If you are going into Secondary 5 in June 2015 this is for you!

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1 If you are going into Secondary 5 in June 2015 this is for you!

2 An exciting new opportunity has been created through the Shetland Learning Partnership for Secondary 5 pupils to attend college as part of their school day. Anderson High School and Brae High School are working with NAFC Marine Centre UHI and Shetland College UHI to offer National Certificates with combined SVQ courses in Engineering and Health and Social Care. Each of the courses offered provides the opportunity to gain experience working alongside professionals in engineering and social care during the course of the two year programme. The Shetland Learning Partnership programme is new and offers the opportunity to continue your valuable secondary school education, while gaining professionally recognised qualifications and experience. If you are about to start Secondary 5 in June 2015 and you are interested in studying Engineering or Health and Social Care at college with associated work placements as part of your school work over the next two years, read on... Each of these two new courses will be available as a subject choice replacing two other school subjects. You will study two afternoons a week in college as well as having some time set aside for independent study. You will be matched to an employer appropriate to your course, a work place mentor will be available to you and you will be offered some paid employment during your summer holidays. The courses on offer have been planned with active support from Skills Development Scotland. Both courses reflect Skills Development Scotland s Foundation Modern Apprenticeship programme which is being developed and rolled out across Scotland. Pupil Support Teachers in your own school Mr Peter Moncrieff, Depute Head Teacher, Anderson High School Mr Garry Spence, Depute Head Teacher, Brae High School 1 Shetland Learning Partnership

3 If you are interested, you will need to complete the enclosed application form and return it to your Pupil Support Teacher. The application form is also available at: to print off. You will be asked to complete a choice form for S5 and you will also be asked if you are applying for one of the college courses. The selection process for college courses: Both courses are open to applications from boys and girls. It is expected that selection for these courses will be competitive. You will have the opportunity to speak with key people involved with both courses at the schools Local Opportunities Day on Thursday 26 th February. For Health and Social Care, work experience is an essential part of the course. You may therefore wish to visit some health and social care settings before you apply, to help inform you as to what it may be like to work in that kind of environment before making your final choice. For Engineering your two summer work experiences will be arranged for you with local employers. Your next step will be to complete an application form for your chosen course and return this to your Pupil Support Teacher for Monday 16 th March. If you are selected for interview, this will be held during the week beginning Monday 13 th April. For Health and Social Care you will be invited to attend a group and individual interview at either Brae High School or Anderson High School. Engineering applicants will be invited to an individual interview at Brae High School, Anderson High School or at one of the local employers. School - College Opportunities 2

4 What qualification will I get from going to college to study Engineering? What does that mean? Do I need any qualifications to be eligible for this course? Where do I go to study Engineering? When would I go to college? After 2 years of part-time study (S5 and S6), you will achieve a National Certificate (NC) in Engineering and a Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2 (SVQ 2) in Performing Engineering Operations (PEO). A National Certificate is a Level 6 award, equivalent to Higher. The SVQ 2 course is mainly practical skills, equivalent to the college part of some apprenticeships. You are expected to have achieved Mathematics and English at National 5 (or equivalent), and having Physics or Engineering Science would be an advantage. Most of the course will be delivered at NAFC Marine Centre UHI, in Scalloway. You would go to college on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. With a 2 week completion block in the summer of How would I get to college? Transport arrangements will be made for you, from school, and using public transport where possible to return home/to the hostel. You will not have to pay for transport. How many subjects will I do in school? You will study three other courses in Anderson High School or Brae High School. For example: 3 x Highers or a combination of Highers and Nationals, one of which must be Higher Maths and National 5 English if not achieved already. 3 Shetland Learning Partnership

5 Will I have to catch up on school work? What are the main topics covered in the course? What else will be part of my Shetland Learning Partnership experience? Your school will timetable your subjects to ensure that you are not missing school classes. The school and college timetables will fit together. NC Engineering Systems: Engineering Mathematics Engineering IT Engineering Materials Mechanical Engineering Principles Electrical Principles Single, and 3-Phase Electrical Systems Engineering Systems Health & Safety Engineering Statics Dynamics Pneumatics & Hydraulics SVQ 2 PEO: Producing Components using hand fitting techniques Manual Arc Welding MIG Welding Preparation and use of Lathes Maintaining Mechanical equipment Workplace mentor: You will be linked to a workplace mentor, who will support you as you develop your skills and plan for your future career. Work experience: You will get workplace experience, and may be offered paid holiday employment. This will be discussed on an individual basis. Transport will not be provided for summer employment and you will be expected to make your own arrangements. School - College Opportunities 4

6 What qualification will I get from going to college to study Health & Social Care? What does that mean? Do I need any qualifications to be eligible for this course? Where do I go to study Health and Social Care? When would I go to college? How would I get to college? How many subjects will I do in school? Will I have to catch up on school work? After 2 years of part-time study (S5 and S6), you will achieve a National Certificate (NC) in Health and Social Care, and a Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 2 (SVQ 2) in Social Services and Healthcare. A National Certificate is a Level 6 award, equivalent to Higher. The SVQ 2 course is mainly practical skills, equivalent to the college part of some of the training you would undertake when employed. You are expected to have achieved English at National 5 (or equivalent), and Mathematics at National 4. Completing Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare would be an advantage, although not necessary. Most of the course will be delivered at Shetland College UHI in Lerwick. You would go to college on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. Transport arrangements will be made for you, from school, and using public transport where possible to return home/to the hostel. You will not have to pay for transport. You will study three other courses in Anderson High School or Brae High School. For example, 3 Highers or a combination of Highers and Nationals, one of which must be Higher English. Your school will timetable your subjects to ensure that you are not missing school classes. The school and college timetables will fit together. 5 Shetland Learning Partnership

7 What are the main topics covered in the course? What else will be part of my Shetland Learning Partnership experience? NC Health and Social Care Award (level 6): Care Higher Sociology or Psychology Higher Adult/Child Protection Prevention of Infection First Aid Food Hygiene Health & Safety Moving and Handling SVQ 2 Social Services and Healthcare Award: Support effective communication Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals Develop your own knowledge and practice Support the safeguarding of individuals Plus 2 additional option units Workplace mentor: You will be linked to a workplace mentor, who will support you as you develop your skills and plan for your future career. Work experience: This course requires you to undertake work experience in a social care environment (pending Protecting Vulnerable Groups clearance). Your work experience will take place during the holidays when you will work towards the SVQ element of this programme. You may be offered paid holiday employment, which will be discussed on an individual basis. Transport will not be provided for summer employment and you will be expected to make your own arrangements. Placement possibilities are: Children s Short Breaks Service, Edward Thomason House, Taing House, Islehaven Care Centre. More to follow... School - College Opportunities 6

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