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SCHOOL-COLLEGE PROSPECTUS School-College Partnership Course Guide 2018/19
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can apply for these courses? What kind of support will I get when I’m at
school and College?
The School-College courses are open to S4
to S6 pupils. Places are limited and there is a At College there will be support from your
selection process that includes an application lecturer. A feedback and review process to
and interview (some courses require an keep you on track will be supported by the
aptitude test). Your guidance teacher will be School-College Partnership Team. Where
Welcome to
able to assist you with this process. required, support will be available from the
Inclusive Learning Team to assist and mirror
You should: the support you receive at school. At school,
Ayrshire College •• Be prepared to participate fully in
the course
you will get support from your guidance
teacher and Skills Development Scotland
advisor.
Ayrshire College works closely with local •• Be prepared to abide by Ayrshire College
authorities and secondary policies and code of conduct.
How do I travel to College?
schools to deliver a wide range of •• Be interested in the course and have the
vocational qualifications to school pupils entry requirements stated.
You will agree travel arrangements with your
that complements the Curriculum for school, ensuring that you arrive on time for
Excellence. When will I attend College?
your College class. You will not have to pay
for your transport between school and the
Senior phase pupils (S4-S6) can study a You will attend College alongside, and as an
College campus.
College course while continuing at school. equally important part of, your school studies.
The course begins in June, finishes for the
Our aim is to ensure young people have summer holidays and starts again in August.
access to work-relevant educational All dates, start and finish times are listed on
experience to enable them to make the College website.
informed and ambitious choices about the
career route that’s right for them.
3
How will I be assessed at College?
In vocational training programmes, students
are assessed on their skills and knowledge
of the areas covered in the course. There
will be known points throughout the year
that you will be assessed. Assessments vary
depending on the course you have chosen.
How will I know how I am doing on
the course?
Your lecturer will provide the School-College
Partnership Team and your school with
regular formal progress reports throughout
the year. You will also be able to track and
question your progress by speaking to
your lecturer.
How will the course be certificated?
The course will appear on your SQA
certificate, just like your school subjects.
Where can I find out more information?
For further information speak to your
guidance teacher, a Skills Development
Scotland advisor, the School-College
Partnership Team or visit the Ayrshire
College website:
SCIENCE
www1.ayrshire.ac.uk/schools/school-college
4
ADVANCED HIGHER BIOLOGY ADVANCED HIGHER CHEMISTRY
SCQF Level 7 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 7 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
The Advanced Higher is for you if you You would be expected to have passed Higher The Advanced Higher is for you if you You would be expected to have passed Higher
have a real interest in biology and you Biology or Higher Human Biology at C or have a real interest in chemistry and you Chemistry at C or above.
are considering specialising in the subject above. are considering specialising in the subject
at College or university, or require the at College or university, or require the Next Steps
subject for entry into a science-based Next Steps subject for entry into a science based
You may progress to
course. course.
You may progress to •• An HNC/HND/degree in a chemistry-
It covers key aspects of life science at the The purpose of the course is to develop based course
molecular scale, and extends to aspects •• An HNC/HND/degree in a biology- your knowledge and understanding of •• Related fields such as medicine, law,
of the biology of whole organisms that based course or a related area the physical and natural environments dentistry, veterinary medicine,
are among the driving forces of evolution. •• A career in a biology-based discipline or beyond Higher level. The course builds on engineering, environmental and health
related area sciences.
You will develop a sound theoretical Higher Chemistry, continuing to develop
understanding and practical experience the underlying theories of chemistry and
of experimental investigative work in Kilmarnock Campus the practical skills used in the chemistry
Kilmarnock Campus
biological science. Areas covered include: laboratory. Areas investigated include:
Tuesdays 9:00am-11:15am Tuesdays 11:15am-1:15pm
•• Cells and Proteins Thursdays 11:15am-1:15pm •• Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Thursdays 9:00am-11:15am
•• Organisms and Evolution Available to all schools •• Organic Chemistry and Industrial
Available to all schools
•• Investigative Biology Analysis
•• Researching Chemistry
6 7
START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
SCIENCE
PATHWAYS
Introduction to NC Biomedical HNC Applied HND Biomedical
Science (Biomedical Sciences including Sciences Science
Sciences and Nursing) Science for Nursing
Advanced Higher
Biology
or
Advanced Higher
Chemistry
Available as a School-
College course
Full-time College course
Possible Progression
GO ANYWHERE
Another College HNC Qualification HND Qualification University
course Examples of
Examples of Modern
Modern Employment: Apprenticeship Employment:
Apprenticeship Apprentice Technician Hospital Laboratories,
Examples of Paramedics,
Employment: Microbiologist,
Apprentice Technician Haematologist
Industrial Laboratories
8 9HIGHER PSYCHOLOGY
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
Psychology is the scientific study of human You may not have studied psychology before,
thought and behaviour, it looks at why we so having a Higher in a social subject and
think, feel, and act as we do. This course English is strongly preferred. You should
covers three areas: also have at least 3 National 5 passes at B or
above, including English and one
•• Research: this unit looks at social subject.
the importance of research
in Psychology and examines the Next Steps
methods of research and ethical You may progress to
considerations
•• Individual Behaviour: this unit •• HNC Social Sciences
will look at topics including sleep •• A Social Science degree such as
and dreams, stress, memory and Psychology, Criminology or Social
psychopathology Sciences
•• Social Behaviour: this unit
examines conformity and Ayr Campus
obedience, prejudice,
and attraction Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
As part of course assessment you will Kilmarnock Campus
need to complete an assignment. Each Kilwinning Campus
year SQA issues a choice of subjects for
students to examine, from which you will Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
carry out your own research investigation, Available to all schools
write it up and present it in a professional
SOCIAL SCIENCE manner.
