Course Guide for Senior Phase Pupils

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1 A College and Schools Partnership Course Guide for Senior Phase Pupils BORDERS COLLEGE Charity No: SC / 2016

2 Borders College Schools Academy For general enquiries contact: Lesley Mitchell T: Contents Summary of Courses Course Information How to Apply...21 General Advice...22 BORDERS COLLEGE Borders College Scottish Borders Campus Nether Road Galashiels TD1 3HE Borders College Schools Academy 2

3 Borders College Schools Academy A College and School Partnership Programme The Borders College Schools Academy provides an integrated approach to education, where senior phase pupils are given the opportunity to learn a range of vocational skills, both practical and academic. These provide them with a vocational pathway on to further and higher education at a range of different levels. The Borders College Schools Academy will widen senior pupils experience of education and broaden their horizons, whilst learning skills that will help them in their future career choices. Pupils will be taught in college or school by specialist college lecturers, who will liaise closely with the school. The subjects are taught as part of the senior phase timetable except for the SESAP Academies that maybe run on a Friday afternoon. Senior pupils who are successful in gaining their qualification through this programme and have satisfactory references will be offered a full-time place on a related course the following year. This booklet contains an overview of the range of courses on offer to pupils. Qualifications Borders College is one of Scotland s top Colleges. The Scottish Funding Council publishes the national Performance Indicator data for college students each year. More students achieve their qualifications at Borders College than any other College of its type in Scotland and the percentage of those achieving is increasing year on year. Most of the Schools Academy courses are based on Scottish Qualification Authority National Qualifications at a range of levels. Successful completion of Unit Assessments or full National Certificates will appear on SQA Certificates along with other qualifications attained at school. 3 Your Success Our Priority

4 Summary of Courses delivered at a Borders College Campus: Title Qualification SCQF Level Location Duration Start Date End Date Days Times Construction Construction Crafts 4 Scottish Borders 36 weeks Tuesday and 1:45pm-3:45pm National 4 Campus, Galashiels Thursday Early Education A Skills for Work Unit: 4 Scottish Borders 26 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm and Childcare Early Education and Childcare Campus, Galashiels AND Hawick Campus Engineering Performing Engineering 4 Galashiels possibly 36 weeks Tuesday and 1:45pm-3:45pm Academy Operations SVQ Level 1 (Tweedbank) Thursday Engineering Automotive Skills Unit 4 Scottish Borders 26 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm (Motor Vehicle) National 4 Campus, Galashiels Fashion and Fashion and Textiles 4 or 5 Scottish Borders 36 weeks Tuesday and 1:45pm-3:45pm Textiles Technology National 4/5 Campus, Galashiels Thursday Hairdressing City & Guilds VRQ Level I 4 Scottish Borders 26 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm and Beauty Campus Health Sector Skills for Work: Health 5 Scottish Borders 36 weeks :06:2016 Tuesday and 1:45pm-3:45pm Academy Sector Campus, Galashiels Thursday Health Sector Skills for Work: Health 5 Scottish Borders 36 weeks Friday 9:30am-1:30pm Academy Sector Campus, Galashiels Hospitality SQA National 5 5 Scottish Borders 36 weeks Friday 9:00am-1:00pm Campus, Galashiels Landbased Rural Skills 4 Hawick Campus 26 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm 34 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm Psychology Higher 6 Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels Psychology Higher 6 Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels Software SQA National 4/5 4/5 Scottish Borders Development Campus Sport Developing Individual 5 Scottish Borders Performance Campus, Galashiels School Link Skills for Learning and Scottish Borders Programmes Work Campus, Galashiels School Link Skills for Learning and Scottish Borders Programmes Work May Link Campus, Galashiels 34 weeks Friday 1:45pm-3:45pm 36 weeks Tuesday and Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm 26 weeks Thursday 1:45pm-3:45pm 36 weeks Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm 2 weeks May 2016 May 2016 Various Various There are some other courses to be delivered within schools that are still in the process of being negotiated at the time of producing this booklet and therefore have not been included. A separate insert will be sent to the appropriate school once details are finalised. Borders College Schools Academy 4

5 Summary of South East Scotland Academies Programmes: Queen Margaret University and Borders College courses: Title Qualification SCQF Level Creative Industries Academy HNC Creative Industries 4 units from this award 6 Food Science Academy NPA Laboratory Science 6 Health and Social Care Academy Skills for Work: Higher Health and Social Care 6 Hospitality and Tourism Academy HNC Hospitality Management 4 units from this award 6 Detailed information is available on the following website: Dates and timing of classes are available from Queen Margaret University Academy Co-ordinators. 5 Your Success Our Priority

6 Course Information Construction... 7 Early Education and Childcare... 8 Engineering Academy...19 Engineering (Motor Vehicle)...10 Fashion and Textiles...11 Introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy...12 Health Sector Academy...13 Hospitality...14 Landbased...15 Psychology...16 Software Development...17 Sport...18 School Link Programmes Borders College Schools Academy 6

