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About ...... 3 COURSES Frequently asked questions ...... 4 Accountancy 10 EC student stories ...... 5 Business Skills ...... 12 Civil Engineering ...... 14 Creative and Digital Media: Broadcast Media . . . . .16 A Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media: Graphic Design ...... 18 prepares you for the world of Engineering 20 work and gives you more choices Financial Services ...... 22 when you leave school: Food and Drink Technologies ...... 24 IT: Software Development ...... 26 Scientific Technologies (Laboratory skills) ...... 28 Social Services and Healthcare ...... 30

Fast track Go straight onto a Modern College or A Graduate into a Career Apprenticeship University Apprenticeship

You will get real-life work Learn on the job Gain an industry accredited Take your studies to a experience with top employers Get valuable industry qualification alongside your higher level. You will Gain the skills employers want experience school studies to enhance your already have experience college or UCAS application learning through work You will complete units from a Modern Apprenticeship which Progress to college to study a Earn while you learn will give you a head start HNC or to university to study a degree in a related subject. Fast track on to a Modern Apprenticeship by completing Foundation Apprenticeships parts of the qualification are recognised by all Scottish during your Foundation universities as a equivalent Apprenticeship studies to an SQA Higher Foundation Apprenticeship are recognised by all Scottish Colleges as equivalent to a Higher and can often offer direct entry to a HNC in a related subject.

More info  2 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 3 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS EC STUDENT STORIES

What is a Foundation Apprenticeship? How do I get to and from the college? At Edinburgh College our students come from far and We define amazing as not only achieving awards or Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) are work-based qualifications Your travel to and from college and work placement is fully wide. Every student that comes to the College has a accolades, but overcoming personal and social challenges for senior-phase secondary school pupils in industry sectors funded. Travel will be arranged by your school and Local unique story to tell and helps make us who we are. We while achieving your dreams. Below are real students of key growth. It’s a qualification that takes you out of the Authority and paid for by Skills Development Scotland. have students who achieve amazing things at the College. who were happy to share their amazing stories. classroom and gets your foot in the door with an employer. Why should I study a FA? You can choose a Foundation Apprenticeship as one of your subjects ¾ Try out a career path while you are still at school in S5 or S6, it’s the same level of learning as a Higher (SCQF Level 6). ¾ Boost your CV or UCAS application with real industry experiences There are currently 10 courses available for ¾ Develop transferable skills like leadership, teamwork, Michael Suttie – IT: Software application at Edinburgh College: communication to enable you to better meet the demands Development Apprentice ¾ Accountancy of undergraduate study and the world of work Eighteen-year-old Michael Suttie from Mayfield recently ¾ Get a foot in the door with some of Scotland’s biggest employers ¾ Business Skills completed a Foundation Apprenticeship in IT Software ¾ Civil Engineering ¾ Make industry contacts and receive career Development, which he decided to undertake so he could develop ¾ Creative and Digital Media guidance from an industry mentor his computing skills, and make contacts working in the industry. ¾ Engineering ¾ Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people ¾ Financial Services Where could it take me? I decided to do the FA in IT Software Development ¾ Food and Drink Technologies as a way to further develop my skills in computing, ¾ University. All Scottish Universities recognise become better connected with those in the industry and ¾ IT: Software Development FAs as equivalent to SQA Higher. get a feel for computing in the working environment. ¾ Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) ¾ College. FAs give you direct entry or count as entry ¾ Social Services and Healthcare criteria to HNC courses at all Scottish Colleges. I’m currently enrolled on the HND Software Development Course at the College’s Sighthill How does it work? ¾ Modern Apprenticeship (MA) – You could progress on to a MA where you will be employed and paid to complete a Scottish Campus. Where I end up after that, whether it be A Foundation Apprenticeship counts as one of your S5 Vocational Qualification (SVQ). As the FA includes SVQ units university or work, I’ll need to see closer to the time. course choices and it takes 2 years to complete. from the MA syllabus you will already have a head start. Pupils typically attend college 2 afternoons per week in year 1 and ¾ Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) – You could progress on to a GA undertake an extended work placement with a local employer in year where your employer will pay for you to study for a degree. 2. It is the responsibility of the College to organise work placements. ¾ Direct Employment – with your FA qualification and work You will be also involved in employability activities experience you are more attractive to employers. such as talks from employers, industry challenges, site visits, mock interviews and CV workshops! How do I apply? Cameron Smith – Financial One year delivery option might be available for selected course. Applications open online in February. To receive more information, please contact the FA team. If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career Services Apprentice adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. Seventeen-year-old Cameron completed a five week Who is the FA for? work placement at Scotia Wealth Management, which To find out more information about each course or to submit Foundation Apprenticeships are designed for pupils entering he says has been incredibly valuable experience. S5 who are capable of learning at Higher level, enjoy an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa learning in a practical way and want to develop their skills, Choosing the apprenticeship in place of a subject offered experience, and knowledge in a real work environment. Contact Details me a chance to get an insight into the world of work which Pupils applying for the course should be those that The Foundation Apprenticeship Team are happy to help and answer traditionally wouldn’t have been possible through school. wish to continue until the end of S6, as a Foundation any specific questions you may have about the programme. Apprenticeship is a two year programme. It was definitely a good decision – I’ve really Email: [email protected] broadened my knowledge of the financial industry. Is there an exam at the end of it? Phone: 0131 297 8037 No, there is no final exam at the end of the course. You are To find out more about Foundation Apprenticeships The apprenticeship has not only given Cameron assessed on a unit by unit basis and will achieve the qualification please visit Apprenticeships.Scot. knowledge of the financial industry but also helped by obtaining a pass in each unit assessment. You will complete him decide the career path he wants to follow. a portfolio of work during your placement and you will have a workplace mentor to guide you. The portfolio will be marked by a workplace assessor provided by the college.

