Financial Services
| Duration | Attendance Pattern | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|
|
One Year |
Friday full day term time, with additional days for placement (some school holidays and June) |
6 |
S5 or S6 |
| Qualification | Foundation Apprenticeship Financial Services | A at Higher | B at Higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level | SCQF Level 6 | SCQF Level 6 | SCQF Level 6 |
| UCAS Points | 42 UCAS Points | 33 UCAS Points | 27 UCAS Points |
Employer Support
Employer Support
Placements for this course will be organised by Aviva in conjunction with other insurance organisations.
Aviva
“At Aviva we believe in being an inclusive employer and giving people the opportunities to grow an develop to their full capability and supporting Foundation Apprenticeships allows us to showcase Aviva as an employer while giving you life skills and real experience of being in the workplace.
There is a huge range of roles available within Financial Services within Perth and Kinross, if you have an interest in Business or Finance then you will likely find the roles varied, challenging and engaging, plus the skills you will learn are easily transferable to any organisation you will work for in the future.
Your placement with us will provide you an insight to careers within Aviva, the different carer pathways, qualifications you can gain and an understanding of what it is like to work for the company. We will match your skill set with an engaging and meaningful experience, you won’t just be sitting around work shadowing; we will give you responsibility for your own tasks, in order that you put your learning into practice and develop your skills.”
About this course
About this course
Our Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services is an exciting opportunity for pupils in S5 and S6. Coursework is delivered at UHI Perth to help the young person prepare for a successful work placement provided by Aviva. Aviva have several years of experience in welcoming our FA students into the organisation, providing a tailored approach to developing each students’ individual strengths and skill set preparing them for employment in the financial services sector.
Work based education is highly valued by potential employers and colleges/universities as it helps the young person to develop essential skills such as confidence, resilience and excellent communication that will help them to be successful in whatever they choose to do after they leave school.
This foundation apprenticeship qualification provides a direct pathway to a career in the financial services sector. Aviva is an enthusiastic delivery partner and has a range of job opportunities available for students who successfully complete the course.
Learners must demonstrate commitment and the ability to complete study and work experience in one year. They will attend UHI Perth all day every Friday during school term time and undertake their placement at Aviva during the 3 day February break and a three week placement in June (after SQA exams have concluded).
The Financial Services framework includes three core elements, namely:
- National Progression Award (NPA) in Financial Services comprised of the following units:
- Financial Services: An Introduction
- Financial Services: Communication
- Financial Services: Personal Finance Awareness
- Financial Services: Promoting Positive Customer Relationships
- Financial Services: The Regulatory Framework
- Work Based Challenge Unit
- Work Based Learning (SVQ) Units:
- Comply with Regulations in the Financial Services Environment
- Develop Productive Working Relationships in a Financial Services Environment
- Review and Develop Yourself to Improve and Maintain Workplace Competence in a Financial Services Environment
Course Progression
Course Progression
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services aims to give pupils in S5 and S6 the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to work towards a SVQ at SCQF level 6 and gain the relevant training for entering a career in financial services.
- Employment
- Modern Apprenticeship (MA)
Achievement of the FA will mean a young person has already gain some units of the SVQ in Providing Financial Services, a core element of the MA in Providing Financial Services at SCQF level 6
- Further and Higher Education
Achievement of the FA will mean a young person has already gain some units of the SVQ in Providing Financial Services, a core element of the MA in Providing Financial Services at SCQF level 6.
Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised by most Universities across Scotland. Skills Development Scotland have developed information to illustrate the value of a Foundation Apprenticeship for those considering application to College or University after school.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry subject to satisfactory interview.
Recommended
- National 5 English or working towards this (other National 5 qualifications such as History, Modern Studies, Geography, RMPS would also be considered)
- National 4 Maths (Applications of Maths acceptable)
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (including Word Processing, Powerpoint and Spreadsheets)
Application Timeline and Information
Application Timeline and Information
Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.
Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.
Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.