Vocational Programme Course Outline 2018/19 Contents

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME COURSE OUTLINE 2018/19 CONTENTS

Background Background Foundation Apprenticeships

General Information General Information

Access and Continued Learning ESOL – SCQF Level 4/5

Aviation and Travel Up in the Air and on the Ground – SCQF Level 4/5

Business and Finance Accounting – SCQF Level 6 Business Skills – SCQF Level 6 Financial Services – SCQF Level 6 Legal Services – SCQF Level 6

Care, Health Life Science Early Education and Childcare – SCQF Level 4 & Social Care Early Education and Childcare – SCQF Level 5 Human Body Structure and Function – SCQF Level 8 Introduction to Nursing – SCQF Level 5 Psychology – SCQF Level 6 Scientific Technologies (Laboratory Skills) – SCQF Level 6 Social Services and Healthcare – SCQF Level 6 Social Services Children and Young People – SCQF Level 6

Community and Flexing Learning Youth Work – SCQF Level 6

Construction and Engineering Building Services Engineering – SCQF Level 5 Building Services Engineering – SCQF Level 6 Building Services Engineering – SCQF Level 7 Computer Aided Design – SCQF Level 7 Civil Engineering – SCQF Level 6 Construction Crafts – SCQF Level 4 Construction Crafts – SCQF Level 4 & 5 Construction Crafts – SCQF Level 5 Construction Industry Crafts – SCQF Level 5 Construction Management – SCQF Level 7 Construction Skills CertificateS cheme – CSCS – SCQF Level 4 Engineering Systems – SCQF Level 6 Mechanical Engineering – SCQF Level 6 Mechanical Engineering – Higher National Certificate SCQF Level 7 2 Creative and Digital Industries Computer Games Development and Music – SCQF Level 5 & 6 Cyber Security – SCQF Level 6 Creative and Digital Media – SCQF Level 6 ICT Hardware Systems Support – SCQF Level 6 ICT Software – SCQF Level 6 Photography – SCQF Level 6 Professional Theatre Preparation – SCQF Level 6 Sound Productions – SCQF Level 6 Television Production – SCQF Level 5 Fashion and Design Fashion Brand Retailing – SCQF Level 7 Hair and Beauty Barbering – SCQF Level 3 Beauty and Complementary Therapy Skills – SCQF Level 5 Creative Beauty Skills with Hair Styling – SCQF Level 4 Hair, Beauty and Make-Up – SCQF Level 5 Hairdressing – SCQF Level 4

Horticulture, Hospitality Food and Drink Operations – SCQF Level 6 and Landscaping Grow Cook and Eat – SCQF Level 1 Introduction to Barista Skills Introduction to Food Service Skills – SCQF Level 3/4 Professional Cookery – SCQF Level 4 Shoestring Cookery Humanities & Social Sciences Introduction to Teacher Education

Nautical Maritime Skills – SCQF Level 5 Personal Development Commercial Ventures – SCQF Level3/4 Transitions Programme – SCQF Level 3/4 Sports Sport and Recreation – SCQF Level 5 Uniformed & Emergency Services Uniformed and Emergency Services – SCQF Level 4 Vehicle Systems Automotive Skills – Green Power – SCQF Level 4 Cycle Maintenance (Bicycle) – SCQF Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance – SCQF Level 3 Further Information

3 BACKGROUND Foundation What is East Renfrewshire’s Apprenticeships Vocational programme? What is a Foundation Apprenticeship? East Renfrewshire’s Vocational Programme brings various council services together A Foundation Apprenticeship can help young people gain with local employers and colleges of further valuable, real-world work experience and access work- education, to provide a range of stimulating based learning while they’re still at school. Closing the gap vocational courses for pupils. The between the classroom and the workplace. programme currently offers approximately By giving young people earlier exposure to the world of 500 places providing a broader range work, we’re helping them develop the skills, experience and of options for East Renfrewshire pupils knowledge they’ll need when they leave school. entering 5th or 6th year (with S4 places For young people it’s the chance to get a head start on their available) allowing them to study for a careers by gaining an industry-recognised qualification, vocational or national qualification together work on real projects and broaden their career options with their other subjects. when they leave school. Who can apply for a place on the And for employers, it’s the chance to attract highly programme? motivated and committed young people who are willing to learn, identify young people who are right for their business Pupils attending East Renfrewshire and ensure their organisation has people with the skills they secondary schools who are about to enter need. 5th or 6th year (with S4 places available). Places are limited; therefore pupils will be nominated and interviewed by their school Learning in the workplace prior to a place being offered. If courses are Foundation Apprenticeships are a work-based learning oversubscribed or pupils are unsuccessful opportunity for secondary school pupils in S5. Young they will be placed on a reserve list and people spend time out of school at college or with a local advised if a place becomes available. employer, and complete the Foundation Apprenticeship alongside their other subjects like National 5s and Highers. How is the programme delivered? The qualification takes two years to complete and is linked All courses will run from August to May and to one of six key sectors of the Scottish economy, so young will be delivered within the school week. people are getting industry experience which will help them Locations and duration are given in the kick-start a successful career in their chosen field. appropriate programme page. Pupils do not attend during in-service days, exams, public “A Foundation Apprenticeship can lead straight into holidays and/or school holidays. a job, further study at college or university, or a fast- track Modern Apprenticeship.” Diane Greenlees, Head of Foundation & Advanced MA & European Funds 4 GENERAL INFORMATION

Joining • All secondary schools in East Renfrewshire participate in How will a vocational course help me? this programme, so places are limited. The vocational • Vocational courses are intended to provide a pathway programme office and your school can provide you and for you to employment, training or further and higher your parents with further information on each option education and its availability • You will gain general employability skills valued by • You will discuss with your pupil support teacher the employers most suitable course • In particular, Skills for Work courses have employability • Prior to you starting the programme, your parent or built into delivery carer must complete a joining form. You will do this once your place is confirmed Who would consider these options? • The joining form provides written permission to authorise you to attend • You should be well mannered, mature, well behaved and keen to adapt to a college learning environment Transport • You should be interested in learning about your chosen • Transport will pick you up at school option • Transport will return you back to school at the end of • You should be prepared to fully participate in all aspects the course of the programme • If you do not live near the school your parent or carer • You should be working at the appropriate level in will need to make arrangements to pick you up at the school with an aptitude and enthusiasm for your chosen end of the day if they do not wish you to make your option own way home • There may be some independent travel The difference • The biggest difference is in the way you will learn. Health & Safety Although vocational qualifications are part of the same As some of the options will require you to operate structure and covered by the same arrangements as equipment, use tools or work in certain specialised areas, subjects you do in school, they are delivered in a totally special clothing may be required, known as “personal different environment to school protective equipment” (PPE). If required you will be • Whilst progressing through the programme, you will provided with PPE. naturally work towards five core skills – these are • You must bring PPE each week. Please complete back transferable into the world of work: communication, page of joining form numeracy, working with others, problem solving and • All training venues, activities and tasks that you information technology undertake have been risk assessed to ensure safety • All courses have been developed to recognise standards are met the needs of future employers, and in most cases • You are expected to conduct yourself in a safe and the relevant industry sector has assisted with the appropriate manner development • All bus and taxi drivers work to specific standards, fully observing health and safety regulations 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Gateway Shared Services Gateway is a dynamic public sector, not-for-profit organisation, which specialises in providing online and printed careers, education and work-related information resources for young people. These support the development of career management and employability skills. Resources The valuable resources available in school and online include: • Planit at www.planitplus.net Providing accurate, up-to-date information on: over 700 jobs, college and university courses throughout Scotland and a range of interactive tools. • Mappit at www.mappit.org.uk An online Modern Apprenticeship vacancy board for young people. • Workit at www.workit.info An online system for managing work placement applications, used by pupils to identify and book suitable placements. • Publications – including ‘Careers in Scotland’, a directory of college and university courses in Scotland and ‘Job seeking Skills’ a guide for young job seekers. Find out more about Gateway by visiting www.ceg.org.uk The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

6 ESOL Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include:

SCQF Level 4/5 • World of Work at Open to S4/5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline • Workit at ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) is aimed at Pupil Eligibility pupils who have a first language other than English. There will You must have, or are studying: www.workit.info be an intensive focus on improving English for work and study.

earning • ESOL skills level 3/4 Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods such as role play If you do not have a result and Certificate from a recent ESOL

L and group work to enable you to improve your understanding of English and your productive skills. These skills will increase test we will arrange that you have a diagnostic test with us. your confidence in everyday life and will help you communicate This will ensure that you are at the right level to study ESOL in the home, with your family and in social situations. We also National 4 include work on citizenship. What opportunities will be available Attendance Pattern to me when I finish? Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration This course will allow a taster of what to expect in further education. It will give you knowledge which ACCESS of the course is August to May. could assist in getting employment or alternatively a full time ontinued Vocational Option Breakdown position on a further education course.

