College Courses for Senior Phase Pupils (S4-S6) 2018/19 for the Future You Want CONTENTS WELCOME 01

College Courses for Senior Phase Pupils (S4-S6) 2018/19 For the future you want CONTENTS WELCOME 01

Welcome to Edinburgh College!

WE ARE ONE OF THE We work closely with We are committed to Engineering and Built UK’S LARGEST COLLEGES universities and industry ensuring all students are Welcome 01 16 Environment Courses WITH AROUND 19,000 partners to ensure our prepared for a successful STUDENTS ACROSS 4 curriculum is relevant and up future and you will find all you CAMPUSES. to date to provide the best need at college to help you opportunities for employment get good results and achieve Doing a college course or further study. Whatever your learning goals. Great reasons Creative Industries while at school will provide path you choose we have the 02 to study 19 Courses you with additional skills right course to get you where This course guide provides and experience to boost you want to go. the information you need to your employment prospects make important decisions and enhance your CV or College offers a different about coming to college and learning environment which the right course to study. It Course options for school Health, Wellbeing and university application. will enable you to develop will also give you a feel for 06 pupils 23 Social Sciences Courses Courses have been developed in response to employer your skills and knowledge college life. However, the best needs and offer greater and build your confidence, way to find out more is to talk choice in a variety of subjects. whilst providing progression to our course advisors and opportunities and preparing meet some of our students Study levels and Tourism, Hospitality and Many of our senior phase you for the world of work. to find out why Edinburgh 10 qualifications 26 Business Courses courses include work College is an excellent choice placements which will Our advisors can also provide for the future you want. complement your studies, advice study options which offering more post-school will help you reach your full choices that can set you potential. Schools application Attending College on a pathway to a rewarding 12 process 32 career.

For the future you want GREAT REASONS TO STUDY AT EDINBURGH COLLEGE 03

Our students Edinburgh College is the Edinburgh College is come from 128 96% of students BIGGEST one of the UK’s largest said they enjoy COUNTRIES, SINGLE colleges, with coming to from Afghanistan PROVIDER college to Zambia of HE students to each of 19,000 Source: student Edinburgh’s universities induction survey STUDENTS Nov 2016

All SCP courses provide progression to full-time We deliver courses Working with more than college courses ACROSS 1,700 4 CAMPUSES, INDUSTRY of98% our successful full- 30+ OTHER CENTRES time students move on to and our virtual PARTNERS employment or further study learning to provide you with the WITHIN SIX MONTHS environment, best possible opportunities OF GRADUATING* MOODLE. for employment

* Student destination statistics 2016 edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want INDUSTRY APPROVED FACILITIES FOR INDUSTRY RELEVANT TRAINING 05

Two professionally run student training We have our own record label (FEAST) and radio An industry approved training environment restaurants station plus professional sound recording studios Purpose built oil simulation platform for oil & gas for the development of engineering skills featuring the latest technology industry training.

Performing Arts Studio Scotland

Simulated aircraft classroom facility to train Drive-in photography studio One of Scotland’s best highways, One of the country’s largest and most respected airport ground crew with infinity coving and professional dark rooms civil engineering and railway track training centres training centres in the Performing Arts

Scotland’s first Solar Meadow Research and Teaching Centre with 2500 photovoltaic panels

Fully equipped TV studio with AVID Our award-winning fleet of electric cars is Wella Centre of Excellence editing suites and a 96 Scotland’s largest electric vehicle research project seat auditorium in partnership with SEStran, the University of One of only two approved Centres in the UK Edinburgh and Mitsubishi. edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want COURSE OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL PUPILS 07