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Specific Specific The university does not recognise FA frameworks in this subject area The university does not recognise FA Industry Industry Optional The university offers enhanced recognition if applying for a degree Foundation Apprenticeship to Work opportunity Work Apprenticeship to Foundation Foundation

Mandatory Core Skills of the FA in the same subject. Completing the FA increases your employability across the 80+ MA frameworks, not only those listed below! in the same subject. Completing FA of the FA Detailed below is the alignment between Foundation and related Modern Apprenticeship frameworks. This shows how much of MA covered on completion How to read this table:

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✓ The university offers a degree in this subject area recognised offer a degree in this subject area, FA ● The university doesn’t Accountancy into Degree Engineering) FA as a Higher towards other subjects (e.g.

in the same subject area (e.g. FA Accountancy into Degree Accountancy) FA in the same subject area (e.g. Apprenticeship (FA in this subject area is not recognised as a Higher towards same/other subjects) (FA How to read this table: ★ Foundation Apprenticeship to degree opportunity Apprenticeship to Foundation Modern SVQ units completed according to assessment guidance/evidence required 2 SVQ 1 Excludes Law. If applying for Engineering, only FA in Civil or Engineering will be recognised If applying for Engineering, only FA Law. Medicine 4 Excludes Medicine 3 Excludes Vet Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Medicine and Dentistry 2 Excludes 1 Excludes Foundation Apprenticeship to college opportunity

AccountancyBusiness SkillsCivil EngineeringCreative &Engineering Digital MediaFinancial FoodServices & DrinkICT TechnologiesHardwareICT Software Scientific ChildrenTechnologies &Healthcare Young People

College How to read this table: Ayrshire College ● ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ● ● ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ ●

Same subject area applications Borders College ● ✓ ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ● ● ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ✓ 2 (e.g. FA Accounting to HNC Accounting) City of Glasgow College ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ Direct entry with FA, no additional qualifications required Dumfries & Galloway College ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ 1 Entry with FA plus unspecified qualifications (e.g. FA plus additional Higher and/or Nat 5s) Dundee & Angus College ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 Entry with FA plus specified qualifications (e.g. FA plus Higher English and/or Nat 5 Maths) Edinburgh College ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ 1 ● ● ✓ 1 Fife College ✓ 1 ✓ 1 ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ 1 ✓ 1 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 Different subject area applications Forth Valley College (e.g. FA Accounting to HNC Healthcare) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ ● ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 1 ✓ ✓ 2

FA recognised as a Higher Glasgow Clyde College ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 Glasgow Kelvin College ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ ✓ ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ● No HNC/D provision for this FA (e.g. FA will be recognised as a Higher) New College Lanarkshire ✓ ✓ ● ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2

North East Scotland College ✓ ✓ 1 ● ✓ 1 ✓ 2 ● ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 South Lanarkshire College ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ● ● ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 Please University of Highlands and Islands ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ check with colleges West College Scotland ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ● ● ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 for specific details West Lothian College ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ ✓ 2 ✓ ● ● ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 ✓ 2 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP ACCOUNTANCY