C Please note, you will be studying units at SCQF Level 4/5, this is not a Group Award: • Language skills covering the 4 modes of Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking and

7 Up in the Air and on the Ground City of Glasgow College – City Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 4/5 • World of Work at • Mappit at Open to S5/6 Pupils • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline Pupil Eligibility ravel • Workit at This course brings together the world of Travel, Events and You must have: www.workit.info Hospitality in an innovative and inspirational way. A practical • 3 passes at National 4, 1 of which should T course which will focus on developing a range of skills within the be English and Maths City of Glasgow College CITYAIR resource which is a simulated airline cabin and purpose built airline check in desks. You will What opportunities will be available develop a range of food and drink service skills from counter to me when I finish? service to Barista training, plan and participate in events within a You might go on to do: realistic live restaurant environment. To further enhance learning,

and visits are included to tourist destinations within the city and • Employment and/or training in the hospitality, events and

Glasgow Airport. tourism related industry

Attendance Pattern Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration of the course is August to May.

Qualification Breakdown Please note, you will be studying 5 units at SCQF Level 4/5, this is not a Group Award: • Service of Food and Drink

viation • Introduction to Beverage’s • Assist with an Event Level A • Event Theming • Working as Air Cabin Crew • Resort Representation: An Introduction

8 Accounting Glasgow Clyde College –

Valuable resources available in school and online include: Langside Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 6 • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net • Workit at The aim of this course is to help you understand and use • Workit at Pupil Eligibility www.workit.info inance financial information. You will learn to prepare accounting www.workit.info statements as well as analyse, interpret and report on a You must have, or are studying: company’s financial performance. The skills you will develop • National 5 Accounting and English or F in this course include numeracy and logical reasoning. The • National 5 Mathematics and English course combines practical and theoretical aspects of learning related to accounting, and will allow you to use IT for some Studying towards Higher Maths would be advantageous. tasks. Accounting relates to many aspects of everyday life, and You should enjoy working with numbers and be capable of therefore will provide you with experiences which are topical working to a high degree of accuracy. and will develop skills for learning, life and work. You will learn and to think logically and to apply accounting principles, thereby What opportunities will be available supporting your personal financial awareness. to me when I finish? You might go on to do: Attendance Pattern • Modern Apprenticeship Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration • Employment of the course is August to May. • A full time higher education course, such as a Higher National Qualification Breakdown Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree. The level you might enter would depend on the level and Accounting SCQF Level 6: relevance of your other qualifications • Preparing Financial Accounting Information • Preparing Management Accounting Information usiness • Analysing Accounting Information B

9 10 Business and Finance A 4 units from • • • • • • this is made up of the following 6 mandatory units: N Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills SCQF Level 6 - GL8H 46: Qua be reimbursed. independently by bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will note: Year 2 will be considered 2 of your S6 subjects and you will travel and work experience placement at an employer’s workplace. Please Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared between college Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) visits and work related training. work placements including work shadowing, industry talks, industry work based learning apprenticeship, where you are expected to attend methodically to pre- set deadlines. A Foundation Apprenticeship is a approach to improving business processes, to work logically and range of business and IT skills allowing you to apply a solutions-based will have the opportunity to attend one) who will provide you with a colleges, City of Glasgow College and West College Scotland (you This two year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by two partner C Pupils S5 to SCQF Level6–Open West CollegeScotland City ofGlasgowCollegeor Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills– C • • • • Work Placement Management of People and Finance

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usiness • Financial Services: Promoting Positive Customer Relationships • Financial Services: Personal Finance Awareness B • Work Placement SVQ 3 Providing Financial Services • Develop yourself to improve and maintain workplace competence in a financial services environment • Develop productive working relationships in a financial services environment • Ensure you comply with regulations in the financial services environment

11 12 Business and Finance • You musthave: Pupil Eligibiity • • • National Progression Award inLegal StudiesSCQFLevel6: Qualification Breakdown of thecourseisAugusttoMay. Tuesday (1.30pmto4pm).Theduration &Thursdayafternoons A and current Group Award inLegalStudies entry intorelated NCorHNprogrammes. Thisisarecognised related occupationsandfurtherstudytoprepare youfor you withtheopportunitytodeveloprelevant skillsforlegal knowledge andunderstandingoftherole ofthelaw;provide been developedwiththepurposeofproviding youwith The NationalProgression Award (NPA) inLegalServiceshas Course Outline Pupils S5/6 to Open SCQF Level6 Langside Campus Glasgow ClydeCollege– Legal Services ttendance P 3 passesatNational5,1ofwhichshouldbeEnglish Law ofContract:anIntroduction Crime inSociety Scots NationalLaw:anIntroduction attern • • • • • • • You mightgoontodo: when Ifinish? will bea What opportunities Employment Personal injuryclaimhandler administration Administrative supportwithintheCrown OfficeGeneralcourt Administrative supportwithinprivatelegalpractice Personal injuryclaimhandler General courtadministration Office, theFiscalService,commercial legalteams Administrative supportwithinprivatelegalpractice,theCrown v

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Valuable resources available in school and online include: Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net The Skills for Work (SfW) in Early Education and Childcare • Workit at What opportunities • Workit at course at Glasgow Clyde College can offer you an will be available www.workit.info www.workit.info introduction to the basic knowledge and skills required to to me when I finish? prepare you for further study leading to potential employment in the early education and childcare sector. You might go on to do: • A Modern Apprenticeship in Childcare or Early Years Care Attendance Pattern and Education, leading to a Scottish Vocational Qualification Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). (SVQ) Levels 2 to 4 in Children’s Care, Learning and The duration of the course is August to May. Development. You would train on the job in a nursery and off the job (usually one day a week) at a college or training Pupil Eligibility centre. Apprenticeships usually last for two years • A one year full time National Certificate (NC) or National You must have: Qualification (NQ) course in Early Education and Child Care • English National 4 at a local college of further education

Qualification Breakdown • A one year full time higher education course, such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Early Education Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 4: AND SOCIAL CARE and Childcare. You may be able to progress to a Nursery • Child Development Manager post once you have achieved a degree or • Play equivalent in Childhood Practice • Care of Children • Working in Early Education and Childcare Please note that there is no placement attached to this course. CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE

13 Early Education and Childcare Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net

Are you currently working in school at National 5 level or • Workit at above? Are you interested in working with children aged Qualification www.workit.info 0-12 years? Are you are interested in a career in the following Breakdown areas; Child Development Officer, Child minding, Early Year’s Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare practitioner, Play worker/Play assistant or Primary Teaching. SCQF Level 5: Glasgow Clyde College can offer you an introduction to This course is a group award and consists of 4 units at the basic knowledge and skills required to prepare you for National 5 level which will cover a broad range of issues in further study leading to potential employment in the Early each area of the units listed: Education and Childcare sector. The course is designed as an • Child Development and Health Introduction to Early Education and Childcare at National 5 level and will help you understand some of the demands and • Play in Early Education and Childcare responsibilities for working in this sector. • Working in Early Education and Childcare • Care and Feeding of Children Attendance Pattern Please note that there is no placement element attached Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). to this course The duration of the course is August to May.