SCHOOLS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP (SCP) FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS The Schools College Attendance patterns vary, Dedicated Schools Liaison They enable young people Add another qualification What’s involved? Partnership offers a but the majority of courses Officers are on campus to to gain work experience (same level as a Higher) to • A National range of part-time college are studied at college over provide support to school and an industry recognised complement your school Progression courses for S4-S6 pupils whilst 2 half days a week, with pupils whilst attending qualification in key growth studies and enhance Award or National still at school. There is a wide some courses providing college and are the main sectors. They take 2 years your college or university Certificate at level 6 range of practical subjects on an opportunity for a work point of contact for schools. to complete and provide an applications. studied at college offer to complement existing placement with an employer. opportunity for pupils to try • An SVQ qualification Develop skills employers are studies including SCP courses, As well as building skills and To find out more about out a career whilst still at completed in the looking for, like problems Foundation Apprenticeships confidence, pupils benefit from courses available for school. workplace which solving, communication and and Academies. These courses pathways to employment and senior phase pupils e-mail involves and teamwork. count as one of your school further study. schools@ FA students spend part of extended work the school week attending placement column choices which can edinburghcollege.ac.uk Assessments are practical and college and complete a • An extended work be added into existing school Vocational pathways ensure ongoing with no final exams. timetables. All senior phase pupils are better prepared work placement with an placement employer to gain practical courses offer progression onto for the world of work and University Applications work experience as well Delivery models vary full-time Edinburgh College enhance post-school choices. FAs are recognised by 10 as an industry recognised slightly between courses. Scottish Universities for entry qualification at SCQF level 6. frameworks but will to degree programmes on the typically involve: same basis as highers.* CAREER COACH Benefits for pupils: • Attendance at *some exceptions apply ONLINE CAREERS Try out a job in a growing College (Tues and industry before you leave Thurs afternoons) ADVISOR school. • A work placement with an employer Foundation Apprenticeship SCQF Duration Campus • Industry insight course Level visits, guest speakers, Accountancy 6 2 years Sighthill employer challenge Business Skills 6 2 years Sighthill projects Civil Engineering 6 2 years Granton Creative and Digital Media 6 2 years Milton Road There is no cost to the apprentice or their family. Engineering 6 2 years Midlothian All pupil travel costs are Financial Services 6 2 years Sighthill funded. Food & Drink Operations 6 2 years Milton Road Midlothian or Milton Rd IT Software Development 6 2 years (subject to demand) Applications should be made via guidance Try our career assessment on the Edinburgh College website Scientific Technologies 6 2 years Sighthill teachers. edinburghcollege.ac.uk/careercoach For more information visit www.apprenticeships.scot edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want COURSE OPTIONS FOR SCHOOL PUPILS 09

ACADEMIES South East Scotland Academy Partnership The Health & Social Care Academy (SESAP) Academies (SCQF level 6) provides an opportunity to achieve a relevant qualification in Health & Social Care. It will allow Academies are suitable for S5-S6 pupils who pupils to develop skills ready for entry to college, are enthusiastic and committed to a 1-2 university or employment. year programme. You will attend college and university while still at school and gain relevant For further information e-mail Julie Caulfield work experience opportunities. [email protected]

The Creative Industries Academy provides The The an opportunity to discover the range of skills Creative Ind stries required to work in media and film production or acting and performance and achieve a level 6 qualification. For further information e-mail Sandra Grieve [email protected]

South East Scotland The Hospitality & Tourism Academy provides Partnership an opportunity to discover the range of skills required to work in the dynamic hospitality, tourism & events sectors and is suitable for A Joint project with Edinburgh College, pupils interested in working with people and Queen Margaret University (QMU) and Local studying business management or hospitality at Authorities, SESAP Academies provide a smooth school. transition between school, college, university and employment. Pupils attend college, school For further information e-mail Jennifer Bingham and university simultaneously and benefit from [email protected] enhanced employability through an industry relevant work experience placement. Successful Academy students attend college weekly on completion of the Academies provides pupils Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and QMU for with direct access to QMU or Edinburgh College four Friday sessions during term time. Travel and gives competitive advantage for progression will be arranged by the Local Authority through to employment. school. Attendance at Attendance at External Work Course SCQF Level College University Placement Full details of qualifications, entry level More information on SESAP Academies can requirements, campus and study patterns are accessed at SESAP Health & Social Care Academy 5/6 Edinburgh College QMU Yes www.southeastscotlandacademies.org detailed in the course timetable on pages 14 -31. SESAP Creative Industries Academy 6 Edinburgh College QMU Yes

SESP Hospitality & Tourism Academy 6 Edinburgh College QMU Yes

edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want STUDY LEVELS AND QUALIFICATIONS 11