Accountants help individuals and organisations Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? to keep track of their money, find new ways to Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy is a 2 year In year 1 (S5) you will complete the following units at college: grow their business and increase profitability. course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You must ¾ Preparing Management Accounting Information Year 1 have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in The Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy is a great Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Analysing Account Information way to get hands-on experience in this fast paced, dynamic Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Preparing Financial Accounting Information industry. You will have the unique chance to develop skills Campus: Sighthill in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Recording Data/Transactions in the Ledger and knowledge across a range of accountancy topics at ¾ Professional Ethics for Accountants Entry requirements college, alongside a valuable work placement with an Year 2 ¾ Work Placement employer. It’s an opportunity to gain an industry recognised You will typically spend around 10 hours per week attending college ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English qualification and try out a career while you are still at school. and completing a work placement with an employer. You will work ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification Year 2 (S6) will be delivered mainly in the workplace. You will work with the college to decide what structure that takes and agree a ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the industry with an Industry Mentor to develop work ready skills and complete timetable which fits with your school studies and the employer. or considering a career in the Accountancy sector the following units from the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting: How to manage own performance in a business environment What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Advanced Bookkeeping On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation ¾ Final Accounts Preparation Apprenticeship in Accountancy (GN7T 46). This is a ¾ Indirect Tax group Award at SCQF level 6 which is comprised of: Where could it take me? ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy, you could: Accountancy at SCQF level 6 ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in ¾ A work placement unit the Accountancy/Finance sector ¾ Three units of the AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern at Level 3/SCQF Level 6. Completion of these three units ¾ Apprenticeship in Accountancy will award you the Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping. ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship How do I apply? ¾ Progress to College – direct access to HNC/D in Accountancy Applications open online in February. ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career entry criteria for degrees in Accountancy/Finance adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

GLA in a business related subject

ACCOUNTING What can I do MODERN SECTOR FOUNDATION afterwards? What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: Accounting Accounting Accountancy Accounting Technician HN Finance Assistant HNC/HND in Accounting What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA/BAcc in Accounting and Finance, Economics, Work readiness Business

Numeracy skills, Problem solving Organisational skills Time management working with others

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Business skills are at the heart of all organisations. A Attendance dates / times Who is this for? What will I study? Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Business Skills is a great Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills is a 2 year In year 1 (S5) you will complete the following NPA units at college: way to discover what a career in business would be like, and course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. There is also ¾ Understanding Business if it’s right for you – while you are still at school. You will get a Year 1 an opportunity to complete the course over one year. You must Management of People and Finance chance to try different business administration roles, shadow Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in ¾ experienced staff, or do a special project. You will build the Time: 1.30pm – 4pm a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Web Apps: Word Processing practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. Campus: Sighthill course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Web Apps: Spreadsheets in college and throughout an employer work placement. Year 2 Year 2 (S6) will mainly be delivered in the workplace You will be required to complete approximately 150 hours of work Entry requirements where you will work with an Industry Mentor to develop placement with an employer throughout S6. This will normally take ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English work ready skills and complete the following units place on Tuesday / Thursday afternoons but you will liaise with ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification from the SVQ3 in Business and Administration: the college and your school to decide what structure this takes. ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the ¾ How to manage own performance in a business environment industry or considering a career in the Business Sector Duration: 1 year ¾ Communicating in a business environment This course is also available as a 1 year delivery option for students What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Supporting other people to work in a business environment in S5 or S6. Students would attend college on Tuesday and Thursday On successful completion of the course you will achieve ¾ Designing and producing documents in a business environment afternoons to complete the NPA but will need to agree additional a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Where could it take me? time to complete the 150 hours of work placement. This timetable Apprenticeship in Business Skills (GL8J 46). This is a With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills, you could: will be agreed with student, school, college and employer. group Award at SCQF level 6 which is comprised of: ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the business sector ¾ National Progression Award (NPA) in Business Skills (SCQF level 6) ¾ Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern ¾ 4 units from the SVQ3 in Business and Administration Apprenticeship in Business Administration (SCQF level 6) ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship How do I apply? ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to Applications open online in February. HNC/D in Business subjects If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial entry adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. criteria for degrees in Business related subjects To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

GRADUATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP Business Management

BUSINESS SERVICES What can I do SECTOR FOUNDATION afterwards? MODERN What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: Administrative Assistant Business Skills Business Administration Company Secretary HN HR Officer Local Government Officer HNC/HND in a business What skills will I related subject gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA A degree in a business related subject Work readiness

Numeracy skills, Problem solving Organisational skills Time management working with others