AND SOCIAL CARE What opportunities will be available Pupil Eligibility to me when I finish? You must have: You might go on to do: • English National 5 Successful completion will enable you to apply for registration as a support worker with the Scottish Social Services Council. This may lead to further vocational training and/or potential employment within certain posts in the childcare sector. You might go on to: • A Modern Apprenticeship in Childcare or Early Years Care and Education, leading to a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 to 4 in Social Services: Children and Young CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE People. You would train on the job in a nursery and off the job (usually one day a week) at a college or training centre. Apprenticeships usually last for two years • SVQ Level 2 Playwork

14 Human Body Structure and Function Valuable resources available in school and online include: West College Scotland SCQF Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 8 – Open to S6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Human Body Structure and Function is a double credit • Workit at unit at SCQF Level 8. As such it entails approx. 80 hours Qualification www.workit.info www.workit.info of teaching and 80 hours of study and equates to Year 2 of Breakdown university biology degree programmes. The unit offers you Please note you will be studying 2 Units the opportunity to extend your knowledge and develop an at SCQF level 8, this is not a Group Award: understanding of selected body systems and how the human This course covers topics including: body co-ordinates these systems to maintain homeostasis. In • Structure & function of the skeletal system studying these systems, you will also discover what happens when things go wrong, covering conditions as diverse as • Reflex actions hyperthyroidism, gigantism and coronary heart disease. • Function of the blood and heart • Structure and function of respiratory system Attendance Pattern • Structure and function of urinary system Friday morning (9:15am to 11.30am). The duration of the • Structure and function of digestive system course is August to April. • Practical laboratory experiments Pupil Eligibility What opportunities will be available AND SOCIAL CARE You must have: to me when I finish? • Biology or Human Biology Higher or be working towards The unit would be an ideal stepping stone between secondary Advanced Higher education and university programmes in medicine and • You should have a genuine interest in human anatomy dentistry, as well as to biology based degree routes. Data & physiology handling, problem solving and experimental techniques are all developed alongside expanding knowledge on anatomy and physiology. CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE

15 Introduction to Nursing Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net This course will provide students with an introduction to the What opportunities • Workit at nursing profession which will allow them to examine a career will be available www.workit.info in nursing or health care. The course consists of some practical to me when I finish? sessions within the college skills lab carrying out basic nursing skills such as bed bathing and prevention of infection. You might go on to do: The roles available within nursing will be explored and the • NC Level 6 Health Care (Pre Nursing course with clinical responsibilities of a health care professional will be addressed. placement on average one day per week). Candidates Candidates will be introduced to speakers from the health require to have successfully completed the full Intro to care sector and will attend clinical placement visits. Nursing course plus three credit passes at National 5 level • HNC Care and Administrational Practice (Equivalent to Attendance Pattern First Year Nursing). Candidates require to have successfully Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). completed the Into to Nursing plus have two additional The duration of the course is August to May. Highers which must include English

Pupil Eligibility You must have: AND SOCIAL CARE • National 5 Maths and English

Vocational Option Breakdown Please note you will be studying 4 Units at SCQF level 5, this is not a Group Award: • Basic Health Care Needs • Prevention of Infection • The Human Body • Roles and Responsibilities (Skills for Work) • Emergency First Aid, Health & Safety and Introduction to CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE Mental Health (in-house certificates)

16 Psychology Glasgow Clyde College – Valuable resources available in school and online include: Langside Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 6 – Open to S6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

• Workit at The central theme of the Higher Psychology course is to • Workit at enable you to investigate psychological knowledge and Course Assignment www.workit.info www.workit.info research, which will promote your understanding of individual The purpose of the assignment is to and social behaviour. You will analyse and evaluate concepts, assess your use of research and communication theories and approaches, and will draw on research evidence skills appropriate to psychology. This assignment requires to explain human behaviour. learners to carry out their own primary research based on a brief provided by SQA and produce a psychological research Attendance Pattern report. The class will design the research in groups, collect Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). data and analyse. Reports must be written up individually but The duration of the course is August until May. support will be given by the tutor. This assignment will give learners an opportunity to Pupil Eligibility demonstrate the following skills: You must have: • using research skills to generate, select, organise, interpret, • A pass in Higher English at A or B level analyse and evaluate information in psychology • using communication skills to present information, including Qualification Breakdown a report on psychological research AND SOCIAL CARE Psychology SCQF Level 6: What opportunities will be available • Psychology: Research to me when I finish? • Psychology: Individual Behaviour You might go on to do: • Psychology: Social Behaviour • HNC/D courses in social science at college or university This course is very demanding in terms of written work, study degree courses in psychology, neuropsychology, arts, social at home and group work. sciences, sciences, criminology or business studies. The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications Further information on psychology and the prospects it offers www.bps.org.uk

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17 Scientific Technologies – Foundation Apprenticeship Glasgow Clyde College Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 6 – Open to S5 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net

This 2 year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by • Workit at Glasgow Clyde College. The course will provide students Qualification www.workit.info with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of Breakdown the scientific sector. In Scotland there are many different Foundation Apprenticeship in Scientific career opportunities and career pathways, job roles in Life Technologies – GN14 46 Sciences related operations include Laboratory Assistant, National Progression Award (NPA) in Scientific Technologies Technician trainee, Trainee Scientist, Technician, Scientist, and SCQF Level 6 Technologist. These roles span across, industry, universities, • Laboratory Safety schools, further education colleges and NHS. A Foundation Apprenticeship is a work based learning apprenticeship, • Mathematics for Science where you are expected to attend work placements. • Fundamental Chemistry: An Introduction • Experimental Procedures: Science Attendance Pattern SVQ 3 Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities Attendance Pattern • Follow Health and Safety Procedures for Scientific or Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) Technical Activities Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared • Carry Out Simple Scientific or Technical Tests Using Manual AND SOCIAL CARE between college and work experience placement at an Equipment employer’s workplace. Please note: Year 2 will be considered • Prepare Compounds and Solutions for Scientific or Technical 2 of your S6 subjects and you will travel independently by Use bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will be reimbursed. What opportunities will be available to me when I finish? Pupil Eligibility You might go on to do: Candidates who plan to leave school at the end of S6 with • Modern Apprenticeship minimum of 1 or more Highers including Chemistry and National 5’s. As a guide: • Employment • Achieved or working towards Higher Chemistry (A-C) by end • A full time higher education course, such as a Higher CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE of S6 National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree. The level you might enter would depend on the • Achieved or working towards National 5’s (A-C) by end S6 level and relevance of your other qualifications

18 Social Services and Healthcare – Foundation Valuable resources available in school and online include: Apprenticeship Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at Glasgow Clyde College or West College • World of Work at • Mappit at Scotland • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk SCQF Level 6 – Open to S5 Pupils www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Course Outline West College Scotland • Workit at www.workit.info This two year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by two You must be working towards: www.workit.info partner colleges, Glasgow Clyde College and West College • National 5 English Scotland (you will have the opportunity to attend one college) who • Progression to Higher English by S6 will provide you with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge Please note: all candidates are required to be vetted by of the Social Services and Healthcare sector. Working in social Disclosure Scotland as part of the Protecting Vulnerable services can be a challenging and rewarding career. Social service Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). workers provide support and help to people who need it, helping them to live full and valued lives in the community. Qualification Breakdown There are many different career opportunities and career Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and pathways, job roles in adult services include personal assistant, Healthcare (Adult Services) - GL52 46: care assistant, support worker, supervisor, senior care worker, National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Services and team leader, care home manager, centre manager and service Healthcare manager. A Foundation Apprenticeship is a work based learning • Social Services in Scotland apprenticeship, where you are expected to attend work placements. • Safeguarding People • Communication in Care Relationships

AND SOCIAL CARE Attendance Pattern • Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) • Human Development and Social Influences Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared between SVQ Level 2 in Social Services and Healthcare college and work experience placement at an employer’s • Support effective communication workplace. Please note: Year 2 will be considered 2 of your S6 • Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals subjects and you will travel independently by bus or train – travel • Develop your own knowledge and practice tickets should be kept as you will be reimbursed. • Support the safeguarding of individuals Pupil Eligibility What opportunities will be available Glasgow Kelvin College to me when I finish? Candidates who plan to leave school at the end of S6 with You might go on to do: minimum of 1 or more Highers incl. English and National 5’s. • Modern Apprenticeship

CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE Essential criteria as follows: • Achieved or working towards Higher English (A-C) by end of S6 • Employment • Achieved or working towards National 5’s (A-C) by end S6 • A full time higher education course, such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree. The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications

