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Access to College Level 4

Are you looking for somewhere to start your learning journey? This course is tailor made for those who may not have flourished in school but want to turn things around. Whether you’re just leaving school or have been thinking about your options for a while, this is perfect for you. We’ll help you gain confidence in your abilities, develop study skills, and prepare you for your next steps – all this in a supportive and relaxed environment.   

  • Where? All centres
  • Full or Part-time? Full-time
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Access to Nursing (SWAP)

If you’d like to train in the health industry but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you.
Access to Nursing is part of the Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) and is specifically for people who have been out of formal education for at least 3 years It prepares adult returners for entry into Higher Education and can lead to a place at college or university.

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Access to Care (Health & Early Years) NQ Level 5

This course offers foundational knowledge in Childcare and Health & Social Care, leading to careers in Nursing, Care Practitioner, Social Work or Teaching, among others. It’s scheduled conveniently for parents to fit around Nursery/School hours and is also suitable for school leavers or those seeking a career change.

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Construction Skills NQ Level 5

This course is a blend of practical exercises and activities work where you will gain a range of practical hand skills through Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork, Painting and Decorating.  Craft skills will be completed and assessed within a workshop environment. You will research job roles and responsibilities within the construction sector, as well as other professions such as architects, project managers, building engineers and surveyors. 
 
You will learn to plan and manage your workload, produce a plan and generate a range of evidence which will be assessed on an ongoing basis as you work towards completing a project.