7 Construction Qualification: Construction Crafts National 4 Show that you have an interest in this area. You will be given a taster of a variety of different crafts including: Bricklaying Carpentry and Joinery Painting and Decorating Plumbing You will also gain an understanding of working safely, efficiently and effectively in a construction environment and will pick up employability skills. How you will be assessed: You will be observed in the workplace on how safely you go about tasks and how you extract, interpret and store technical information. You will have to identify tools and make items to specification. How much study is involved? This will be up to the individual on how willing they are to further their knowledge of the construction industry. National Progression Award in Construction (Pre-Apprenticeship) o Bricklaying o Carpentry and Joinery o Painting and Decorating o Plumbing Apprenticeships in any of the above 7 Your Success Our Priority

8 Early Education and Childcare Qualification: Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare: 1 unit at SCQF Level 4 An interest in childcare. This course is designed for pupils who are interested in studying early education and childcare issues. The units cover information regarding child development and working in an Early Education and Childcare setting. Pupils study different aspects of development including physical, social and emotional and cognitive development over different age ranges. Information about working in childcare is covered along with visits to different childcare providers. How you will be assessed: Through an internal assessment on the Child Development Unit. How much study is involved? Study is during class time plus some additional research in your own time. Child, Health and Social Care National 4, National 5 or National5/ Higher courses at Borders College NB: If you are interested in applying for this, please make sure that you are not already completing this unit as part of your own school s programme. Some schools already offer this qualification. Borders College Schools Academy 8

9 Engineering Academy Qualification: Performing Engineering Operations SVQ level 1 2 Passes at Intermediate 2 or National 3 to include Maths or Physics. You will use and communicate technical information to make components using hand tools, use fitting techniques and assemble mechanical components while gaining an understanding of working safely, efficiently and effectively in and engineering environment. How you will be assessed: You will be observed in the workplace on how safely you go about tasks and how you extract, interpret and store technical information. You will have to identify tools and make items to specification. How much study is involved? This will be up to the individual on how willing they are to further their knowledge of the many engineering disciplines. Introduction to Engineering Skills NC Electrical Engineering Motor Vehicle Maintenance Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeships in any of the above 9 Your Success Our Priority

10 Engineering (Motor Vehicle) Qualification: Automotive Skills Unit National 4 Show that you have an interest in this area. The Course provides the basis for candidates to gain an insight into the automotive industry, the occupations within it and the skills and knowledge required. Candidates studying this Course may be aiming to progress into an apprenticeship in the automotive industry or undertake vocational courses at further education colleges. How you will be assessed: You will be observed in the workplace on how safely you go about tasks and how you extract, interpret and store technical information. You will have to identify tools and make items to specification. How much study is involved? This will be up to the individual on how willing they are to further their knowledge of the motor vehicle industry. Engineering Skills NC Electrical Engineering Motor Vehicle Maintenance Agricultural Engineering Borders College Schools Academy 10

11 Fashion and Textiles Qualification: Fashion and Textiles Technology SQA Level National 4/5 You will need to show an aptitude for Fashion & Clothing at interview. You will learn various sewing and stitching techniques. How you will be assessed: You will be required to produce a practical piece of work along with written assessment. How much study is involved? Alongside college attendance, students will be required to study independently as a way of increasing their confidence in terms of learning skills in preparation for further training. BTEC Art & Design Courses at Borders College Fashion programmes within FE Colleges 11 Your Success Our Priority

12 Introduction to Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Qualification: City & Guilds VRQ Level I at SCQF Level 4 You will be required to show an aptitude for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy at interview. This programme is the perfect beginning to a possible career in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy. You will cover areas such as styling hair, skin care, employability skills and develop your communications skills. You will have the opportunity to style hair and follow a skin care regime. How you will be assessed: Practically assessed; on Blocks or other pupils. Knowledge and understanding; by written papers. How much study is involved? A moderate amount of study. Level I Beauty Therapy at Borders College Level I or II Hairdressing at Borders College Borders College Schools Academy 12

13 Health Sector Academy Qualification: Skills for Work: Health Sector at SCQF Level 5 Passes at National 4 including English and a science related subject plus an interest in the subject area. The National 5 course introduces students to the range of provision provided by the Health Sector and focuses on the employability skills and attitudes identified as being those most valued by employers. It introduces students to the life science industry in the diagnoses and treatment of illness and looks at a range of options available in the health sector that helps tackle current health and lifestyle issues. How you will be assessed: Unit assessments for each of the 5 units. This includes carrying out practical as well as written work. How much study is involved? Alongside college attendance, students will be required to study independently as a way of increasing their confidence in terms of learning skills in preparation for further training. After completing the programme, you could choose to pursue a related Child, Health and Social Care course at Borders College at SCQF Level 5 and above. 13 Your Success Our Priority

14 Hospitality Qualification: SQA National 5 You will need to demonstrate at interview an aptitude for Catering and Hospitality. How to prepare and cook a range of basic dishes. How you will be assessed: Both practically and through written papers. How much study is involved? A moderate amount of study. You can progress onto NVQ Level I Catering at Borders College or NVQ Level I Food Production. Borders College Schools Academy 14