SCQF1 SCQF2 SCQF3 SCQF4 SCQF5 SCQF6 SCQF7 SCQF8 SCQF9 SCQF10

Supported Learning Supported Learning Supported Learning

City & Guilds - 1 City & Guilds - 2 City & Guilds - 3 UNDERSTANDING SCQF LEVELS

Edinburgh College offers a range National Certificates (NC) National Certificates (NC) National Certificates (NC) of nationally and internationally recognised courses across a wide National Progression National Progression National Progression variety of subjects. The course you Award (NPA) Award (NPA) Award (NPA) choose will depend on your current qualifications, experience and career aspirations. VTCT - 1 VTCT - 2 VTCT - 3 Qualifications we offer include National Progression Awards, BTEC Qualifications BTEC Qualifications BTEC Qualifications BTEC Qualifications Foundation Apprenticeships, Scottish

Vocational Qualifications, Foundation SVQ 1 SVQ 2 SVQ 3 SVQ 3 SVQ 4 SVQ 4 Apprenticeships and IMI Awards.

Further Education (FE) HNC or HND Year 1 HND Year 2 SCQF level 4-6 Higher Education (HE) Modern Modern Apprenticeship / Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Foundation Apprenticeship Apprenticeship SVQ SCQF 7-11 SVQ This map will show you the path you can take through the Scottish National 4 National 5 PDA PDA PDA PDA Qualifications Framework. SCQF levels for all courses can be found in our prospectus and on our website. Intermediate 1 Intermediate 2 Higher Advanced Higher For more information please visit

scqf.org.uk. Standard Grade General Standard Grade Credit Certificate of Sixth Year Studies University qualifications

College qualifications O-Grade O-Grade Year 1 Degree Year 2 Degree Year 3 Degree / Bachelors Year 4 Degree / / Ordinary Degree Honours Degree School qualifications

Supported learning Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma

Prior qualifications Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want SCHOOLS APPLICATION PROCESS 13

NEW APPLICANTS

If you are staying on at school you can apply for a part- time SCP course as well as a full-time college course. Your Complete guidance teacher or careers application Offer of Accept First day/ advisor will help you to make form with the right choice for you. guidance place offer Induction teacher

Speak to course Interview schools team (Foundation Application dates: Apprenticeship and South Speak to your guidance East Scotland Academy teacher/careers advisor Schools College Partnership and Foundation Programme students will Speak to friends and family be invited to an interview Apprenticeships- From 1st March 2018 Take the career coach and selection session. career assessment at: Some courses may still South East Scotland Academies Programme edinburghcollege.ac.uk require an audition or - Open during course choicing period /careercoach skills test).

ESSENTIAL HOW TO APPLY CONTACT US FAQS EMAIL UPDATES Speak to your guidance teacher Contact schools@ You can find FAQs on SCP courses Please regularly check your emails INFORMATION who will be able to support you edinburghcollege.ac.uk or visit on our website edinburghcollege. as we will contact you and your throughout the application edinburghcollege.ac.uk/schools ac.uk/schools guidance teacher via email with process. for information on courses updates on your application. available for senior phase pupils.

edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want WHAT CAN I STUDY? The SCP course portfolio, mode of attendance and campus allocation may be subject to change. Please visit our website for the most up to date information.

edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want M (Monday) FD (Full-day) G (Granton) FA Foundation Apprenticeship N5 National 5 TU (Tuesday) AM (Morning) Md (Midlothian) AH Advanced Higher NPA National Progression Award W (Wednesday) PM (Afternoon) MR (Milton Road) H Higher SCP Schools College Partnership WHAT CAN I STUDY? TH (Thursday) EVE (Evening) S (Sighthill) IMI Institute of Motor Industry SFW Scottish Framework F (Friday) O (Other) N3 National 3 SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification 17 N4 National 4

ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level TU & THU TU Automotive Skills (SCP) S SCP 4 Skills for Work Construction Craft (SCP) G SFW 4 PM FD This route is designed to engage and motivate No formal entry requirements. This course gives S4/5 pupils a chance to try There are no formal entry requirements. SCP learners who are interested in learning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a variety of trade disciplines with a focus on Following this course, students can progress about the automotive retail industry. It is ideal for required. Cost must be met by school. employability skills gained by working with onto a full-time pre-apprenticeship course at students who wish to undertake a qualification construction companies and visiting building Edinburgh College. which will support their progress to a Level 1 sites. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) qualification. required. Cost must be met by school. TU & THU Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Electrical Skills (SCP) S SCP 5 TU & THU PM Technologies - IMI Entry Level 3 Certificate Md IMI 3 PM (SCP) If you want to become an electrician this course Each applicant will be interviewed and asked provides the perfect platform to develop your to complete a short numeracy test at SCQF This course will suit you if you are thinking There are no formal entry requirements. skills and knowledge. You will learn hand skills level 5. Following this course, students can about working in the automotive sector. You Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and wiring techniques which are based around a progress onto Electrical Installation: Pre will study a range of motor vehicle systems and required. Cost must be met by school. domestic setting. Apprentice, or any Electrical NC course. parts including: engines, cooling, lubrication, fuel, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) electrical, brakes, wheels, tyres and health and required. Cost must be met by school. safety in the workplace. Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering TU & THU Md FA 6 Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering THU (SCP) PM G FA 6 (SCP) FD This course aims to give pupils the opportunity Pupils must have achieved National 5 This course will help you discover what a career Pupils must have achieved National 5 Maths to develop the skills and knowledge to enter Maths and Physics at level A-C. You must be in civil engineering would be like. You will and Physics at level A-C. You must be studying into a career in engineering in the advanced studying Higher Maths in S5. Applicants must experience different engineering roles, building Higher Maths in S5. Pupils must have an manufacturing sector and other engineering demonstrate an interest in and commitment the practical skills and experience you need for interest in working in the civil engineering related industries. Foundation Apprenticeships to the course. If your application is successful employment in this area. sector. If your application is successful you prepare pupils with the practical skills and you will be invited for an interview at College. will be invited for an interview at college. knowledge needed for access to higher level Please be aware that a work placement of Please be aware that a work placement of study or to move into employment. It can also at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. provide credit and progression to the engineering The successful completion of your work The successful completion of your work modern apprenticeship framework at SCQF placement is needed in order to attain a placement is needed in order to attain a level 6. foundation apprenticeship qualification. foundation apprenticeship qualification. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required. Cost must be met by school.

ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level W TU, W & THU Life Drawing 1 and 2 (SCP) G SCP 5 National 5 Engineering Skills (SCP) Md SFW 5 EVE PM If you are a school student this course is the Pupils should be studying National 5, Get the skills base needed in manufacture and There are no formal entry requirements. perfect opportunity to develop life drawing Higher or Advanced Higher in Art & Design, process. You will develop the skills and knowledge Applicants must be working towards National elements towards your portfolio of artwork. This Photography, Craft and Technology or necessary for basic engineering processes and 5 Maths and have an interest in Engineering. course will make sure you showcase your best Graphic Communication. maintenance, working on a range of engineering Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) work to support college and UCAS applications This is an evening class and pupils must be systems. required. Cost must be met by school. for art and design-based courses. over 16 to attend. Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific TU & THU Pupils will progress through 3 modules of Life S FA 6 Technologies (SCP) PM Drawing: Life Drawing 1 - 5 September 18 - 28 The Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Pupils must have achieved or be working November 18 Technologies aims to give pupils in S5 and S6 the towards National 5 Maths, Chemistry or Life Drawing 2 (Analytical Drawing) - 8 opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge Physics. You must also be capable of working January 19 - 20 April 19 to work towards a career in Life Science. The at Level 6 (Higher). You must have a good level Life Drawing 2 (Expressive Drawing) - 5 programme has been develop to allow young of written and spoken English, a good level of September 19 - 28 November 19 people to study and experience college, the numeracy and good problem solving abilities. TU & THU world of work while still remaining at school. Pupils must have an interest in working in the Digital Media Editing (SCP) S NPA 5 PM Upon successful completion of the Foundation scientific technology environment. If your Apprenticeship, learners will achieve a Joint application is successful you will be invited for This course gives an introduction to the This course is for S5 & S6 pupils, there are no Qualification Certificate certificated by SQA, an interview at college. processes involved in making and editing films, formal entry requirements, however a keen leaners will receive certificates for competed Please be aware that a work placement of radio programmes and stills. You will cover idea interest in digital video and media industry is National Qualifications (NC Applied Science) at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. development, pre-production planning and post- beneficial. and SVQ 2 Laboratory and Associated Technical The successful completion of your work production. Activities. placement is needed in order to attain a foundation apprenticeship qualification. Creative Industries Academy (SESAP) TU & THU MR NPA 6 Film and Media NPA (QMU) (SCP) PM