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Our towns and cities are designed and built by civil Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? engineers. They create everything from our tallest Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering is a 2 year In year 1 (S5) you will complete the following units at college: buildings, to canals, bridges and even electricity networks. course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You must ¾ Computer Aided Drafting: An Introduction Year 1 have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Civil Engineering helps Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Mathematics: Craft 1 you discover what a career in civil engineering would be Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Health and Safety in the Construction Industry like, and if it’s right for you – while you are still at school. You Campus: Granton in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Construction Site Surveying: An Introduction will try different engineering roles, shadow experienced ¾ Construction Technology: Groundworks and Substructure Entry requirements engineers, or do a special project. You will build the Year 2 ¾ Civil Engineering Materials practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. You will typically spend two afternoons a week in the college ¾ National 5 Maths and Physics at level A–C throughout S6 and will be also required to complete 3 weeks ¾ You must be studying Higher Maths in S5 In year 2 (S6) you will develop work ready skills of work placement with an employer. You will talk to staff at ¾ An interest in working in the Civil Engineering sector and complete the following units: the college to decide what structure that takes, and agree a ¾ Civil Engineering Site Work timetable which fits with your school studies. *Placement If your application is successful you you will Civil Engineering Technology typically takes place over the summer or in June. be invited for an interview at college. ¾ ¾ Mechanics for Construction: An Introduction What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Civil Engineering Project On successful completion of the course you ¾ Construction Project Management: An Introduction will achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship (Group Award) in Civil Engineering at ¾ Mathematics for Construction Technicians SCQF Level 6 which comprises: Work Placement ¾ A National Certificate in Civil Engineering (at SCQF Level 6) During your work placement you will complete the following ¾ At least one unit from the SVQ3 in Construction unit from the SVQ3 in Construction Contracting Operations: Contracting Operations: Site Technical Support Site Technical Support: Develop and Maintain Working Relationships and Personal Development in Construction. In addition, pupils should be registered with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or other Professional Institution as a student Where could it take me? member. Throughout the duration of both the Foundation and With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering you could: Modern Apprenticeship you will be aiming to become a Technician Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (TMICE). ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the construction sector ¾ Gain accelerated entry into the Modern How do I apply? Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering Applications open online in February. ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career ¾ Progress to College - Direct access to HNC/D in Built adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. Environment and Civil Engineering at college. To find out more information about each course or to submit ¾ Continue your studies at university, the FA counts as an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: partial entry criteria for degrees in Civil Engineering edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa GRADUATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP Civil Engineering

CIVIL What can I do ENGINEERING FOUNDATION afterwards? MODERN What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: Civil Engineering Year 2 of a related subject Civil Engineer HN Construction Manager Structural Engineer HNC/HND in a related subject What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BEng A degree in Civil Engineering Work readiness

Numeracy skills, working with others Problem solving Organisational skills Time management

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Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? in film, TV, radio, publishing, photography or online media? Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media In year 1 you will complete the following NPA units at college The creative industries in Scotland combine technical skills, is a 2 year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You ¾ An Introduction to Creative Industries in Scotland design, and storytelling. A Foundation Apprenticeship in Year 1 must have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) Understanding a Creative Client Brief Creative and Digital Media could be your foot in the door. Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon in a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Understanding the Creative Media Process A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) helps you discover Campus: Sighthill and Milton Road in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Storytelling for the Creative Industries what a career in Creative and Digital Media would be like, and if it’s right for you – while you are still Year 2 Entry requirements Year 2 will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you at school. You will try different roles, shadow or do You will typically spend around 10 hours per week with an ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English will develop work-ready skills and complete the following units from the Diploma in Creative and Digital Media: Work a special project. You will also build the practical employer and in the college throughout S6. You will liaise ¾ Pupils should be working towards achieving Effectively With Others in the Creative Industries skills and experience you need to do the job well. with the college to decide what structure that takes, and one or two Highers over S5 and S6 agree a timetable which fits with your school studies. ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification ¾ Work Effectively With Others in the Creative Industries ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the industry ¾ Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety or considering a career within the Creative Industries ¾ Communicating Digital Marketing/Sales Channels What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns On successful completion of the course you will achieve ¾ A media project for the industry a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Where could it take me? Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media. This is a With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative group Award at SCQF level 6 which comprises: and Digital Media, you could: ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in Creative and Digital Gain direct employment at entry level in the media sector Media: Technologies, Processes and Practices at SCQF Level 6 ¾ ¾ Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship ¾ Four work-based units from the Diploma in in the Creative and Media sectors Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 6 ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship How do I apply? ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to a variety Applications open online in February. of HNC/D courses in Media, Television, Radio If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career and Photography (depending on portfolio) adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial entry criteria for degrees in media related subjects To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

CREATIVE What can I do MODERN INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION afterwards? What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: Creative Digital Media Creative and Web Editor Digital Media Digital Marketing Manager HN Video Producer HNC/HND in a related subject What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA

A degree in the creative arts Work readiness

Numeracy skills, Problem solving Organisational skills Time management working with others

More info  16 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 17 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP CREATIVE AND DIGITAL MEDIA: GRAPHIC DESIGN

Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? in Graphic Design, User Experience Design , Creative Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media In year 1 you will complete the following NPA units at college Advertising and Branding for Print and Online platforms? is a 2 year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You ¾ An Introduction to Creative Industries in Scotland A Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Year 1 must have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) Understanding a Creative Client Brief Media: Graphic Design could be your foot in the door. Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon in a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Understanding the Creative Media Process A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) helps you discover Campus: Granton in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Storytelling for the Creative Industries what a career in Creative and Digital Media would be like, and if it’s right for you – while you are still Year 2 Entry requirements Year 2 will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you at school. You will try different roles, shadow or do You will typically spend around 10 hours per week with an ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English will develop work-ready skills and complete the following units from the Diploma in Creative and Digital Media: Work a special project. You will also build the practical employer and in the college throughout S6. You will liaise ¾ Pupils should be working towards achieving Effectively With Others in the Creative Industries skills and experience you need to do the job well. with the college to decide what structure that takes, and one or two Highers over S5 and S6 agree a timetable which fits with your school studies. ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification ¾ Work Effectively With Others in the Creative Industries ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the industry ¾ Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety or considering a career within the Creative Industries ¾ Communicating Digital Marketing/Sales Channels What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns On successful completion of the course you will achieve ¾ A media project for the industry a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Where could it take me? Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media. This is a With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative group Award at SCQF level 6 which comprises: and Digital Media, you could: ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in Creative and Digital Gain direct employment at entry level in the media sector Media: Technologies, Processes and Practices at SCQF Level 6 ¾ ¾ Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship ¾ Four work-based units from the Diploma in in the Creative and Media sectors Creative and Digital Media at SCQF Level 6 ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship How do I apply? ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to a variety of HND Applications open online in February. courses in HND Visual Communication in Graphic Design If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career or User Experience Design (depending on portfolio) adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial entry criteria for degrees in media related subjects To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

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More info  18 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 19 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP ENGINEERING

Engineers help create everything from milk cartons Attendance dates/times Who is this for? ¾ Information and Communication Technology to aeroplanes and wind turbines to machines. They Duration 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering is a 2 year ¾ Engineering: Applying Information Technology find new, better ways to solve problems. course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You must ¾ Graphical Engineering Communications Year 1 have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in ¾ Mechanical Engineering Principles A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Engineering helps Days: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday afternoons a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment (SVQ2 PEO) you discover what a career in engineering would be like, Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment and if it’s right for you – while you are still at school. You Campus: Midlothian in college and throughout an employer work placement. In Year 2 (S6) you will complete the remaining units will try different engineering roles, shadow experienced to achieve your NC in Engineering Systems engineers, or do a special project. You will build the Year 2 Entry requirements practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. You will typically spend around 12 hours per week in the ¾ National 5 Maths & Physics at level A–C ¾ Communications college throughout S6. You will complete your Level 2 ¾ You must be studying Higher Maths ¾ Electrical Principles practical skills within the college in our realistic working ¾ An interest in a career in the Engineering Sector ¾ Pneumatics and Hydraulics environment. Your school and the College will agree a timetable ¾ Electrical Testing and Measurement which fits with your school studies as well as College. What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Engineering Materials On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Apprenticeship in You will also complete all three mandatory units from Engineering. This is a group Award at SCQF level 6 which comprises: the SVQ2 PEO and an additional optional unit. This will be completed in a realistic working environment. ¾ A National Certificate (NC) in Engineering Systems at SCQF Level 6 ¾ Complying with statutory Regulations and ¾ Five units from the SVQ2 in Performing Engineering Organisational Safety Requirements Operations (PEO) at SCQF Level 5 ¾ Using and Interpreting Engineering Data and Documentation ¾ Work related experience ¾ Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering ¾ General Machining, Fitting and Assembly Applications How do I apply? Applications open online in February. Where could it take me? If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering you could: adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the engineering sector To find out more information about each course or to submit ¾ Gain accelerated entry into Modern Apprenticeships an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: in various Engineering disciplines edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa ¾ Progess onto a Graduate Apprenticeship What will I study? in an Engineering discipline ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to HNC/D in In Year 1 (S5) you will complete the following units from the Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering Systems NC in Engineering Systems and one optional unit from the SVQ2 in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) ¾ Continue your studies at university, the FA counts as partial entry criteria for degrees in various Engineering disciplines ¾ Mathematics Tech 1 ¾ Thermofluids ¾ Engineering Dynamics: An Introduction GRADUATE LEVEL ¾ Engineering Systems APPRENTICESHIP Engineering: Instrumentation, Measurement and Control

ENGINEERING What can I do MODERN FOUNDATION afterwards? What about careers? Typical jobs include: APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Aerospace Engineer Engineering Manufacturing & Maintenance Electrical Engineering Technician HN Marine Engineer HNC/HND Engineering What skills will I Systems gain to impress COLLEGES OR employers? UNIVERSITY BEng Energy & Environment Work readiness

