Apprenticeship Training in Scotland
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If higher education isn't for you, an apprenticeship is a great place to start your career journey. Not only will you start learning – and earning – straight away, but you'll be paid at least the minimum wage and get the holidays you need to enjoy a good work-life balance.
Our apprenticeships in the automotive and engineering industries usually last between one and four years. Throughout your learning, you'll attend GTG Training, learning practical skills and building your knowledge, while completing assessments in your workplace.
We also offer on-the-job apprenticeships, which are entirely work-based and include careers in the logistics and business services sectors; these last between 12 – 15 months. You'll learn in your own work environment and GTG assessors will visit you at work to assess your progress.
By the end of your apprenticeship, you can expect to have gained the skills you need to succeed in your chosen field and be ready to take up further training. We recruit all year round, so why not have a look at our current vacancies?
Your application will be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to check that your qualifications meet our entry requirements.
If you’re successful, you'll be invited to attend a session with GTG Training. This will include basic numeracy, basic literacy and (if you're applying for a Technician Apprenticeship) a mechanical aptitude test.
After that, we'll send your application to employers closest to your local area. You'll be asked to attend an interview with the employer before being accepted.
Your apprenticeship can take between one and four years to complete, depending on the level of qualifications you choose. The majority last between one and three years.
During this time, you'll be working and gaining invaluable experience while doing what you love.
Our apprenticeship courses are open to people aged 16 or over, giving trainees a chance to earn as they learn while working towards a recognised qualification and skilled employment with greater career prospects.
So, whether you're coming straight from school, further education or are already in employment, we've got apprenticeship courses in a wide range of disciplines – from motor vehicle technicians to business administrators. All you need to do is make sure you meet the course entry requirements listed on the apprenticeship.
Your employer will need to complete an eligibility form, which will allow GTG Training to check your eligibility with funding organisations.
If you're eligible, a recruitment specialist will get in touch with you and your employer to arrange the next steps.
The qualification criteria are different for each apprenticeship. Contact GTG Training directly to find out which qualifications you'll need for the apprenticeship you're interested in.
GTG Training has decades of experience delivering high-quality apprenticeship training, with courses approved by the SQA, IMI and City and Guilds.
We have training centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wolverhampton, all easily accessible via public transport and all featuring the latest equipment and technology, as well as on-site cafes and free parking.