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Wider Achievement

Booklet

Issue 1

June 2013

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The Wider Qualifications within this booklet have been gathered together as a resource to aid schools and partner agencies with curriculum planning and development. These qualifications are available across Argyll & Bute and are being offered to our young people in a variety of contexts and settings. The contents in the booklet are by no means exhaustive and it is hoped that it will continue to be added to and updated.

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Wider Achievement Booklet Index of Courses

Achievement Awards: Art Activity Routines Level 1 5 Art Developing Personal Ideas Level 2 6 Duke of Edinburgh Awards Levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold 7 ECDL Finish British Computer Society Full ECDL Award 8 ECDL Start Argyll College Certificate 9 ECDL British Computer Society Full ECDL Award 10 Elementary Food Hygiene Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate 11 Friends Against Bullying Level 4 12 Health & Safety at Work Level 1 (British Safety Council) 13 Hospitality National Certificate Level 4 14 John Muir Award Levels: Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced 15 Leadership Award Intermediate 2 16 Personal Development Level 3 – 5 17 Personal Finance Award Level 4 18 Practical Craft Skills Level 2 19 Psychology Intermediate 1 20 Psychology Intermediate 2 21 Saltire Awards Level 3 22 Tutoring Intermediate 1 23 Work Experience Intermediate 1 24 Workstart Unit – Gardening Level 2 25 ASDAN: Aope Level 1, 2, 3 26 Cope Level 1, 2, 3 27 Personal & Social Development Level Access 1 28 Personal Progress Course Level Access 1 29 Higher Qualifications: Health & Social Care Higher 30 Leadership Award Higher 31 Psychology Higher 32 Young Applicant in School Scheme (YASS) Level 7 33 National Progression Awards: Art and Design Media Level 5 34 Art and Design Media Level 6 35 Cosmetology Level 4 36 Enterprise & Employability Level 4 37 Motor Vehicle Level 2 38 Motor Vehicle Level 3 39 Sports Development Level 6 40 Princes Trust Awards: Princes Trust Development Award 41 Princes Trust XL Access 2 or Intermediate 1 42 Princes Trust Youth Business Scotland 43

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Skills for Work: Construction Crafts Intermediate 1 44 Construction Crafts Intermediate 2 45 Creative Design Media Intermediate 1 46 Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 2 47 Early Education and Childcare Intermediate 1 48 Engineering Skills Intermediate 1 49 Engineering Skills Intermediate 2 50 Financial Services Intermediate 2 51 Hairdressing Intermediate 2 52 Hospitality Intermediate 1 53 Hospitality Intermediate 2 54 Rural Skills Intermediate 1 55 Sports Recreation Intermediate 1 56 Uniformed & Armed Services Intermediate 1 57 Youth Achievement Awards: Youth Achievement Award Bronze Level 4 58 Youth Achievement Award Silver Level 5 59 Youth Achievement Award Gold Level 6 60 Youth Achievement Award Platinum Level 7 61

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Art Activity Routines

Name of Course: Art Qualification: Art Activity Routines

Awarding Body: SQA

SCQF Level: Level 1

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Age Range: 16-18 Length of Course: 1 year

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Learning skills/procedures around the creation of all types of art work + production of a series of various artworks.

Who can deliver the course? Any teaching staff Cost: SQA Registration Fee Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School Recommended Resources: As relevant to particular individual art projects

Progression Routes: N2 Creative Arts course/units

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Art Developing Personal Ideas

Name of Course: Art Qualification: Developing Personal Ideas

Awarding Body: SQA

SCQF Level: Level 2


Description of course (module titles/brief information): Students pick their own theme to develop, researching appropriate areas and developing their own creative ideas in the production of several art projects.

Who can deliver the course? Any teaching staff Cost: SQA Registration Fee Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School Recommended Resources: Driven by themes and requirements of students

Progression Routes: N3 Creative Arts course/units

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Duke of Edinburgh

Name of Course: Duke of Edinburgh Award Qualification: Bronze, Silver and Gold

Awarding Body: Duke of Edinburgh Award SCQF Level: N/A

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Nona Thomas – Duke of Edinburgh Development Officer, Argyll and Bute Council. [email protected] 01631 567 902 Age Range: 14-24 Length of Course: minimum 6 Months,

depending on individual

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The Award is achieved by completing a personal programme of activities in four sections (five for Gold) - Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition and for Gold, a Residential. The young people find themselves helping people or the community, getting fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity (Gold only). The best bit is – the choice is the young person’s! Who can deliver the course? Volunteer leaders in award centres

across Argyll and Bute

Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Award groups are located in: Oban, Mull and Iona, Tiree, Bute, Campbeltown Tarbert, Lochgilphead and Dunoon To find out about your local award group: http://www.dofe.org/takepart/ Recommended Resources: Once a centre is found an enrolment form must be completed and a small payment made to DofE participation fee (plus possibly a small extra charge for admin and support, added by the DofE centre – additional information should be given on this). For more information: http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/ Progression Routes: Silver Award and Gold Award

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/activities-sections/

http://www.dofe.org/takepart/

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/costs/

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/doing-your-dofe/

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ECDL Finish

Name of Course: ECDL FINISH Qualification: British Computer Society Full ECDL Award

Awarding Body: British Computer Society SCQF Level: N/A

Key Contact for Awarding Body: [email protected] 01793 417 530 Age Range: 14 + Length of Course: 120 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): You will have completed ECDL Start, or 4 or more modules from the ECDL course. By completing the remaining 3 modules from the full ECDL course, a young person will achieve the British Computer Society ECDL certification. Open learning - self-study over 4 months (compulsory induction at the start of the course, or, (subject to sufficient class numbers) Part-time taught class - one 2-hour class per week for 4 months, plus self-study of approximately 2 hours per week. Choose 3 modules: • Basic concepts of Information Technology • Using the computer and managing files • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Database filing systems • Presentation & drawing • Information & communication

Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? All Argyll College centres offer this course. Delivery depends on availability and demand within the centre. Recommended Resources: This course can be studied through open learning - you only need access to a computer running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (including Access) and to the Internet. Progression Route: ITQ Level 3 ECDL Advanced


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ECDL Start

Name of Course: ECDL START Qualification: Argyll College Certificate


Key Contact for Awarding Body: [email protected] 01793 417 530 Age Range: 14 + Length of Course: 160 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Any 4 of the 7 modules from the full ECDL course. Option to progress to the full ECDL, and achieve British Computer Society certification. Full ECDL, achieved via the ECDL Finish course. Open learning self-study over 5 months (compulsory induction at the start of the course; Or, (subject to sufficient class numbers): Part-time taught class one 2-hour class per week for 5 months, plus self-study for around 2 hours per week There are 7 modules: • Basic concepts of Information Technology • Using the computer and managing files • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Database filing systems • Presentation & drawing • Information & communication

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? All Argyll College centres offer this course. Delivery depends on availability and demand within the centre. Recommended Resources: This course can be studied through open learning - you only need access to a computer running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (including Access), and to the Internet. Progression Routes: Higher Certificate in Business Studies - HETAC Level 6 Office Technology & Administration Course Certified Computer Systems Engineer CompTIA A+ CompTIA Network+ & Linux+ Master CIW Website Designer Certification CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Course MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator Payroll Manual and Computerised FETAC Level 5 Accounting Manual and Computerised FETAC Level 5


http://www.dorset-college.ie/Business_Management_Hr/courses/course_details/?rid=2&cid=56

http://www.dorset-college.ie/Computing/courses/course_details/?rid=3&cid=43









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ECDL

Name of Course: European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Qualification: British Computer Society Full ECDL Award


Key Contact for Awarding Body: [email protected] 01793 417 530 Age Range: 14+ Length of Course: 280 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): This is an all-round qualification in basic personal computing skills. The qualification demonstrates the increasing importance of computing in all areas of society and is recognised by business and educational worlds. Many employers now ask for ECDL when advertising job vacancies. Open learning self-study over 39 weeks (compulsory to attend induction at the start of the course) Or (subject to class numbers): Part-time taught class one 2-hour session per week for 39 weeks, plus self-study of 2 hours per week There are 7 modules: • Basic concepts of Information Technology • Using the computer and managing files • Word processing • Spreadsheets • Database filing systems • Presentation & drawing • Information & communication

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? All Argyll College centres offer this course Recommended Resources: This course can be studied by open learning and you only need access to a computer running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (including Access), and to the Internet. Progression Route: ITQ Level 3 ECDL Advanced