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Financial services is big business. From banking and insurance, Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? to accountancy and credit unions, it’s about managing Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services is a 2 In year 1 you will complete the following units at college: the money that keeps everything else ticking along. year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You must ¾ Financial Services: An Introduction Year 1 have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in The Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) Financial Services Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Financial Services: The Regulatory Framework helps you discover what a career in finance would be Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Financial Services: Communication like, and if it’s right for you – while you’re still at school. Campus: Sighthill in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Financial Services: Promoting Positive Customer Relationships You will try different job roles, shadow experienced ¾ Financial Services: Personal Finance Awareness staff, or do a special project. You will build the practical Year 2 Entry requirements skills and experience you need to do the job well. You will be required to complete approximately 160 hours ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English Year 2 will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you will work work placement with an employer throughout S6. You will ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification with an Industry Mentor to develop work ready skills and complete liaise with the college to decide what structure that takes, and ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the the following SVQ units: Develop yourself to improve and maintain agree a timetable which fits with your school studies. industry or considering a career in the Financial sector workplace competence in a financial services environment ¾ Develop yourself to improve and maintain workplace What qualifications will I gain? competence in a financial services environment On successful completion of the course you will achieve ¾ Develop productive working relationships a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation in a financial services environment Apprenticeship in Financial Services (GL53 46). This is a group Award at SCQF level 6 which is comprised of: ¾ Ensure you comply with regulations in the financial services environment ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in Financial Services (SCQF level 6) Where could it take me? ¾ Three units from the SVQ3 in Providing With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Financial Services you could: Financial Services (SCQF Level 6) ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the financial sector How do I apply? ¾ Gain accelerated entry into various Modern Applications open online in February. Apprenticeships in the financial sector ¾ Progress onto a Graduate/Technical If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career Apprenticeship in a financial discipline adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to HNC/D in related fields To find out more information about each course or to submit ¾ Continue your studies at university, the FA counts as partial an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: entry criteria for degrees in various related disciplines. edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

GRADUATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP Business Management: Financial Services BUSINESS SERVICES What can I do SECTOR FOUNDATION afterwards? MODERN What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Financial Services Providing Financial Services Typical jobs include: HN Financial Advisor HNC/HND in a Insurance Broker related subject What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA

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More info  22 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 23 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP FOOD AND DRINK TECHNOLOGIES

The food and drink industry in Scotland is vast Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? and rapidly expanding, serving up a tempting Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technologies In year 1 (S5) you will complete the following units at college: selection of exciting career opportunities. is a 2 year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You ¾ Fundamentals of Food Science Year 1 must have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon in a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Food Production Technologies gives you the chance to learn about the Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Commercial and Social Drivers principles of food science and food safety, from developing Campus: Milton Road or Midlothian in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Sustainability marketable food products for today’s consumer, to ¾ REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate Entry requirements the care, legislation and processes involved in creating Year 2 ¾ REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate those products. You will have the unique chance to You will typically spend around 10 hours per week attending college ¾ Achieved or working towards National 5 Maths and English develop your skills and knowledge at college, alongside and completing a work placement with an employer. You will work ¾ National 5 Hospitality or Food Technology would be an advantage Year 2 (S6) will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you a valuable work placement with an employer. It’s an with the college to decide what structure that takes and agree a ¾ The ability to work towards a SCQF level 6 (Higher) qualification will work with an Industry Mentor to develop work ready skills opportunity to gain an industry recognised qualification timetable which fits with your school studies and the employer. ¾ An interest in developing greater awareness of the industry and complete the following units of the SVQ qualification: and try out a career while you are still at school. or considering a career in the Food and Drink Industry ¾ Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues What qualifications will I gain? ¾ Interpret and Communicate Information and Data in Food and Drink Operations On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Apprenticeship in ¾ Contribute to Continuous Improvement Food and Drink Technologies (SCQF Level 6) which comprises: of Food Safety in Manufacture ¾ Develop a New Product in a Food Business ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in ¾ Promote and Support Creative Thinking in a Food Business Food Manufacture (SCQF Level 6) ¾ REHIS Certificates in Elementary Health & Safety Where could it take me? and Elementary Food Hygiene (SCQF Level 5) With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Food ¾ 5 units from the SVQ in Food and Drink Operations and Drink Technologies, you could: (SCQF Level 6) – work placement ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the food and drink sector How do I apply? ¾ Gain accelerated entry into Modern Apprenticeship Applications open online in February. in Food and Drink Operations If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career ¾ Progress onto a Graduate Apprenticeship adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. in a food science discipline ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to HNC/D in related fields To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: ¾ Continue your studies at university, the FA counts as partial entry criteria for degrees in various related disciplines edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

FOOD & DRINK What can I do SECTOR FOUNDATION afterwards? MODERN What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: Product & Development Manager Food & Drink Technologies Food & Drink Technologies Diagnostics Technician HN Sales Manager HNC in Food Science, What skills will I Hospitality gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA in Food Science, Business, Events Management Work readiness

