1. S4/5 Curriculum Evening

2. Prayer
Lord, We pray for our young people as they begin to make important choices in their lives. May they be blessed with the strength, confidence and determination to nurture their gifts and develop their talents to the full. St. Columba……….pray for us.

3. St Columba’s High School, Gourock Thursday 18th January 2018
S4/5 Curriculum Evening
S4/5S5/6
St Columba’s High School, Gourock
Thursday 18th January 2018

4. Planning the Curriculum Pathway
Where do we want to go?
University
College
Apprenticeship
Training
Job
Something else

5. How do we get there?

6. Appropriate levels of study
Advice on appropriate levels of study will be informed by a young person’s progress before the end of S4/5
This will be informed by a range of evidence from classwork, homework, assessment, and overall skills development

7. The Subjects S5 - Five subjects for qualifications + RE
S6 – Four subjects for qualifications + RE

8. S5/6 Proposed Options Graphic Communication N5/H/AH
Design & Manufacture N5/H/AH
Practical Woodwork N4/N5
PE N5/H/AH
Health & Food Technology H
Art & Design N5/H/AH
Photography H
Hospitality: Practical Cookery N4/N5
Hospitality: Practical Cake Craft N5
*Fashion & Textiles N5
*Enterprise & Employability NPA
*Sports Leadership SCQF L5
*Health Sector (skills for work) NPA
*will run subject to uptake
Subjects in red may be consortium
English N5/H/AH French N5/H Spanish N5/H/AH History N5/H/AH Geography N5/H Modern Studies N5/H Biology N5 Human Biology H/AH Chemistry N5/H/AH Physics N5/H/AH Admin & IT N5/H Computing N5/H/AH Business Management N5/H RMPS H Drama H Music N5/H/AH Music Technology N5

9. S5/6 Options Other options open to senior students include –
Vocational courses at West College Scotland
National Qualifications at West College Scotland (ie. Higher Psychology)
Foundation Apprenticeships
Modern Apprenticeships
Distance learning courses
Flexible Work Placements

10. S4/5S5/6 Key Dates 2nd – 4th February Tutorial Weekend
S4/5/6 Reports issued –February
Interviews with Guidance Teacher
Easter School
Masterclasses prior to SQA Exams

11. Supporting Achievement & Attainment
Tracking Groups and Mentoring (3 rounds)
Tracking meetings with PTs following Prelims
Study Skills
Interventions
Supported Study, Easter School, Tutorial Weekend
Planning Career Pathways

13. Supported Study, Easter School, Study Weekend

14. Tutorial Weekend 2nd – 4th Feb
SQA Higher and National 5 subjects at Lochgoilhead Activity Centre
Transport, tuition, accommodation, a stationary pack, resources, all meals and an outdoor activity on the Saturday
£80 (reduced from £143)
Sign-up sheet

16. Further Information
National Qualifications:
What you can do to support your child, visit:
Scottish Government videos on impact of CfE
A mobile friendly site, which offers a wide range of information about career and learning opportunities in Scotland
Making the most of career potential throughout life
Modern Apprenticeships
Work Placements

17. Support from Pastoral Care Team Miss Anne Friel
West College Scotland – Vocational Courses
Mrs Sandra Gardner
West College Scotland – Foundation Apprenticeships
Mrs Sharron Rodger
Inverclyde Council – Modern Apprenticeships
Mr Robert Lamb - Enterprise Education Development Officer for Inverclyde

18. Support from Pastoral Care Team
Miss Anne Friel

19. West College Scotland – Vocational Courses
Mrs Sandra Gardner

21. West College Scotland – Foundation Apprenticeships
Mrs Sharron Rodger

22. FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIPS
West College Scotland
Sharron Rodger

24. HOW DOES IT WORK?
2 year programmes (starting in S5) to gain an industry recognised qualification
Achieve an NC/NPA - same level as a Higher
Complete some units of an SVQ
1 of your subject choices
Combination of school, college and work placement
PPE/PVG and travel costs will be covered for pupils