19 Social Services Children and Young People – Foundation Apprenticeship Valuable resources available in school and online include: Glasgow Clyde College or West College Scotland • World of Work at SCQF Level 6 – Open to S5 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline West College Scotland You must be working towards: • Workit at This two year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by two partner colleges, Glasgow Clyde College and West College • National 5 English www.workit.info Scotland (you will have the opportunity to attend one college) • Progression to Higher English by S6 who will provide you with the opportunity to gain skills and Please note: all candidates are required to be vetted by knowledge of the Social Services and Children and Young Disclosure Scotland as part of the Protecting Vulnerable People sector. This includes working in nurseries; children and Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme). family centres; holiday play schemes, out of school care and Qualification Breakdown working. Other services include working with children with disabilities and working with parents and families. A Foundation Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young Apprenticeship is a work based learning apprenticeship, where People - GL7A 46: you are expected to attend work placements. Part of SVQ Level 2 in Social Services (Children and Young People) Attendance Pattern • Support effective communication • Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) • Develop your own knowledge and practice Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared between • Support the safeguarding of children

AND SOCIAL CARE college and work experience placement at an employer’s National Progression Award (NPA) in Social Services (Children workplace. Please note: Year 2 will be considered 2 of your and Young People) S6 subjects and you will travel independently by bus or train – • Safeguarding of Children and Young People travel tickets should be kept as you will be reimbursed. • Play for Children and Young People • Communication with Children and Young People Pupil Eligibility • Development of Children and Young People • Promote the Wellbeing and Safety of Children and Young Glasgow Kelvin College People Candidates who plan to leave school at the end of S6 with minimum of 1 or more Highers incl. English and National 5’s. What opportunities will be available Essential criteria as follows: to me when I finish? • Achieved or working towards Higher English (A-C) by end You might go on to do: CARE, HEALTH, LIFE SCIENCE of S6 • Modern Apprenticeship • Employment • Achieved or working towards National 5’s (A-C) by end S6 • A full time higher education course, such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree. The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications.

20 Youth Work Glasgow Kelvin College – Valuable resources available in school and online include: Springburn Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 6 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • World of Work at • Mappit at • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net This National Progression Award (NPA) in Theory and • Workit at What opportunities • Workit at Approaches to Youth Work will provide you with an overview www.workit.info will be available www.workit.info of how youth work evolved into its present format, along with to me when I finish? practical classroom based group-work activities. Additionally, you will develop an understanding of communication and You might go on to do: group work skills necessary to engage with young people in a • HNC in Working with Communities or related area range of settings. This NPA will provide you with a substantial • PDA in Youth Work understanding of youth work practice and the Units are widely • NC in Working with Communities recognised by youth work managers, which can be applied when working in a paid or voluntary capacity. • SVQ in the Youth Work or Community Development Work sector Attendance Pattern The level you might enter would depend on the level and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). relevance of your other qualifications The duration of the course is August until May.

Pupil Eligibility You must have: COMMUNITY • Have an interest in working with young people

AND FLEXIBLE LEARNING • Good verbal and written communication skills • Experience of working with young people, either in a paid or voluntary capacity

Qualification Breakdown National Progression Award in Theory and Approaches to Youth Work – SCQF Level 6 • Youth Work -Engaging with Young People • Working with Communities - Youth Work

Building Services Engineering Glasgow Kelvin College Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net

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• Workit at at Workit • www.workit.info Creative & Digital Media – Foundation Apprenticeship Valuable resources available in school and online include: Glasgow Kelvin College - West College Scotland Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 6 – Open to S5 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net This two year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by two • You should have an • Workit at • Workit at partner colleges, Glasgow Kelvin College and West College appreciation of different www.workit.info Scotland (you will have the opportunity to attend one) who technologies, alongside general www.workit.info INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIES knowledge and soft skills, including the

will provide you with the opportunity to develop the skills required by the Creative and Digital Media industry is for capacity to work efficiently and in teams pupils in S5 and S6. You will gain knowledge units that will You will be asked to provide a short personal statement develop an understanding of the technologies, processes and on why you want to attend college and do this Foundation practices used within the Creative Industries. A Foundation Apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is a work based learning apprenticeship, where you are expected to attend work placements. Qualification Breakdown Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital media Attendance Pattern SCQF Level 6 - GM69 46:

igital Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) National Progression Award (NPA) in Creative and Digital Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared AND MUSIC AND Media: Technologies, Processes and Practices

D between college and work experience placement at an • Creative Industries: An Introduction – Scotland

employer’s workplace. Please note: Year 2 will be considered • Creative Industries: Understanding a Creative Brief 2 of your S6 subjects and you will travel independently by & • Media: Understanding the creative process

bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will be • Storytelling for the Creative Industries reimbursed. Diploma in Creative Digital Media Pupil Eligibility • Work effectively with others in the Creative Industries Glasgow Kelvin College • Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce Risks to Health and Safety Candidates who plan to leave school at the end of S6 with • Communicating Using Digital Marketing/Sales Channels minimum of 1 or more Highers in relevant subject areas and • Use Digital and Social Media in Marketing Campaigns National 5’s. Essential criteria as follows: • Achieved or working towards Higher (A-C) in relevant What opportunities will be available subject areas – IT, English, Maths etc. by end of S6 to me when I finish? • Achieved or working towards National 5’s (A-C) by end S6 You might go on to do:

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INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIES Glasgow Clyde College and the City of Glasgow College Breakdown and will introduce you to digital roles within this sector and Foundation Apprenticeship in ICT Hardware how digital skills are utilised in the workplace. A Foundation System Support SCQF Level 6 - GL55 46: Apprenticeship is a work based learning apprenticeship, Diploma for IT & Telecommunications Professionals where you are expected to attend work placements. • Personal Effectiveness 2 Attendance Pattern • Health and Safety in IT & Telecom Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) • IT & Telecom System Operation 2 Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared between • Testing IT & Telecom Systems 2 igital college and work experience placement at an employer’s • Working with IT & Telecoms Hardware and Equipment 1

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• Workit at Glasgow Clyde College will provide you with the opportunity Qualification • Workit at to gain a full higher award in Photography. This option covers Breakdown www.workit.info www.workit.info many facets of society including reportage, landscape, sports INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIES Photography SCQF Level 6:

and wildlife. It will develop your creativity and will provide you • Photography: Image Making with the opportunity to reflect upon and interpret the world around you. This option will prepare you to produce and • Photography: Contextual Imagery evaluate media images. This course is assessed through submission of a project; there is no final exam. The project component is submitted to the Attendance Pattern SQA for assessment and consists of one component, a project. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The project will have three sections: The duration of the course is August to May. 1. ‘Research and Investigation’; which includes a structured

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• Workit at The National Progression Award (NPA) in Sound Production • Workit at will offer you the opportunity to develop confidence in using What opportunities www.workit.info www.workit.info equipment and software and be given opportunities to apply will be available INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIES

and develop your creative skills, enterprise, employability and to me when I finish? planning whilst focusing on the music industry. You will also The National Progression Award opens up a very flexible have the option to develop wider skills in a related area of the route to progress to full time courses from school or college recorded music industry depending on your specific area of to Higher Education. Successful completion of this NPA may interest. provide opportunities for you to be considered for entry to other courses i.e. National Certificate in Sound Production. Attendance Pattern If you undertake the NPA in Sound Production: Recording Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The you could also undertake further NPA programmes, e.g. the NPA in Sound Production: Live. A portfolio of two or more igital duration of the course is August to May. NPAs may provide opportunities to gain entry to a Higher AND MUSIC AND National Course, e.g. HNC/HND Sound Production SCQF D Pupil Eligibility

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www.workit.info Fashion Brand Retailing Valuable resources available in school and online include: Glasgow Caledonian University Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 7 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

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esign to study fashion, brand and retail. Fashion Brand Retailing Breakdown www.workit.info www.workit.info is an exciting and challenging option if you want to further Fashion Brand Retailing SCQF Level 7: your knowledge of fashion retailing, marketing and design, There are 2 ‘themes’, each with a specific

D whilst developing your interpersonal and employability skills assessment that you must pass in order to receive a and learn university research and referencing techniques. university award for a 20 credit module at Level 1 (equivalent An integral element of the Fashion Brand Retailing course is to Advanced Higher Grade C). providing you with the opportunity to meet with personnel in Term 1 - August to December: the industry. This is achieved through guest speakers, along • Theme 1: The Fashion Supply Chain (students will learn with visits to local retail head offices and stores. You will gain about the various processes involved in taking a product

and an insight into the various career paths available in the fashion from initial design concept through to presentation for sale

retail sector. on the shop floor) Term 2 - January to April: Attendance Pattern • Theme 2: The Fashion Demand Chain (students will learn Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (2pm to 4pm). The duration about the development of retailing within the fashion of the course is August to April. industry and about what makes a fashion brand retailer successful) Please note: You will travel independently by bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will be reimbursed by What opportunities will be available school. to me when I finish?

