Introduction
The purpose of this course is to develop skills that will support you for life and develop your skills towards the world of work. It is an ideal programme if you have successfully completed the Lifeskills Level 3 course or a similar learning programme and looking to further develop your skills to promote independent living.
Pathway opportunities include employment support or further self-development and Meta skills development.
You will develop personal and employability skills through a variety of topics and will be given support to develop your confidence in becoming more independent, as well as developing an individualised personal learning and support plan to meet your personal needs and aspirations.
Working with others is one area that is emphasised throughout this programme and is embedded in a variety of learning activities, projects, and themes.
You may also have the opportunity to participate in a residential experience to embed the skills learning in becoming independent.
Course code
SLS4
Location
Dumfries Campus
Duration
Full Time short course (18 weeks), minimum 3 days per week. Will be delivered over 36 weeks. All classes are on the college campus.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirements are
- Successful completion of Lifeskills @ Level 3, PACE, Self Development pathway or successful completion of SQA courses at Level 3.
- you will take part in an interview/transition process to establish if this course is suitable for you.
- you must also be able to demonstrate your ability to work with some degree of independence as well as with others.
- Enthusiasm and a desire to learn and develop skills.
Information and Interview Session Requirements
You may be invited to attend an interview and information session.
This is a key aspect of the application process. You must confirm your attendance should you be offered an appointment. During the information and interview session, we will ensure the entry requirements and your aspirations and career plan are appropriate for the course and the level of course you have applied for. It is therefore important that you prepare well for this.
Your interview will be in person unless an alternative is required depending on individual circumstances.
Course Content
You will be learning through three main themes on our course;
Skills for Life
Self and Others
Employment
You will be learning and developing skills throughtopics such as
Personal Finance
Personal Presentation skills
Communication
Investigating service providers in the local community
Skills in Creative Arts
Keeping active
Enterprise
Employment skills
ICT skills
Assessments
A variety of approaches are taken to assessment, for example: practical assessments through observation, building portfolios of evidence of outcomes attained, oral presentations or questions and answer sessions. Assessment is ongoing throughout the session.
Progression
Successful completion can provide the opportunity to
- apply to progress to other college vocational courses e.g., Catering, Care, Engineering or Business Studies.
- or you may wish to apply to Project Search a suitable employment programme designed to help you be successful in obtaining a job in a competitive employment market.
Career Prospects
Project Search or any other service that offer support into employment
Training opportunities
Volunteering Opportunities
Directly into employment
Further study at college
Additional funding information
You may be eligible for Bursary or EMA (Education Maintenance Allowance) funding for this course. Please contact a member of the funding team for details.
Selling Points
Suitable programme for students with learning support needs who are seeking to progress to Project Search and to transition towards employment, or progress to other further educational programmes.
Flexibility and personalisation in approaches to learning and teaching to suit individual students.
Emphasis on developing vocational skills for work and independent living.