This course offers students an introduction to This course is for S5 & S6 pupils, who have training for a career in film and media. Students achieveda C or above in National 5 English will watch and analyse films, explore the role and ideally working towards Higher English, of storytelling in different media, write feature a keen interest in digital video and media articles, compile a photography portfolio and industry is beneficial. make their own video. In order to apply for this course, pupils must complete a SESAP application form available at your school. edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want M (Monday) FD (Full-day) G (Granton) FA Foundation Apprenticeship N5 National 5 TU (Tuesday) AM (Morning) Md (Midlothian) AH Advanced Higher NPA National Progression Award W (Wednesday) PM (Afternoon) MR (Milton Road) H Higher SCP Schools College Partnership WHAT CAN I STUDY? TH (Thursday) EVE (Evening) S (Sighthill) IMI Institute of Motor Industry SFW Scottish Framework F (Friday) O (Other) N3 National 3 SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification 21 N4 National 4

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level

TU & THU Introduction to Computer Games and Software F Photography (SCP) S NPA 5 MR SCP 5 PM Development (SCP) PM This course helps students to develop their This is for S5 & S6 pupils, there are no formal This course takes students through digital No formal requirements but pupils must knowledge and understanding of practical entry requirements, however a keen interest creation skills in a computer games context. It demonstrate an interest in and commitment photography. Ideal for those who want to explore in Photography is beneficial. includes an introduction to programming skills to the course. This course can progress their interest in photography and take it to an and digital media asset creation. onto Computer Games and Software advanced level. Development (SCP) or a full-time level 5 TU & THU Photography Higher (SCP) MR NPA 6 computing college course. PM Computer Games and Software Development TU & THU G SCP 6 Covering basic camera controls, research This course is for S5 & 6 pupils, there are (SCP) PM skills and digital imaging, this course is ideal for no formal entry requirements, however a beginners. You can select a theme and produce keen interest in photography is beneficial. This course takes students through programming Pupils should have National 5 Maths or a body of work expressing your interpretation, Following this course, students can progress and media creation for computer games and be studying Higher Maths, in addition to a which is assessed by SQA. onto NC Photography SCQF Level 6, Higher includes a substantial games project. Higher in Computing or Science. Photography or other relevant skills for work Foundation Apprenticeship in Information TU & THU Md/ and creative digital media programmes, HNC SCP 6 or HND level Photography. Technology: Software Development (SCP) PM MR* The Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Pupils must have 5 National 4 qualifications Technology is a 2 year course designed to provide and 2 National 5 qualifications including Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and TU & THU S FA 6 pupils entering S5 with opportunities to develop English and Maths or Physics. Digital Media (SCP) PM skills and knowledge for entry into a career in the *Campus dependant on demand. IT sector. You will combine college studying and work experience giving you vital skills preparing This course will help you to discover what a Pupils must have a minimum 3 passes at you for employment or further study. career in film, media and TV is like. You will try SCQF Level 5 and strong communication different TV productions, broadcasting and and IT skills. Pupils must have a good level of TU Music Technology (SCP) MR NPA 5 video making roles, shadow experienced camera written and spoken English (IELTS 5.5) and an PM operators or do a video project. interest in working in the creative industries. This course will allow you to develop skills in There are no formal entry requirements but If your application is successful you will be recording, from using the correct equipment pupils must be studying at Higher level, have invited for an interview at college. to editing the final product. You will apply and good writing skills and have an interest in Please be aware that a work placement of develop your creative skills, as well as gaining sound production. at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. wider skills in a related area. This course can be (Also available as a cluster opportunity at The successful completion of your work combined with Music Business (SCP), if pupils Forrester school) placement is needed in order to attain a wish to do so. Please note that this course is only foundation apprenticeship qualification. open to pupils from the Forrester High School cluster in the West of Edinburgh. edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want M (Monday) FD (Full-day) G (Granton) FA Foundation Apprenticeship N5 National 5 TU (Tuesday) AM (Morning) Md (Midlothian) AH Advanced Higher NPA National Progression Award W (Wednesday) PM (Afternoon) MR (Milton Road) H Higher SCP Schools College Partnership WHAT CAN I STUDY? TH (Thursday) EVE (Evening) S (Sighthill) IMI Institute of Motor Industry SFW Scottish Framework F (Friday) O (Other) N3 National 3 SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification 23 N4 National 4