10 11START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
SOCIAL SCIENCE
PATHWAYS
NC Social Science NC Higher Social HNC Social Science HND Social Science
Science
Higher Psychology
Available as a School-
College course
Access to Primary
Full-time College course Education
(Scottish Widening
Possible Progression Access Programme)
GO ANYWHERE
Further College course SWAP students HND Qualification University to study:
articulate to university Social Science,
Modern University to study:
Humanities, Teaching,
Apprenticeship HNC Qualification Social Science,
Law/Criminal Justice,
Humanities, Teaching,
Journalism/Media,
Examples of Law/Criminal Justice,
Languages, Social
employment: Journalism/Media,
Work, Nursing,
Criminal Justice, Languages, Social
Environmental
Administration, Work, Nursing,
Management,
Human Resources, Environmental
Sustainability,
Support Worker, Management,
Business, Politics
Police Service, Sustainability,
Market Research Business, Politics Police Training
Police Training Employment in a
range of these areas
Employment in a
range of these areas
12 13CONSTRUCTION ADVANCED WOODWORK
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
AND TRADES Pupils need to be aged 16 years or over, due to the
machine work involved
What do I need?
What is the course about? You need to have completed National 5
This course will give you the opportunity Practical Woodworking with a grade B or
to construct furniture and will enable you above. You will be interviewed and you need
to develop: to show that you want to learn new skills, have
a real interest in the area, and that you are
•• An understanding of the relevant committed to consistent and full attendance
health and safety considerations throughout the course. You need a positive
•• Critical thinking and reflective attitude with a desire to succeed.
evaluation skills within a
woodworking environment Next Steps
•• Employability skills for You may progress to:
woodworking and furniture
manufacture •• Employment in woodworking sector/
carpentry and joinery
Units include, wood machining, workshop •• A relevant full-time College course
practice, making a chair, and making a •• Apprenticeship or trainee position as a
small box or cabinet. cabinet maker
Kilmarnock Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to East Ayrshire schools
14 15START HERE SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION
Higher HNC
PROFESSIONS
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 2 Years - For S5 pupils only PATHWAYS
Foundation HNC Construction
Apprenticeship Management
What is the course about? What do I need? Civil Engineering
Can you see yourself creating, planning You should have or be working towards, a
and overseeing the construction of National 5 qualifications in Mathematics. Your
buildings and infrastructure from roads, guidance teacher should think you are capable
bridges and canals, to some of the tallest of working at SCQF Level 6, the same level as NC Civil Engineering HNC Architectural
a Higher qualification. Technology
buildings in the world? with BiM
Next Steps Available as a
A Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil School-College course
Engineering is studied over two years and You will have a solid basis for progression to
includes: a modern apprenticeship or continuing your Full-time College course
studies at College or university in a range
of construction or civil engineering careers Possible Progression
•• A National Certificate in Civil specialisms like:
Engineering
•• At least one unit from the SVQ3 •• Construction Management
in Civil Engineering GO ANYWHERE HNC Qualification HND Qualification
•• Architectural technology
•• Quantity Surveying Modern Apprenticeship University
•• Building Surveying Examples of Examples of
employment: employment:
Civil Engineering Senior Level Technician
Technician, in Civil Engineering or
Construction Construction,
Ayr Campus
Technician, Quantity Surveying,
Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying,
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-5:00pm Building Surveying, Construction
Construction Management,
Available to all schools Management, Architectural
Architectural Technology, Health
Technology, and Safety, Land
Land Surveying, Surveying
Health and Safety
16 17CONSTRUCTION OPERATIVES INTRODUCTION TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
This is a mainly practical-based There are no formal entry requirements for This course gives you the opportunity There are no formal entrance requirements.
construction course in which you will this course, however it would be beneficial
to gain skills in a variety of trade areas
gain hands-on experience in site-based for you to have, or be working towards, a
National 4/5 in a technical subject.
such as Bricklaying, Carpentry & Joinery, Next Steps
construction skills such as: Painting & Decorating and Plumbing.
There are a variety of possible progression
•• Laying paving slabs You will develop awareness of health
routes at the end of this course:
•• Laying block paving
Next Steps and safety and attitudes that enhance
(mono-blocking) This course may provide progression employability within the construction/ •• A full-time construction course at
•• Mixing and using concrete opportunities to: engineering industry, or other sectors. SCQF Level 4 or 5
•• National Progression Award in
The practical activities will be delivered •• Employment within the construction
You will study four City and Guilds construction in a chosen trade
in an external environment to simulate industry
Construction Units at SCQF Level 4 which •• Modern Apprenticeship
an on-site working area. This course also •• A bricklaying course at College
•• An apprenticeship as a bricklayer may include:
incorporates theoretical studies for
Health and Safety, which is an essential •• Bricklaying
requirement for a future career in •• Carpentry & Joinery Ayr Campus
construction. •• Painting & Decorating Kilmarnock Campus
Stewarton Academy
•• Plumbing Kilwinning Campus (Nethermains)
Throughout this course, you will develop Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
a range of transferable skills such as Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to East Ayrshire schools
effective communication, team working
and providing suitable solutions to basic Available to all schools
problem solving tasks. These skills will be
embedded in the practical activities.