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F areas: • National 5 English • BA International Fashion Branding (Fashion Branding, • Higher Art and Design is desirable but not essential marketing communications) • BA International Fashion Business (Practical fashion design) • BA International Retail Marketing (Retail, marketing) For more information on courses at GCU, please visit their website: www.gcu.ac.uk You might also consider applying to courses at other universities. Fashion Brand Retailing will give you a good insight into university life and what is required of students at first year level.

45 Barbering UConcept SCQF Level 3 – Open to S5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • Mappit at • Planit at Course Outline www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net This course is an ideal introduction for pupils starting out Qualification and who want a basic understanding of the industry; this Breakdown • Workit at qualification is designed for you to prepare for further learning Barbering (City and Guilds Level 1) www.workit.info or training in the hair and beauty sector. You will learn how SCQF Level 3:

eauty to prepare the clients for barbering services, shampoo and • Prepare for Hair Services and Maintain Work Areas diagnose hair on a variety of hair types and conditions, cut hair using barbering techniques, style and blow dry. Alongside • Contribute to Development of Effective Working practical skills you will learn consultation techniques, gowning Relationships B and preparation of client for services, customer care and • Shampooing and Conditioning of Hair product knowledge and communication skills. • Blow Dry Hair • Barbering Techniques Attendance Pattern All courses involve a mix of theory and practical work, written Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration assessment and portfolio production of the course is August to May. and What opportunities will be available Pupil Eligibility to me when I finish? You should have: You might go on to do: • A genuine interest in barbering • A Modern Apprenticeship, leading to a Scottish Vocational • Enjoy working as part of a team and have a creative flair Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 & 3 in Hairdressing. You would You are required to work on each other and must be prepared train on the job in a salon or barber’s and off the job air to get treatments applied to your hair. You will be using (usually one day a week) at a college or training centre. hair clippers and scissors on mannequin heads and must Apprenticeships usually last for two years H demonstrate a level of maturity required for the course. • A full time National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification (NQ) course in Hairdressing at a local college of further education usually over 2 years • After training, and with relevant work experience, you can become a salon stylist, supervisor, salon manager or even a salon owner It is possible to study for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hairdressing and Salon Management

46 Beauty and Complementary Therapy skills Valuable resources available in school and online include: Glasgow Clyde College – Langside Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Studying at Glasgow Clyde College will ensure you experience Qualification • Workit at a broad introduction to this area of study. Practical and theory Breakdown www.workit.info www.workit.info sessions are designed to ensure you develop both vocational National Progression Award in Beauty Massage skills and the underpinning knowledge and understanding SCQF Level 5: eauty required. Practical experience will include working on Mandatory Units: classmates to practice and perfect a range of skills including • Massage Techniques skin cleansing and brow shaping, Make Up application

B and both Back, Leg and Facial Massage Written work will • Salon Skills: The Essentials include workbooks, short tests, projects, portfolio production • Wellness Therapies: Facial Massage and home study. Emphasis throughout all units is on the Optional Units employability skills and attitudes which will help to prepare • Day Make-Up and Basic Corrective Make-Up you for the workplace. • Beauty Skills: An Introduction Attendance Pattern and What opportunities will be available Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration to me when I finish? of the course is August to May. A full time National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification (NQ) course in Hairdressing or Beauty Care at a local college Pupil Eligibility of further education usually over 2 years. Please note you You must: will also need additional National qualifications in addition

air • have a keen interest in beauty therapy and complementary to these units. You should check the entry requirements on therapies college website.

H • enjoy working as part of a team and have a caring, mature approach You are required to work on each other and must be prepared to give and receive massage treatments, remove make up to have make up reapplied and participate in skin care.

47 Creative Beauty Skills with Hair Styling Glasgow Clyde College – Cardonald Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net

Studying at Glasgow Clyde College will ensure you experience Qualification • Workit at a broad introduction to this area of study. Practical and theory Breakdown www.workit.info sessions are designed to ensure you develop both vocational National Progression Award in Beauty Skills skills and the underpinning knowledge and understanding SCQF Level 4: eauty required. Practical experience will include working on Mandatory Units: classmates to practice and perfect a range of skills including • Beauty Skills: An Introduction skin cleansing and brow shaping, Day and Fantasy Make Up

B application, artistic design for the nails and face. In addition, • Cosmetology: Make-Up Artistry you will learn hair styling techniques to complement the looks • Creative Nail Finishes to Hand and Feet created. Written work will include workbooks, short tests, Optional Units projects, portfolio production and home study. Emphasis • Fantasy Make Up throughout all units is on the employability skills and attitudes • Long hair design which will help to prepare you for the workplace. To achieve the NPA Group Award you must successfully and Attendance Pattern complete the three mandatory units listed, (although you will

study both the optional units in addition). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration of the course is August to May What opportunities will be available to me when I finish? Pupil Eligibility You might go on to do: You must: air • A full time NC in Beauty Therapy at a local college of further • have a keen interest in beauty therapy and make-up artistry education which can progress to Higher National Certificate

H • enjoy working as part of a team and have a creative flair & Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy or Make Up You are required to work on each other and must be prepared Artistry to remove make up to have make up reapplied and participate • After training you can be employed in a beauty salon, spa, in skin care. cruise ship or nail bar

48 Hair, Beauty and Make Up Valuable resources available in school and online include: East Renfrewshire Style Academy Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Glasgow Clyde College will provide you with a broad, Vocational • Workit at experiential introduction to hairdressing, beauty and current Option Breakdown www.workit.info www.workit.info make up trends for daywear. Practical and theory sessions are Please note you will be studying 2 Units designed to ensure you develop both vocational skills and at SCQF level 5, this is not a Group Award: eauty the underpinning knowledge and understanding required • Current Techniques in Long Hair: Basic for the hairdressing & beauty industry. Practical experience will include working on classmates to practice and perfect a • Hair, Beauty and Make Up: Personal Care and Appearance

B variety of skills including current techniques in long hair and makeup, as well as correct skin preparation. Written work will What opportunities will be available include workbooks, short tests, projects, portfolio production to me when I finish? and home study. Emphasis throughout all units is on the You might go on to do: employability skills and attitudes which will help to prepare • A Modern Apprenticeship, leading to a Scottish Vocational you for the workplace. This option will enhance any other hair Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 & 3 in Hairdressing. You would & beauty option.

and train on the job in a salon or barber’s and off the job (usually one day a week) at a college or training centre. Attendance Pattern Apprenticeships usually last for two years Wednesday mornings (9:15am to 12 noon). The duration of • A full time National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification the course is August to May. (NQ) course in Hairdressing or Beauty Care at a local college of further education usually over 2 years. Please note you Pupil Eligibility will also need additional National qualifications in addition air You should have: to these units. You should check the entry requirements on • Have a genuine interest in hair and beauty college website H • Have National 4 or equivalent in English • After training in a college or salon, and with relevant work experience in a salon, you can become a salon stylist, • Enjoy working as part of a team and have a creative flair supervisor, salon manager or even a salon owner. It is You are required to work on each other and must be prepared possible to study for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) to get treatments applied to your hair and remove make up in Hairdressing once you have gained a NC Level 6 in to have make up reapplied. You must demonstrate a level of Hairdressing or SVQ level 3 in Hairdressing All courses maturity required for the course. involve a mix of theory and practical work, written assessment and portfolio production

49 Hairdressing East Renfrewshire Style Academy SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • Mappit at Course Outline • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Glasgow Clyde College will provide you with a broad, www.planitplus.net experiential introduction to hairdressing. The focus is on • Workit at experiencing a salon environment and the development of What opportunities vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Practical www.workit.info will be available experience of general salon duties, reception skills,

eauty to me when I finish? communication and customer care is included. Emphasis throughout all units is on employability skills and attitudes You might go on to do: which will help prepare you for the workplace. • A Modern Apprenticeship, leading to a Scottish Vocational

B Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 & 3 in Hairdressing. You would Attendance Pattern train on the job in a salon or barber’s and off the job Tuesday and Thursday (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration of the (usually one day a week) at a college or training centre. course is August to May. Apprenticeships usually last for two years • A full time National Certificate (NC) or National Qualification Pupil Eligibility (NQ) course in Hairdressing or Beauty Care at a local college of further education usually over 2 years. Please note you and You should: will also need additional National qualifications in addition