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Elementary Food Hygiene

Name of Course: Elementary Food Hygiene

Qualification: Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

Awarding Body: Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland

SCQF Level: N/A

Key Contact for Awarding Body: contact@rehis Tel no. 0131 229 2968 Age Range:14 + Length of Course: 1 Day

Description of course (module titles/brief information): To provide practical information and advice which will help employers and employees to ensure that food handling activities are carried out in a safe manner. The Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is a first level qualification in food hygiene which is nationally recognised in all sectors of the food industry. Content - • An introduction to food hygiene • Bacteria Growth • Food Poisoning • Good Food safety practices • Personal Hygiene • Design and Construction • Cleaning • Pest Control • HACCP • Food Legislation


Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? All Argyll College centres offer this course. Recommended Resources: The Food Hygiene Handbook which is generally provided with the training package. Progression Route: Intermediate Food Hygiene

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Friends Against Bullying

Name of Course: FAB (Friends Against Bullying)

Qualification: Intermediate 1

Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 4

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S5/S6 Length of Course: 160 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Pupils receive anti-bullying training, deliver assemblies to younger pupils, give peer support, receive counselling skills training, plan, deliver and evaluate PSE lessons to younger pupils, patrol the school at lunchtimes and intervals (intervening/reporting as appropriate), visit primary schools to give a presentation, organise anti-bullying events, raise money for anti-bullying charities. Who can deliver the course? FAB trained teaching staff in school. Cost: Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service (training is free). Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources:

Respect Me Training: www.respectme.org.uk Progression Routes: N/A


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Health and Safety at Work

Name of Course: Health and Safety at Work Qualification: Level 1

Awarding Body: British Safety Council

SCQF Level: N/A

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications team [email protected] 020 8741 1231 Age Range: 14-18 years Length of Course: 6 hours Description of course (module titles/brief information): • The Legal Position • The Working Environment • Workplace Accidents • Reducing Workplace Injuries • Risk Management • Personal Protective Equipment • Fire Safety • Electrical Safety • Hazardous Substances • Safety Signs and Signals • Manual Handling • Workstations and Display Screen Equipment • Work-Related Ill-Health • Workforce Consultation The qualification pre-supposes no former knowledge on the part of those who aim to attain it. Candidates will come from diverse educational and employment backgrounds and will include school pupils preparing for work experience and employees across all sectors. Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the importance of health, safety and welfare standards in the workplace • Know how hazards and risks are controlled in the workplace • Be aware of the main causes and effects of poor health and safety at work • Understand how health and safety information is communicated in the workplace

Who can deliver the course? British Safety Council – www.britsafety.org Cost: Examination fees range from £15.30 to £8.00 per candidate (depending on candidate numbers) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? No school at present is delivering this course. Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: Level 2 Health and Safety at Work


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Hospitality National Certificate Name of Course: Hospitality

Qualification: NC


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager Graeme Findlay [email protected] Age Range: 16 + Length of Course: 12 x 60 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The NC in Hospitality at SCQF level 4 is designed to introduce the industry and focuses on the areas of food preparation and cooking, food service, reception and accommodation. Mandatory Unit (six credits):

Unit title SCQF level

Credit value

Accommodation Operations 4 1

Food and Beverage Service: Counter 4 1

Food Hygiene for the Hospitality Industry 4 0.5

Hospitality Front Office Skills 4 1

Kitchen Skills: An Introduction 4 1

Skills for Customer Care 4 1

Working Safely in the Hospitality Industry 4 0.5

Who can deliver the course? nce Argyll College, Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College(if available) Costs: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? No school is currently delivering this subject Recommended Resources: Centres will require hospitality facilities for each of the Units in the Course. This will include a professional kitchen and restaurant. Both the kitchen and the restaurant will need to be equipped with sufficient equipment, tools and commodities to replicate that found in the industry. Personal protective clothing will be essential for all candidates when working in the kitchen. Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each Unit, in partnership with the Scotland's Colleges. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Candidates could progress to SVQs within the Hospitality sector. The level 4 NC could open up employment opportunities in cafés, restaurants, hospitals and leisure centres. The level 5 NC could lead to employment in the following roles: commis chef, waiter, housekeeper or front office assistant


http://www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk/

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John Muir Award

Name of Course: John Muir Award Qualification: John Muir Award

Awarding Body: The John Muir Trust SCQF Level: Introductory Level – 4 days Intermediate Level – 8 days Advanced Level – 20 days

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Scotland Education Manager Email: [email protected] Tel: 0300 321 4961 Age Range: No age or category restrictions Length of Course:

Discovery Award minimum 4 days Explorer Award minimum 8 days Conserver Award minimum 20 days (or equivalent) over 6 months

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The John Muir Award is an environmental award that encourages people of all backgrounds to connect, enjoy and care for wild places through a structured yet adaptable scheme. The Award is not competitive but should challenge each participant. Taking part will develop an understanding of, and responsibility for, a chosen wild place or places. For some this will offer an opportunity to explore values and spirituality. John Muir Award Criteria: Four Challenges are at the heart of each John Muir Award. To achieve an Award each participant must: Discover a wild place Explore its wildness Conserve - take personal responsibility Share experiences There are 3 levels of the Award encouraging a progressive involvement. The same 4 challenges above are repeated for each level with increased involvement in time, activity and ownership. www.jmt.org/jmaward-criteria.asp

Who can deliver the course? Schools, colleges, partner agencies Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Islay High Lochgilphead Joint Campus Recommended Resources: John Muir Award Resources and links – www.jmt.org/jmaward-resourse-links.asp

Progression Routes: Further Education Employment and training

http://www.jmt.org/jmaward-fourchallenges.asp

http://www.jmt.org/assets/john%20muir%20award/the%20next%20level.pdf

http://www.jmt.org/jmaward-criteria.asp

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Leadership Award

Name of Course: Leadership Award Qualification: Intermediate 2

Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 5/6

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 60 hours

1x 20 hour unit and 1 x 40 hour unit Description of course (module titles/brief information): The Leadership Award develops knowledge of leadership skills, styles and qualities. It is designed for learners who take, or plan to take, a leading role for an activity. The Leadership Award is endorsed by the Chartered Management Institute. The Award at either level consists of two mandatory units. Leadership: As an Introduction to this unit, candidates carry out research to find out about leadership styles and the skills and qualities found in effective leaders. Candidates are required to produce a report on their findings and evaluate their own potential for leadership. Leadership in Practice In this unit, candidates take a leading role in an activity. They will prepare to carry out the activity by considering the factors involved, such as resources, people, time and risk. Candidates then carry out the activity, monitoring progress and making changes as needed. At the end, they will review their experience, drawing conclusions about themselves as a leader. Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School, Oban High School, Tobermory High School Recommended Resources: These loose-leaf packs - for teachers/lecturers use only - contain instruments of assessment, guidance and other useful information relating to internal assessment.

Title Level ASP/Download Issue Date Comments Leadership: An Introduction

SCQF Level 5

F78A 11 ASP001

September 2009

Available in Word and PDF formats

Leadership in Practice SCQF Level 5

F78B 11 ASP001

September 2009


Leadership: An Introduction

SCQF Level 6

F78C 12 ASP001

September 2009


Leadership in Practice SCQF Level 6

F78D 12 ASP001

September 2009


Progression Routes: SCQF level 6 from level 5 Higher Personal Development (SCQF level 6) Employment Career progression


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Personal Development

Name of Course: Personal Development Qualification: SQA Level 3 - 5

Awarding Body: SQA

SCQF Level: Level 3 – 5

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Age Range: 14-16 Length of Course: 1 or 2 years

Description of course (module titles/brief information): There are 3 units within the course: self and society – we look at the local community, self and work – considering your future and learning skills such as CV creation, letter writing, applying to college and personal abilities – focusing on something that we do or taking something new up and reviewing it. Who can deliver the course? Any teaching staff Cost: SQA Registration Fee Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School – Support Department Recommended Resources: This very much depends on delivery, access to ICT, various stationery Progression Routes: Access 3 – Intermediate 2, also there is a finance unit that you could add to this qualification – not sure if this is still the case

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Personal Finance Award

Name of Course: Personal Finance Award

Qualification: Personal Finance Award


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Linda Meikle [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 2 x 40 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The Personal Finance Award at SCQF level 4 is jointly awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the ‘ifs’ School of Finance. It equips candidates with skills to understand and manage money throughout their lives The nature of the Award contributes to delivery of the four Curriculum for Excellence capacities. The importance of financial education in schools is now widely recognised as an important and necessary life skill for young people. The Personal Finance award will equip candidates with the skills to cope confidently and effectively with basic financial encounters as well as managing money. The Personal Finance Award consists of the following Units: Money Management - SCQF Level 4 The Principles of Money - SCQF Level 4 www.sqa.org.uk Who can deliver the course? Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute?

