Careers > What do I need? > Get qualified, get on > Apprenticeships > Apprenticeships allow you to learn, work, earn and get qualified all at the same time. It's a simple step-by-step process that ConstructionSkills can guide you through. At the end of it you'll be trained and qualified with a promising future in an exciting industry. For details of apprenticeship availability for your chosen trade please call your local ConstructionSkills office. These pages will help you understand the stages you must go through to get onto a ConstructionSkills Apprenticeship in the construction industry. Each stage is important, as it will make sure that you get the right training and support in the future. APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY There are two levels of apprenticeship: Foundation (FA) and Advanced (AA) - in Wales the AA equivalents are called Modern Apprenticeships. Both of them lead to Vocational Qualifications (NVQ's), key skills qualifications and Technical Certificates. The Scottish Building Apprenticeship Training Council Scheme provides you with: A commitment to employment and training over a 4-year period. Structured training leading to an SVQ Level 2, specialist/civil apprenticeship or SVQ Level 3, Modern Apprenticeship. In Northern Ireland there are 3 tiers of apprenticeship training:- Access Training - NVQ Level 1 Traineeships - NVQ Level 2 Modern Apprenticeships - NVQ Level 3