Work Based Learning Opportunities

Summary: Details about work based learning opportunities through James Watt College.

Work based learning opportunities at James Watt College offer an effective method of delivering training and qualifications to candidates across a wide range of vocational areas and ages.

Employees learn new skills and can achieve vocational skills within the workplace whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. This also benefits employers by minimising disruption at work, motivating employees and increasing the competitiveness and profitability of the business.

Modern Apprenticeships offer a framework that combine SVQ qualifications with core skills and underpinning knowledge and are designed to meet the needs of industry.

There may also be funding available to cover the cost of training from Skills Development Scotland which can be accessed through the College.

Examples of Modern Apprenticeship frameworks the College currently delivers include: