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A framework is dependent on the sector or industry that the MA is working in and has been developed by relevant industry bodies and approved by the Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Group (MAG). It defines the competence level and timescales that the apprenticeship is delivered within.

The Modern Apprenticeship qualification can be delivered at different levels to suit the requirements of the business and the MA.
All levels of MAs contain vocational competence qualifications, usually Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) and Core Skills. Additionally, some frameworks require underpinning knowledge qualifications to National Certificate (NC) or Higher National Certificate (HNC) level.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications are embedded within each MA framework – these are work based qualifications which assesses the MA’s skills and knowledge required to perform their role effectively. MAs will generate a portfolio of evidence which is then assessed and verified by qualified and accredited FVC staff or staff within your business if you would prefer.

A MA is just like every other employee – so you still have to pay their salary while they’re being trained, and provide any equipment they’ll need to do the job. The College receives funding from the Scottish Government (Skills Development Scotland - SDS) which contributes towards the cost of the training. The funding from SDS depends on the age of the MA and also the sector in which they are working. SDS support new starts or existing employees from 16-24 years of age, they also fund MAs in some sectors for employees who need training or professional development to upgrade their skills who are over the age of 25.

In some cases the funding from Skills Development Scotland does not meet all the costs of the training and in those instances Forth Valley College will charge for any additional training costs.