Development Programmes NQ (SCQF level 2)

Course description

A course designed for students with additional support needs who are interested in developing independence and employability skills. This programme is designed for students who are keen to progress to adult education, training and employment.

The course is designed to build on existing skills in a variety of vocational contexts including Hospitality, Horticulture, Retail, Housekeeping, Administration and Catering. Class sizes of 10 - 12 mean you are well supported and part of the programme involves learning how to operate in a large college environment.

You'll have access to all the facilities the college has to offer including purpose-built kitchens, rooftop garden, art facilities and library services and ICT.

We accept students from National 2 to National 4 and group them accordingly.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 2. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.

Core subjects may include:-

• Enterprise.



• Personal Development.



• Horticulture.



• Hospitality.



• Retail.



• Admin.



• Digital Media.

Learning outcome

Careers

• Supported or open employment.
• City Works / Project Search and other employment-based programmes.
• Volunteering.

Continuing Study

• NC Programmes (dependent on qualifications).