Apprenticeship Approvals Group

The Apprenticeship Approvals Group (AAG) has responsibility for approving all Scottish apprenticeships from 1 April 2020. It is an employer-led group aimed at ensuring Scottish apprenticeships meet the needs of employers.  

Purpose 

The Group’s role and purpose is to: 

• approve all Scottish apprenticeships  

• ensure that apprenticeships fit with policy  

• oversee and ensure quality assurance in apprenticeship development activity  

For more information, see:

• Apprenticeship Approvals Group - Terms of Reference.
• Scottish Apprenticeship Development – Frequently Asked Questions
• Definition of an Apprenticeship Principles and Guidance

The group will work closely with the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory Board (SAAB) Standards and Frameworks group.  

Membership

View members of the AAG.

Minutes of Previous Meetings

View minutes of previous meetings and details of upcoming meetings.

Chair's End of Year Report

• Apprenticeship Approvals Group – Chair’s End of Year Report 2024
• Apprenticeship Approvals Group – Chair’s End of Year Report 2023
• Apprenticeship Approvals Group – Chair’s End of Year Report 2022
• Apprenticeship Approvals Group – Chair’s End of Year Report 2021
• Apprenticeship Approvals Group – Chair’s End of Year Report 2020