SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships
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At Science Futures, we are dedicated to helping employers across Tayside to build a highly skilled workforce for Tayside’s Life Sciences Sector through our Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Modern Apprenticeship programmes.
Whether you're looking to upskill existing employees or bring in new talent, our programmes provide practical, industry-relevant training designed to meet the specific needs of your business.
Why Choose Science Futures for SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships?
By offering Modern Apprenticeships and SVQs, your business gains access to a cost-effective way to develop the skills and qualifications needed for success.
Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)
SVQs are nationally recognised qualifications based on the skills your employees develop in their day-to-day roles.
These flexible, work-based qualifications allow your staff to gain practical experience while achieving the qualifications your business requires.
Benefits of SVQs
We offer a range of SVQs relevant to life sciences, including the biomedical, bio-technology and agritech sectors.
Whether you need qualifications in life sciences or more general business skills, we can customise the training to suit your needs.
Modern Apprenticeships
Entry into the workplace, career changers or upskilling current employees
Modern Apprenticeships are designed to provide employees with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and industry-relevant skills while earning a wage.
These programmes are tailored to meet your business needs, ensuring apprentices gain the practical knowledge required to become productive team members.
benefits of Modern Apprenticeships
Provides employees with nationally recognised qualifications
Apprentices develop skills and knowledge in a real work environment
Cost-effective training with potential government funding available
Helps build a motivated, resilient and highly skilled workforce
what do Modern Apprenticeships involve?
Each Modern Apprenticeship programme typically includes a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) at a relevant level, along with the development of key skills such as communication, numeracy, problem-solving, working with others, and ICT.
Apprenticeships bridge the gap between education and employment, combining practical, on-the-job training with theoretical learning. This ensures apprentices develop industry-specific skills that are directly relevant to the science field and your business needs.
At Science Futures, we offer several Modern Apprenticeship programmes tailored to the local science sectors. These programmes provide a structured approach to workforce development, combining practical, on-the-job training with formal qualifications.
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Why should employers consider Modern Apprenticeships?
Modern Apprenticeships offer a structured, effective way to train your workforce by providing practical experience and relevant qualifications, such as SVQs, while employees earn a wage.
Our apprenticeships are specifically designed to meet the evolving needs of the local science sector as well as your business' specific needs.
This ensures apprentices develop relevant, in-demand skills which are directly applicable to their roles. This ultimately allows apprentices to positively contribute to your business from day one.
Costs and funding
Did you know government funding could help cover your training costs?
Our team will work closely with your business to find the best training solutions and funding options to suit your needs. Get in touch to learn more about training costs and funding available to you.
benefits for employers
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As an employer, your role is crucial in the success of the apprenticeship or SVQ programme
You’ll be responsible for providing support, guidance, and access to relevant work experiences that align with the learning outcomes
In return, you’ll gain a motivated, resilient, and highly skilled employee who contributes to your business from day one
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Interested in Hiring an Apprentice or Enhancing Your Team’s Skills with SVQs?
To learn more about how Science Futures can support your business with SVQ and Modern Apprenticeship programmes, get in touch with our team today.
We’re here to provide all the guidance and support you need to build the workforce of the future.