25. FRAMEWORKS OFFERED
Frameworks been chosen from where there are skills gaps/shortages
Give examples of jobs from each framework

26. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Engineering Aerospace Engineering Marine Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technician
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineer
Construction Manager
Structural Engineer
Scientific Technologies
Laboratory Technician
Clinical Research
Business Skills
Personal Assistant
Legal Secretary
Project Manager
Business Development Executive
IT Software Development
Computer Games Tester
Software Developer
Network Manager
Creative & Digital Media
Web Editor
Digital Marketing Manager
Video Producer
Social Services Children & Young People
Early Years Assistant
Residential Childcare Worker
Teacher
Social Services & Healthcare
Working with Adults with Learning Disabilities
Working with Vulnerable Adults
Social Work
Food & Drink Operations
Product Development Manager
Diagnostics Technician
Sales Manager
Frameworks been chosen from where there are skills gaps/shortages
Give examples of jobs from each framework

27. PROGRESSION Where could a FA take you? Straight to work
A modern apprenticeship
A graduate level apprenticeship
College or university

28. UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION
Foundation Apprenticeships are currently accepted as entry requirements for courses at:

29. Employers

30. Higher Level – SCQF Level 6
Why should I apply?
You will study a Foundation Apprenticeship alongside your other senior phase subjects like Highers and Advanced Highers
Industry is telling education that something needs to change – jobs require more than just academic ability
It will offer various pathways – MA, College/Uni, employment
You will have experienced College life
Your CV will stand out from the crowd when seeking employment
Higher Level – SCQF Level 6

31. Inverclyde Council – Modern Apprenticeships
Mr Robert Lamb - Enterprise Education Development Officer for Inverclyde

33. A proper job with a proper employer - many of Scotland’s biggest and best businesses are involved.
Each year there are more than 25,500 Modern Apprenticeship starts in Scotland – which will increase to 30,000 by 2020.
Over 15,000 companies offer Modern Apprenticeships, including many of Scotland’s top employers.
As well as large national companies – small to medium sized companies and family firms across Scotland also offer apprenticeships.
Modern Apprenticeships can be for new or existing employees.

34. There are a massive range of apprenticeships available depending on what you want to do - everything from engineering and construction to health and social care, automotive and digital technology.
Apprenticeships are not just for boys – last year 41 per cent of apprentices were females.
Different apprenticeships take different lengths of time to complete – some can take up to four years.

35. A real job that earns you real pay.
Modern Apprenticeships are jobs with structured training.
Employers pay the wages and SDS contributes towards the cost of training.
UK Government sets the national minimum wage for apprentices – but many employers pay above this.

36. Gaining skills and hands-on experience you work towards a qualification that is valued by industry and can get your career moving.
Modern Apprenticeships are designed with industry – so the skills apprentices learn are the ones that employers want.

37. Level 5 Apprenticeship Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Honours Degree
to Masters
Equivalent to:
HND to
Ordinary Degree
Higher
Advanced Higher
National 5
There are four different levels of qualification available from National 5 to Honours or Masters degree level – so there are opportunities to progress and develop.

38. gives you a job with training learn important new skills
improve prospects
gain a qualification
build confidence
gives you a job with training
learn important new skills
The word is getting out almost 98% of the MAs when asked recently said it was a useful experience and over ¾ said it was very useful.
So if you want to get started in the career of you choice find out more about a MA from your Skills Developments Scotland Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeship.scot form more information and to search and apply for vacancies
We survey apprentices and these are the main reasons why they say they started their apprenticeships:
To improve their prospects
To gain a qualification
To build their confidence
To get a job with training
And to learn important new skills

39. Visit apprenticeships.scot
The word is getting out almost 98% of the MAs when asked recently said it was a useful experience and over ¾ said it was very useful.
So if you want to get started in the career of you choice find out more about a MA from your Skills Developments Scotland Careers Adviser or visit apprenticeships.scot form more information and to search and apply for vacancies

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