15 Landbased Qualification: Rural Skills You will need to demonstrate at interview an aptitude for landbased industries. The Course allows all candidates to begin to develop some of the basic practical skills necessary to work in most of the landbased disciplines as well as an opportunity to explore the very diverse employment prospects that exist in land-based industries. How much study is involved? This will be up to the individual on how willing they are to further their knowledge of the land-based industry. Introduction to Land-based Industries Agriculture Horticulture Landscaping Agricultural Engineering 15 Your Success Our Priority

16 Psychology Qualification: Higher National 5 passes and Higher English/Science or appropriate related subjects. The aim of the Higher Psychology course is to provide a broad overview of the discipline, to develop an understanding of psychological theories, concepts, research studies and methods, terminology and applications. There are three mandatory units these include: Understanding the Individual; providing an understanding of psychological processes, by studying developmental, cognitive and physiological psychology. Investigating Behaviour; provides an understanding of research methods and skills, including experimental and non experimental methods, research designs and analysis. The Individual in the Social Contents; provides an understanding of psychological processes in a social context by studying social and psychological processes, prejudice, anti social behaviours conformity and obedience, social relationships and individual differences. How you will be assessed: You will be required to pass the unit assessment for each of the three mandatory units (one of which includes carrying out a psychological research study) and to pass the external examination to be awarded a full Higher. How much study is involved? A good level of student independent study is required for the course. Part of the delivery involves lecture support through the use of online learning materials. This blended approach to learning hopes to increase the student s confidence in terms of their independent learning skills in preparation for further training. Borders College Schools Academy 16

17 Software Development Qualification: SQA National 4/5 You will need to show an aptitude for IT at interview and have a National 4 Award or equivalent in a relevant computing area. Develop knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and processes in computer science. How you will be assessed: You will be required to provide evidence on your knowledge and understanding of information system designs and development. How much study is involved? A moderate amount of study. NC Business NC Admin NC Digital Media HNC Interactive Media 17 Your Success Our Priority

18 Sport Qualification: Developing Individual Performance SCQF Level 5 You must be an enthusiastic sports person who competes at club or team level within one of the following sports: Rugby, Football or Hockey. You will learn how to review and evaluate your own performance and apply your evaluation into action plans to improve performance. You will also study laws of your chosen sport and health & safety related issues. How you will be assessed: Assessment through portfolio evidence. How much study is involved? Study is limited but you must train or play weekly within your chosen sport. BTEC Level 2 in Sport or BTEC Level 3 in Sport. Borders College Schools Academy 18

19 School Link Programme Qualification: Skills for Learning and Work at SCQF Level 2/3 Referred by school; school staff will be required to complete a liaison form prior to the student attending college. This course follows a rolling programme of classes covering a range of areas including construction, cooking, childcare and core skills. It is designed for students in their last year at school who are planning to make the transition from school to College but because of confidence levels, this needs to happen on a more planned and gradual basis. Skills for Learning and Work full-time course. 19 Your Success Our Priority

20 May School Link Programme Qualification: Skills for Learning and Work May Link Referred by school; school staff will be required to complete a liaison form prior to the student attending college. Attendance on the May Link course forms part of the interview for progression on to a course. Dates and times are sent to schools before the Easter holidays and potential students are asked to choose days around examinations. The May Link course covers a two week period and acts as a transition on to a course in College. Students are offered a series of taster classes and have the chance to try out a range of subjects to see if the full-time course is right for them. Skills for Learning and Work full-time course. Borders College Schools Academy 20

21 How to Apply for courses delivered in College: Borders College send schools Application Packs to complete. Pupils apply through their schools via the Pastoral staff. Completed Application, Reference and Medical Information forms along with pupil and Parental Agreement forms should be returned to the pupil s Pastoral Teacher. These are forwarded on to Borders College. Closing Date is Friday 1 May Pupils who apply are invited to attend an Information/Interview session at Borders College in May. Successful pupils are informed in early June and their classes start in September How to Apply for courses delivered by SESAP Academies: Entry to the Academies is competitive. You will need to formally apply for a place by completing an application form (supplied by the school). You will then be invited for an interview, either at the school or at Queen Margaret University. For more information visit: southeastscotlandacademies.org How to Apply for Courses Delivered in School: Pupils will be selected by the school. 21 Your Success Our Priority

22 General Advice Travel If travelling to College, transport arrangements will be organised by the school. Equipment For those pupils who attend college, personal protective equipment required will be supplied by the College; otherwise the school will provide the equipment. Once issued, it is the responsibility of the pupil to bring the protective equipment to college in order to undertake the course. Pupils will not be able to take the class without this equipment. Reports College lecturers will be liaising with schools on a regular basis, reporting on the pupils progress and attendance. The College Environment Although entering an adult environment, Borders College, through its Safeguarding Policy, aims to make sure that pupils are safe and well whilst in the College and provides a safe place in which to learn. Whilst in the College environment, pupils must behave in a responsible way and respect fellow students, staff and college property. Please Note: The College will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses in accordance with the description set on in the course guide. However, the college will manage its affairs in ways which are efficient and cost effective, therefore, reserves the right to alter or amend the contents or methods of delivery of courses, to discontinue courses and to merge and combine courses if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the college. Borders College Schools Academy 22

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