College Academy Senior Phase Offer 2021/22
Did you know that at College Academy there are a number of qualifications that you can study while you are at school? Schools and colleges are dedicated to working together to ensure young people are given the opportunity to gain vocational experience and to study a subject that might not be available to you at school.
Planning for the future is essential in a world of new technologies and changing employment opportunities. College Academy is presenting our most ambitious and varied set of qualifications to date. Our offers are based on the growing skills, requirements and employment for Dumfries & Galloway’s regional economy.
Please note that a further update regarding online/blended learning will be given in due course.
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Introduction to Built Environment @ SCQF Level 5
The purpose of the course is to develop the general skills, technical knowledge, understanding and employability skills needed within the sector. Learners will develop a sustainable building project design, through a complementary workshop and have face-to-face engagement with industry professionals.
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Construction Crafts @ SCQF Level 4
If you are interested in a career in the construction industry then this is the course for you, this is an exciting opportunity to take that first step to a career that is both satisfying and rewarding. The Course provides an insight into several important construction trades (bricklaying, decorative painting, carpentry and joinery, and plumbing) and covers a variety of skills in trades-specific Units.
Find out more - Dumfries Find out more - StranraerCyber Security NPA @ SCQF Level 5
The course provides foundation knowledge and skills in Cyber Security. Students will develop skills relevant to the use of Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Hacking so they become aware of the potential misuses of, and unauthorised access to computer systems, but also who uses these competences for legal and ethical purposes.
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Computer Science @ SCQF Level 7 HNC @ SCQF Level 7
This award aims to prepare you for employment in an IT-related post at trainee level, to prepare you for further study or to develop an employee’s IT skills to improve their effectiveness in the workplace. Students can gain this award over a 2 year period.
Find out moreEnterprise and Employability NPA @ SCQF Level 5
This award provides learning opportunities for students to develop sustainable, essential skills for work through work-based learning, enterprise activities and working with others.
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Data Science NPA @ SCQF Level 5
The course has been designed to provide young learners opportunities to develop skills and knowledge for further study for entry into a career in the Data Analytics sector.
Find out moreDigital Media Animation (Online) NPA @ SCQF Level 5
Animation is a versatile marketing and communication tool. It can be used for a variety of purposes and instantly tells the viewer so much about your business.
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Photography NPA @ SCQF Level 5
During the course you will learn a range of photography skills, techniques and digital editing processes in order to develop your creativity and technical skills. The course also enables you to understand photographic work to a more in-depth level, to evaluate your own work and the work of others.
Foundation Apprenticeship - Creative And Digital Media @ SCQF Level 6
You will learn about many different types of careers that are available in the Creative Industries but with a particular focus on Digital Media and Marketing, using both traditional and emergent platforms. You will learn to effectively research and develop ideas and to work collaboratively with peers from across the region and potential employers. You will have the opportunity to discover, first hand, what soft skills and technical skills employers are really looking for today.
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Early Education & Childcare @ SCQF Level 5
The Early Education and Childcare National 5 Skills for Work Course is for students interested in pursuing a career in working with children. It is an introductory qualification that develops some of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector. If successfully accepted on to the programme you will study both theoretical content as well as taking part in practical activities.
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Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People @ SCQF Level 6
This is a 1 year programme for someone who is interested in pursuing a career within social services, particularly in working with children and young people.
Find out moreChildhood Practice (Pathway to Primary Teaching) HNC @ SCQF Level 7
This programme is a nationally recognised qualification for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs.
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Automotive Skills SFW @ SCQF LEVEL 4
This qualification is designed to engage and motivate pupils who are interested in learning about the motor vehicle industry. It is aimed at learners who prefer and respond to ‘hands-on’ learning. Therefore, the course has a practical approach to assessment and includes many problem solving techniques which will stimulate and interest learners.
Electrical Engineering HNC @ SCQF Level 7
The award is designed for individuals with acceptable qualifications or mature learners who upon completion wish to enter the engineering and service industries at technician level.
Find out moreFoundation Apprenticeship in Engineering (Year 1) @ SCQF Level 6
Engineers bring ideas to life. They design, create, test and improve all sorts of products and processes. From James Watt’s steam engine to Andy Scott's Kelpies, Scotland is great at engineering. It's an industry offering careers in a range of sectors including space, aviation, transport, medicine, technology and fashion.
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Renewable Energy Practical Skills
This exciting new hands on award in Renewable Energy is designed to incorporate alternative energy systems installed in the College's new Green Energy Centre and is designed to allow candidates to learn the theory behind alternative energy production and storage as well as to learn the skills required to design, build and evaluate these systems.
Find out more - Dumfries Find out more - StranraerMake-Up and Beauty Skills NPA @ SCQF Level 4
The aim of this course is to give you the experience of a salon environment and the opportunity to learn about the different roles and responsibilities in beauty therapy. This course is aimed at senior phase schools age 16 plus who are still at school and are thinking of embarking on beauty career. Completing the Level 4 units would be a fantastic transition from school into college and would support a young person get ready for employment within the beauty industry. You will be learning beauty practical skills which includes facials nails and Makeup. This will equip you with the skills and confidence to apply for beauty to develop employability skills and attitudes valued by employers.
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Make up and Beauty Skills NPA @ SCQF Level 5
This course is aimed at senior phase pupils who are still at school and are thinking of embarking on a hairdressing or beauty career. Completing the Level 5 units would be a fantastic transition from school into college and would support a young person get ready for employment within the hairdressing/beauty industry. This would equip a young person with the skills and confidence to apply for hairdressing vacancies or progress into full-time courses within the college.
Find out more - Varies Find out more - StranraerHealth and Social Care (Schools) SFW @ SCQF Level 6
This is a theory based course where a considerable proportion of your learning is online. The course will help you develop an understanding of the skills, principles and qualities needed to work in the sector as well as legislation and protection issues, alongside supporting and enabling people to live independent lives.
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Professional Cookery NPA @ SCQF Level 5
This National Progression Award (NPA) introduces learners to techniques that are important in professional cookery.
It develops practical, technical and transferable skills in food preparation and cooking, and provides bite-sized chunks of learning that are straightforward for learners to study.
Foundation Apprenticeship – Food And Drink Technologies @ SCQF Level 6
This apprenticeship gives you the chance to learn about the principles of food science and food safety, from developing marketable food products for today’s consumer to the care, legislation and processes involved in creating those products. You will learn in a hands-on way, both in classroom and as part of a placement in a real work place.
Find out moreSport And Recreation SFW @ SCQF Level 5
Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation is an introductory qualification. It develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work in the industry.
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