Foundation Appenticeships

Hospitality & Food and Drink Technologies

Industry knowledge and experience while you're still at school.

Gain an industry-recognised qualification at the same level as a Higher
Learn skills that employers want and strengthen your CV or personal statement
Recognised by all Scottish universities and colleges. Check out these diagrams that show how Foundation Apprenticeships can lead to further study: 'Foundation Apprenticeship to degree opportunity' and 'Foundation Apprenticeship to college opportunity'.
Gain experience working in a professional setting or one of our work placements
Supports your application for a Modern Apprenticeship.

Hospitality is an exciting and flexible industry offering a wealth of career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, cafes, pubs/bars and many other venues across Scotland.

The sector offers a wide range of careers and jobs available to anyone with the right attitude including:

Chefs
Housekeepers
Hotel and catering managers
Bar staff
Food service staff
Baristas

Food and Drink Technologies

Careers in the Food and Drink sector are as diverse as the food we eat!

Did you know that Scotland will need around 20,000 new recruits by 2024? The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies can support progression into an inspiring career. You could work in areas like:

Food and drink science
New product development
Technology and manufacturing
Nutrition
Design and marketing

How do I apply?

If you're based in Aberdeenshire and in years S3 - S6, you choose to enrol in a Foundation Apprenticeship.

If you're interested in studying a Foundation Apprenticeship at level 4 or 5, speak to your guidance teacher or careers adviser to find out what's available in your school from Hospitality Training.