Safeguarding is not a static subject. New threats emerge and better ways of working are developed that help to reduce the likelihood of harm and abuse happening to children and young people. The ‘new threats’ of our time include cyber-bullying and cyberstalking, as well as online grooming for sexual exploitation. They also include the radicalisation of children and young people by extremists. In some instances, this radicalisation has led young British nationals to carry out terrorist activities, both here in the UK and abroad.

Therefore, this important course combines three inter-related themes: safeguarding in general; online...

You must be currently working in an area where you are supervised.  It is likely you work in a residential or hospital setting or in the community.  Gaining a qualification at this level (which is the same level as HNC or 1st year of a degree) is challenging, the majority of your learning will be online, with observation on your practical element at your workplace.

This course will provide you with the skills and attitudes that will help you in achieving progression to becoming an apprentice bricklayer. As well as learning mainly practical skills and a small amount of theory in bricklaying you will also learn other necessary transferable essential skills that employers value such as health and safety, working with others, problem-solving, basic numeracy, communications, and Information Communications Technology (ICT).   You will gain skills, knowledge and understanding of basic building techniques required in the bricklaying industry and get an insight into the working environment in which a bricklayer might be expected to...

This is a nationally recognised award in electrical engineering. It should be viewed as the first year of a two year course to allow you to obtain the SCQF level 6 National Certificate Programme. If you are looking to be employed within the electrical engineering sector as well as gain skills and knowledge of the renewables industry then this is an excellent starting point as a stepping stone towards being a technician or an electrical apprentice.

This course will provide you with the skills and attitudes that will help you in achieving progression to becoming an apprentice in carpentry and joinery. As well as learning mainly practical skills and a small amount of theory in carpentry and joinery. You will also learn other necessary transferable essential skills that employers value such as health and safety, working with others, problem-solving, basic numeracy, communications, and Information Communications Technology (ICT).  You will gain skills, knowledge and understanding of basic carpentry and joinery techniques required in the construction industry and get an insight into the working environment in...

This course will provide you with the skills and attitudes that will help you in achieving progression to becoming an apprentice in painting and decorating. As well as learning mainly practical skills and a small amount of theory in painting and decorating you will also learn other necessary transferable essential skills that employers value such as health and safety, working with others, problem-solving, basic numeracy, communications, and Information Communications Technology (ICT).   You will gain skills, knowledge and understanding of basic painting and decorating techniques required in the construction industry and get an insight into the working environment in...

This course will provide you with the skills and attitudes that will help you in achieving progression to becoming an apprentice in plumbing. As well as learning mainly practical skills and a small amount of theory in plumbing you will also learn other necessary transferable essential skills that employers value such as health and safety, working with others, problem-solving, basic numeracy, communications, and Information Communications Technology (ICT).  You will gain skills, knowledge and understanding of basic plumbing techniques required in the construction industry and get an insight into the working environment in which a plumbing employee might be...

The course is designed for those looking to move into their first formal team leadership role or those new to team leadership. 

It will provide opportunities to develop competency and knowledge in providing direction and motivation to achieve consistent team success and to meet the needs of those who wish to develop as managers and leaders and includes a wide range of leadership and management units. The chartered Management institute (CMI) has agreed to jointly certificate the PDAs.

If working with children is a career you have a real desire to pursue, this is an ideal introductory programme to develop the knowledge, skills, and qualities that you will need to launch your journey into an exciting career pathway. Successful completion of the programme provides a pathway for you to:  Progress to a first level professional qualification such as the NC in Early Education and Childcare at SCQF level 6 Or pursue the PDA in Educational Support Assistant @SCQF level 6 Or seek employment as a Modern Apprentice in the sector.  

This SQA qualification is designed to provide an accredited and certificated award that will equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to deal with a range of emergencies that require first aid in the work place.

This is a practical course, and is suitable for those who are:'Appointed Persons' in the workplace in organisations with comparatively low health & safety risks where there may not be a Certificated First Aider on sitefor people whose jobs mean they move around from site to site or work in small groupsfor self-employed and home based people.This Health &...