Schools - Campbeltown Grammar School

SfW Early Learning and Childcare Nat 4

What skills will you gain?

This course builds on the knowledge and skills needed to work with children and young people aged 0-16 years. You will gain a basic understanding of the key milestones in children’s development and learning. With guidance from your lecturer, you will learn to develop relevant skills such as team working and helping to plan play experiences while learning about the care and development of children.

What units will I study?

Play in Early Learning and Childcare
Working in Early Learning and Childcare
Child Development
Contemporary Families

Entry Requirements?

Passes in specific subjects are not required to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions.

Where will it take me?

Early Education and Childcare course at National 5
Higher Childcare and Development at school

SCQF Credit Points

24

SfW Engineering Skills Nat 4

What skills will you gain?

You will learn about the tools, equipment and materials needed to make a product from metal. Basic fitting skills including measuring, marking, cutting, shaping, drilling and tapping testing, evaluating and reporting on a product you have made and assembled, and welding and joining techniques.

What units will I study?

Mechanical
Electrical/Electronic
Fabrication
Manufacture and Assembly

Entry Requirements?

You don't need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

Skills for Work Engineering, National 5 - in school
NPA Performing Engineering Operations - at College

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Construction Craft Technician SCQF Level 4

What skills will you gain?

This course is a blend of practical exercises and activities work where you will gain a range of practical hand skills through Carpentry and Joinery, Brickwork, Roof Tiling, Painting and Decorating. Craft skills will be completed and assessed within a workshop environment or as part of a live project. In addition to the practical skills you will research other job roles and responsibilities within the construction sector, in particular to the Construction Technician profession such as architects, project managers, building engineers and surveyors.

What units will I study?

Understanding Industry
Personal Development: Self and Work
Carpentry and Bench Joinery
Brickwork
Roof Tiling
Painting and Decorating
Plasterwork
Basic Principles of Stone Masonry

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course based on observations of you carrying out practical tasks, and your written and verbal responses to questions.

Where will it take me?

Many trade craft occupations including:

Carpentry and Joinery
Brickwork
Painting and Decorating

Or towards Construction Technician roles within Architecture, Surveying, Management, and Civil/Structural Engineering.

SCQF Credit Points

18

SfW Engineering Skills Nat 5

What skills will you gain?

The National 5 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 environment. The course will provide candidates with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding associated with a range of skills in engineering at this level, as well as developing an awareness of health and safety.

What units will I study?

Engineering Skills: Mechanical and Fabrication
Engineering Skills: Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Skills: Maintenance
Engineering Skills: Design and Manufacture

Entry Requirements?

Candidates are expected to have an interest in engineering, an ability to work at literacy and numeracy level SCQF 3 together with some aptitude for graphical forms of communication.

It would be beneficial for candidates to have attained Skills for Work - Engineering Skills at National 4 level.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

SVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations at UHI Argyll
A range of Modern Apprenticeships in engineering
Other suitable training/employment

SCQF Credit Points

24

SfW Sport & Recreation Nat 5

What skills will you gain?

This course will give you the opportunity to find out more about the Sport and Recreation industry and the practical tasks involved in being a sports centre worker. You will learn about planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; setting up, taking down and checking equipment; helping to plan and review a personal physical training programme, setting short- and long-term goals; dealing effectively with customers; health and safety legislation and helping with accident and emergency procedures.

What units will I study?

Assist with Activity Sessions
Employment Opportunities in the Sport and Recreation Industry
Assist with Fitness Programming
Assist with Daily Centre Duties

Entry Requirements?

You don’t need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios.

Where will it take me?

NC Sport & Fitness
HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise
A Modern Apprenticeship in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations

SCQF Credit Points

24

SfW Health Sector Skills SCQF Level 5

What skills will you gain?

The Health Sector is one of the largest employers in the country and provides employment opportunities through a varied range of disciplines. Primary and secondary care in the NHS are the most common routes to employment, but this course will cover other areas such as complementary therapies, the retail pharmaceutical industry and the community and voluntary sectors.

You will learn about the services provided by the Health Sector in your local area, the life sciences industry and their role in the diagnosis and treatment of illness, the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle and the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.

You will also look at the health and safety risks to workers in the Health Sector and learn about the range and diversity of careers in non-clinical roles in the Health Sector.

What units will I study?

Employability Skills in the Health Sector
Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
Improving Health and Wellbeing
Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Working in Health Sector Settings

Entry Requirements?

Ideally, you should be working towards National 5. You should want to learn new skills and have a real interest in the subject.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join either from your local UHI Argyll centre or in the school.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare – at school
A Modern Apprenticeship in the Health sector – work based
Access to Nursing course – at UHI Argyll campus
SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare – at UHI Argyll campus
Nursing Degree – at university

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Sports Development SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

This is a course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in sport and sports development. During the course you will develop skills that suit the real world of sport, including understanding modern practices and thinking in the industry, and planning and delivering various aspects of sports development. You will participate in practical activities in a local sports and fitness setting and get a chance to learn how to participate and coach within that environment. You will also research and discover the different facets of the sports industry, learning about the physical, financial and human resources required in the development of physical activity.

