Winter Leavers' Taster Programme

  • SubjectWinter Leavers
  • QualificationScottish Qualifications Authority
  • CodeSWSCHOOL-P121A
  • Study methodsApplyFull-time
    Start term: August 2012
    Duration: 15 Weeks
  • Enquire about this courseCourse contactNancy Cameron
    0141 272 3164

Course Description

This 15 week personal development programme will offer you a chance to try out a number of different subject areas including creative arts, enterprise and hospitality plus enhance employability skills and confidence.

You will gain a number of SQA qualifications and work towards an end of programme event.

Course content

  • ICT/Digital Media
  • Create it
  • Teambuilding/Outward-bound Activity Days
  • Community Project
  • Enterprise
  • Hospitality/Customer Service
  • Employability
  • Core Skills
  • Guidance

Entry Requirements

You must demonstrate a willingness to learn and be able to commit to a full time course.

You must be in S5 and eligible to leave school in December 2012 and must be 16 years old or will turn 16 years old before the end of February 2013.

Please note that your application must be supported by a letter of permission from your school and your parent or guardian, plus a reference from your school.

Applicants will be invited to an interview session in August prior to the course start date.

Progression Routes

A variety of courses at college.

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