Learning for Work
- SubjectSupported Learning - Youth
- QualificationAccess
- CodeLNGWORK1-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 year 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0646
Course Description
This two year course is designed to prepare young people for life after school and assist them in the transition from school to further college courses or employment. The aim is to build skills that will prepare young people for life after school and enable them to approach the workplace or further learning with confidence. The course further enhances the principals of the Curriculum for Excellence.
In second year, students spend one day a week in work experience placements, which is an excellent way of preparing for employment. On Fridays students select from a wide range of various activities and have the opportunity to mix with students from other courses.
Students can apply for financial help in the form of a bursary or EMA, and travel cards.
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 SQA. Students can also work towards a Scottish Group Award.
Subjects Include
- Personal and social development
- Work preparation skills
- Job seeking skills
- Communication skills
- Team skills
- Numeracy
- Information technology
- Travel and leisure activities
- Food Preparation and Food Hygiene
- Retail skills
- Working in a cafe
- Office Administration
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 receive practical help with post college choices by their guidance tutor and Skills Development Scotland. A careers specialist job coach is also attached to the programme and runs career planning workshops in close association with employment agencies.
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
This course is suitable for people who have recently left school, although in some circumstances young people under 16 may be accepted.
Completion of an application form and pre-entry interview.
All applicants must submit a Confidential Report Dec 2010.
The report should be completed by someone who knows the applicant well eg. a Guidance teacher.
Email the completed form to centraladmissions@cardonald.ac.uk
Progression Routes
The course will help students prepare to apply for entry onto the Moving on to Work course at Cardonald College Glasgow or ither college courses. Some students feel ready to apply for employment towards the end of the course.