1. Positive Pathways Skills for Learning, Life and Work January 2019
Gillian Robertson / Deborah Skimins
Vocational Training Coordinator
East Dunbartonshire Council

2. Senior Phase Options Return to school for S5 and S6 College University
Employment
Modern Apprenticeship

3. Return to School for S5-6 Options Available: Advanced Highers Highers
Nationals 4 and 5
Senior Phase Programme
Foundation Apprenticeships
Wider Achievement Awards

4. Senior Phase Prospectus 2019/20

5. The Senior Phase Programme
Wide range of courses offering young people a variety of options with the majority accredited by the SQA.
Purpose is to help young people develop skills for learning, life and work and support the transition from school.
Open to pupils in S4-6 from August 2019.
Delivery for most courses is over 2 afternoons for 1 academic year or 1/2 academic years for Foundation Apprenticeships .
Courses are delivered at partnership colleges.
Courses range from SCQF Level 3 – 7.
More information on courses, level and location can be found on the school website or online at:

6. Our College Partners Springburn Campus Easterhouse Campus City Campus
Riverside Campus
Anniesland Campus
Cardonald Campus
Langside Campus
Kirkintilloch Campus
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow Caledonian University
Rangers Charity Foundation

7. Senior Phase Courses 2019/20 58 courses offered over 4 sectors:
Care, Health & Sports Industries
Creative & Digital Industries
Business & Service Industries
Science, Engineering, Design &
Manufacture Industries

8. Senior Phase Courses - 2019/20
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
Automotive Engineering
Building Services Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Aided Design
Construction
Construction Crafts
Construction Skills for Young Women
Construction Management
Maritime Skills
BUSINESS & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Financial Services
Fashion Brand Retailing
Up in the air & on the ground: Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Intro to Food Services
Professional Cookery
Bakery & Cake Decoration
Scots & Criminal Law
Supply Chain Operations

9. Senior Phase Courses - 2019/20
CREATIVE & DIGITAL INDUSTRIES
Computer Games Development
Creative Digital Media
Hair & Make-Up Artistry
Hairdressing
Barbering Skills
Beauty Skills
Personal Presentation
Professional Theatre
Television Production
Sound Production: Recording
CARE, HEALTH & SPORTS
INDUSTRIES
Applied Anatomy
Introduction to Care and Humanities
Early Education & Childcare
Health, Child & Social Care
Introduction to Nursing
Introduction to Teaching
Health & Social Care: Skills for Practice
Higher Psychology
Coach4Success
Coach of Tomorrow
Dance
Sport Fitness & Outdoor Education
Transitions

10. Senior Phase ASN Courses - 2019/20
Transitions
Vocational Taster
Music and Drama
Construction
Sound Engineering and Music

11. Further Information and How to Apply
The Prospectus will be available online at the end of January:
Pupils should discuss senior phase courses with their Guidance Teacher during the option choice process.
Online Application Forms open for both Senior Phase Partnership Programme courses and Foundation Apprenticeships – Monday 28 January and close – Friday 29 March. Links to the application forms can be found on the EDC Website (above) or by using the link on the school website.

12. Further Information and How to Apply
Applicants and parents are invited to Partnership Information Evening at the college location where the course takes place. Lecturers for each course will be on hand to fully explain courses and answer any questions:
Strathclyde University – Thursday 18 April
Glasgow Kelvin College – Tuesday 23 April
City of Glasgow College – Wednesday 24 April
Glasgow Clyde College – Thursday 25 April
**More information will be issued regarding open evenings once pupils have applied.
Courses start for successful pupils – August 2019

13. What is a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Worked based learning opportunity for students in S5 and S6
Developed by Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland
Addressing skills gaps in Scotland's growing industries
SCQF Level 6 (Same level as a Higher)
One of your option choices
Qualification delivered through time at college and time on work placement with employer

14. Foundation Apprenticeships
Partnership between school, college and employer - 2 year framework offered to S5 pupils, 1 year framework to S6 pupils
13 frameworks available in 2018/19:
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Food and Drink Operations
ICT Hardware
ICT Software Development
Creative Digital Media
Social Services: Children and Young People
Social Services: Healthcare
Accountancy
Financial Services
Business Skills
Scientific Technologies
Courses marked in bold available to students in S5 starting S6 in August.

15. Foundation Apprenticeships
WHY DO IT?
Gain a qualification recognised by employers
Gain experience in your chosen career while still at school
Develop self-confidence, problem solving and leadership skills
Enhance your job prospects or college/university application
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
S5/6 pupils with a strong desire to work in industry
Ability to achieve Higher grade by S6
Subject specific entry requirements
PROGRESSION
Accredited entry to a Modern Apprenticeship
College/University/Employment
ATTENDANCE PATTERN
2 Year - Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
1 Year - Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Delivered in City of Glasgow, Glasgow Clyde
or Glasgow Kelvin College – FA Application Form