18 19SKILLS FOR WORK: AUTOMOTIVE SKILLS FOR WORK: CONSTRUCTION CRAFT
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
This course provides you with a broad You don’t need passes in specific subjects You will develop good hand skills and Skills for Work Construction Crafts Level 4 or
introduction to the automotive industry to join this course, but you need a positive study trades-specific units – Joinery, other relevant experience.
and will introduce you to basic vocational attitude and you should be willing to learn Brickwork and Painting & Decorating. You
skills, knowledge and understanding. new skills. will complete an Employability Skills unit Next Steps
Practical experiences of carrying out Next Steps which is designed to develop skills and You have a choice of possible progression
basic vehicle checks are included as well attitudes that enhance employability, not routes at the end of this course:
as the specific skills involved in removal Successful completion of this course may just in the construction industry, but in
and replacement of components and provide you with opportunities to progress to: employment generally. •• Full-time course at College working
mechanisms. towards a National Progression Award
•• Scottish Vocational Qualifications in Construction
This course will enable you to develop
SVQs) and Modern Apprenticeships in •• Modern Apprenticeship
The overall purpose of the course is to good practical skills whilst gaining an
automotive areas
make sure that you develop practical skills, insight into what the industry has to offer.
•• Full-time National Certificate courses
knowledge and understanding needed
•• Full-time Institute of the Motor
within this industry as well as developing
Industry courses at Ayrshire College
the skills employers are looking for: skills
•• Training or employment Ayr Campus
like team working, following instructions
and good customer service. Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Kilmarnock Campus Available to South Ayrshire schools
•• Automotive Skills: The Garage
Kilwinning Campus
•• Automotive Skills: The Technician
(3 Towns Motor Project)
•• Automotive Skills: The Car
•• Automotive Skills: The Vehicle Tuesday and Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm
Modification Project
Available to North and
East Ayrshire schools
20 21FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: ENGINEERING
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 2 Years - For S5 pupils only
What is the course about? What do I need?
The Foundation Apprenticeship You should have, or be working towards,
in Engineering develops the skills National 5 Mathematics at the start of
and knowledge to enter a career in S5. Candidates will be interviewed and should
engineering. It is designed to provide demonstrate a desire to learn new skills and a
you with theory, practical and work commitment to consistent and full attendance.
All applicants will be required to complete an
related experience. It also contributes
aptitude test.
directly to achievement of the Modern
Apprenticeship in Engineering by
Next Steps
attainment of the core units of the
qualification When you complete this course successfully
you may progress to:
Year 1: In S5 pupils will work towards
•• A Modern Apprenticeship
Performing Engineering Operations units
•• Employment
(SCQF Level 5) and a proportion of the
•• An HNC/D College course in a
units from an Engineering related NC
related subject
(SCQF Level 6).
•• University
Year 2: In S6 pupils will complete any
outstanding Performing Engineering Ayr Campus
Operations units (SCQF Level 5) and the Skills Centre for Excellence, Irvine
remainder of any units for the chosen NC.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-5:00pm
Available to all schools
ENGINEERING
22 23SKILLS FOR WORK: ENGINEERING SKILLS SVQ PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
This course will help you develop There are no formal entrance requirements This course is for anyone who has There are no formal entrance requirements
the practical skills, knowledge and but if you want to take engineering further an interest in engineering, enjoys but if you want to take engineering further
understanding, and employability skills you should be working at National 5 Level in practical hands-on work in a workshop you should be working at National 5 Level
needed in the engineering sector. This Maths. National 5 Physics is also helpful to environment, can solve problems in Maths. National 5 Physics is also helpful
course focuses on the broad areas of: have. You will be interviewed and need to and wants to gain relevant practical to have. Candidates will be interviewed and
demonstrate a desire to learn new skills and a need to demonstrate a desire to learn new
experience in this industry, to possibly
commitment to consistent and full attendance, skills, and a commitment to consistent and full
•• Mechanical/Fabrication
which will increase the chances of success in
gain an apprenticeship. attendance.
•• Electrical/Electronic
achieving the qualification.
•• Engineering Maintenance Students will learn a range of vocational Next Steps
•• Design and Manufacture skills including:
Next Steps
Successful completion of this course may
You will gain transferable skills which Successful completion of this course may provide you with opportunities to progress to
•• Making components using hand
can be applied to any of the above provide you with opportunities to progress to a full-time engineering College course.
tools and fitting techniques
engineering areas. a full-time engineering College course. •• Using semi-automatic MIG or
MAG welding equipment
•• Complying with statutory Kilmarnock Campus
Ayr Campus regulations and organisational
Skills Centre for Excellence, Irvine safety requirements Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm •• Working efficiently and effectively Available to East Ayrshire schools
in engineering
Available to North and South Ayrshire •• Using and communicating
schools
technical information
24 25SVQ PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
This course is for anyone who has There are no formal entrance requirements
an interest in engineering, enjoys but if you want to take engineering further
practical hands-on work in a workshop you should be working at National 5 Level
environment, can problem solve in Maths. National 5 Physics is also helpful
and wishes to gain relevant practical to have. Candidates will be interviewed and
need to demonstrate a desire to learn new
experience within this industry, to possibly
skills and a commitment to consistent and full
gain an apprenticeship. attendance.
This course provides a basic requirement Next Steps
for a Modern Apprenticeship. Students Successful completion of this course may
will learn vocational skills in engineering provide you with the opportunity to progress
including: to a full-time engineering College course or a
Modern Apprenticeship.
