Healthcare – Fast Track –1 year

SCQF L6

Social Services: Children and Young People – Fast Track – 1 year

SCQF L6

Modern Apprenticeships

Business Services

Business and Administration – 6-8 months

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Business and Administration – 7-9 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Business and Administration – 11 months

SCQF L8 + career skills

Customer Service – 6-8 months

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4

Customer Service – 7-9 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Management – 9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Management – 11-13 months

SCQF L9 + career skills

Management – 11-13 months

SCQF L11 + career skills

Child, Health and Social Care

Care Services Leadership and Management –11-13 months

SCQF L10 + career skills

Healthcare Support (Clinical) – 7-9 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4

Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) – 7-9 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4

Healthcare Support (Clinical) – 9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5

Healthcare Support (Non-Clinical) – 9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5

Social Services (Children and Young People) –9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 & L6

Social Services (Children and Young People) –11-13 months

SCQF L9 + career skills

Social Services and Healthcare – 7-9 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5

Social Services and Healthcare – 9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 & L6

Social Services and Healthcare – 11-13 months

SCQF L9 + career skills

Youth Work – 8 months

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Youth Work – 9 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills and enhancements at SCQF L5 & L6

Construction and Engineering

Bricklaying – 4 years/2 years for mature apprenticeship

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements

Carpentry and Joinery – 4 years/2 years for mature apprenticeship

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements

Light Vehicle Maintenance – 3 years

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Light Vehicle Maintenance – 3 years

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at SCQF L5

Painting and Decorating – 4 years/2 years for mature apprenticeship

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 & L5 + enhancements

Plumbing - 3 years

SCQF L7 + Core Skills SCQF L5 + enhancements

Land and Animal Management

Agriculture – 2 years

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Game and Wildlife Management – 2 years

SCQF L5 (Upland/Grouse; Lowland; Deer; Game Rearing) + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Horticulture – 2 years

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces - 2 years

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at L4 + enhancements

Landscaping – 2 years

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at SCQF L4 + enhancements

Mixed Farming – 2 years

SCQF L6 + Core Skills at SCQF L5 + enhancements

Textiles

Textile Manufacturing – 6-8 months

SCQF L5 + Core Skills at L5

Manufacturing Textile Products – 9-11 months

SCQF L7 + Core Skills at L5

Graduate Apprenticeships

Business Management – 4 years

2 years at Borders College and 2 years at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh

Borders College can help grow your business through the delivery of Modern Apprenticeships.

A Modern Apprenticeship is a work-based qualification and we can help you invest in new talent or upskill an existing employee.

Each Apprentice must, during the period of their MA, fulfil the requirements of the legal right to work in the UK and be employed by an employer.