Anniesland Campus, Cardonald Campus, Langside Campus
If you have a learning disability and require additional support, the NQ Skills for Life and Work could be the ideal course for you. During the course you will be given support to develop your everyday life skills, from working with others and problem solving to practical things like timekeeping and independent travel.
The course also focuses on applying for jobs and interview techniques, and developing practical skills through volunteering, enterprise and project work.
The course timetable may offer some of the subjects below, however, these may change depending on the needs and interests of the learners.
Students develop core and interpersonal skills such as working with others, problem-solving, communication and timekeeping; Work preparation skills (including interview techniques, CV preparation, letter writing and job searching); Team working and enterprise skills; Volunteering skills; Money handling and numeracy; How to self-manage health and wellbeing; Literacy; How to use assistive technology; How to make better use of Information Technology; Horticulture; Creative arts; Practical experience; Environmental awareness; First aid practices; Work experiences; Guidance and social media awareness; Independence and travel.
National qualifications at SCQF Level 3. You must have the ability to engage and participate at the level required for this course (as evidenced at the selection day). You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to work independently and with others. You must have a learning disability and/or autism.
Other college courses or supported employment.
August
NQ
Full time
2 years
Additional Support for Learning
3