•• Producing components using hand
fitting techniques
•• Producing mechanical assemblies Kilmarnock Campus (Infill)
•• Using and communicating technical
information Thursdays and Fridays 9:00am-4:00pm
•• Working efficiently and effectively in Available to East Ayrshire schools
engineering
•• Working safely in an engineering
environment Loudoun Academy
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to pupils of Loudoun
Academy
26 27START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
ENGINEERING
PATHWAYS
SVQ Performing Skills for Work: Foundation
Engineering HNC Engineering
Engineering skills Apprenticeship:
Operations Practice Electrical,
Engineering Fabrication, Welding
and Manufacturing
HNC Mechanical HND Mechanical
SVQ Performing NC Engineering Engineering Engineering
Engineering (Aeronautical/
Operations Electrical
Fabrication/Welding,
Available as a Manufacturing/ HNC Aircraft
Mechanical) HND Aircraft
School-College course Engineering Engineering
Full-time College course
Possible Progression HNC Electrical HND Electrical
Engineering Engineering
GO ANYWHERE
HND Qualification
University
Further College Further College course Further College course University
course Examples of
Foundation Modern Engineering Academy employment:
Level 5 PEO course, Apprenticeship or Apprenticeship within Fabricator/
or a Level 6 NC if you an NC the engineering sector Examples of
Welder/Electrical
have the qualifications employment:
Modern Apprenticeship or Mechanical
to do so. You may be Fabricator/Welder/
within the engineering Technician/CNC
able to gain semi- Electrical or
sector or Conventional
skilled employment Mechanical Technician/
Machinist/CAD
CNC or Conventional
Technician or
Machinist/CAD
Aerospace-related
Technician or
industry
Aerospace-related
industry
28 29COMPUTING FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 2 Years
For S5 Pupils Only
What is the course about? What do I need?
During this course you will be studying To get a place on this course you will:
for a National Progression Award in
•• Have a real interest in programming,
Software Development (SCQF Level 6)
software development, application
and five units from the Diploma for IT and
design and/or website creation
Telecommunications Professional (SCQF •• Be working towards a National 5
Level 6). qualification during S5, including either
Maths or Computing
Year 1: You’ll spend your time on the
course coding, developing, testing and Next Steps
even trying out some gaming. You’ll also
learn the importance of being able to When you successfully complete this course,
understand and follow the client’s brief. you’ll be able to move on to:
You will produce a final product (typically •• A Modern Apprenticeship
a website), so if you’re a hands-on person •• Employment
who likes to have something to show for •• An HNC/D college Course in a related
your work then this is definitely the course subject
for you! •• University
Year 2: A large part of this year will focus
on getting some real work experience. Ayr Campus
This is one of the big advantages of doing
a Foundation Apprenticeship. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to all Ayrshire schools
31FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: NPA COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT
HARDWARE AND SYSTEM SUPPORT
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 2 Years - For S5 Pupils Only
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
During this course you will study To get a place on this course you will: The National Progression Award (NPA) You need to have a basic level of skills in
for a National Progression Award in in Computer Games Development Microsoft Word and understand the general
Professional Computer Fundamentals •• Have a real interest in computer (SCQF Level 5) is intended to prepare operation/navigation of a Windows-based PC.
(SCQF Level 6) and five units from the hardware and system support you for progression to further study in Some previous experience of coding using
Diploma for IT and Telecommunications •• Be working towards a National 5 Computer Games Development, Digital platforms like Scratch and App Inventor would
qualification during S5, including either be advantageous, though not essential.
Professional (SCQF Level 6). Media Studies, Computing Science and IT
Maths or Computing
subjects. You will:
Year 1: You’ll spend time learning about Next Steps
Next Steps •• Design your own narrative for a
computer networks, network hardware, Successful completion of this course may allow
operating system security, network Once you have completed the course, you will computer game
•• Design and create your own characters, you to progress to:
security, server installations, and server have a solid basis for progression to a Modern
objects and levels •• National Certificate (Level 6) in a range
performance and maintenance. Apprenticeship in IT and Telecommunications
(SCQF Level 6), or further your studies •• Create and capture sounds and of computing and digital skills
at College or university. There is also the graphics •• A Foundation Apprenticeship in
Year 2: A large part of this year will focus •• Design how the user interacts with your
on getting some real work experience. possibility of exploring options for a related Software Development or Hardware
Graduate Level Apprenticeship in ICT/Digital. game and Systems Support
This is one of the big advantages of doing •• Undertake an activity to promote your
a Foundation Apprenticeship. game
•• Improve your core skills
Kilwinning Campus Ayr Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to all Ayrshire schools Available to South Ayrshire schools
32 33NPA COMPUTER GAMES DEVELOPMENT NPA SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
The National Progression Award (NPA) You need to have a basic level of skills in The National Progression Award (NPA) in You need to have a basic level of skills in
in Computer Games Development Microsoft Word and understand the general Software Development (SCQF Level 4) is Microsoft Word and understand the general
(SCQF Level 6) is intended to prepare operation/navigation of a Windows-based PC. intended to prepare you for progression operation/navigation of a Windows-based PC.
you for progression to further study in Some previous experience of coding using to further study in a variety of computing Some previous experience of coding using
Computer Games Development, Digital platforms like Scratch and App Inventor would disciplines. platforms like Scratch and App Inventor would
be advantageous though not essential. be good though not essential.