, Tiree High Recommended Resources: You can access learning and teaching materials on the secure area of SQA’s website. Progression Routes: Intermediate 2 Skills for Work in Financial Services The ‘ifs’ School of Finance Certificate in Personal Finance (CPF2) The Level 6 NPA in Financial Services SVQ Providing Financial Service (available at Level 2 and 3)


http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/FC63_04_Money_Management.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/FC64_04_The_Principles_of_Money.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/

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Practical Craft Skills

Name of Course: Technical Studies Qualification: Practical Craft Skills

Awarding Body: SQA

SCQF Level: Access 2


Description of course (module titles/brief information): Production of two or more artefacts made from wood, taking into account tool identification, tool use + health and safety procedures.

Who can deliver the course? Any teaching staff with basic tool skills Cost: SQA Registration Fee Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School – preferably with access to workshop Recommended Resources: Common tools & workshop facilities

Progression Routes: N3 Practical Craft Skills

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Psychology

Name of Course: Psychology Qualification: Intermediate 1

Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 4 Key Contact: Qualification Manager [email protected] Age Range: S5-S6 Length of Course: 1 year Description (module titles/brief information): The Intermediate 1 Psychology course aims to meet the demand for an introduction to the subject. A range of five key topics are studied from six core domains:

Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology Physiological Psychology Social Psychology Psychology of Individual Differences Research Methods

It is intended that Intermediate 1 Psychology will address the needs of various candidate groups including candidates with little or no prior knowledge of the subject. Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Lochgilphead Joint Campus Tobermory High School

Resources Required: Video Conferencing may be required. Progression Routes: Intermediate 2 course in Psychology Higher Psychology


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Psychology

Name of Course: Psychology Qualification: Intermediate 2 Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 5 Key Contact: Qualification Manager [email protected] Age Range: S5-S6 Length of Course: 1 year Description (module titles/brief information): The Intermediate 2 Psychology course aims to meet the demand for a more in-depth introduction to the subject. A range of five key topics are studied within six core Domains:

Developmental Psychology Cognitive Psychology Physiological Psychology Social Psychology Psychology of Individual Differences Research Methods

It is intended that Intermediate 2 Psychology will address the needs of various candidate groups. For those new to the subject at Intermediate 2 level, the course serves as an introduction to the discipline of psychology, whilst for those who have already studied the subject, for example, at Intermediate 1, the course encourages development of more in-depth knowledge and understanding, basic skills of analysis and evaluation, and more detailed research skills. Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Resources Required: Video Conferencing may be required Progression Routes: Higher Psychology


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Saltire Awards

Name of Course: Saltire Award Qualification: Volunteering at an Event Certificate

Awarding Body: ASDAN SCQF Level: Level 3 – 2 credits

Age Range: 12 - 25 Length of Course: In general, challenges are completed over 10, 30 or 60 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Young people between the ages of 12 – 25 can register to volunteer with the Saltire Award Scheme and receive awards signed by Scottish Ministers (from 10 hours of voluntary work up to 500 hours) the awards are complimented by Young Scot vouchers. Accredited certificates in Volunteering are also available to those registered with Saltire. For example those embarking on the Saltire Challenge could also be working for the Volunteering at an Event Certificate (Access level 3, carrying 2 credits). This is a stand along qualification and supports candidates in developing the skill and knowledge needed to make an effective contribution at an event. For some volunteers this will be a stepping stone to further training, qualifications and employment. For others the Saltire Challenge Award and the Volunteering at an Event Certificate are the goal and reward for their voluntary commitment. Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy Islay High School Oban High School Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: Employment Education Further Training

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Tutoring

Name of Course: Peer Tutoring – Community Involvement


Awarding Body: N/A SCQF Level: N/A

Key Contact for Awarding Body: A Trevelyan DHT [email protected] Age Range: S6 Length of Course: September – end of March

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course is designed to develop skills in the following areas:

- Task management (planning, organisation and decision making) - Interpersonal and group skills - Self- awareness, self- reliance and self confidence - The ability to seek and use appropriate knowledge

Tutors work in S1/2 classes for 2 periods each week. A third period is assigned to writing up log sheets and completing Learning Outcomes 1 – 4. Who can deliver the course?

Pupil Support Department

Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: Community Involvement Int 1


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Work Experience

Name of Course: Work Experience Qualification: Intermediate 1 Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 4

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected]

Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 4 x 40 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Developing planning, organisational, investigative, interpersonal skills and self- awareness through work experience with limited tutor/trainer support. OUTCOMES: 1. Plan and arrange a work experience placement with limited tutor/trainer support. 2. Carry out allocated tasks during work experience under limited supervision. 3. Work co-operatively with others in the analysis, planning and undertaking work experience. 4. Review the contribution of the knowledge and skills gained through work experience to own personal, social and vocational development.

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Campbeltown Grammar Dunoon Grammar Hermitage Academy Islay High Lochgilphead Joint Campus Oban High Rothesay Joint Campus Tarbert Academy Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: Further education Training Employment


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Workstart Unit – Gardening Skills

Name of Course: Workstart Unit Qualification: Gardening Skills

Awarding Body:

SCQF Level: Level 2 (Access 2)


Description of course (module titles/brief information): Teaching and experience of basic gardening skills, inside and out

Who can deliver the course? Any teaching staff Cost: SQA Registration Fee Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School - Within school and also polytunnel sited at school hostel Recommended Resources: Common garden tools and resources + access to garden environment Progression Routes: N3 Science in the Environment

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AoPE

Name of Course: AoPE (Award of Personal Effectiveness)

Qualification: Award of Personal Effectiveness

Awarding Body: ASDAN SCQF Level: Level 1

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Kath Grant Head of Qualifications Development [email protected] 07812384321

Key local contact: Argyll Voluntary Action Glen Heritage CEO [email protected] 01631564839

Age Range: 14 – 19+

Length of Course: 60 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): AoPE guarantees capability in six critical skills. The six skills units are:

• Introduction to working with others. • Introduction to improving own learning and performance. • Introduction to problem solving. • Planning and carrying out a piece of research. • Communicating through discussion. • Preparing and giving an oral presentation.

Maximum number in group 8 Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Cost: Levels 1 and 2 (12 Credits, 1 Credit = 10 hours) £1,450. Level 3 (15 Credits) £2,700. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Negotiable dependent on attendance, venue and staff resources. Progression Routes: Access Level 2 and Access Level 3



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CoPE

Name of Course: CoPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness)

Qualification: Certificate of Personal Effectiveness

Awarding Body: ASDAN SCQF Level: Level 1 and 2

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Kath Grant Head of Qualifications Development [email protected] 07812384321

Key local contact: Argyll Voluntary Action Glen Heritage CEO [email protected] 01631564839



Description of course (module titles/brief information): The CoPE Student Book comprises 12 modules, each of which is divided into three sections. Each section should take 10 hours, which is worth one credit. Students will need 12 credits to gain the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness. For CoPE Level 1, challenges can come from Section A, B or C; for CoPE Level 2, at least six of the credits must be chosen from the longer challenges of Sections B and C. The module titles are:

• Communication • Citizenship and community • Sport and leisure • Independent living • The environment • Vocational and diploma preparation • Health and fitness • Work related learning and enterprise • Science and technology • International links • Expressive arts • Beliefs and values

Maximum number in group 8 Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action Cost: Levels 1 and 2 (12 Credits, 1 Credit = 10 hours) £1,450. Level 3 (15 Credits) £2,700. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Negotiable dependent on attendance, venue and staff resources. Progression Routes: Access Level 3



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Personal and Social Development

Name of Course: Personal and Social Development

Qualification: Universities Award

Awarding Body: ASDAN SCQF Level: Level 1, 2 and 3


Length of Course: 1 credit = 10 hours Award at 60 hours Certificated at 140 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Access 1, 2 and 3, this qualification is made up of units designed to develop personal and social skills and so prepare the learner for independence and working life. Examples of PSD units at Access 2 and 3 include:

• Dealing with problems in daily life • Healthy living • Managing social relationships • Personal safety in the home and community • Developing self • Preparation for work

Award at 6 Credits and Certificated at 14 Credits. Maximum number in group 8 www.asdan.org.uk Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Cost: Negotiable dependent on attendance, venue and staff resources Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Not being delivered at this time. Recommended Resources: N/A Progression Routes: Further Education Employment Training

http://www.asdan.org.uk/

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Personal Progress

Name of Course: Personal Progress

Qualification: Personal Progress Award




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The aim of the qualification is to recognise and develop functional literacy, numeracy and ICT, PSD, work related and life skills. This qualification is made up of units that cover:

• Functional skills. • PSD and independent living. • Vocational/work related

Award at 8 Credits and Certificated at 14 Credits Maximum number in group 8 www.asdan.org.uk Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Cost: Negotiable dependent on attendance, venue and staff resources Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Not being delivered at this time. Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: Further Education Employment Training

http://www.asdan.org.uk/

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Health and Social Care

Name of Course: Health and Social Care

Qualification: Higher


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected]

Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 4 x 40 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course introduces candidates to the nature of health and social care work. It includes investigating the types of health and social care establishments that are available and the roles of care workers in these settings. Candidates will also be investigating the principles of good care practice and exploring what constitutes day to day care work, for example identifying people’s needs and strengths and learning how care workers try to meet those needs through care plans. Health, safety and protection issues are important within health and social care settings. Therefore candidates will explore these issues and some practical approaches to dealing with them. Using the insights gained from psychology they will also explore how to support service-users in an informed way. This will include a study of how people develop, how to help raise self-esteem and how to help service-users manage their stress. This will help candidates to become flexible health and social care workers if they decide to pursue a Mandatory Units: Understanding and Supporting People in Health and Social Care Settings (Higher)

1 Unit credit

Care Principles and Practice (Higher) 1 Unit credit Working in Health and Social Care Settings (Higher) 1 Unit credit Health, Safety and Protection Issues in Care Settings (Higher) 1 Unit credit


Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School Recommended Resources: Since practical and experiential learning is central to this course, it is important that candidates have access to a variety of learning environments. This could include access to health and social care settings, either to visit or as work placements, simulated workplace settings or visiting speakers from health and/or care establishments. The use of audiovisual resources and real or simulated case studies will also be required. Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each unit, in partnership with the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk

Progression Routes: Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Health and Social Care Further/Higher Education Training/employment



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Leadership Award

Name of Course: Leadership Award Qualification: Higher

Awarding Body: SQA

SCQF Level: Level 5/6

Key Contact for Awarding Body: [email protected] Age Range: S5 & 6 Length of Course:

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The SQA Leadership Award is designed to help learners understand the meaning of leadership by finding out about different leadership styles, skills and qualities. This Award will give learners an opportunity to explore the relationship between leadership and teamwork and may promote opportunities which allow individuals to build self-confidence and self-esteem. (Adapted from SQA Arrangements June 2009) The Award has two units: Leadership: An Introduction 20 hours In this Unit, learners carry out research to find out about leadership styles and the skills and qualities found in effective leaders. Learners are required to produce a short report on their findings and evaluate their own potential for leadership Leadership in Practice 40 hours In this Unit, learners take a leading role in a task or activity. They will prepare to carry out the activity by considering the factors involved, such as resources, people, time and risk. Learners then carry out the activity, monitoring progress and making changes as needed. At the end, they will review their experience, drawing conclusions about themselves as a leader Each Unit has a SCQF Credit Point value – this means that learners will gain certification from SQA on achievement of the Award – therefore gaining an additional qualification. Who can deliver the course? School staff Cost: Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Tobermory High School Recommended Resources: Arrangements documents and resources from SQA and information shared within the Authority (ref. Dunoon Grammar, 2012) Progression Routes: Employment


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Psychology

Name of Course: Psychology Qualification: Higher Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 6 Key Contact: Qualification Manager [email protected] Age Range: S5-S6 Length of Course: 1 year Description (module titles/brief information): The aims of Higher Psychology are to: Stimulate candidates’ initial interest in psychology, by providing both a broad overview of the discipline, and the opportunity to study a selection of topics in some depth. Develop an understanding of psychological theories, concepts, research studies, research methods, terminology and applications. Develop knowledge of psychology within its historical context, and thus develop an appreciation of the dynamic nature of the discipline, including the importance of both classic and contemporary research and theory. Promote a critical approach to the discipline as a science, emphasising empirical Methodology, evidence-based theory and applications, continual updating of knowledge and the importance of ethical considerations. Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Islay High School Lochgilphead Joint Campus Oban High School Tarbert Academy Resources Required: Video Conferencing may be required. Progression Routes: Social sciences Social studies or related areas Training Employment


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Young Applicant in School Scheme (YASS)

Name of Course: Young Applicant in School Scheme (YASS)

Qualification: Open University HE Credit Points

Awarding Body: Open University

SCQF Level: Level 7

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Age Range: 16+ Length of Course: 3 to 9 months

Description of course (module titles/brief information): YASS gives students in S6 the opportunity to study at Higher Education level without leaving friends and family behind. Study fits around school work and social lives, encourages independent learning and builds confidence as it delivered entirely through distance learning. YASS is designed to bridge the gap between school and full-time university and help able and motivated students stand out from the crowd. There are over 60 exciting modules to choose from, everything from Galaxies, Stars and Planets to An Introduction to Law in contemporary Scotland, giving students the ideal way to extend their knowledge of their Highers and Advanced Highers or try something totally new. Who can deliver the course? YASS is delivered by the Open University

through distance learning. Cost: modules range from £200 - £520 with fees being met entirely on application by Scottish Funding Council Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Oban High School and 90 other secondary schools in Scotland. Recommended Resources: Information found at www.open.ac.uk/choose/yass/

Progression Routes: YASS is a unique opportunity for students to experience learning at university level and develop their independent study and research skills. As well as enabling them to take the first step towards an Open University degree qualification, it also helps them develop an impressive academic portfolio which will differentiate them from other students when it comes to applying to other universities. Admissions tutors of HE and FE institutions are being advised in ‘The guide for UK Qualifications’ to give consideration to higher education credit points. The Scheme is also supported by UCAS.

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Art and Design Digital Media

Name of Course: Art and Design Digital Media

Qualification: National Progression Award


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 1 year

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The general aims of the NPA in Art and Design: Digital Media at SCQF level 5 are to:

• Provide a structured award that recognises existing skills and competences within the art and design based creative industries sector (for those currently in

employment) OR • Develop a range of introductory practical skills, competences and understanding

of art and design based digital media applications; • Allow candidates to develop expertise and benefit from practical experience of

developing technologies in digital media for art and design, developing skills and knowledge that can support and develop future career aspirations within the creative industries sector.

• The specific aims of the NPA in Art and Design: Digital Media at SCQF level 5 are to: • Encourage candidates to take ownership of their own learning and development • provide a range of learning and assessment styles to motivate candidates to achieve

their full potential; • Provide candidates with knowledge and skills which are directly relevant to current

and/or future practice in the area of art and design based digital media; • Provide opportunities for the individual development of skills and aptitudes which will

improve candidates’ employment potential and career development within the art and design sector. Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for selected units and are available to download from SQA’s secure website.

Progression Routes: SCQF level 6 from level 5 Relevant HN qualifications including Art and Design, Computer Art and Design, Contemporary Art Practice, 3D Design or Visual Communication Study at art school Higher education studying for a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Digital Arts, Architecture, Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Environmental Art Industrial Design, Textile Design or Community Arts, etc Employment in the creative industries as a gallery assistant, community art worker or assistant, or as an art/craft shop assistant.


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Art and Design Digital Media

Name of Course: Art and Design Digital Media



Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 1 year Description of course (module titles/brief information): The general aims of the NPA in Art and Design: Digital Media at SCQF level 6 are to:

• Provide a structured award that further develops existing skills and competences in an applied context for the art and design based creative industries sector;

• Allow candidates to develop a range of applied practical skills, competences and understanding of the creative potential and uses of digital media for art and design.

The specific aims of the NPA in Art and Design: Digital Media at SCQF level 6 are to:

• Provide a structured award that uses problem based learning approaches to develop creative skills and competences for art and design based digital media and/or contemporary art and design practice;

• Develop a range of creative critical problem solving and project management skills for art and design based digital media. Who can deliver the course?

Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Not being delivered at this time Recommended Resources: Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available for selected units and are available to download from SQA’s secure website. Progression Routes: Relevant HN qualifications including Art and Design, Computer Art and Design, Contemporary Art Practice, 3D Design or Visual Communication Study at art school Higher education studying for a BA (Hons) in Art and Design, Digital Arts, Architecture, Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Printmaking, Painting, Sculpture, Environmental Art Industrial Design, Textile Design or Community Arts, etc. Employment in the creative industries as a gallery assistant, community art worker or assistant, or as an art/craft shop assistant


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Cosmetology Name of Course: Cosmetology

Qualification: National Progression Award (NPA)


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 6 x 10 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The NPA in Cosmetology at SCQF level 4 allows candidates the choice of sampling hairdressing, barbering, beauty, and make-up artistry disciplines while gaining a recognised qualification which meets the needs of the Hair and Beauty industries. The NPA is intended for candidates who want to develop their knowledge and skills to prepare for a career in the sector. Five Mandatory Units: Working with Customers and Colleagues Cosmetology: Product Awareness Cosmetology: Career Options and Choices Cosmetology: Health and Safety Cosmetology: Prepare and Assist in a Workplace Environment One Options Unit totaling 6 SCQF credit points: Cosmetology: Barbering Cosmetology: Hairdressing Cosmetology: Beauty Cosmetology: Make Up Artistry Who can deliver the course? Argyll College/Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College(if available) Costs: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Islay High School Lochgilphead Joint Campus Oban High School Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: The following Assessment Support Packs (ASPs) are available to download from SQA’s secure site:

• Cosmetology: Product Awareness • Cosmetology: Career Options and Choices • Cosmetology: Health and Safety • Cosmetology: Prepare and Assist in a Workplace Environment • Working with Customers and Colleagues • Cosmetology: Hairdressing — Practical Skills • Cosmetology: Beauty — Practical Skills • Cosmetology: Make-Up Artistry — Practical Skills • Cosmetology: Barbering — Practical Skills

Progression Routes: This NPA in Cosmetology has been designed as a progression route to the full range of SVQs or the National Certificates available in the chosen subject areas of Hairdressing, Beauty, Make Up Artistry and Barbering.


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Enterprise and Employability

Name of Course: Enterprise and Employability



Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager sharon.o'[email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: Flexible structure

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The National Progression Award (NPA) in Enterprise and Employability equips candidates with relevant and transferable skills which can be used in any employment setting, including self-employment. Available at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the flexible structure and content of the NPA is relevant and desirable to a wide range of candidates. It also meets the principles of Curriculum for Excellence. To achieve the NPA at SCQF level 4, candidates must complete one mandatory Unit and some optional Units from both Group A and Group B. Four credits must be successfully completed to achieve the Group Award. Mandatory Unit Personal Development: Self and Work Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: Support materials available on SQA secure website

Progression Routes: Increase employment opportunities due to improved work related skills and qualities. Acquire knowledge and skills essential for self-employment. Improve career progression prospects if already in employment. In addition, candidates may progress to: SCQF level 5 from level 4 SCQF level 5 or 6 Personal Development Award Further vocational courses such as Skills for Work Business related awards at SCQF levels 5 and 6

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Motor Vehicle

Name of Course: Motor Vehicle Systems Qualification: National Progression Award

Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 4 Key Contact: Qualification Manager [email protected] Age Range: S4-S6 Length of Course: 1 year

Description (module titles/brief information): This is a route to employment within the garage industry through associated companies or a stepping stone to Higher and HNC/HND Programmes in Automotive Engineering. This course will provide the successful candidate with a nationally recognised City and Guilds award. Subjects include: Vehicle Layout C.I - S.I Engine Fuel Systems Engine Cooling Mobile Plant Lubrication Vehicle Electric Systems Personal Effectiveness 3 Engines-Mechanical Communication 2 Braking Systems Numeracy 2 Suspension Information Technology 1 Steering Problem Solving 2 Transmission Systems Wheels and Tyres: Fitting and Repair Spark Ignition: Breakerless Systems Removal, Replacement and Adjustment of Components Who can deliver the course?

Clydebank College

Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy is accessing this course through Clydebank College. Resources Required: N/A Progression Routes: The College recommends students to industry contacts and operates a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) programme, which selects trainees for companies and MA (SVQ/NVQ) from those completing this programme. Higher and HNC/ HND Programmes in Automotive Engineering.


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Motor Vehicle

Name of Course: Progression Award Motor Vehicle Systems


Awarding Body: SQA SCQF Level: Level 5 Key Contact: Qualification Manager [email protected] Age Range: S4-S6 Length of Course: 1 year

Description (module titles/brief information) This programme provides a continuation course from the Level 2 and concentrates mainly on system diagnostics using appropriate testing equipment. The following City and Guilds Units are included: Engine Mechanics Steering and Suspension Transmission Systems Anti-Lock Braking Systems Electrical and Electronic Systems Electronic Ignition System Vehicle Management System Optional Units CI and SI Fuel Systems Automatic Transmission Systems Air Conditioning Systems Who can deliver the course?

Clydebank College, James Watt

Cost: SUMs funding from James Watt and Clydebank College (if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Not being delivered at this time Resources Required: N/A Progression Routes: Higher and HNC/ HND Programmes in Automotive Engineering.


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Sports Development

Name of Course: Sports Development Qualification: National Progression Award


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 1 year Description of course (module titles/brief information): The NPA in Sports Development at SCQF level 6 was developed to support candidates wishing to pursue Sports Development as a possible career path. The competences achieved will allow candidates to make other career decisions and follow different pathways. It will allow candidates who may wish to articulate in the future with Sports Coaching HN awards to consider Sports Development in its own right and not simply as a part of coaching. The NPA has been designed to provide links to the Sports Development National Occupational Standards. The NPA in Sports Development is designed as a progression route to the full range of Sport and Fitness HN awards as well as an articulation route from the Skills for Work Sport and Recreation awards. Argyll College is currently exploring options to deliver HNC/D Sports Coaching with Development of Sport in the near future with progression opportunities to degree level study.


Argyll College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? No school is offering this subject. Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: The National Progression Award in Sports Development is designed as a progression route to the full range of Sport and Fitness HN awards as well as an articulation route from the Skills for Work Sport and Recreation awards.


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Princes Trust Development Award

Name of Course: Development Award

Qualification: N/A

Awarding Body: The Prince’s Trust SCQF Level: N/A Key Contact for Awarding Body: Lee-Anne Jinadu [email protected] 0141 225 3372

Key local contact: Clare Sowney [email protected] 0141 225 3372

Age Range: 14 – 25 years Length of Course: N/A Description of course (module titles/brief information): About the Programme:- Cash awards of up to £500 to help young people to access education, training and employment. Young people also receive help with action planning and ongoing support and monitoring. Prince’s Trust can help to fund:-

• Tools, equipment or transport for a job • Course fees • Professional licence fees • Interview clothes • Childcare costs

How does it help young people:-

• Receive a cash award to help them undertake education or training or enhance their ability to gain employment.

• Overcome significant barriers within a short space of time. • Learn new skills and acquire new knowledge

Who is eligible:-

• Aged 14-16, in education and at risk of achieving few Standard Grades 1-3 • Aged 16-25 and not in education, training or work (or working less than 16 hours a week.)

Who can deliver the course: The Prince’s Trust Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Accessible to all young people living in Argyll & Bute who meet the criteria. Recommended Resources: NA Progression Routes: Further Education Training Employment



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Princes Trust XL

Name of Course: XL Clubs Qualification: Self Awareness, Self in Society, Practical Abilities, and Self and Work

Awarding Body: The Prince’s Trust SCQF Level: Access 3 or Intermediate 1

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Sharon Murray Sharon.murray@prince’s–trust.org.uk Age Range: 13 – 19 Length of Course: 1 term to 2 years

Description of course (module titles/brief information): A personal development programme aimed at young people aged 13-19 at risk of underachieving or exclusion from school. Using an informal approach to learning, a Prince’s Trust xl club provides young people with the space and attention they need to develop confidence as well as to form a sense of ownership over their work and personal development. The programme helps young people re-engage with learning and helps develop a sense of achievement from which they can regain momentum in education. The course offers:

An exciting and diverse programme across five activity areas A formal qualification accredited by SQA Programme and marketing materials, teaching and learning resources, training and verification. A dedicated Prince’s Trust staff member to provide support to the adviser and young people. Access to a network of Prince’s Trust xl clubs and regional events to share good practice and ideas. Opportunities to get involved with sports and corporate partners.