What units will I study?

Activity and Participation Opportunities in the Community
Investigate Activity Development Opportunities in an Organisation

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements although we would recommend that candidates first complete NPA in sports and fitness level 5 where available.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise – at College
Modern Apprenticeship in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations – work based

There are many career paths that a sports development qualification can take you including, coaching, teaching and instructing. The industry is becoming more regulated and qualifications are becoming more important and this is a first step.

SCQF Credit Points

18

FA Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

The care sector has one of the fastest growing workforces in Scotland with over 199,600 social service workers in Scotland today working in a range of settings. One in 13 people employed in Scotland work in social services.

There are many different career opportunities and career pathways across this range of settings. Job roles in adult services include personal assistant, care assistant, support worker, supervisor, senior care worker, team leader, care home manager, centre manager and service manager.

Social Services offer a challenging and rewarding career providing support and help to people who need it, helping them to live full and valued lives in the community.

What units will I study?

Social Services in Scotland
Safeguarding People
Communication in Care Relationships
Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services
Human Development and Social Influences
Support Effective Communication
Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals
Develop your own Knowledge and Practice
Support the Safeguarding of Individuals

Entry Requirements?

Ideally you will have 3 passes at National 5 level gained in S4/5 at C pass or above. (Ideally one should be a literary subject such as English, geography or psychology).

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios and open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of the Foundation Apprenticeship could provide progression to advanced entry to a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare.

SCQF Credit Points

61

FA Creative and Digital Media SCQF Level 6

What skills will I gain?

Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working in film, TV, radio, publishing, games or online media?

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media could be your foot in the door. Employers are looking for people who understand visual communication for their brands, how to build communities through web and social media platforms and have design and technical skills. You’ll try out creative roles, shadow experienced professionals, or do a special project. You’ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well.

What units will I study?

Work effectively with others in the creative industries
Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
Communicate using marketing/sales channels
Use digital and social media in marketing campaigns
Edit audio and video material
Media project
Foundation Apprenticeship certification unit

Entry requirements?

You must already have three passes at National 5 and will need to have a high level of motivation and commitment to learn.

How will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios and open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

On completion of this course, you may progress onto HNC or HND in Digital Media

SCQF Credit Points

63

NPA Creative and Digital Media SCQF Level 6

What skills will I gain?

Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working in film, TV, radio, publishing, games or online media?

The NPA in Creative and Digital Media could be your foot in the door. Employers are looking for people who understand visual communication for their brands, how to build communities through web and social media platforms and have design and technical skills. You’ll try out creative roles and build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well.

If you want to progress your studies you'll have the option to continue on to the Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.

What units will I study?

Creative industries: an introduction - Scotland
Storytelling for the creative industries
Understanding the creative process
Understanding a creative brief

Entry requirements?

You must already have three passes at National 5 and will need to have a high level of motivation and commitment to learn.

How will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll centre.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

On completion of this course, you may progress onto HNC or HND in Digital Media

SCQF Credit Points

30

Higher Sociology SCQF Level 6

What Skills will I gain?

The course will help you develop:

an understanding of society through gaining knowledge and understanding of sociological perspectives, theories and concepts
the ability to challenge common-sense explanations about human social behaviour using sociological understanding and evidence
an understanding of cultural and social diversity, including the significance of relationships among individuals, groups and institutions in a changing social world
an understanding of the role of sources of information, research evidence and research methods used in sociology
research skills, including the ability to select, organise, analyse and evaluate information ¨ thinking and communication skills used in sociology

What units will I study?

Human Society
Culture and identity
Social Issues

Entry requirements

You should have achieved or be working towards Higher English

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions.

Where will it take me?

Higher Sociology is suitable preparation for entry to higher education courses in Social Sciences or further study in other academic and vocational subjects.

SCQF Credit Points

24

Higher Psychology SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

Psychology is defined as ‘the scientific study of the mind and behaviour’. As well as a basic interest in human behaviour, you should have a basic grasp of scientific principles and the ability to analyse and evaluate theories and research studies. Assessment will involve describing relevant knowledge, analysing and evaluating this knowledge in terms of its scientific content, practical applications, ethical considerations etc. You will design an experiment/non-experiment based on a SQA candidate brief and write up a research report. This is worth 40% of the final mark and is marked externally. There is also a requirement to complete one piece of practical coursework.

What units will I study?

Individual Behaviour
Research
Social Behaviour

Entry Requirements?

You should have English and Psychology at National 5.

How and where will I study?

Classes are delivered via video-conferencing

How will I be assessed?

You are required to submit a project assignment in April which will be worth 40% of your total mark, and undertake a formal written exam at the end of the course worth 60% of the overall mark.

Where will it take me?