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Software development is behind every app you Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? use and every computer game you play. It’s about Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in IT: Software Developments In year 1 (S5) you will study the following units at college: databases, Web Development, Apps and much is a 2 year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You ¾ Computing Applications: Development more. Where it goes next is up to you. Year 1 must have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon in a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Computing: Authoring a Website A Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Software Development Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Software Design and Development helps you discover what a career in Digital Technologies Campus: Sighthill in college and throughout an employer work placement. ¾ Data modelling or as a Software Engineer would be like, and if it’s right for you – while you are still at school. You will try software Year 2 Entry requirements Year 2 (S6) will mainly be delivered in the workplace where you development roles, shadow experienced developers, and You will be required to complete approximately 140 hours work ¾ Achieved National 5 Maths, English and a will develop work ready skills and complete the following units: science or computing related subject work on your own projects. You will build the practical skills placement with a Digital Technologies employer throughout ¾ Personal Effectiveness 2 ¾ Pupils should be working towards achieving one or two and experience you need to join the future workforce. S6. You will liaise with the college to decide what structure ¾ Health and Safety in IT & Telecom that takes, and agree a timetable which fits with your school Highers over S5 and S6, one of which has to be Computing ¾ Investigating and Defining Customer Requirements studies. Following this you will work on an integrated software ¾ Consideration will still be given to all those not meeting for IT & Telecoms Systems 2 and database driven project for your employer and keep regular these exact qualifications by way of completing a Object Oriented Computer Programming 2 contact with them whilst being supported in class at the college. screening activity at the college to establish eligibility. ¾

What qualifications will I gain? Where could it take me? With a Foundation Apprenticeship in IT: On successful completion of the course you will achieve Software Development you could: a Joint Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Apprenticeship in IT: Software Development. This is a ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the IT sector group Award at SCQF level 6 which comprises: ¾ Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship in ¾ Five units from the Diploma for IT and IT and Telecommunications or Information Security Telecommunications Professional (SCQF Level 6) ¾ Progress onto a Technical or Graduate Apprenticeship in ¾ A National Progression Award in Software IT and Telecommunications or Information Security Development (SCQF Level 6) ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to HNC/D in a variety of computing subjects How do I apply? ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial Applications open online in February. entry criteria for degrees in IT related subjects If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

GRADUATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IT: Software Development

IT: SOFTWARE What can I do MODERN DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION afterwards? What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP I.T. and Typical jobs include: IT: Software Development Telecommunications Computer Games Tester HN Software Developer HNC/HND in a Network Manager related subject What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY BSc A degree in I.T.

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More info  26 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 27 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP SCIENTIFIC TECHNOLOGIES (LABORATORY SKILLS)

The Life Sciences and the Related Science Industries are Attendance dates/times WHO IS THIS FOR? WHAT WILL I STUDY? high- tech, innovative and highly diverse. Scotland has Duration: 2 years The Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies is a 2 In year 1 (S5) you will complete the following units international recognition proficiencies in this sector year course which is open to pupils entering 5th year. You must of the National Progression Award at college: including: Drug discovery and development, Contract Year 1 have the ability to study at SCQF level 6 (Higher equivalent) in ¾ Laboratory Safety Research, Medical Technologies, Stem Cell Research, Days: Tuesday / Thursday afternoon a vocational setting, and meet the entry requirements of the ¾ Mathematics for Science Specialised Bio- manufacturing, and Bioinformatics. Time: 1.30pm – 4pm course. Attainment will be measured by ongoing assessment ¾ Fundamental Chemistry: An Introduction Campus: Sighthill in college and throughout an employer work placement. The Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies ¾ Experimental Procedures: Science helps you gain an understanding of what it’s like to work in Year 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: science based industries. You will have the unique chance You will typically spend around 10 hours per week attending college ¾ Achieved National 5 Mathematics and Chemistry Year 2 (S6) will be mainly delivered in the work place where you will develop work ready skills and complete to develop skills and knowledge across a range of topics and completing a work placement with an employer. You will work (additional scientific subjects would be an advantage) the following units of the SVQ qualification. at college, alongside a valuable work placement with an with the college to decide what structure that takes and agree a ¾ The ability to study Higher Maths and Chemistry in either S5 or S6 employer. It’s an opportunity to gain an industry recognised timetable which fits with your school studies and the employer. ¾ Pupils should have an interest in working in a ¾ Follow Health and Safety Procedures for qualification and try out a career while you are still at school. scientific technology environment Scientific or Technical Activities ¾ Carry Out Simple Scientific or Technical WHAT QUALIFICATIONS WILL I GAIN? Tests Using Manual Equipment On successful completion of the course you will achieve a Joint ¾ Prepare Compounds and Solutions for Scientific or Technical Use Qualification Certificate for the Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies (GN14 46) which comprises WHERE COULD IT TAKE ME? ¾ National Progression Award in Scientific With a Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific Technologies at SCQF Level 6 Technologies (Laboratory Skills) you could: ¾ Three units from the Scottish Vocational Qualification ¾ Gain direct employment at entry level in the scientific sector Level 3 (SVQ3) in Laboratory and Associated ¾ Gain accelerated entry onto a Modern Apprenticeship Technical Activities (Industrial Science) in Life Science and Related Science Industries HOW DO I APPLY? ¾ Progress onto a Technical or Graduate Applications open online in February. Apprenticeship in a scientific discipline ¾ Progress to College – Direct access to HNC in Applied Science If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ Progress to University – FA is recognised as partial entry criteria for degrees in a variety of scientific related subjects To find out more information about each course or to submit an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa

