College Information
The department has developed close links with West College Scotland (Clydebank Campus) and as such, we can recommend for some of our pupils to attend supported college placements.
Some Courses Include:
CERTIFICATE FOR WORK READINESS
(SCQF LEVEL 4)
What will I learn?
This course is designed for young people who are ready to make the transition into the workplace with guided support. You'll learn about:
Responsibilities of employment
Customer care
Workplace skills
Self-awareness about work
There's also a work placement lasting at least 190 hours.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get supported or unsupported work.
Or you can develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
A mainstream college course
COMMERCIAL VENTURES
(SCQF LEVEL 3)
What will I learn?
This is a one or two year course for adults with additional needs. You'll learn about:
Enterprise
E-commerce
Retail
Practical skills
Employability
Life skills
Team Working
Problem Solving
Essential Skills
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you may have the skills needed to get a supported or unsupported job, in the voluntary sector or manufacturing.
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
Steps to Work
DEVELOPMENT
(SCQF LEVEL 2)
What will I learn?
This is a two year course for school leavers with additional needs. You'll learn about:
Music and drama
PE
Cookery
Working as a team
Art and crafts
Communication and numeracy
Community Projects
If you would like to complete a paper copy of the application form instead, you can collect one from the Learner Development team on any campus (Clydebank, Greenock or Paisley).
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you can develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
STEP 1 (Paisley Campus)
Pathways (Clydebank campus)
Community Life (Greenock campus)
Work Preparation (Paisley campus)
PATHWAYS
(SCQF LEVEL 2)
What will I learn?
This is a course for adults with additional needs who have the potential for independent travel. You'll learn about:
Cookery
Making journeys
PE
Scottish studies
Drama
Computing
Media Studies
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you may be able to get part time voluntary or supported employment.
Or you can develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
Pathways 2
Community course
PATHWAYS 2
(SCQF LEVEL 2)
What will I learn?
This course is for adults with learning difficulties, who have the potential for independent travel. You'll learn about:
IT
Communication
Cookery
Numeracy
Improving travel skills by accessing the community
You'll also have the option to learn about:
DIY
Vehicle valeting
Beauty care
Life science
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you'll be able to study another course, such as:
Community course
STEP 1
(SCQF LEVEL 3)
What will I learn?
This is a one year course for school leavers with additional needs. You'll learn about:
Communication
Numeracy
IT
Working with others
Enterprise
Employability
Volunteering
Other optional subjects that'll help you develop practical and work-related skills
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you can develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
Step 2
STEP 2
(SCQF LEVEL 3)
What will I learn?
This is a one year course for school leavers with learning difficulties. You'll learn about:
A range of Vocational tasters
Enterprise projects
Personal development
Essential skills
Volunteering
Skills for Employment
Team Working
Problem Solving
Work experience placements are part of this course.
What can I do after?
After successfully completing this course you may have the skills needed to apply for a Level 4 mainstream course.
Or you could develop your skills further by studying another course, such as:
Steps to Work