Moving onto Mainstream Further Education
- SubjectSupported Learning - Youth
- QualificationAccess
- CodeMOVEMSTM-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0646
Course Description
This new one year full-time course aims to build skills that will prepare young people for life after school and enable them to approach further learning with confidence. It is a supported programme designed to prepare young people for adult learning and assist them in the transition from school to mainstream college courses. The course further enhances the principals of the Curriculum for Excellence.
Students can apply for financial help in the form of a bursary or EMA, and may be eligible for a concession travel card.
Learning to work with others is an important element of the course and is developed through a series of workshops and activity days. Most subjects will be certificated by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
Subjects Include
- Investigating further courses
- Interpersonal skills
- Numeracy
- Information technology
- Team building skills
- Study skills
- Preparation for Adulthood
- Digital Media
Also incorporated are vocational tasters, which may include:
- Retail skills
- Office administration
- Childcare
- Sports coaching
- Hospitality
- Social care
- Landscaping skills
Why Cardonald?
Cardonald College Glasgow is highly regarded in the field of Supported Learning and the teaching staff in this section are highly experienced. All students receive personalised guidance and support and will be given practical help with post-course choices.
Additional Support is given at breaks and lunchtime, and the Personal Learning and Support Plan mean that student's learning is tailored to suit their needs and goals.
Each course has an element of choices as well as the core subjects, and students have ongoing extensive use of the community through trips and visits.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements but applicants must be prepared to study independently at a minimum of SCQF Level 3 and have the potential to do so at levels 4 and 5.
Acceptance on to the course is subject to a successful pre-entry interview. The course is particularly suitable for students who would find the pace and timetabling of mainstream classes difficult to maintain.
The course is suitable for students aged 16-20, although in some circumstances young people under 16 may be accepted.
All applicants must submit a Confidential Report. The report should be completed by someone the applicant knows well eg a guidance teacher.
Completed forms should be emailed to centraladmissions@cardonald.ac.uk
Progression Routes
The course will help students prepare to apply for entry onto mainstream courses at Cardonald and other colleges. Students will be supported in this process and assisted to prepare for interviews.