Taking an apprenticeship in Scotland
There is a wide range of apprenticeships for hundreds of job roles in Scotland — giving you the opportunity to enter careers in anything from engineering and boat building, to veterinary nursing and accountancy.
To take an apprenticeship in Scotland you must be over 16 years old, and show you have the ability to complete the programme.
Who are apprenticeships for?
Find out whether an apprenticeship would suit you.
What apprenticeships are available?
Find out more about the types of apprenticeships available to study in Scotland.
What’s involved in an apprenticeship?
Discover what’s involved in studying an apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship entry requirements
See what qualifications or experience you need to study an apprenticeship in Scotland.
Money, finance, and funding
Find out more about apprentice salaries, finance, and funding arrangements.
How to find an apprenticeship
Tips and advice to help you find the perfect apprenticeship.
Applying for an apprenticeship
How to apply for an apprenticeship, when to apply, and what happens afterwards.
Interviews and selection
See what’s involved in the interview stage, and get tips from the experts.
Rights and responsibilities of apprentices
Understand your rights as an apprentice – from holiday to apprenticeship agreements.