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level THU TU & THU G/Md/ Music Business (SCP) MR NPA 6 Introduction To College for Schools (SCP) SCP 1-3 PM PM MR/S This course will give you an introduction to There are no formal entry requirements but This course is designed for pupils who are Desire to participate in Further Education different areas of the music business and help you pupils must be studying at Higher level, have attending a special school or attending a and a positive attitude. Applications will decide if you would like to study and eventually good writing skills and have an interest in mainstream school with support. Pupils will be usually be made by school staff. Pupils will work in this area when you leave school. You will sound production. working at level 1 - 4 but may require support. bring in support from school. Following learn about the UK music industry today and how This course will help to build confidence and this course, students can progress onto artists are promoted, and will also complete a understanding to assist with course choice. Towards Independence (part-time), Entry to related project. This course can be combined with Introduction To College for Schools is also Supported Learning (full-time), Preparation Music Technology (SCP), if pupils wish to do so. suitable as a post school option for pupils. for Supported Employment (full-time) or This course is designed for high school pupils as Entry to Learning Level 2 or 3. part of the Schools College Partnership. Creative Industries Academy (SESAP) TU & THU Acting & Performance and Professional MR NPA 6 TU & THU* PM Play and Child Development (SCP) G/MR* SCP 4 Theatre Preparation NPA (QMU) (SCP) FD/PM*

This course is being offered through the Creative This course is for S5 & S6 pupils, who have This course will introduce you to the skills No formal entry requirements. Academies. The academy gives young people achieveda C or above in National 5 English that are required for working with children or *Day, Time and Locations: the opportunity to study at school, college and and ideally working towards Higher English, studying childcare or social care after you leave Granton - Tuesday 13.45 - 16.45 & Thursday university to gain a unique qualification. You will a keen interest in theatre and performance is school. 13.45 - 16.45 have the opportunity to achieve an NPA in Acting beneficial. Milton Road - Tuesday 09.00 - 15.15 and Performance or Film and Media. Pupils will be picked through a selection process. In order to apply for this course, pupils must complete a SESAP application form available at your school. F Technical Theatre in Practice (SCP) O NPA 6 TBC This course is for aspiring theatre technicians There are no formal entry requirements. An who have an interest in working in performing interest in technical theatre is beneficial. arts. You may have some previous experience in Venue: Leith Academy. technical theatre or be a total beginner.

HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE HEALTH, WELLBEING AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level

Health & Social Care Academy (SEASAP) TU & THU & F* S M N5/H 5/6 Introduction To Pathways Fitness Club (SCP) G SCP 1 (QMU) (SCP) PM PM This course is designed to allow students with No formal qualification but ideally have an This Academy is specifcally for senior phase National 5 Entry requirements: additional support or learning needs to develop interest in improving their personal fitness, school pupils. The course gives you the School students in 4th/5th/6th year. 4 your own personal fitness programme to improve health and well-being. Pupils must attend an opportunity to achieve a relevant qualification National 4 qualifications if you want to health and general wellbeing. information session. in Health and Social Care. It will allow you to progress onto health courses at SCQF Level develop the necessary skills for entry to college, 6 you must have National 4 Biology. Genuine university or employment. interest in working/studying health and social care.

Higher Entry requirements: School student in 5th/6th year. Studying other Highers at school. If you want to progress onto health courses at SCQF Level 6/7 you should be studying National 5 or Higher Biology.