Media Studies, Computing Science and
IT subjects. This courses will give you the During the award you will learn all about
Next Steps
opportunity to: the basic programming concepts and how Next Steps
Successful completion of this course may allow to write short programs using a software Successful completion of this course may allow
•• Design your own narrative for a you to progress to: development language and environment. you to progress to:
computer game You will learn how to devise solutions to
•• Design and create your own characters, •• HNC in Computer Games •• NC Computing at Level 5
problems in software development.
objects and levels Development •• NC Games and Software Development
•• Create and capture sounds and •• HNC Computing Science •• Foundation Apprenticeship in
•• Digital Media Production These courses will give you the Information Technology: Software
graphics
opportunity to develop: Development
•• Design how the user interacts with your
game •• Understanding of the principles
•• Undertake an activity to promote your Kilwinning Campus of software development, software
game Kilmarnock Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm development languages and
•• Improve your core skills environments Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to North Ayrshire schools •• Entry level skills using a high level
programming language Available to East Ayrshire schools
•• Industry-standard software and
principles
•• Core Skills in problem solving in
relation to software development
•• Analytical and other transferable skills
34 35START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
COMPUTING
PATHWAYS
NPA Software NPA Games NPA Games HNC Computer HND Computer
Development Development Development Games Development Games Development
HND Computer
An Introduction to NC Computing NC Computing HNC Computer Science
Computing Science
NC Computer
Games and Software
Development HND Computing
Available as a (Technical Support)
School-College course
Foundation
Full-time College course Apprenticeship:
Software
Development
Possible Progression
Foundation HNC Computing
Apprenticeship: (Technical support)
Hardware and
GO ANYWHERE System Support
Further College Further College HNC Qualification HND Qualification University
course course
Modern University Examples of
Modern Foundation Apprenticeship employment:
Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Examples of Programmer, Analyst,
in Software Modern Examples of employment: Technical support,
Development and employment: Programmer, Analyst, Information Systems
Apprenticeship Programmer, Analyst, Technical support,
Technical Support Manager
in Software Technical Support Information Systems
Development and Manager
Technical support
36 37PORTFOLIO WORK (INCLUDING LIFE DRAWING AND PRINTMAKING)
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
This course is about broadening your You should already have achieved a Higher in
artistic skills by providing you with an Art and should be intending to apply to art
opportunity to develop key life drawing school or to study art in College.
skills, and also to experiment with printing
in a range of media including textiles. Next Steps
Successful completion of this course may allow
The Printmaking unit will introduce you you to progress on to our Level 6 or NC Art &
to printmaking skills by allowing you to Design full-time course, as well as supporting
experiment with different methods. You any application you make to Art School.
will produce a portfolio of experimental
prints, and plan, produce and present
finished prints. This unit will be delivered
Ayr Campus
along with an Applied Techniques unit,
where you will research, develop, produce Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-4:00pm
and present a design for print to a
Available to all Ayrshire schools
given brief.
The Personal Project unit will focus on
drawing the human form and take you
from the fundamentals of drawing through
a variety of linear and tonal exercises,
through to producing a plan for a personal
project, which you will then develop,
CREATIVE
produce and evaluate.
38 39START HERE SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
ART AND DESIGN
Higher HNC HND
FILM-MAKING (INCLUDING NPA DIGITAL MEDIA EDITING)
PATHWAYS
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
Portfolio Work HNC Art and Design HND Art and Design
(Including life drawing
and print work) What is the course about? What do I need?
Anyone with a view to making a career Life, energy, creativity and 4 National 4s or
in the media, with the primary focus on equivalent. English is a desirable qualification,
film, TV and radio. This course is a great particularly if you are looking to progress onto
HNC Visual HND Visual one of our other full-time media courses.
NC Art and Design
Communication Communication
mix of theory to focus your knowledge
and practical projects to improve your A place on the course is subject to an
technical and team working skills. interview process where you’ll get the
Available as a School- opportunity to show us exactly why you should
College course
Building media knowledge and your ability be on the course and learning all about media
Full-time College course to critically analyse media. You’ll look at production. You will be working primarily
in groups and so a strong commitment and
video and audio production, challenging
excellent attendance is essential.
Possible Progression your technical and critical ability, through
practical projects. Developing skills and Next Steps
knowledge that can be built upon to
drive you on through further work, study This course would be a perfect lead into
GO ANYWHERE our Level 6 Film and Broadcasting course
and practice, building your confidence, that further develops your creative skills and
HNC Qualification HND Qualification University potential and desire to work in the highly practice. From there you can potentially move
Examples of University Examples of competitive world of media production. onto our HNC Media Analysis and Production
employment: Employment: course and into employment or Higher
Practising Artist, Modern Practising Artist,
Apprenticeship Community
Education.
