1. School College Partnership (SCP) courses
for Senior Phase pupils 2019/2020

2. The Edinburgh College Campuses
Granton – Main Campus
Milton Road Campus
Mid Lothian Campus
Sighthill Campus

3. School /College Faculties 2019/20
Engineering and the Built Environment
Creative Industries
Health, Wellbeing and Social Sciences
Tourism, Hospitality and Business
49 courses approx ranging from SCQF Level 3 to Level 7

4. SCP courses 2019/20 Photography NPA L5 & Higher
CREATIVE
INDUSTRIES
Photography NPA L5 & Higher
Film and Media NPA Level 6
Digital Media Editing NPA Level 5
Computer games development L5 & L6
Music Business NPA Level 6
Acting and Performance NPA Level 6
Life Drawing (Evening Class) Level 5
ENGINEERING &
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Automotive Engineering Level 4/5
Construction – Plumbing L4
- Electrical Level 4
- Construction (All trades) Level 4
Engineering Level 5
HEALTH, WELLBEING
& SOCIAL SCIENCES
Introduction to College Level 1 to Level 4
Play and Child development Level 4/5
Health & Social Care N5/ Higher
Psychology Higher (S6 Only)
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY
& BUSINESS
Business, Finance & Legal Services
ESOL (Community based) N3 to Higher
Advanced Higher Spanish, French
Hair & Beauty VTCT Level 4/5
Introduction to events co-ordination Level 5
Professional Cookery NPA Level 3/4
Retail SFW Level 5
Travel & Tourism (Airport/Airline operations) L5
Higher Italian
Events with Hospitality (Level 6)

5. New for 2019 HNC Police studies (2 years, Level 7)
Open to new S5 pupils who wish to gain an understanding of the issues that are relevant to a policing environment, as well as developing their understanding of the skills and capabilities required to operate in policing.
knowledge and skill can be applied in a number of different environments, including: the Armed Forces; Fire Service; Prison Service; Private Custodial. Services; Private Security Firms; Social Services; Leisure; Youth or Community work and Voluntary work.
Entry requirement – Applicants should be studying at least 1 Higher (English) in S5. 20 places will be available, applicants will be interviewed.

6. Foundation Apprenticeships
What are they?
A two year course giving you the opportunity to learn at school and College whilst also gaining valuable work experience with an industry employer. Pupils must have an interest in developing greater awareness of the industry.
You will attend college 2 afternoons per week (Tuesday/Thursday) alongside an employer led work placement, usually over the holiday’s

7. Why consider a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Working at SCQF Level 6 (Higher Level equivalent) you will receive an industry recognised qualification and will be ready for employment, a modern apprenticeship or further study.
Typically SDS highlight a Foundation Apprenticeship is worth between UCAS tariff points depending on the volume of learning and the units within each individual framework
Note - An Higher English is worth 33 UCAS tariff points whilst an A @ Advanced Higher Maths is worth 56 UCAS tariff points

8. Entry requirements for a Foundation Apprenticeship
Varies for each Foundation Apprenticeship (Please check specifics on schools section of the College website) however the general rule of thumb is that pupils applying should have achieved or be working towards N5 English and N5 Maths

9. Foundation Apprenticeships will available in the following industries for 2019/20:-
Business Skills Financial Services
Food and Drink Technologies Civil Engineering
Engineering Scientific Technologies
IT Software Development Social Services and Healthcare
Accountancy
Creative and Digital Media

10. How to apply
Start by firstly Selecting the school/college option on your course choice form
Applications for SCP courses will be completed on-line and are open now. Closing date for applications is the 22nd April 2019.
Your Guidance teacher will support you with you application as you will have to provide a personal statement in support of your application.
If you meet the course entry requirements then you are likely to be accepted onto your chosen course.
Some of the more popular courses and the Foundation Apprenticeship courses are likely to interview applicants. Note - SCP courses start at 1.45pm on a Tuesday and Thursday. Please be aware a later start time will mean a later finish to enable pupils to complete their course.  
Travel expenses i.e. bus fares will only be available to qualifying pupils. Please discuss with your Guidance teacher before applying.

11. Questions