Useful Downloads - Skills for Scotland

There have been marked changes in the Scottish labour market in recent years in terms of industry demand, job vacancies, pay and career opportunities. That has resulted in a parallel evolution in the vocational education sector with steadily improving qualification levels to keep pace with industry and employer demands and this is reflected in changes to the respective Modern Apprenticeship (MA) Frameworks.

Some additional background information on the structure of the MA programme and possible future changes within the vocational education sector can be downloaded using the links below:

Scottish Modern Apprenticeships – Scottish Government and SDS Overview.

Modern Apprenticeships Impact Report – Auditor General for Scotland.

Developing the Young Workforce – Scottish Government’s Youth Employment Strategy.

Scotland Skills 2030 Report -  The Future of Work and the Skills System in Scotland

Equipping Scotland for the Future Report – Key Challenges for the Scottish Skills System

Skills for Scotland has also identified a number of organisations or bodies that may be relevant to you and the links below will take you direct to their website.

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

SQA is responsible for accrediting qualifications other than degrees and also approves and regulates awarding bodies that plan to enter people for these qualifications.

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) administers Scottish Apprenticeships on behalf of Scottish Government.

Association of Employment & Learning Providers (AELP)

AELP works with members, government and employers to support the development of policies that deliver high quality, learner-centred, skills and employability services.

Careers Scotland

Allows young people to open a My World of Work account to allow them to discover careers which match their skills, interests, education and experience.

Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

SCQF helps people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them. It can help plan learning and develop progression routes to follow, whatever your situation may be.

SkillsActive

SkillsActive is licensed as the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being.