Community Arts,
Youth Arts Worker, Arts, Youth Arts
Examples of
Jewellery Designer, Worker, Jewellery
Employment:
Art Therapist, Fine Art Designer, Art
Practising Artist,
Photographer, Therapist, Fine Art
Community
Teacher Arts, Youth Arts
Photographer, Ayr Campus
Teacher, Animator,
Worker, Jewellery
Designer, Art
Illustrator, Printmaker Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Therapist, Fine
Art Photographer, Available to all Ayrshire schools
Teacher, Animator,
Illustrator, Printmaker
40 41START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
MEDIA
PRODUCTIONS
PATHWAYS
Introduction to Photography HNC Photography HND Photography
Photography and Film-Making
and Film-Making
Introduction to Film Film and Broadcasting HNC Media Analysis
and Broadcasting and Production
Film-Making
Available as a (incorporating NPA
School-College course Digital Media Editing)
Full-time College course
Possible Progression
GO ANYWHERE Further College HNC Qualification HND Qualification University - Any
course relevant media or film
Examples of University - any degree programme
Examples of Employment: Runner, relevant media or film
Employment: Broadcast Journalist, degree programme Examples of
Runner, Broadcast Editorial Assistant, Employment:
Journalist, Editorial TV/Radio/Film Examples of Runner, Broadcast
Assistant, TV/Radio/ Producer, Video Employment: Journalist, Editorial
Film Producer, Video Content Producer, Runner, Broadcast Assistant, TV/Radio/
Content Producer, Public Relations Journalist, Editorial Film Producer, Video
Public Relations Officer, Advertising Assistant, TV/Radio/ Content Producer,
Officer, Advertising Account Executive, Film Producer, Video Public Relations
Account Executive, Photographer Content Producer, Officer, Advertising
Photographer Public Relations Account Executive,
Officer, Advertising Photographer
Account Executive,
Photographer
42 43NPA SOUND PRODUCTION NPA TECHNICAL THEATRE
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
This National Progression Award (NPA) You don’t need passes in specific subjects The National Progression Award (NPA) in All applicants will be interviewed for the
is designed to equip you with the to join this course, but you need a positive Technical Theatre in practice (SCQF Level course and should possess strong technical
knowledge, understanding and skills you attitude and you should be willing to learn 6) is designed to provide students with a abilities, as well as the ability to be self-
will need to succeed within the creative new skills. range of design skills for use in technical motivated and work as a team member.
Students who have a pass in STEM subjects
industries sector or to progress to further Next Steps theatre. Students will use these design
like Woodwork, Physics, ICT as well as Art,
study. It is designed to bridge the gap Successful completion of this NPA may skills as well as specialising in specific Music and English would do well.
between entry level education and provide opportunities for you to progress to: areas such as lighting, sound, prop making
professional career development. The or model set construction. Next Steps
NPA will allow you to develop a skillset, •• National Certificate Sound Production
Successful completion of this NPA may
linked to National Occupational Standards (SCQF Level 6) Course Units provide opportunities for you to progress to:
for Sound, which has a thorough •• Or other relevant full-time College
grounding in audio recording practice and courses •• Technical Theatre in Context •• National Certificate in Technical Theatre
also allows individual and personalised •• Theatrical Design •• HNC Technical Theatre
skills development through the •• Theatre Stage Lighting Operations •• NC Sound Production.
Ayr Campus (TBC)
optional units. •• Other related routes of further/higher
•• Theatre Stage Sound Operations (TBC) education
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Course Units:
Available to South Ayrshire schools
•• Sound Engineering and Production Ayr Campus Garnock Academy
•• Sound: Understanding the Signal Path Kilwinning Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to all Ayrshire schools Available to North Ayrshire schools
Available to North Ayrshire schools
Largs Academy
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm
44 45NPA BEAUTY SKILLS WITH HAIRDRESSING
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
The aim of this course is to give you the There are no formal entrance requirements;
experience of a salon environment and the however you will be interviewed to determine
opportunity to learn about the different whether this is the right course for you. To get
roles and responsibilities in beauty therapy the best out of this course you should enjoy
and hairdressing. You will gain practical working in a creative environment and have a
experience of general salon duties including real interest in the beauty industry. You should
assisting with customer care and beauty also relish the challenge of getting to know
specific skills including facials, make-up, nail new people and you must be able to commit
finishes. Hairdressing specific skills include to consistent, full attendance throughout
shampooing, conditioning and drying hair. the course.
Throughout the course emphasis is on the
development of employability skills and Next Steps
attitudes valued by employers. This course may provide you with
Course Units: opportunities to progress to:
•• Body Skills: An Introduction •• A Level 4 or 5 Beauty or Hairdressing course
•• Cosmetology: Make-Up Artistry •• An SVQ 2 course in Nails
•• Creative Nail Finishes to Hand and Feet
•• Hairdressing Practical Skills
Ayr Campus
Kilwinning Campus
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Kilmarnock Campus
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
HAIR AND BEAUTY
46
Available to all Ayrshire schools
47NPA BAKERY
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
During this course you will be working in There are no formal entrance requirements
either a professional kitchen using industry but to get the best out of this course you
standard equipment, a restaurant or in a should have literacy and numeracy skills
classroom (if required). at Level 4, enjoy working in a practical
environment and have a real interest in the
hospitality industry. You should also enjoy the
Course Units include: challenge of getting to know new people.
•• Craft Baking: An Introduction You need to be committed to attending all
•• Bread Making: An Introduction the classes.
•• Cake Decoration: An Introduction
•• Pastry Next Steps
You are required to wear appropriate Successful completion of this course will
clothing to meet current food safety law prepare you for progression to a full-time
course or for beginning a career in the
when in the kitchen. You will need to
hospitality industry.
bring this with you for every class or you
will not be allowed to participate in the
class. These will be provided to you but
you will need to wash these ready for the
Ayr Campus
next class. Skills Centre of Excellence, Irvine
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to North and South Ayrshire
schools
HOSPITALITY
48 49NC PROFESSIONAL COOKERY
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 2 Years
What is the course about? What do I need?
