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The Modern Apprenticeship Route

Linda Clinton East Renfrewshire Council Developing Young Workforce Coordinator

What is a Modern Apprenticeship?

• Modern apprenticeships were introduced in Scotland in 1994
• They were designed to recapture some of the strengths of the

traditional apprenticeship

• The most significant difference between the modern

apprenticeship and the traditional apprenticeship was that it was not to be of a fixed duration

• A Modern Apprenticeship is designed to develop the

knowledge, skills and judgement required in the workplace

• The term “Apprenticeship” is used in many occupations

A Powerful Model of Learning

• There are more than 100 MA frameworks on offer
• Modern Apprenticeships are available from SVQ Level 2 through to

SVQ Level 5

• Depending on the industry, there may be a requirement to undertake an

industry related technical certificate

• Other qualifications may be undertaken during an apprenticeship

Frameworks and Levels

• The apprentice is an employee
• Pay rates vary between sectors, regions and between different

employers and they are subject to an annual review

• There is an apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (NMW) which

applies to all 16–18-year-olds and to those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship

• The current 1st year rate of pay is £3.30 per hour

Modern Apprenticeship - Rates of Pay

Any Questions?