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Certificate: Access to Further Education

This course is designed for young people who require support and are looking to progress in college. You will build confidence in a supportive environment, achieve SQA qualifications and gain a better understanding of the demands and responsibilities of preparing for further learning. You will be supported to apply for future college courses.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4

Duration:

  • 18 weeks, 3 days per week of which one day is online.
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Who is this course for?

This course is available through Supported Programmes. Young people, 16-24 who required additional support needs are welcome to apply.

What skills will I learn?

  • You will develop the essential skills and qualities needed to be successful in college.
  • Teamwork
  • Independent learning
  • Digital Organisation
  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • Goal setting

What will I study?

  • Money Management
  • Local Investigations
  • Web Apps: Word Processing Web Apps: Presentations Web Apps: Spreadsheets
  • Communication
  • Numeracy
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Employability Skills

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Successful completion and the ability to work at this or the next level may give you the opportunity to progress to another vocational course.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Employment
  • Various vocational options dependant on the individual

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Prince’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability Skills

The College, in partnership with the Prince's Trust, offers this diverse course that helps you to improve your skills, qualifications, confidence, and motivation to increase your employability and give you more focus for the future. This unique course is for young people aged 16-25 years and is designed to provide challenges that bring out the best in you. The staff team are experienced and supportive, and they are committed to young people and their development. A combination of practical activities and classroom work provides a balance that can help you achieve qualifications in an employment focused environment.