• A genuine interest in hairdressing to this award. You should check the entry requirements on • National 4 in English college website • Enjoy working as part of a team and have a creative flair • After training in a college or salon, and with relevant work You are required to work on each other and must be prepared experience, you can become a salon stylist, supervisor, salon to get treatments applied to your hair. You must demonstrate manager or even a salon owner. It is possible to study for a air a level of maturity required for the course. Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Hairdressing once you have gained a NC Level 6 in Hairdressing or SVQ level 3 in H Qualification Breakdown Hairdressing All courses involve a mix of theory and practical Skills for Work - Hairdressing SCQF level 4: work, written assessment and portfolio production. • Salon Awareness • Working in the Salon • Employability Skills • Creativity including gents’ grooming skills

Food and Drink Technologies – Valuable resources available in school and online include: Foundation Apprenticeship Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at City of Glasgow College • Mappit at • Planit at SCQF Level 6 – • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Open to S5 Pupils www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Course Outline • Workit at This two year Foundation Apprenticeship is delivered by the Qualification www.workit.info www.workit.info City of Glasgow College who will introduce you to principles Breakdown of food science and food safety, from developing marketable

ospitality Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink food products for today’s consumer, to the care, legislation Operations – GN26 46 and processes involved in creating those products. You will National Progression Award in Food Manufacture – learn in a hands-on way, both in a classroom and as part of a SCQF Level 6 , H , placement in a real workplace. • Food Manufacturing: Fundamentals of Food Science • Food Manufacturing: Food Production Attendance Pattern • Food Manufacturing: Commercial and Social Drivers Year 1: Tuesday and Thursday (pm) andscaping • Food Manufacturing: Sustainability Year 2 proposed attendance: Thursday all day shared • REHIS Food Hygiene: Elementary between college and work experience placement at an • REHIS Elementary Health and Safety Certificate employer’s workplace. Please note: Year 2 will be considered Part of SVQ in Food and Drink Operations (SCQF Level 6) 2 of your S6 subjects and you will travel independently by • Develop Productive Working Relationships with Colleagues bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will be AND L AND • Interpret and Communicate Information and Data in Food reimbursed. and Drink Operations Pupil Eligibility • Contribute to Continuous Improvement of Food Safety in Manufacture Candidates who plan to leave school at the end of S6 with • Develop a New Product in a Food Business minimum of 1 or more Highers in relevant subject areas and • Promote and Support Creative Thinking in a Food Business National 5’s. Essential criteria as follows: • Achieved or working towards Higher (A-C) in relevant What opportunities will be available subject areas – English, Maths, Business (A-C) by end of S6 to me when I finish?

orticulture • Achieved or working towards National 5’s (A-C) by end S6 You might go on to do: • Modern Apprenticeship H • Employment • A full time higher education course, such as a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree. The level you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of your other qualifications 51

Grow, Cook and Eat West College Scotland SCQF Level 1 – Open to S4/5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • Mappit at • Planit at Course Outline www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net West College Scotland will provide a broad, experiential introduction to the horticulture and hospitality sectors. You will Gardening Skills – • Workit at College Certificate learn about baking, how to select a product to bake, identify www.workit.info the ingredients required, and follow the correct sequence • Indoor Propagation - growing from seed,

ospitality to make your chosen product using the correct tools safely taking cuttings, feeding, watering and pricking out and hygienically along with general horticulture duties. The • Outdoor Cultivation - ground preparation, weeding, programme ends with you harvesting vegetables and herbs planting out and watering in May and using these to prepare a lunch in June for invited • Understanding of Health and Safety instructions and why , H , guests and family. they are important during activities • Meeting personal targets while in a learning situation Attendance Pattern • Completing allocated activities while supervised andscaping Wednesday (10am to 1pm). The duration of the course is August to June • Selecting, cleaning and storing the appropriate materials used Pupil Eligibility What opportunities will be available You should have: to me when I finish? AND L AND • An interest in Horticulture • A practical based course covering a range of gardening skills • An interest in Practical Cookery used whilst growing a selection of vegetables and herbs • Progression to horticultural related and personal and social Vocational Option Breakdown • Employment One SQA SCQF Level 1 Unit: • Food Preparation: Baking orticulture H

Introduction to Barista Skills Valuable resources available in school and online include: The Greenhouse Community – Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at Barrhead Vocational Facilities • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Open to S5/6 Pupils www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net

• Workit at Course Outline Attendance • Workit at The Barista Skills course is aimed at those wanting to acquire Pattern www.workit.info www.workit.info barista skills. The Greenhouse Community will provide you Friday morning (9:15am to 11am). with the opportunity to develop basic practical skills necessary The duration of the course is August to May ospitality to work in the coffee barista industry. Whether you intend to work as a barista, or are planning to run a cafe or coffee cart Pupil Eligibility (or are just passionate about coffee), this is the course for You must:

, H , you. You will participate in work experience and on successful • be interested in learning barista skills completion of the course; you will have the opportunity to achieve your City & Guilds Level 2 VRQ Barista Skills award. Vocational Option Breakdown The course covers: andscaping Barista Skills – The Greenhouse Café In House Certificate • Coffee Roasting and blend selection You will participate in work experience and on successful • Learning to operate a coffee machine completion of the course; you will have the opportunity to • Maintenance and cleaning of coffee machine achieve your City & Guilds Level 2 VRQ Barista Skills award. • Setting the coffee grinder Please note, this would require attending for 2.5 days in June

AND L AND 2019 to be assessed by a City & Guilds assessor. • Perfecting espresso extraction times • Tamping and packing coffee for shots What opportunities will be available • Assessing the qualities of the coffee to me when I finish? • Milk steaming and how to make silky micro foam for the milk You might go on to do: based coffees • Other National Qualifications in Events or other Hospitality • Making the coffees including espressos, lattés, cappuccinos, related subjects flat whites etc • Employment • Latte Art orticulture • General barista skills

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Introduction to Food Service Skills City of Glasgow College – City Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 3/4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net

The Introduction to Food Service course will give you an • Workit at opportunity to develop a range of employability skills for the Vocational www.workit.info Hospitality Industry; including food and drink service skills, Option Breakdown food hygiene skills and team working skills. You will build • REHIS – Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate ospitality self-confidence and gain an awareness of the opportunities for Introduction to Food Service Skills Certificate employment within the Hospitality Industry. City of Glasgow College Award - SCQF Level 4: Please note, you will be studying 3 units at SCQF Level 4,

, H , Attendance Pattern this is not a Group Award: Thursday (9:30am to 2:45pm). The duration of the course is • Customer Care August to May. • Local Tourist Attraction

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Professional Cookery Glasgow Clyde College – Valuable resources available in school and online include: Anniesland Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.planitplus.net

• Workit at The National Progression Award (NPA) in Professional Cookery • Workit at will provide you with the opportunity to develop basic What opportunities www.workit.info will be available www.workit.info practical skills necessary to work in the catering industry. to me when I finish? You will learn skills in professional cookery, whilst working in ospitality the training kitchens within the Hospitality department. You You might go on to do: will be preparing and presenting food in a realistic working • A full time National Certificate (NQ Level 5) in Professional environment throughout the academic year. Cookery

, H , • A Modern Apprenticeship, or Skillseeker training, in the Attendance Pattern hospitality industry, leading to a relevant Scottish Vocational Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The Qualification (SVQ) Levels 2 and 3. You would normally duration of the course is August to May. train on the job or off the job at college, restaurant andscaping kitchen, professional catering kitchen or training centre. Pupil Eligibility Apprenticeships usually last for two or three years You should have: You will need to be 18 years of age or older for some of the jobs in this sector. • An interest in professional cookery as this is as this is a

AND L AND practical course with participants learning to cook in a commercial kitchen • National 4 English Please note: you will be handling meat.

Qualification Breakdown National Progression Award in Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4: • Food Preparation Techniques: An Introduction orticulture • Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry

H • Cookery Processes: An Introduction • Hospitality: Organisation of Practical Skills Please note: you will be handling meat.