During this class you will be working in There are no formal entrance requirements
either a professional kitchen using industry but to get the best out of this course you
standard equipment, a restaurant or in a should have literacy and numeracy skills at
classroom (if required). least at Level 4, enjoy working in a practical
environment and have a real interest in the
hospitality industry.
You are required to wear appropriate
clothing to meet current food safety law
when in the kitchen. You will need to bring Next Steps
this with you for every class or you will
not be allowed to participate in the class. Successful completion of this course will
These will be provided to you but you will prepare you for progression to a full-time
course or for beginning a career in the
need to wash these ready for the next
hospitality industry.
class. The College will supply all of the
required equipment for the programme.
• Enhance appropriate employability skills Kilmarnock Campus
for the professional cookery sector
• Gain an understanding of concepts and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-5:00pm
terms used in the industry Available to East Ayrshire schools
• Practice a range of skills in relation to
professional cookery
• Gain an awareness of the developments
and changes in a professional kitchen
• Appreciate a local and international
perspective on cuisine and nutrition
50 51START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
HOSPITALITY
PATHWAYS
Introduction to Professional Cookery Advanced HNC Professional
Professional Cookery Professional Cookery Cookery
Introduction to Food and Beverage Advanced Food and HNC Hospitality HND Hospitality
Food and Beverage Service/Hospitality Beverage Service/
Service/Hospitality Hospitality
Available as a
School-College course
Full-time College course NPA Bakery NC Bakery
Possible Progression
Professional Patisserie
GO ANYWHERE
Further College Further College course HNC Qualification HND Qualification University
course
Employment in a Possible route University Employment in
Employment in a wide range of food to Modern a wide range of
preparation and Employment in roles with potential
wide range of food Apprenticeship
cooking, or food and a wide range of for promotion
preparation, cookery,
beverage service roles Employment in a roles with potential and progression
or food and beverage
wide range of food for promotion to supervisory or
service Possible route preparation and and progression management roles
to Modern cooking roles, or food to supervisory or
Apprenticeship and beverage service management roles
where there is a need
to work in a more
autonomous role
52 53FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: SOCIAL SERVICES
(CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE)
SCQF Level 6 - Duration: 2 Years - For S5 Pupils Only
What is the course about? What do I need?
This Foundation Apprenticeship includes Qualifications
a National Progression Award (NPA) You should have or be working towards at
least 4 National 5 qualifications including
in Social Services: Children and Young English or Literacy and your guidance teacher
People and the Scottish Vocational should think that you are capable of working
Qualification (SVQ, Level 2) Social Services at SCQF Level 6 (Higher Level). A Protection
Children and Young People. of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record is
also required, which the College will arrange.
NPA Units: You also need to be able to complete all the
necessary hours in a work placement (10 days
•• Safeguarding Children & Young People or equivalent in Year 1, 10 hours a week
•• Play for Children & Young People in Year 2).
•• Communication with Children & Young
People Next Steps
•• Development of Children & Young Successful completion of this course includes a
People Scottish Social Services Council registration eligibility.
•• Promoting Wellbeing of Children &
Young People You may progress to:
•• Modern Apprenticeship Programme in
SVQ Level 2 Units: Social Services (Children and Young
•• Support Effective communication People)
•• Support the Health & Safety of yourself •• Full-time College course
and individuals •• University degree
•• Develop your own knowledge and
EARLY EDUCATION practice
•• Support the safeguarding of children
Ayr Campus
Kilmarnock Campus
AND CHILDCARE
In addition you will do two optional units. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-5:00pm
These will be decided when you are out Available to all Ayrshire schools
on placement in Year 2.
54 55SKILLS FOR WORK: EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE SKILLS FOR WORK: EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need? What is the course about? What do I need?
At National 4 Skills for Work: Early There are no formal entrance requirements National 5 Skills for Work: Early Education Ideally you should be working towards
Education and Childcare, you will cover but you need to be able to work at Level 4. and Childcare is an introductory National 5. There will be an interview and
basic issues in each area and begin to You will be interviewed and you need to qualification that develops the skills, you need, to show that you want to learn
develop relevant skills such as team show that you want to learn new skills, have knowledge, and attitudes needed for new skills, have a real interest in the area and
a real interest in the area and that you are that you are committed to consistent and full
working skills, helping to plan play working within the sector.
committed to consistent and full attendance attendance throughout the course.
experiences and develop transferable throughout the course.
employability skills. Course Units:
Next Steps Next Steps
Course Units: •• Child Development
Successful completion of this course will •• Working in Early Education and This course may provide you with
•• Child Development provide a good foundation for progression Childcare opportunities to progress to a National
•• Working in Early Education and into NC Level programmes in Early Education •• Play in Early Education and Childcare Certificate Group Award in Early Education
Childcare & Childcare, Health Care and Social Care. •• Care of Children and Childcare (Higher).