How does it help young people:

Discover a new way of learning. Enjoy working as part of a small team Boost their aspiration, motivation and self-esteem Improve confidence and communication Develop enterprise and employability skills Achieve an accredited qualification

Who can deliver the course? Schools, Colleges, Schools outwith mainstream are also eligible to deliver xl in partnership with the Prince’s Trust

Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Being delivered in the following geographical areas: Dunoon Lochgilphead Rothesay Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Route: Progress to relevant Level 2 qualification at a Further Education College

mailto:Sharon.murray@prince's–trust.org.uk

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Princes Trust Youth Business Scotland

Name of Course: Youth Business Scotland

Qualification: NA

Awarding Body: The Prince’s Trust

SCQF Level: NA

Key Contact for Awarding Body: Sharita Guy [email protected] Age Range: 18 – 25

Length of Course: NA

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Youth Business Scotland supports young people aged 18 – 25 years old to start-up and continue in business. By providing essential funding and professional mentoring support, Youth Business Scotland gives vital support to young people interested in entrepreneurship. The programme gives practical advice on how to start up a business, including how to write a business plan, introductory finance training as well as business start-up funding. How does it help young people? Young people can: Develop their skills

Work with a mentor Apply for a loan of up to £5,000 Apply for a grant of up to £1,000

Young people previously supported by The Trust’s sister charity PSYBT can: Apply for a business development loan via the Growth Fund, which offers loans of up to £10,000 Expand their existing business by applying for an Accelerator Loan of up to £25,000

Who is eligible? Young people aged 18 – 25 who:

Have a business idea they want to progress Have a trade which they would like to develop into a business Are looking to develop a business which was previously funded by PSYBT


The Prince’s Trust

Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Any young person from Argyll and Bute who is eligible is able to apply Recommended Resources: N/A

Progression Routes: N/A


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Construction Crafts

Name of Course: Construction Crafts Qualification: Intermediate 1


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager: [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 8 x 20 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The Skills for Work (SfW) Construction Crafts Intermediate 1 Course gives candidates an insight into several important construction trades (Bricklaying, Decorative Painting, Carpentry and Joinery, and Plumbing) and helps them to make informed choices regarding a career in construction. This Course is at Intermediate 1 level and consists of eight 20 hour units. Five of the units are mandatory and the remaining three are chosen from seven optional 20 hour units: Mandatory Units Unit credit Employability Skills (Intermediate 1) 0.5 Unit credit Half Brick Walling (Intermediate 1) 0.5 Unit credit Decorative Painting (Intermediate 1) 0.5 Unit credit Site Carpentry and Bench Joinery (Intermediate 1) 0.5 Unit credit Plumbing (Intermediate 1) 0.5 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar Lochgilphead Joint Campus Oban High School Rothesay Joint Campus Tarbert Academy Tiree High School Recommended Resources: Centres will require workshop facilities for each of the practical units in the course. Equipment and small tool requirements are not onerous and are no more than would be expected for building crafts work at this level. The two painter work units, Decorative Painting and Decorative Finishes using Water-borne Paints will require a small selection of specialist rollers. These are readily available from a variety of sources. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential for all candidates. This may include safety footwear, overalls, gloves, masks and hard hats as required. (This list of PPE is not intended to be exhaustive and centres should carry out risk assessments for all activities as required and comply with all relevant legislation). Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by Scotland’s Colleges to support this Course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Route: Construction Crafts Intermediate 2



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Construction Crafts

Name of Course: Construction Crafts Qualification: Intermediate 2


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: four 40 hour units.

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course includes practical construction crafts units in four of the main construction trades. At Intermediate 2, candidates will learn a variety of skills in the trades’ specific Units. In addition, they will develop skills and attitudes that enhance employability, not just in the construction industry, but in employment generally. The optional section offers the opportunity to learn skills in one of two important trades. The two optional units cover trades which address areas with high levels of identified skill shortages. They represent skills areas which are readily resourced in most centres offering construction courses. This course is at Intermediate 2 level and consists of four 40 hour units. Three of the units are mandatory and the remaining Unit is chosen from two optional 40 hour units. Mandatory Units: Employability Skills (Intermediate 2)

1 Unit credit

One Brick Walling (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Bench Joinery (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Islay High School Lochgilphead Joint Campus Oban High School Recommended Resources: Centres will require workshop facilities for each of the practical units in the course. Equipment and small tool requirements are not onerous and are no more than would be expected for building crafts work at this level. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will, of course, be essential for all candidates. This may include safety footwear, overalls, gloves, masks and hard hats as required. (This list of PPE is not intended to be exhaustive and centres should carry out risk assessments for all activities as required and comply with all relevant legislation). Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scotland's Colleges to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Scottish Vocational Qualifications in the area of construction crafts Further Education Training /employment


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Creative Design Media

Name of Course: Creative Design Media Qualification: Intermediate 1



Description of course (module titles/brief information: The course provides an introduction to, and overview of, the digital media industry and has been designed to take candidates through an experiential learning process that highlights the key areas of aptitude and attitude for careers in the digital media sectors. The four units of the course cumulatively provide a working knowledge of the development and production processes within the industry, starting with awareness raising experiences, moving through creative and technical requirements and considerations and culminating in the experience of a mixed-media production project. Mandatory Units: Creative Digital Media: Introduction to the Industry 1 Unit credit Creative Digital Media: The Creative Process 1 Unit credit Creative Digital Media: Hardware and Software 1 Unit credit Creative Digital Media: Production Project 1 Unit credit


Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Candidates must be able to access equipment and materials to provide them with opportunities to participate in activities in a learning environment similar to that of a real digital media work place. In particular, candidates will need access to digital media hardware and software. This could be achieved through appropriate partnership agreements. Learning and teaching support packs are being produced by Scotland's Colleges www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: National Courses in Media Studies National Certificates or Units in Digital Media Computing Relevant programmes in further education colleges Training/employment.



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Early Education and Childcare

Name of Course: Early Education and Childcare




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The emphasis of this course is to help candidates prepare for working in the early education and childcare sector and to develop employability skills. They will develop a range of knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. The course is designed as an introduction to early education and childcare at Intermediate 2 level and gives candidates an understanding of the demands and responsibilities of working in the sector. It also provides suitable progression for candidates who have studied the Intermediate 1 Early Education and Childcare Course. Since the Intermediate 2 course is designed with progression from Intermediate 1 in mind, the majorities of the units at the two levels have common titles and address similar content areas. At Intermediate 2 candidates will cover a broader range of issues in each area and study these issues in more depth. They will also develop a wider range of skills including research skills, the ability to evaluate their planning and preparation of play experiences and the ability to set realistic and achievable goals for personal development. Three of the units are mandatory and the remaining unit is chosen from three optional 40 hour units. Mandatory Units Child Development and Health (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Play in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Working in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit


Argyll College/Clydebank College

Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College and Clydebank College (if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy by Clydebank College Dunoon Grammar by Argyll College Oban High School Recommended Resources: Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk

Progression Routes: Scottish Progression Award in Early Education and Childcare (Higher) National Certificate Group Award in Early Education and Childcare (Higher) Further Education Training/Employment



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Early Education and Childcare

Name of Course: Early Education and Childcare




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The emphasis of this course is to help candidates begin to prepare for working in the early education and childcare sector and to develop employability skills. They will develop the basic knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. The course is designed as an introduction to early education and childcare at Intermediate 1 level and helps candidates begin to understand some of the demands and responsibilities of working in this sector. Since the Intermediate 1 course is designed with progression to Intermediate 2 in mind, the majorities of the units at the two levels have common titles and address similar content areas. At Intermediate 1 candidates will cover basic issues in each area and begin to develop relevant skills such as team working skills, helping to plan play experiences and self- evaluation skills. This course is at Intermediate 1 level and consists of four 40 hour units. Three of the units are mandatory and the remaining unit is chosen from three optional 40 hour units. Mandatory Units Child Development (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit Play in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit Working in Early Education and Childcare (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College/Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College and Clydebank College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy by Clydebank College Dunoon Grammar by Argyll College Oban High School Recommended Resources: Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Early Education and Childcare Course at Intermediate 2 Care Issues for Society Course at Intermediate 2 Further EducationTraining/Employment



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Engineering Skills

Name of Course: Engineering Skills




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course focuses on the four broad areas of Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Fabrication and Manufacture. This will allow the candidates to gain basic transferable skills which can be applied to any of the above engineering areas. The Manufacture and Assembly unit allows candidates the opportunity to apply the Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic and Fabrication skills they have learned in the manufacture and assemble of an artefact(s). The generic employability skills are integrated into each mandatory unit and should be developed in conjunction with the practical activities of each of these units. This will help candidates to understand that the generic skills such as time-keeping, following instructions and carrying out quality checks of your own work are just as important as the practical skills which they will learn. Mandatory Units: Engineering Skills: Mechanical (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Electrical/Electronic (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Fabrication (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Manufacture and Assembly (Intermediate 1) 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College/Clydebank College Hermitage Academy Oban High School Tobermory High School Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Recommended Resources: Centres will require relevant workshop facilities for the practical units in the course. Equipment and small tool requirements are not onerous and are no more than would be expected for basic engineering craft work at this level Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential for all candidates. This may include safety footwear, overalls, gloves, masks and hard hats as required. (This list of PPE is not intended to be exhaustive and centres should carry out risk assessments for all activities as required and comply with all relevant legislation). Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each unit, in partnership with the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Scottish Progression Award in Engineering (Intermediate 2) SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships in Engineering areas Relevant programmes in Further Education colleges Training/employment



