Modern Apprenticeships might be right for you if you prefer to learn from hands-on experience, and would prefer part time rather than full time study. Being able to earn while you learn is another plus point.
The Modern Apprenticeship in Accounting is available at SCQF Level 7.
Regulatory services covers both environmental health services and trading standards. Services delivered include protecting against illicit trade, scams and doorstep crime, weights and measures, product safety and age-related sales, ensuring food safety in restaurants and eateries and protecting against a wide variety of environmental pollution, planning regulation and building standards.
Anyone living in Scotland who is over school leaving age can apply. Sometimes employers set an upper age limit, as the Scottish Government doesn’t always fund training for those aged over 24.
You would check this with individual employers.
English and Maths or science subjects at National 5 or Higher would be preferred. You may have to sit an aptitude test for entry.
You will achieve the relevant Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ), Diploma or other competency based qualification. In addition, you work towards core skills and complete industry specific training.
This apprenticeship will take around 2 years to complete
After completing the apprenticeship you could go on to work in a supporting role within environmental health services or trading standards. You could then go onto further study if you wish.
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To search for vacancies and to apply, go to www.apprenticeships.scot.