•• Play in Early Education and Childcare
•• Care of Children
Ayr Campus Ayr Campus
Kilmarnock Campus
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Kilwinning Campus
Available to South Ayrshire schools Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to all Ayrshire schools
Kilmarnock Academy
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm Greenwood Academy
Available to East Ayrshire schools Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Available to Greenwood Academy pupils
56 57START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
EARLY LEARNING
AND CHILDCARE
PATHWAYS
Skills for Work Early Skills for Work Early Foundation HNC Childhood HND Childhood
Education and Education and Apprenticeship: Social Practice Practice
Childcare Childcare Services Children and
Young People
Access to NC Early Education NC Higher HNC Additional
Education and and Childcare Early Education and Support Needs
Childcare Childcare
Available as a School-
College course PDA Education
Support Assistant
Full-time College course
Possible Progression
GO ANYWHERE
Further College Further College Modern University University
course course Apprenticeship
Examples of Examples of
Examples of Examples of Examples of employment: employment:
employment: employment: employment: Learning Support Early Years
Support Assistant Support Assistant Education Support Assistant, Early Years Practitioner,
roles within a range roles within a range Assistant, Early Years Practitioner, Youth Senior Early Years
of Early Learning & of Early Learning & Support Worker Worker, Senior Early Practitioner, Early
Childcare and Health Childcare and Health Years Practitioner, Years Manager,
& Social Care settings & Social Care settings Childminder Depute Head of
Centre, Head of
Centre, Youth Worker
58 59NPA SPORT AND FITNESS (TEAM SPORT - FOOTBALL)
SCQF Level 5 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
The NPA in Sport and Fitness provides you A place on the course will be subject to a
with the basic knowledge and skills in the practical interview where you will need to
theoretical and practical elements demonstrate aptitude in football, a desire to
of football. learn new skills and show a commitment to
consistent attendance.
As the course is focused on football Next Steps
there will be a high level of practical both
This course may provide you with an
playing and coaching. The sessions will
opportunity for progression to a range of
be led by fully qualified football coaches
relevant NC courses at College.
and delivered in partnership with Ayr
United Football Academy and Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock Campus
Football Club.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Course Units:
•• Sport and Fitness: Coaching Available to East Ayrshire schools
Development
•• Sports Officiating and Organising – Prestwick Academy
Recreational: Association Football Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
•• Sports Activity Participation and
performance: Association Football Available to South Ayrshire schools
SPORT AND
Skills Centre of Excellence, Irvine
Mondays and Wednesdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
FITNESS
Available to North Ayrshire schools
61SKILLS FOR WORK: UNIFORMED AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
SCQF Level 4 - Duration: 1 Year
Image
What is the course about? What do I need?
This course is designed to introduce and No formal entry requirements. You will be
develop the key skills needed to work with interviewed and will need to demonstrate a
the Army, Merchant Navy, Royal Air Force, commitment to team working and willingness
Royal Navy and Royal Marines and the to engage in physical activity/sport, ability to
Ambulance Service, Coastguard, Fire and work in the community, have a real interest in
the area and be committed to consistent and
Rescue and Police. You will develop a high
full attendance throughout the course.
level of physical fitness through various
activities which is a really important part Next Steps
of this course. The course will have a lot
of practical activities and will develop There are a variety of possible progression
physical health, teamwork, sports routes at the end of this course:
coaching and community development.
•• Full-time College courses in health,
sport and fitness and social science.
Course Units: •• A career in the uniformed or emergency
services.
•• Uniformed and Emergency Services: An
Introduction
•• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Kilmarnock Campus
Health, Safety, Fitness and Wellbeing
•• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00pm-4:00pm
Engaging with the Community
•• Uniformed and Emergency Services: Available to East Ayrshire schools
Working in Teams
62 63START HERE SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8
National 4 National 5 Higher HNC HND
SPORT AND FITNESS
PATHWAYS
Skills for Work NPA Sports and Advanced Sports and HNC Coaching and HND Coaching and
Uniformed and Fitness Fitness Developing Sport Developing Sport
Emergency Services
Uniformed Services NC Sports and HNC Fitness, Health HND Fitness, Health
Fitness, Health and and Exercise and Exercise
Exercise
Available as a School-
College course
Full-Time College Course HND Applied Sports HND Applied Sports
and Exercise Science and Exercise Science
(Year 1) (Year 2)
Possible Progression
GO ANYWHERE
Further College Further College course HNC Qualification HND Qualification Advanced entry to
course University to study
Examples of Examples of University to study
Sports Coaching,
The Armed Services Employment: Leisure Employment: Leisure Sports Coaching,
Health Promotion,
Assistants, Sports Assistants, Sports Health Promotion,
PE Teaching, Sports
Coaches, Pool Co-ordinators, PE Teaching, Sports
Science, Health and
Lifeguard, Community Sports Coaches, Pool Science
Fitness
Coaches Lifeguard, Community
Coaches, Fitness/Gym Examples of
Examples of
Instructor Employment:
Employment:
Fitness/Gym Managers
Sports Management,
Sports Managers/
Gym Manager, Health
Co-ordinators, Health
Promotion, Sports
Development
Manager
64 65ESOL - ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
SCQF Level 4/5 - Duration: 1 Year
What is the course about? What do I need?
The main purpose of the course is to You will sit an ESOL Initial Assessment to
develop the skills of reading, writing, establish which level you should study.
listening, and speaking, to understand and
use English where English is not your
first language. Next Steps
The course offers you the opportunity to You may progress to:
develop and extend a wide range of skills. •• ESOL Higher (if you studied National 5)
In particular, it aims to enable you to: •• Further study, employment or training
•• Develop reading, writing, listening, and
speaking skills in English Ayr Campus (Level 5)
•• Understand detailed written and spoken Kilwinning Campus (Level 4)
texts in English in the context of
everyday life and familiar contexts of Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm-4:00pm
work and study
Available to North and South Ayrshire
•• Produce detailed written English in
schools
the context of everyday life and familiar
contexts of work or study
•• Interact with others showing
understanding of and using detailed
spoken English in the context of
everyday life and familiar contexts of
work or study
•• Apply knowledge and understanding of
language in spoken and written English
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