Why choose a Modern Apprenticeship
Modern Apprenticeships combine paid employment with structured learning, helping you gain practical experience while working towards nationally recognised qualifications.
You’ll develop real workplace skills, build confidence, and gain valuable industry experience while earning a wage.
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Earn while you learn
As a Modern Apprentice, you’ll be employed while completing your training, allowing you to gain qualifications and workplace experience without paying tuition fees. -
Gain real industry experience
You’ll develop practical skills in a real working environment, gaining experience that employers value and building confidence in your chosen industry. -
Achieve recognised qualifications
Alongside your work-based learning, you’ll complete industry-recognised qualifications with support from Fife College and your employer. -
Build long-term career prospects
Modern Apprenticeships can lead to permanent employment, career progression, further qualifications, and future training opportunities.
Who can apply?
Modern Apprenticeships are designed for on-the-job training, allowing you to earn a wage while working toward an industry-recognised qualification. Eligibility and entry requirements can vary depending on the apprenticeship framework and employer.
To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Live in Scotland
- Be employed, or working towards securing employment, within a relevant role
If you are not currently employed, you can search for vacancies on the Apprenticeships.scot website.
Pre-apprenticeship courses
If you don’t get a Modern Apprenticeship at your first attempt, don’t be disheartened. You may be best served coming to college to study for a year, making sure you are ready for your next MA application.
Studying on a full-time basis can often help you to further develop your knowledge and skills, providing you with an interview opportunity and great experiences to put on your CV.
Our partnerships and close links with industry also mean there are lots of opportunities for work experience and the chance to get invaluable hands-on practical experience in actual work settings. All of which helps make your dream job a reality through Fife College.
Just give us a shout and we’ll try to help: email info@fife.ac.uk or call us on 0344 248 0115.