*You will be expected to attend some Friday afternoons at QMU. In order to apply for this course, pupils must complete a SESAP application form available at your school. TU & THU Higher Psychology (SCP) O/S* H 6 PM Studying Psychology will enable you to develop Pupils must have Higher English and one an understanding of the human mind and other social subject at Higher (e.g. History). behaviour in a range of contexts, and will enhance *This course is delivered at Sighthill Campus your ability to use evidence to explain behaviour. or can alternatively be studied in an open learning format at your school with online support from college tutors.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level

Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial TU & THU Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy TU & THU S FA 6 S FA 6 Services (SCP) PM (SCP) PM

This course will give you an understanding of the Pupils must have achieved or be working This 2 year programme is ideal for students Pupils must have achieved or be working financial services industry including developing towards National 5's - preferably in English entering S5. You will gain an understanding towards National 5 Maths or English. You communication skills vital for working in the and Maths. You must have a good level of of preparing both financial and management must have a good level of written and spoken sector. You will combine your college study with written and spoken English, a good level of accounting and the professional values of English, a good level of Numeracy skills and work experience in a relevant financial services numeracy skills and an interest in working in accountancy which will include ethics. Advanced an interest in working in the financial sector. organisation such as Virgin Money and Black the industry. If your application is successful bookkeeping, indirect tax and final accounts If your application is successful you will be Rock Finance. you will be invited for an interview at college. preparation are also part of this qualification. The invited for an interview at college. Please be aware that a work placement of learner will also undertake a work placement in Please be aware that a work placement of at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. an accounting environment. at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. The successful completion of your work The successful completion of your work placement is needed in order to attain a placement is needed in order to attain a foundation apprenticeship qualification. foundation apprenticeship qualification. M & W Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills TU & THU ESOL National 3 (SCP) O* N3 3 S FA 6 EVE (SCP) PM In this class you will develop communication Each potential student's English language This 2 year programme is idea for students Pupils must have a good level of English skills in English to help you in everyday life and level will be assessed to ensure they are being entering S5. You will get an understanding and Maths. You must have a good level of at school. You will improve listening, speaking, taught at the corect level. of essential business practices including written and spoken English, a good level of reading and writing skills giving you great *Location: Drummond High School managing people, creating strategies, making Numeracy skills and an interest in working foundations in English language. sales, organising projects and understanding in the business environment. Previous study M & W customers. in a Business subject would be an advantage. ESOL National 4 (SCP) O* N4 4 If your application is successful you will be EVE invited for an interview at college. In this class you will develop communication National 3 ESOL. If you don't have National Please be aware that a work placement of skills in English to help you in everyday life and 3 ESOL your English language level will be at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. at school. You will improve listening, speaking, assessed to ensure that you are being taught The successful completion of your work reading and writing skills. You will also extend at the corect level. placement is needed in order to attain a your vocabulary and improve your grammar. *Location: Drummond High School foundation apprenticeship qualification.

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND BUSINESS

SCQF SCQF Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level Course Title Day/Time Campus Award Level M & W Higher Spanish (SCP) S H 6 M & W PM ESOL National 5 (SCP) O* N5 5 EVE This course aims to continue the progressive Minimum B pass in National 5 Spanish development of your knowledge and competence In this class, students will develop their National 4 ESOL. If you don't have National of Spanish language by extending the range and communication skills which will be valuable in 4 ESOL your English language level will be complexity of the language. everyday life, workplace or further study. assessed to ensure that you are being taught M & W* Advanced Higher Spanish (SCP) S AH 7 at the corect level. PM *Location: Drummond High School Continue your development of Spanish through Minimum B pass in Higher Spanish. ( C pass M & W ESOL Higher (SCP) O* H 6 increased exposure time to the language to give may be considered subject to interview) EVE you the opportunity to acquire greater fluency, *This course can run on either Wednesday In this class, students will develop their upper- National 5 ESOL. If you don't have National flexibility and accuracy. afternoon or Monday afternoon (depending intermediate and advanced communication skills 5 ESOL your English language level will be on the pupil's preference) or both afternoons in English. These skills will be valuable in everyday assessed to ensure that you are being taught depedant on demand. life, workplace or further study at college or at the corect level. Creative Hairdressing and Make-Up Trends TU university. *Location: Drummond High School G/MR SCP 3 (SCP) PM TU & THU Higher French (SCP) S H 6 PM Learn skills in basic make-up application and Pupils will have to sit a written exam and skills manicure within our beauty department and in test as well as a formal interview. This course aims to continue the progressive Minimum B pass in National 5 French. our hairdressing department you will learn how development of your knowledge and competence to plait, shampoo and condition hair. of French language by extending the range and TBC complexity of the language. Hairdressing cluster course at WHEC (SCP) O* SCP TBC TBC TU Advanced Higher French (SCP) S AH 7 PM Details TBC Entry requirements TBC. (Available as a cluster opportunity at WHEC) Continue your development of French through Minimum B pass in Higher French. (C pass For further enquiries please contact: frances. increased exposure time to the language to give may be considered subject to interview). [email protected] you the opportunity to acquire greater fluency, flexibility and accuracy. TU & THU Higher German (SCP) S H 6 AM This course aims to continue the progressive Minimum B pass in National 5 German. development of your knowledge and competence of German language by extending the range and complexity of the language. edinburghcollege.ac.uk For the future you want M (Monday) FD (Full-day) G (Granton) FA Foundation Apprenticeship N5 National 5 TU (Tuesday) AM (Morning) Md (Midlothian) AH Advanced Higher NPA National Progression Award W (Wednesday) PM (Afternoon) MR (Milton Road) H Higher SCP Schools College Partnership WHAT CAN I STUDY? TH (Thursday) EVE (Evening) S (Sighthill) IMI Institute of Motor Industry SFW Scottish Framework F (Friday) O (Other) N3 National 3 SVQ Scottish Vocational Qualification 31 N4 National 4

