Next Steps 2 Learning SCQF Level 5 NQ

What is special about this course?

This course provides young people with the opportunity to build confidence, challenge themselves both in the classroom and the outdoors and gain a good all-round set of qualifications and experience that can take them on to work or other areas of study.

This course allows young people to study a range of subjects at SCQF level 5 as well as achieving their Duke of Edinburgh Award at either Bronze or Silver.

Whether you are a current student, or you are new to us, this course will help prepare you for your future by developing your digital skills, self-management skills, your ability to connect with yourself and others.

This course has a Learning Mentor attached to subjects where students may need extra support in class to complete coursework correctly and a Student Development Worker is also attached to the course for part of the time to help any students who need some help with social or emotional issues.  
 

Entry requirements

You should have 3 x SQA units at Level 4, and or demonstrate the ability to work at Level 5.

An NC in Personal and Vocational Skills at Level 4 could provide you with direct entry.

Your application, interview and a reference will also form part of the interview process.

You must be able to travel independently or make your own arrangements for travel.

 

Units will include:

  • Personal Development
  • Literacy
  • Employability
  • Volunteering
  • Money Management
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award at either Bronze or Silver

 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

Blended learning.

How long will my course last?

1 Year

Where can I study my course?

    • Perth College UHI

Start date

September 

Fees

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.

Funding

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

 

What can I do on completion of my course?

Successful completion of the course may permit you to progress to other courses at UHI Perth or employment.

Is there more information available online?

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at Perth College UHI. Perth College UHI operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.