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Engineering Skills

Name of Course: Engineering Skills




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The Intermediate 2 Engineering Skills course has been designed to provide a basis for progression into further education or for moving directly into training or employment within an engineering sector. The overall purpose of the course is to ensure that candidates start to develop the generic and practical skills, knowledge and understanding and employability skills needed within an engineering sector. This course focuses on the broad areas of Mechanical, Fabrication, Electrical, Electronic, Maintenance and an element of Design and Manufacture. This will allow the candidates to gain basic transferable skills which can be applied to any of the above engineering areas. Mandatory Units: Engineering Skills: Mechanical and Fabrication 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Electrical and Electronic 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Maintenance 1 Unit credit Engineering Skills: Design and Manufacture 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Tobermory High Recommended Resources: Centres will require relevant workshop facilities for the practical units in the course. Equipment and small tool requirements are not onerous and are no more than would be expected for basic engineering craft work at this level. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential for all candidates. This may include safety footwear, overalls, gloves, masks and hard hats as required. (This list of PPE is not intended to be exhaustive and centres should carry out risk assessments for all activities as required and comply with all relevant legislation). Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each Unit, in partnership with the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: SVQs and Modern Apprenticeships in Engineering areas Relevant programmes in Further Education colleges Training/employment



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Financial Services

Name of Course: Financial Services Qualification: Intermediate 2


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager Sharon.O'[email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 4 x 40 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Candidates will explore the variety and range of employers and career opportunities which exist within the financial services sector. Candidates will become familiar with key words and terms used in the sector, and will develop an awareness of the impact of the sector on modern society. Personal development of employability skills will be the main focus across the course with each unit aiming to enhance such skills. The development of personal financial responsibility is also given high profile. Candidates will be required to develop an awareness of the impact of key legislation on the sector although detailed technical knowledge will not be covered in this course.

Financial Services: Introduction (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Financial Services: Personal Financial Awareness (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Financial Services: Building Positive Relationships with Customers and Colleagues (Intermediate 2)

1 Unit credit

Financial Services: Employability Skills (Intermediate 2) 1 Unit credit Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? No school is currently delivering this. Recommended Resources: In a simulated environment the delivering centre should ensure that candidates have IT access including online facilities for research purposes. It is likely that this course will be delivered in partnership with a college/private trainer/employer in order to provide the necessary expertise and access to a variety of appropriate learning environments. Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: National Progression Award: Financial Services (SCQF Level 6) National Certificate programmes in Further Education Training Employment


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Hairdressing Name of Course: Hairdressing Qualification: Intermediate 2


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3-S6 Length of Course: 4 x 40 hour mandatory units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Mandatory Units: Hairdressing: Working in a Salon Environment Hairdressing: Salon Skills Hairdressing: Introduction to Colour Hairdressing: Creative Trends The course content provides a broad, experiential introduction to hairdressing. The focus is on experiencing the salon environment and the development of vocational skills, knowledge and understanding. Practical experience of general salon duties, reception skills, communication and customer care is included. Specific skills in shampooing, conditioning, basic scalp massage, drying hair, colouring hair and cutting hair are developed. Current fashion trends are identified from a variety of sources, with candidates having the opportunity to experiment to produce an image which reflects these trends. Emphasis throughout all Units is on the employability skills and attitudes which will help to prepare candidates for the workplace. Who can deliver the course? Argyll College, Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College(if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar Hermitage Academy Islay High School Oban High School Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Centres will require hairdressing salon facilities for each of the units in the course. This will include reception facilities as well as styling units, styling chairs, trolleys, back-wash basins and chairs. The salon facility will need to be equipped with sufficient hairdressing equipment, tools and products which should include hand held and wall mounted driers, tongs, straighteners, brushes, combs, sectioning clips, pins, rollers, kirbies, a range of shampoos and conditioners, conditioning treatments, a selection of styling and finishing products, a range of permanent hair colour, hydrogen peroxide, a range of quasi-permanent hair colour, developer, gowns, towels and sterilising equipment to give candidates plenty of opportunity for practice and assessment. Mannequin heads will be required for the Hairdressing: Creative Trends unit. Appropriate safe storage facilities will be needed for all equipment and materials. Personal protective clothing will be essential for all candidates. This may include uniforms, aprons and gloves. Progression Routes: Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Hairdressing Further education Training /employment


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Hospitality

Name of Course: Hospitality : Practical Cookery




Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course content provides a broad, experiential introduction to hospitality professions. The focus is on experiencing the professional kitchen and restaurant; learning about the different roles and responsibilities in hospitality professions and beginning to develop vocational skills and knowledge. Practical experience of working in a realistic working environment is included. Skills involved in preparing, cooking, presenting and serving food and drinks are developed, and working front of house is included. The course content places emphasis throughout all units on the employability skills and attitudes which will help to prepare candidates for the workplace.

Hospitality: Working in the Hospitality Industry (Int 1) 1 Unit credit Hospitality: Working in the Professional Kitchen (Int 1) 1 Unit credit Hospitality: Working Front of House (Int 1) 1 Unit credit Hospitality: Introduction to Events (Int 1) 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College/Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Lochgilphead Joint Campus Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Centres will require hospitality facilities for each of the units in the course. This will include a professional kitchen and restaurant. Both the kitchen and the restaurant will need to be equipped with sufficient equipment, tools and commodities to replicate that found in the industry. Personal protective clothing will be essential for all candidates when working in the kitchen. This may include chef’s whites and hat. It is also important that the candidates adhere to the house standard for restaurant uniform. This may include black trousers, white long-sleeved shirt, black shoes and socks and a bow tie. Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each unit, in partnership with the Scotland's Colleges. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk

Progression Routes: Intermediate 2 Hospitality: Practical Cookery or its Units Intermediate 2 Hospitality: Professional Cookery or its Units Intermediate 2 Hospitality: General Operations or its Units Intermediate 2 Creative Cake Production or its Units Intermediate 2 Hospitality or its Units (this is a Skills for Work Course) NC Hospitality at SCQF Level 4 or 5



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Hospitality

Name of Course: Hospitality Qualification: Intermediate 2



Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course provides an introduction to the different sectors of the hospitality industry and types of provision offered. Candidates will learn about which sectors can be described as ‘commercial’ and ‘non-commercial’. They will also learn about the organisational aims of hospitality establishments and the products and services they provide. Candidates will also have the opportunity to prepare for and take part in a job interview. The course will also develop vocational skills and knowledge with a focus on experiencing the areas of the professional kitchen, food and drink service, customer care skills, reception skills and hospitality events. Candidates will be involved in menu planning and have practical experience of preparing, cooking and presenting a range of commodities, serving food and drinks, undertaking reception duties and planning, organising and running a small hospitality event. Hospitality: Developing Skills for Working in Hospitality (Int 2) 1 Unit credit Hospitality: Developing Skills for Working in the Professional Kitchen (Int 2) 1 Unit credit Hospitality: Front of House Operations (Int 2) 1 Unit credit Hospitality Events (Int 2) 1 Unit credit

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College/Clydebank College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College and Clydebank College (if available) Cost: The school itself may have to fund or agreement sought in advance from Local Authority if funding assistance is required to deliver this course through Clydebank College. Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Hermitage Academy Islay High School Lochgilphead Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Centres will require hospitality facilities for each of the units in the course. This will include a professional kitchen and restaurant. Both the kitchen and the restaurant will need to be equipped with sufficient equipment, tools and commodities to replicate that found in the industry. Personal protective clothing will be essential for all candidates when working in the kitchen. This may include chef’s whites and hat. It is also important that the candidates adhere to the house standard for restaurant uniform. This may include black trousers, white long-sleeved shirt, black shoes and socks and a bow tie. Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each unit, in partnership with the Scotland's Colleges. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Higher Hospitality: Professional Cookery or its Units NC Hospitality at SCQF Level 5 HNC Hospitality HNC Professional Cookery. Higher Hospitality: Professional Cookery or its Units NC Hospitality at SCQF Level 5 HNC Hospitality HNC Professional Cookery



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Rural Skills

Name of Course: Rural Skills



Key Contact for Awarding Body: Qualifications Manager [email protected] Age Range: S3 – S6


Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course is one of a range of National Courses known as Skills for Work Courses. This course has been designed to provide a broad basis for progression into further education and training in the land-based sector. It allows candidates to begin to develop some of the basic practical skills necessary to work in most of these disciplines as well as an opportunity to explore the very diverse employment prospects that exist. The mandatory units are:- DV0A 10 Estate Maintenance: An Introduction 1 credit (40 hours) DV0V 10 Land-based Industries: An Introduction 1 credit (40 hours) DV0W 10 Employability Skills for Land-based Industries 0.5 credit (20 hours)


Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Islay High School Tarbert Academy Tiree High School Recommended Resources: Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be essential for all candidates and may vary accordingly to the route and context chosen. However, this is likely to include wellington boots, overalls, waterproof trousers, waterproof jacket and gloves. In some circumstances face masks and ear defenders may be necessary. (This list of PPE is not intended to be exhaustive and centres should carry out risk assessments for all activities as required.) Learning and teaching packs have been produced for each unit, in partnership with the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Scottish Progression Award in Rural Skills at Intermediate 2 SVQs/NVQs in appropriate land-based sector vocational areas Programmes in Further Education Colleges Training Employment



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Sports Recreation Name of Course: Sports Recreation





Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course content covers the main practical involved in carrying out a support role in a sports and recreation environment – assisting with planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; assisting with setting up, dismantling and checking equipment and resources; assisting with accident and emergency procedures; dealing effectively and courteously with customers/users, staff and others; helping to plan and review a personal training programme, establishing good practice in setting and reviewing personal goals. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop relevant vocational skills, and a variety of employability skills, in the context of a sport and recreation setting. Some of these skills could be looked upon as generic skills required in the wider workplace, while others are specific employability skills required for the recreation sector. The course requires that candidates gain hands-on experience in an appropriate recreational setting and it is important for centres to manage the course in an integrated manner that reflects the day-to-day issues of a realistic sport and recreation environment. Mandatory Units:- Sports and Recreation Skills for Employment 1 Unit credit Sports and Recreation Assist with Activity Sessions 1 Unit credit Sports and Recreation Dealing with Facilities and Equipment 1 Unit credit Sports and Recreation Dealing with Accidents and Emergencies 0.5 Unit credit Sports and Recreation Personal Fitness

Who can deliver the course? Argyll College Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar Recommended Resources: It is important that centres place candidates in a suitable learning environment (a real or simulated workplace environment) since access to specific equipment and qualified staff is essential. Securing appropriate facilities/venues needs to be given careful consideration and planning so that all resources and facilities are in place prior to entering candidates for the course. Through practical experiences in these settings, candidates will enhance their employability in a very competitive environment. Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU) to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Successful level 4 candidates can expect to progress to the level 5 Award or to other National Courses at Level 5; Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Sport and Recreation; further education; training and employment. Successful attainment of level 5 may provide progression to National Courses at SCQF level 6; Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Sport and Recreation; further education; training and employment.



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Uniformed & Armed Services

Name of Course: Uniformed and Emergency Services




Length of Course: 4 x 40 hour units

Description of course (module titles/brief information): The course introduces candidates to the uniformed and emergency services. The relevant uniformed services for this course are: the Army, Merchant Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy and Royal Marines. The relevant emergency services for this course are: the Ambulance Service, Coastguard, Fire and Rescue and Police. It includes investigating the different uniformed and emergency services and the roles and responsibilities of those working in a specific service team. Candidates will also investigate career opportunities in the uniformed and emergency services. Health, safety, fitness and well being are important aspects when working in the uniformed and emergency services. Therefore, candidates will explore these aspects and participate in physical fitness practical activities. The candidate will be introduced to the process of carrying out assessment of risk and will also investigate the skills required to assist others to deal with an unexpected situation such as communicating effectively. Uniformed and Emergency Services An Introduction 1 Unit credit Uniformed and Emergency Services Health, Safety, Fitness and Well

Being 1 Unit credit

Uniformed and Emergency Services Engaging with the Community 1 Unit credit Uniformed and Emergency Services Working in Teams 1 Unit credit


Cost: SUMs funding from Argyll College (if available) Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Rothesay Joint Campus Recommended Resources: Since practical and experiential learning is central to this Course, it is important that candidates have access to a variety of learning environments. This could include access to uniformed and emergency services facilities through visits, simulated workplace settings or visiting speakers from the uniformed and/or emergency services. Learning and teaching support packs are produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit to support this course. These can be accessed via www.scotlandscolleges.ac.uk Progression Routes: Further education Training Employment



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Youth Achievement Award - Bronze

Name of Course: Youth Achievement Award

Qualification: Bronze


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Education & Training Administrative Officer Charmaine Simpson [email protected] Age Range: 14 +

Length of Course: 4 x 15 hour challenges

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Bronze Award: Encourages young people to take part in activities. UK Youth’s Achievement Awards comprise of a suite of awards which have been designed to meet the needs of young people from the ages of 7 upwards. The different award levels broadly represent the different age groups involved and the amount of participation of the young people. All of the Awards:

• are available nationally • are based on a ‘plan, do, review’ model • require young people to evidence their personal involvement • are flexible with young people actively selecting and undertaking challenges based on

their needs and interests • involve a peer group approach to planning and reviewing achievements

• encourage young people to progressively take more responsibility in selecting, planning and leading activities

• provide recognition for the broad range of non-formal learning that young people are engaged in

• are a valuable tool by which to measure the quality and impact of the work that you do with young people

• reinforce good practice Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Community Learning and Development Prince’s Trust

Cost: N/A Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: N/A Progression Route: Silver Youth Achievement Award


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Youth Achievement Award - Silver Name of Course: Youth Achievement Award

Qualification: Silver




Description of course (module titles/brief information): Silver Award: Encourages young people to help to organise activities with their peers.UK Youth’s Achievement Awards comprise of a suite of awards which have been designed to meet the needs of young people from the ages of 7 upwards. The different award levels broadly represent the different age groups involved and the amount of participation of the young people. All of the Awards:


their needs and interests • involve a peer group approach to planning and reviewing achievements • encourage young people to progressively take more responsibility in selecting, planning

and leading activities • provide recognition for the broad range of non-formal learning that young people are

engaged in • are a valuable tool by which to measure the quality and impact of the work that you do

with young people • reinforce good practice Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action

Community Learning and Development Prince’s Trust

Cost: £9.50 Online Silver Youth Achievement Award Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: Additional Resources:

There are also a number of resources that can be downloaded free of charge from the member’s section of the website www.myukyouth.org such as Sample Bronze and Silver Challenges, promotional materials, Challenge Certificates and the Welcoming Achievement Project

Progression Route: Gold Youth Achievement Award


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Youth Achievement Award – Gold


Qualification: Gold




Description of course (module titles/brief information): Gold Award: The focus is on planning, organising and leading activities. Significant responsibility will be demonstrated at this level. UK Youth’s Achievement Awards comprise of a suite of awards which have been designed to meet the needs of young people from the ages of 7 upwards. The different award levels broadly represent the different age groups involved and the amount of participation of the young people. All of the Awards:





with young people • reinforce good practice

Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action Community Learning and Development Prince’s Trust

Cost: £10.00 Online Gold Youth Achievement Award Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: Additional Resources: There are also a number of resources that can be downloaded free of charge from the member’s section of the website www.myukyouth.org such as Sample Bronze and Silver Challenges, promotional materials, Challenge Certificates and the Welcoming Achievement Project Toolkit (which supports the use of YAA with young refugees and asylum seekers.

Progression Route: Platinum Youth Achievement Award


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Youth Achievement Award – Platinum


Qualification: Platinum


Key Contact for Awarding Body: Education & Training Administrative Officer Charmaine Simpson [email protected] Age Range: 16 + Length of Course: 120 hours

Description of course (module titles/brief information): Platinum Award The young person will develop the skills to take on a leadership role and put these into practice. UK Youth’s Achievement Awards comprise of a suite of awards which have been designed to meet the needs of young people from the ages of 7 upwards. The different award levels broadly represent the different age groups involved and the different levels and amount of participation of the young people. All of the Awards:





with young people • reinforce good practice

Who can deliver the course? Argyll Voluntary Action Community Learning and Development Prince’s Trust

Cost: £12.00 Online Platinum Youth Achievement Award Where is it currently being delivered in Argyll and Bute? Dunoon Grammar School Hermitage Academy Recommended Resources: Additional Resources: There are also a number of resources that can be downloaded free of charge from the member’s section of the website www.myukyouth.org such as Sample Bronze and Silver Challenges, promotional materials, Challenge Certificates and the Welcoming Achievement Project Toolkit

Progression Routes: Further Education Training Employment


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