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Welcome to NESCol

School College Links Courses

An option choice Available to in addition to students in years S4 school based – S6 courses Focused on Available across a developing wide range of industry relevant subjects and levels knowledge & skills

School College Links courses aim to: • Provide a broad range of vocational education opportunities • Help you develop industry relevant knowledge and skills • Build on your transferrable skills • Help you make informed decisions about your future steps

Taught by Treated as a Expected to college college fully commit to lecturers student studies You may need to You will be taught at You need to be on travel and may miss one of our campuses time, prepared and some school classes. by college staff. able to study in an You need to plan and Some courses may adult environment manage your time be run in school.

Twice yearly progress reports to school and parents/guardians Regular feedback to school on behavior and attendance Joined up support when you need it

Subject areas available Construction Automotive Engineering Civil Engineering Sport Maritime Digital Beauty Media Therapy

Early Education Healthcare Computing Psychology Marketing & & Childcare Sector Events Laboratory Travel and Accountancy Social Sciences Hospitality Sciences Tourism

What is a Foundation Apprenticeship?... Combines classroom A senior phase option based learning at for students entering college with an S5 or S6 extended work placement Sits along other Equivalent to at least subjects in your one Higher timetable

• Focused on industries with skills shortages and future growth • You are assessed as you go - no final exam. • Gives you the knowledge, skills and real life experience • Helps your UCAS, college or job application stand out. • Gives you a real insight into your chosen industry

College or Apprenticeship Work University Gain an advantage Recognised as Get a fast-track over other Modern equivalent to at candidates through Apprenticeship or a least one Higher by real-life experience Graduate all Scottish Colleges Apprenticeship & Universities

Frameworks Available Engineering Civil Engineering IT Hardware/System Support IT Software Accountancy

Business Skills Creative & Digital Scientific Media Technologies Food & Drink Social Services: Social Services: Technologies Children & Young Healthcare People

Work Placement • Normally Sept – June • You must have 1 full day or 2 half days available in your timetable • Travel costs are paid • Placements across a wide range of industries

Next steps…… Applications must be completed in school with your Guidance Teacher using our dedicated School Links portal. Timeline Course Applications Applications Interviews and Selection Open Close Process Induction January 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020

Foundation Apprenticeship Information Days Aberdeen City Campus Monday, 24 February 2020 from 18:00 to 19:30 (GMT) – all Frameworks except Engineering https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation-apprenticeship-information-session-aberdeen-city- campus-tickets-82822324803 Aberdeen Altens Campus, Tuesday, 25 February 2020 from 18:00 to 19:30 (GMT) – Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation-apprenticeship-information-session-aberdeen-altens- campus-tickets-82793253851 Fraserburgh Campus, Thursday, 20 February 2020 from 18:00 to 19:30 (GMT) – all Frameworks https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation-apprenticeship-information-session-fraserburgh-campus- tickets-82824782153

For more information Talk to us: schools@nescol.ac.uk Find us: www.nescol.ac.uk Follow us: Twitter.com/NESColLinks