Apprenticeships
Some apprentices progress to this type of education after completing training
What is college or university?
College courses often focus on learning by doing rather than just listening to lectures.
What is practical learning?
This document lists your skills, experience, and achievements when applying for a job.
What is a CV?
This qualification is usually needed to get into university in Scotland and is often studied in S5 and S6.
What are Highers?
This skill helps you explain ideas clearly to others
What is communication?
This is one benefit of doing an apprenticeship instead of full-time study.
What is earning a wage?
This type of learning space is used for hands-on training in areas like construction or engineering
What is a workshop?
The legal minimum amount employers must pay per hour based on age
What is national minimum wage?
This organisation is where Scottish students apply for university courses.
What is UCAS?
This skills means working well with others to achieve a goal
What is teamwork?
These are skills that can be used in many different jobs
What are transferable skills?
College can be a pathway to this next step in education
What is university or apprenticeship?
A formal meeting where an employer asks questions to decide if you are suitable for a job
What is a job interview?
Scottish university degrees last this number of years.
What is 4 years?
This skills helps you find a solution when something goes wrong
What is problem solving?
Continuing to try even when a task is difficult shows this quality
What is resilience?
Instead of only exams, students complete these throughout the year.
What is coursework or assessments?
This outlines the duties and responsibilities of a job
What is a job description?
This type of support can help pay for living costs while studying at university
What is a student loan?
Encouraging others and helping guide a team demonstrates this skill
What is leadership?
Unlike full-time education, apprentices spend most of their time doing this.
What is hands on learning/on the job learning?
This skill involves organising tasks and meeting deadlines — essential for college success
What is time management?
This document outlines the terms and conditions of a job
What is a contract of employment
This is the name for the person who teaches at university.
What is a lecturer or professor?
Using digital tools like spreadsheets, email and online platforms safely and effectively shows this skill
What is digital literacy?