Management

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Management like?

Do you have a knack for leadership? Would you like to be the director of your own company? A management apprenticeship can help you develop leadership skills and find an exciting job.

What's the qualification?

You'll gain a Modern Apprenticeship in Management at SCQF Level 7, 9 or 11. 

Your qualification includes one of the following:

SCQF Level 7

  • Management Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7

SCQF Level 7

  • Management Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 9

SCQF Level 7

  • Management Professional Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 11

SCQF qualification levels explained

What will I learn?

During your apprenticeship, you'll learn how to:   

  • lead and build a team

  • manage people’s performance at work

  • support individuals’ learning and development

  • manage conflict within a team

  • coach individuals

  • manage budgets

  • evaluate change

  • sell products and services

You will develop the following core skills:   

  • numeracy

  • communication

  • teamwork

  • time management  

  • problem-solving

These transferrable skills are useful for working in other roles such as life coaching and office management.

Where could it take me?

This Modern Apprenticeship gives you a variety of options. Continue your studies with a business-related degree or go on to full-time work.

Another apprenticeship: If you've studied this Management Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7 or 9, you could move to the next level of apprenticeship. You could, instead, choose a different Modern Apprenticeship - or get a degree as a Graduate Apprentice.

Further education: Continue to improve your leadership skills by applying for a Bachelor’s degree in business development. Or you could apply for a professional body qualification from the Institute of Leadership and Management.    

Straight to work: Use your qualifications to find a management role, such as:

  • account manager

  • bar manager

  • senior supervisor

  • general manager

  • executive manager 

  • store supervisor

Entry requirements

There are no set requirements for this apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7.

To start at SCQF Level 9 or 11, it's good if you have completed the previous level or you have experience and skills that are equivalent.

It's useful at any level to have an interest in progression and team development.   

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider. 

How long will it take?

This Modern Apprenticeship will take 12 to 24 months to complete.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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