FOUNDATION What can I do MODERN afterwards? What about careers? EMPLOYMENT APPRENTICESHIP APPRENTICESHIP Scientific Technologies Life Science and Employment in the Life (Laboratory skills) Related Science Industries Sciences sector HN HNC/HND What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGE OR employers? UNIVERSITY

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More info  28 edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa 29 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTHCARE

Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) in Social Services and Attendance dates/times Who is this for? What will I study? Healthcare involves caring for vulnerable people, to Duration: 2 years This FA is aimed at pupils who are interested in working in the In year 1 you will complete the following units at college help them live in comfort and dignity. Supporting adult care sector and have the ability to work towards SCQF along with an industry related project and a work placement. people when they need it most. That’s what work Year 1 Level 6 (equivalent to higher level) in a vocational setting. These units will be supported by a lecturer and the in this rewarding and vital sector means. Days: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday afternoon employers where you will do your work placement. Entry requirements: Time: 1.30pm – 4pm To be able to do this course you will need to have a real desire ¾ Social Services in Scotland An FA in Social Services and Healthcare helps you Campus: Sighthill discover what a career in care would be like, and if it’s to work within the care sector, primarily within Social Care. ¾ Communication in Care Relationships ¾ Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services right for you – while you are still at school. You will have an Year 2 ¾ Four National 4 qualifications including English ¾ Human Development and Social Influences opportunity to experience what working within the care You will typically spend around 10 hours per week attending college ¾ Studying National 5 English in S5 sector is really like and discover the kind of jobs that you can and completing a work placement with an employer. You will work ¾ Previous study in a related subject would be an advantage In year 2 you will spend approx. 10 hours per week in do within the sector. You will shadow experienced staff and with the college to decide what structure that takes and agree a timetable which fits with your school studies and the employer. ¾ Membership of the PVG scheme is compulsory. This placement where you will complete all four mandatory units be involved in an industry related project. You will build the will be arranged and paid for by the college. from the SVQ 2 in Social Services and Healthcare. practical skills and experience you need to do the job well. You may also have the opportunity to study 2 additional What qualifications will I gain? units and achieve the full SVQ2 qualification. You will be assessed throughout your FA in college and workplace. You will achieve a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services On successful completion of the full SVQ2 you will have an and Healthcare (GL52 46) at SCQF Level 6, which includes: industry recognised and SSSC registerable qualification. ¾ A National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Where could it take me? Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 ¾ Enter straight into a job in Health or Social Care as a Support ¾ The four mandatory units from the SVQ2 in Social Worker. Typical areas of work could include: Public Health, Day Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6 Care for Adults or People with Learning Disabilities, Homecare as well as roles within the NHS at Support Worker level. ¾ An opportunity to complete the full SVQ2 in Social Services and Healthcare. ¾ Continue your studies at college by studying HNC Social Services, HNC Working With Communitites or if you How do I apply? have an additional Higher plus National 5 Biology you Applications open online in February. could progress onto HNC Care and Administrative Practice. These HNC’s could lead to degree entry. If you’re interested, talk to your guidance teacher or career adviser at school to discuss if this is the right route for you. ¾ The FA can also provide a stepping stone to achieving a Modern Apprenticeship in SVQ3 (SCQF level 7) Social To find out more information about each course or to submit Services and Healthcare and employment at practitioner an application, please visit the Edinburgh College website: level in adult services. SVQ 3 Social Services and edinburghcollege.ac.uk/fa Healthcare is the benchmark qualification for registration with the SSSC as a practitioner in adult services.

SOCIAL SERVICES AND What can I do HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION afterwards? MODERN What about careers? APPRENTICESHIP Typical jobs include: APPRENTICESHIP Working in day care for Social Services and Healthcare Social Services and Healthcare adults with learning disabilities HN Working with vulnerable adults Social work HNC/HND in a related subject What skills will I gain to impress COLLEGES OR employers? UNIVERSITY BA A degree in a social services EMPLOYMENT related field Work readiness

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