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Scotland: start here
Modern Apprenticeships are developed and managed through Scotland’s own skills system.
Useful links
Apprenticeship resources for employers and apprentices.
A practical route to authoritative information across Scotland, England and the engineering sectors SSC serves.
A clearer starting point
Find the right source for your system and location.
Apprenticeship policy, funding and assessment differ across the UK. This page groups trusted starting points so that employers and apprentices can find the right information without relying on outdated summaries.
Links reviewed: 11 September 2026
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England: standards and assessment
Use the official sources to check the current occupational standard, assessment plan and available training.
Skills England apprenticeship search
Search current apprenticeship standards and assessment plans.
Employing an apprentice
Government guidance covering recruitment, agreements, pay and employer responsibilities.
Apprenticeship assessment changes
The official 2025–26 summary of changes to apprenticeship assessment.
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Engineering and sector intelligence
Research and skills bodies can help employers understand demand, workforce pressure and sector requirements.
EngineeringUK apprenticeship data
Analysis of engineering and technology apprenticeship participation.
ECITB skills research
Engineering construction workforce trends, skills needs and employer evidence.
Offshore wind skills priorities
Scottish Government action plan for the skills needed to support offshore wind.
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