Shoestring Cookery En Croute Catering Open to S5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • Mappit at Course Outline • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Learn to budget, shop, prepare and present your own tasty www.planitplus.net meals on a shoestring budget. Working within a professional • Workit at kitchen, you will learn the most economical and quick meals that you will be able to cook at home for fun. Great recipes, www.workit.info hints and professional tips to make the most of your food ospitality spending money. No more unhealthy take-aways or fast food – you will soon be able to prepare better, healthier and quicker meals than you ever thought possible! , H , Attendance Pattern Friday morning (9:15am to 11am). The duration of the course is August to May andscaping Pupil Eligibility You must: • be interested in cooking as this is a practical course where you will learn to cook in a commercial kitchen AND L AND Please note: you will be handling meat.

Vocational Option Breakdown Covers key areas including basic knife skills, food preparation and presentation. Subjects covered include cooking methods, making soups, stocks and sauces, presentation and menu planning.

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H You might go on to do: • Other National Qualifications in Events, Professional Cookery or other Hospitality related subjects • Employment and/or training in an accounting related industry

56 Introduction to Teacher Education Valuable resources available in school and online include: • University of Strathclyde School of Education: University of Strathclyde - Valuable resources available in school and online include: Valuable resources available in school and online include: • University of Strathclyde School of Education: • World of Work at about-gtcs/memorandum-on-entry-requirements-to-programmes-of-ite-in-scotland.pdf• Entry Requirementswww.strath.ac.ukhumanities/schoolofeducation for Initial Teacher Education: www.gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES// • Mappit at John Anderson Campus – Open to S6 Pupils • General Teaching Council of Scotland: www.gtcs.org.uk www • General Teaching Council of Scotland: .gtcs.org.uk/web/FILES/about-gtcs/memorandum-on-entry-requirements-to- • Planit at • Entry Requirements for Initial Teacher Education: www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk schoolofeducation www.planitplus.net Course Outline www.strath.ac.ukhumanities/ programmes-of-ite-in-scotland.pdf The Introduction to Teacher Education will provide you with / • Workit at Vocational www.gtcs.org.uk an introduction to the teaching profession – both primary Option Breakdown www.workit.info and secondary. You will explore four themes, where you will be drawing on your previous experiences to highlight your The course will support student wishing to consider teaching own key strengths and examining how these attributes are as a profession. The course will prepare attendees for making desirable in Education. You will look at what you know about a UCAS application for Primary Teaching and for preparing ciences pupil engagement and success in learning and will experience personal statements for other subjects that will qualify candidates for PGDE courses. You will explore four themes: S different approaches. You will have the opportunity to consider the various components that contribute to effective • Getting to know your own skills • How learning works learning and teaching and build skills in these areas. You • Components of effective teaching • Putting it altogether will get the opportunity to plan, design deliver and evaluate lessons and learning opportunities. Links will be made to any What opportunities will be available to me when I finish? ocial work experience/volunteering you are currently undertaking. In addition, you will be review what you know about learning You might go on to do: umanities and teaching, and identifying what you have gained from • BA/BEd with a Teaching Qualification the programme with a view to supporting you in generating • Other university course to study a subject relevant to H your personal statements, assisting and preparing you for the teaching followed by a PGDE

AND S AND application process. • BA Education Studies Attendance Pattern • Joint honours programme with Education as a subject Tuesday & Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration of the course is August to December.

Pupil Eligibility You must have: • A pass in Higher English at A or B level • A pass in National 5 Maths at Grade C or above Please note: You will travel independently by bus or train – travel tickets should be kept as you will be reimbursed by school.

57 Maritime Skills City of Glasgow College – Riverside Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk Course Outline www.planitplus.net You will explore a variety and range of career opportunities Qualification • Workit at — local, national and global, in the maritime sector, including Breakdown www.workit.info commercial sea fishing, the Royal Navy, the Merchant Navy, inland waterways and marine leisure, ports and harbours. Skills for Work: Maritime Skills SCQF Level 5: City of Glasgow College will introduce you to the operation • Seamanship: An Introduction of boats and equipment, including: boat handling, the use of • Maritime Environment: An Introduction ropes, wires and chains and effective anchoring, mooring and • Small Boat Engineering securing a vessel are tackled in practical situations. There’s • Health and Safety in the Maritime Sector an introduction to marine navigation, where you will learn • Employability Skills and Careers in the Maritime Sector how to use a marine chart to plot position using standard marine instruments, and how to take account of the weather. What opportunities will be available You will learn the safety aspects of any job in the maritime to me when I finish? sector, including: safe working practices on board ship, life- You might go on to do: saving principles, basic first aid and basic fire safety. Basic • A full time higher education course, such as a National engineering involved with small boats, such as pumping and NAUTICAL Certificate (NC), Higher National Certificate (HNC). The level steering mechanism are reviewed and the routine care and you might enter would depend on the level and relevance of maintenance of the engine and auxiliaries on a boat. your other qualifications Attendance Pattern Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). The duration of the course is August to May.

Pupil Eligibility You must be working towards or have: • National 5 in English, Maths and one other science

58 Commercial Ventures West College Scotland – Paisley Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: SCQF Level 3/4 – Open to S4/5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at • Mappit at • Planit at Course Outline • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net This course is aimed at introducing you to a college www.planitplus.net enviroment. You will develop business and enterprise ideas • Workit at • Workit at whilst developing team working and problem solving skills. What opportunities www.workit.info The course is aimed at pupils working at National 3 or will be available www.workit.info National 4. to me when I finish? You might go on to do: Attendance Pattern • This course will allow a taste of what to expect in further Thursday 9:30am to 12 Noon. The duration of the course is education. It will give you knowledge which could assist August to May. in getting employment or alternatively a full time position

evelopment on a further education course. You will work with staff from Pupil Eligibility the Learner Development sector and progression to other You must: courses in this area will be encouraged and supported.

D • want to continue your studies in further education Networking, Interactive Media or Multimedia or related area of study. The level you might enter would depend on the Vocational Option Breakdown level and relevance of your other qualifications Please note, you will be studying 3 units at SCQF Level 3/4. This is not a Group Award: • Enterprise Activity • Media Production • Working with Others • Team Building – College Certificate ersonal P

59 Transitions Programme City of Glasgow College – City Campus SCQF Level 3/4 – Open to S4/5/6 Pupils Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • Mappit at Course Outline • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk To assist pupils with Asperger’s Syndrome to make a successful www.planitplus.net transition from school to Further Education and training. • Workit at The City of Glasgow Transition programme will give you an opportunity to develop your communication skills, social skills, www.workit.info negotiation skills and confidence.

Attendance Pattern Thursday 9:30am to 12 Noon. The duration of the course is August to May.

evelopment Pupil Eligibility You must be working towards or have: • A diagnosis of ASD D • working towards level 3-4 in English and Numeracy • want to continue your studies in further education Please note: Interested pupils will attend a taster session and be observed as part of a selection process.

Vocational Option Breakdown City of Glasgow College Award – SCFQ Level 3/4: • Core Skills • Communication • Personal and Social Development • Skills for Life and Work

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P • This course will allow a taste of what to expect in further education. It will give you knowledge which could assist in getting employment or alternatively a full time position on a further education course

60 Sport and Recreation Glasgow Clyde College – Valuable resources available in school and online include: Langside Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 5 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net Course Outline • Workit at Are you interested in working within the sports sector and Pupil Eligibility • Workit at www.workit.info studying at National 5 level? The aim of the Skills for Work You must: www.workit.info Sport and Recreation option is to develop skills that enable • Be actively involved in sports or fitness progression towards becoming a sports coach, fitness S • 3 passes at National 5 instructor, personal trainer, outdoor activities instructor and sports development officer. Glasgow Clyde College will Qualification Breakdown provide you with the opportunity to improve your knowledge Skills for work Sport and Recreation SCQF level 5: of exercise, fitness, health and wellbeing along with first aid skills. • Assist with a component of activity sessions • Employment opportunities in the sport and recreation You will assist a qualified fitness instructor in teaching exercise industry and fitness sessions, understand the body and its response to

port exercise, understand the principles of training, recognise and • Assist with fitness programming be able to correct poor technique and plan and perform your • Assist with daily centre duties S own exercise programme. What opportunities will be available Attendance Pattern to me when I finish? Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). You might go on to do: The duration of the course is August to May • Successful completion of National 5 will benefit students wishing to gain entry to full time courses at NQ and HND level in Sport Coaching with the Development of Sport or Fitness, Health & Exercise