Higher Psychology is suitable preparation for entry to higher education courses in psychology or further study in other academic and vocational subjects.

SCQF Credit Points

24

SfW Early Education and Childcare - SCQF Level 5

What skills will you gain?

This is an introduction to working with children aged 0-12 years. You will gain an understanding of the key milestones in children’s development and learning. With guidance from your lecturer, you will learn to develop relevant employment skills such as team working and helping to plan play experiences while learning about the care and development of children.

What units will I study?

Child Development
Working in Early Education and Childcare
Play in Early Education and Childcare
Care of Children

Entry Requirements?

Ideally, you should be working towards National 5. You should want to learn new skills and have a real interest in the subject.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions.

Where will it take me?

Higher Childcare and Development - at school
NC Early Education and Childcare – at college
SVQ in Social Services (Children and Young People) – at college

SCQF Credit Points

24

Childcare and Development Higher

The course will enable you to understand child development from pre-birth to 16 and the roles and responsibilities of those who contribute to the development of children and young people.

You will study the holistic needs of children and young people and explore how these needs interrelate, evaluate methods for assessing the development of children and identify and analyse factors that influence child development. You will also study theories of development and analyse these in relation to working with children and young people.

What units will I study?

Child Development
Child Development: Theory
Services for Children and Young People

Entry Requirements?

You will normally be expected to have attained National 5 Early Learning and Childcare or similar. You will also benefit from having National 5 English.

How will I be assessed?

You are required to submit a project assignment in April which will be worth 70% of your total mark, and undertake a formal written exam at the end of the course worth 30% of the overall mark.

Where will it take me?

SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People)
NC Early Education and Childcare

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Beauty Skills SCQF 4

What skills will you gain?

This course will give you a broad introduction to some basic beauty skills working on real clients. Topics covered include cleansing, toning and moisturising, nails, make-up, and tweezing, along with an understanding of the health and safety issues to consider working in the beauty industry.

What units will I study?

Beauty Skills: An Introduction
Cosmetology: Make-up Artistry Practical Skills
Creative Nail Finishes to Hand and Foot

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks. You will also be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

NPA Make-up Skills SCQF Level 5
NC Beauty Care and Make-up

SCQF Credit Points

18

NPA Make-up Skills SCQF Level 5

What skills will you gain?

This NPA is the only Make-up Skills National Progression Award at SCQF level 5 offered by an awarding organisation. The course will provide you with skills in the key aspects of makeup, focusing on specific makeup styles including young, mature and corrective techniques.

What units will I study?

Contemporary Make-Up
Day Make-Up and Basic Corrective Make-Up
Bridal and Evening Make-Up

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

Higher Beauty
NC Beauty Care and Make-up
A trainee position in the Beauty industry

SCQF Credit Points

18

NPA Computer Games Development SCQF 6

What skills will I gain?

You will acquire an understanding of the concepts and fundamental principles involved in digital gaming planning and design. You learn how to recognise and distinguish differences between numerous gaming platforms, environments and genres. You will plan and design a level in a digital game and be introduced to the role of the games designer. You will acquire an understanding of the different types of media asset required for developing a digital game. You will learn how to plan and produce media assets for use in a game development environment. You will gain an understanding of the processes involved in the final stages of development of a digital game. You will learn how to use your chosen game development environment to bring together all the parts and produce a working game. You will gain an understanding of the evaluation process and then you will then go on to plan, create and deliver a promotional activity.

What units will I study?

Computer Games: Design
Computer Games: Development
Computer Games: Media Assets

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of this award could count towards an NC Computing with Digital Media or eventually HNC in Interactive Media or support your application into direct employment within the Web Development Sector.

SCQF Credit Points

18

NPA Business and Marketing SCQF Level 5

What skills will I gain?

This NPA (National Progression Award) will provide you with knowledge and skills, which are directly relevant to current and/or future practice in the area of Business and Marketing. You will also be able to broaden knowledge and skills by undertaking study in the following areas: market research, promotion, event organisation, customer care and selling skills.

What units will I study?

Management of Marketing and Operations
Marketing: Basic Principles Understanding
Skills for Customer Care
Selling Skills
Understanding Business

Entry Requirements?

As this NPA is at SCQF level 5, candidates may be expected to have groupings of relevant Units at SCQF level 4 and/or any relevant National Qualifications. To get the best out of this course you should enjoy working with others and have a real interest in business/marketing.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios.

Where will it take me?

Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills - at school Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration – work-based

SCQF Credit Points

30

NPA Cyber Security SCQF Level 5

What skills will I gain?

This course will raise your awareness of cyber security. You will improve your cyber hygiene and enable you to identify security weaknesses safely, legally, and ethically.

What units will I study?

Data Security
Digital Forensics
Ethical Hacking

Entry Requirements?

You don’t need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How and where will I study?

You will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

Once you have successfully completed the course, you may wish to consider the PDA at SCQF Level 7 in Cyber Resilience.

SCQF Credit Points

18