.FINANCIAL .SERVICES .FOUNDATION

APPRENTICESHIP Read on to find out how to get a head start

in your career at West College Scotland

A Foundation Apprenticeship takes two years to complete, is the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF level 6), and is one of your subject choices. As you work towards a qualification you will spend time out of school at college and with a local employer.

Get the hands-on experience and skills that employers want �� gain a qualification recognised by employers �� work on real projects with local employers�� Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled

people

Broaden your options and get a head start in your career�� Get a taste of your chosen career before you leave school

while also getting your National 5s and Highers�� Get option to apply accelerated entry to a Modern

Apprenticeship after successfully completing your Foundation Apprenticeship�� Help your application and personal statement for college or

university stand out from the crowd�� Develop useful industry contacts and improve your job prospects

after you leave school

Try out a different way to learn out of the classroom and into a real workplace�� Develop self-confidence, problem-solving and leadership skills�� Meet people from other schools, college and the workplace�� Take on more responsibility as a work colleague and team member

.WHY DO IT?.

.HOW DOES IT WORK?.

This Foundation Apprenticeship is designed to provide pupils with the personal and financial skills to improve and maintain workplace competence in a financial services environment.Pupils will also develop productive working relationships and ensure compliance with regulations in the financial services industry.In addition to formal college tuition, time will be devoted to work related experience including work placements, work shadowing, industry visits and work related training.

Pupils should have a proven interest in at least one of the following areas: the financial services industry, accounting or business.A minimum of four passes including English and Maths at National 4 or equivalent is required for entry.

�� Wednesday 1.30pm - 4.30pm�� Friday 1.30pm - 4.30pm

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP –

SCQF 6

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DAYS AND TIMES

The following Level 5 and 6 units will be studied during the course:

�� Financial Services: An Introduction�� Financial Services: The Regulatory Framework�� Financial Services: Communication�� Financial Services: Promoting Positive Customer Relationships�� Personal Finance Awareness�� Working with Others

On satisfactory completion the programme, pupils will have the opportunity of progressing to our HNC/D programme in Accounting or in Business. Both of these courses lead directly to third year entry at University on completion of the HND.

A successful interview with college staff and a good school reference will be required before a place is offered on the course.

86,500+Number of people employed in financial services in Scotland.

COURSE CONTENT

PROGRESSION

INTERVIEW

£9.2 BILLIONValue of scotland’s financial

services sector

�� the average financial services wage is well above the national average

�� there is a wide variety of jobs and more skilled people are needed

�� the financial services industry has job opportunities for school leavers as well as university graduates

.DID YOU. .KNOW?.

If you’re interested speak to your Guidance Teacher or your school’s Careers Adviser

HOW TO APPLY