61 Uniformed and Emergency Services Glasgow Kelvin College – Springburn Campus Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline The Uniformed and Emergency Services Course has been Qualification • Workit at designed to provide you with opportunities to develop Breakdown www.workit.info employability skills in the context of the uniformed and Skills for Work: Uniformed & Emergency Services ervices emergency services. The relevant uniformed services for SCQF Level 4:

S this Course are: the Army, Merchant Navy, Royal Air Force, • Uniformed & Emergency Services: Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The relevant emergency services for this Course are: the Ambulance Service, • An Introduction Coastguard, Fire and Rescue and Police. The course will • Health Safety Fitness and Wellbeing provide different learning environments and experiences • Engaging with the Community; and that include visits, visiting speakers, role play and other • Working in Teams practical activities. The skills acquired will prepare for work within the context of the uniformed and emergency services within Scotland. What opportunities will be available to me when I finish? mergency niformed Attendance Pattern You might go on to do: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons (1.30pm to 4pm). • Employment, Uniformed Services or other NC Programmes. U The duration of the course is August to May • This can also lead to entry level employment, training & volunteering opportunities Pupil Eligibility AND E You must: • Be interested in Uniformed Services

62 Automotive Skills – Greenpower Valuable resources available in school and online include: West College Scotland Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 4 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net Course Outline • Workit at The Skills for Work in Automotive Skills will give you an • Workit at www.workit.info opportunity to develop basic practical skills necessary to work What opportunities www.workit.info in the automotive industry. You will gain experience of carrying will be available out basic vehicle checks, including the specific skills involved to me when I finish? in removal and replacement of components and mechanisms • This course will allow a taste of what to expect in the of a vehicle. Relevant jobs such as light and heavy vehicle vehicle repair industry. It will give knowledge which could ystems maintenance, motorcycle maintenance, vehicle fitting, auto assist in getting a Modern Apprentice position within a electrical, accident repair – body and paint operations, parts garage or alternatively a full time position on a further

S distribution and roadside assistance. You will gain an overview education course. and an awareness of the skills required by employers within this industry.

Attendance Pattern Tuesday all day. The duration of the course is August to May.

Pupil Eligibility

ehicle You must: • Have a genuine interest in car mechanics and enjoy working V as part of a team • Not be registered colour blind

Qualification Breakdown Skills for Work: Automotive Skills SCQF 4: • The Garage • The Technician • The Car • The Vehicle Modification Project You will design, build and then race an electric kit car.

63 Cycle Maintenance (Bicycle) Neilston Trust – The Bank Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at (City & Guilds Entry Level 3) • Mappit at SCQF Level 3 – • Planit at Open to S4/5/6 Pupils www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net Course Outline Qualification • Workit at The City & Guilds Cycle Mechanics course will provide you Breakdown www.workit.info with an introduction to cycle maintenance. You will become Certificate in Cycle Mechanics familiar with the key components of a bicycle and it could (City & Guilds Entry Level 3) SCQF Level 3: assist you in securing employment in cycle tourism or cycle • Remove and replace cycle components maintenance. You will also gain a real insight into a world of • Clean and lubricate cycle components

ystems sustainable travel and employment. • Clean & prepare a cycle for use Attendance Pattern • Repair a puncture S Friday morning (9:15am to 11am). The duration of the course • Carry out a systematic cycle check is August to May. • Build and True a cycle wheel • Prepare frames and forks for cycle assembly Pupil Eligibility • Augment a cycle You must have: • Service cycle headset assemblies • A genuine interest in bicycles and enjoy working as part of a team • Change a cycle frame • Be looking to develop the mechanical skills needed to keep What opportunities will be available ehicle a bicycle road-worthy and safe to me when I finish?

V You might go on to do: • Employment in cycle tourism or cycle maintenance. You might go on to work in one of the many cycle shops and/or recycle/repair & training centres around the UK and abroad. A popular skill to have if working on a summer camp or equivalent

64 Vehicle Maintenance West College Scotland Valuable resources available in school and online include: (City & Guilds Entry Level 3) Valuable resources available in school and online include: • World of Work at • World of Work at • Mappit at SCQF Level 3 – Open to S5/6 Pupils • Mappit at • Planit at • Planit at www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.mappit.org.ukwww.myworldofwork.co.uk www.planitplus.net www.planitplus.net Course Outline • Workit at The City & Guilds Vehicle Maintenance course will provide • Workit at www.workit.info you with an introduction to car maintenance, where you will Qualification www.workit.info gain an overview and an awareness of the skills required by Breakdown employers within this industry. A vehicle technician’s work is Vehicle Systems Maintenance really varied and you could find yourself doing anything from (City & Guilds Entry Level 3) SCQF Level 3: stripping down an engine, to changing an exhaust, fitting new • Engine lubrication ystems tyres or using computer systems to retune an engine. Relevant • Engine cooling job opportunities would be mechanic, auto technician, panel • Fuel and exhaust systems

S beater, recovery driver, bodyshop estimator and workshop controller. • Electrical systems • Spark ignition systems Attendance Pattern • Braking systems Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (1.30pm to 4pm) and Thursday • Transmission systems all day (9.30am to 4pm). The duration of the course is August to May. • Steering and suspension systems • Wheel and tyre systems Pupil Eligibility • Body and interior cleaning

ehicle You must: • Have 3 passes at National 4 What opportunities will be available V to me when I finish? • Have a keen interest in cars • This course will allow a taste of what to expect in the vehicle • Be a good communicator repair industry. It will give knowledge which could assist in • Be a team player getting a Modern • Not be registered colour blind Apprentice position within a garage or alternatively a full time • Be prepared to commit to the course position on a further education course

65 65 INFORMATION What if I don’t like some of the elements What is the difference between a National 4 or or aspects of my course? a National 5 qualification taken in school or at You will be asked to fill in questionnaires to let training providers college? know what you think of your vocational course. It’s important to National 4 and National 5 qualifications are at the same level keep talking to your pupil support teacher at school so that any on the SCQF framework whether they are taken in school or at problems can be dealt with quickly and effectively. We want to college. ensure that you enjoy your vocational course and that you attend regularly and successfully complete the course. Which S4 pupils should opt for the vocational courses in this leaflet? How do I get there? Places are limited for S4 pupils and must be discussed with Courses take place in a variety of training establishments; we will your pupil support teacher. Vocational courses are challenging, arrange transport to and from your placement or training centre. flexible and offer plenty of scope to suit different preferred We will let you know the transport details in advance of your learning styles. They are ideal for pupils who want to leave course starting. Transport will be by bus or taxi with some pupils school at the end of S4 or progression into an S5 Vocational travelling independently, you will be advised in advance if this is course. the case and will be reimbursed of all travel costs. It sounds great - how do I apply? How are the vocational course options different from the subjects that I take at school? Places are limited; therefore you should speak to your pupil support teacher who will discuss your options. You should also Vocational courses have a strong focus on building skills for life read the option details of the course you are interested in and and skills for work. They can lead to awards such as Scottish discuss with your parent/ carer. Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), City and Guilds (C&G), Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and National Certificates (NCs). This booklet will tell you about the awards and provides a breakdown Disclaimer of each qualification. East Renfrewshire Council will endeavour to deliver courses in accordance with the descriptions set out in this booklet. How will the courses be certified? The Council reserves the right to make variations to the When you receive your certificate from the Scottish Qualifications contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue Authority (SQA), your vocational courses will appear alongside courses and to merge or combine courses if such action is the awards for courses you have completed in school. reasonably considered to be necessary by the Education Department. The information given in this booklet is Health and Safety believed correct at the time of publication. The Education Department reserves the right, at its discretion, at any time Risk assessments are completed to ensure that health and and for any reason, to make changes to the services offered safety regulations are met in full. Your parent/carer will be asked and set out in this booklet without prior notice including, but to complete a consent form before you start your vocational not limited to, the following: course. If you enrol for a course which requires personal protective clothing or equipment, this will be provided for you. • to withdraw the offer of a course which fails to recruit the minimum number required by regulation What is The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework? • to make changes to syllabuses and courses for reasons including meeting technological or academic The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) is a developments or employers requirements particularly in system where school, vocational, university degree and post specialist options graduate qualifications are aligned with one another and placed on levels. National 5 is an SCQF level 5 qualification and a East Renfrewshire Council is an equal opportunities authority Higher Grade is an SCQF level 6 qualification. (Please see page and applications will be accepted from all regardless of 6 for the framework). ethnic origin or disability.

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