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F Hospitality & Tourism Academy (SESAP) Professional Cookery NPA (SCP) G/MR NPA 3 TU & THU FD Events with Hospitality at SCQF Level 6 (QMU) G & MR NPA 6 PM This is a 1 day SCQF Level 3 course aimed at Aimed at S3 & S4 students. There are no (SCP) school pupils who have an interest of becoming formal entry requirements for this course but The aim of this course is to provide students Pupils must be studying a minimum of 1 a professional chef. The course is an introduction you should show a keen interest in food and with the educational knowledge and relevant Higher in any subject to be eligible for this to professional cookery and is a designed to cooking. work experience to prepare them for a career Academy. allow progression to a full-time Level 1 course in in hotel or restaurant management, customer In order to apply for this course, pupils must professional cookery at college. services, marketing and public relations, or events complete a SESAP application form available Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink TU & THU organisation and management. at all your school. G SVQ 6 Operations (SCP) PM TU & THU Introduction to Events Co-ordination (SCP) MR SCP 5 PM The food and drink industry in Scotland is rapidly Pupils must have achieved or be working expanding, serving up a tempting selection of towards National 5's - preferably in English This course is for students looking to develop Pupils must have 4 National 4 qualifications in exciting career opportunities. The Foundation and Maths. You must also be capable of skills required to work within the Events industry. relevant subject areas. Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Operations working at Level 6 (Higher). Pupils must have There is an emphasis on teamwork where you gives you the opportunity to learn about the a good level of written and spoken English, a will engage with others, increase your confidence, principles of food science and food safety, from good level of Numeracy skills and an interest and improve your communication and selling developing marketable food products for today's in working in the industry. If your application skills. consumer, to the care, legislation and processes is successful you will be invited for an TU & THU Skills for Work National 5 Retailing (SCP) S SFW 5 involved in creating those products. You will interview at college. PM learn in a hands-on way, both in the classroom Please be aware that a work placement of and as part of a placement in a real workplace. at least 160 hours in year 2 is mandatory. The aim of this course is to develop the essential Pupils must have 4 National 4 qualifications in You will get a chance to try different roles, The successful completion of your work skills required to work in retail including team relevant subject areas. shadow experienced staff or work on a special placement is needed in order to attain the working, problem solving, communication and project. With an exciting range of subjects to foundation apprenticeship qualification. customer care skills. Candidates are encouraged study such as: fundamentals of food science, to set personal goals and develop skills for food production, commercial and social drivers, reviewing and evaluating experiences. elementary food hygiene, sustainability. TU & THU Travel and Tourism: Get Ready for Work (SCP) O*/S SFW 5 PM This course will develop your knowledge of There are no formal entry requirements. tourist destinations and customer service, Following this course, students can progress preparing you for employment or further onto Travel and Tourism NC at level 5 or 6. education in the industry. *This course also takes place at St Augustines High School.

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