1. BOCLAIR ACADEMY S5/6 Course Choice 2019/20
23/05/2019
Boclair Academy
S5/6
Course Choice
2019/20
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2. Respect Honesty Fairness Achievement
S5/6 Course Choice 2019/20
Options at the end of S4,S5 and S6
Course choice procedures
S5 Year
S6 Year
Senior Phase Partnership Programme/Foundation Apprenticeships
University
College
Modern Apprenticeships
Employment
Questions / Answers
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S5/6 Course choice 2019/20
Useful Websites
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4. Respect Honesty Fairness Achievement
S5/6 Course choice 2019/20
Options
Stay on at school S5/S6
Leave into Higher/Further education
Leave into Training/Apprenticeship
Leave into Employment
Leave into Voluntary work/Gap year
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BOCLAIR ACADEMY
23/05/2019
S4/5 → S5/6 Timeline
February S4 monitoring/tracking reports issued February S5/6 reports issued March Course choice booklets issued Option forms issued by DHT/Guidance ( 14-15th March) Parents evening (14th March) Options forms returned (No later than Wednesday 20th March!!) Courses entered into SEEMIS March 18/19th S4 into S5 Guidance interviews May/June Course choice changes / oversubscription issues Exams S5 into S6 Guidance interview New timetable August-September….. Exam Results Final changes
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7. National Qualifications
Advanced Higher Higher National 5 National 4 National 3
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8. Respect Honesty Fairness Achievement
S5/6 Course choice 2019/20
S4 into S5
Hard academic year!
(5subjects x6 periods=30periods + (PE/study) +PSE=32)
Normally a subject that you have taken at National level
Level based on information you have at the moment
Course choice forms must be returned by
Wednesday 20thMarch!
Renegotiation possible in May/June/August …….
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BOCLAIR ACADEMY
23/05/2019
S5/6 Course choice 2019/20
S5 into S6
Four courses or equivalent!
(4subjects x6 periods=24periods + (PE/study) +PSE=26)
6 study periods (There is no such thing as free periods!)
All students will be involved in some form of community activity
Forms must be returned by Wednesday 20th March
Renegotiation possible in May/June/August ……
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10. S6 Community involvement
Learning support /paired reading/swimming
Anti Bullying Counsellor (ABC)
D of E
Medics Against Violence (MAV)
School magazine
Work shadowing – Primary teaching
Distance learning / Open Uni/College
Mark Scott Leadership
EDC Volunteering
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12. Positive Pathways Skills for Learning, Life and Work January 2019
Gillian Robertson / Deborah Skimins
Vocational Training Coordinator
East Dunbartonshire Council

13. Senior Phase Prospectus 2019/20

14. Senior Phase Courses - 2019/20
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, DESIGN & MANUFACTURE
Automotive Engineering
Building Services Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Aided Design
Construction
Construction Crafts
Construction Skills for Young Women
Construction Management
Maritime Skills
BUSINESS & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
Financial Services
Fashion Brand Retailing
Up in the air & on the ground: Hospitality, Events & Tourism
Intro to Food Services
Professional Cookery
Bakery & Cake Decoration
Scots & Criminal Law
Supply Chain Operations

15. Senior Phase Courses - 2019/20
CREATIVE & DIGITAL INDUSTRIES
Computer Games Development
Creative Digital Media
Hair & Make-Up Artistry
Hairdressing
Barbering Skills
Beauty Skills
Personal Presentation
Professional Theatre
Television Production
Sound Production: Recording
CARE, HEALTH & SPORTS
INDUSTRIES
Applied Anatomy
Introduction to Care and Humanities
Early Education & Childcare
Health, Child & Social Care
Introduction to Nursing
Introduction to Teaching
Health & Social Care: Skills for Practice
Higher Psychology
Coach4Success
Coach of Tomorrow
Dance
Sport Fitness & Outdoor Education
Transitions

16. Senior Phase ASN Courses - 2019/20
Transitions
Vocational Taster
Music and Drama
Construction
Sound Engineering and Music

17. Further Information and How to Apply
The Prospectus will be available online at the end of January:
Pupils should discuss senior phase courses with their Guidance Teacher during the option choice process.
Online Application Forms open for both Senior Phase Partnership Programme courses and Foundation Apprenticeships – Monday 28 January and close – Friday 29 March. Links to the application forms can be found on the EDC Website (above) or by using the link on the school website.

18. Further Information and How to Apply
Applicants and parents are invited to Partnership Information Evening at the college location where the course takes place. Lecturers for each course will be on hand to fully explain courses and answer any questions:
Strathclyde University – Thursday 18 April
Glasgow Kelvin College – Tuesday 23 April
City of Glasgow College – Wednesday 24 April
Glasgow Clyde College – Thursday 25 April
**More information will be issued regarding open evenings once pupils have applied.
Courses start for successful pupils – August 2019

19. What is a Foundation Apprenticeship?
Worked based learning opportunity for students in S5 and S6
Developed by Scottish Government and Skills Development Scotland
Addressing skills gaps in Scotland's growing industries
SCQF Level 6 (Same level as a Higher)
One of your option choices
Qualification delivered through time at college and time on work placement with employer

20. Foundation Apprenticeships
Partnership between school, college and employer - 2 year framework offered to S5 pupils, 1 year framework to S6 pupils
13 frameworks available in 2018/19:
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Food and Drink Operations
ICT Hardware
ICT Software Development
Creative Digital Media
Social Services: Children and Young People
Social Services: Healthcare
Accountancy
Financial Services
Business Skills
Scientific Technologies
Courses marked in bold available to students in S5 starting S6 in August.

21. Foundation Apprenticeships
WHY DO IT?
Gain a qualification recognised by employers
Gain experience in your chosen career while still at school
Develop self-confidence, problem solving and leadership skills
Enhance your job prospects or college/university application
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
S5/6 pupils with a strong desire to work in industry
Ability to achieve Higher grade by S6
Subject specific entry requirements
PROGRESSION
Accredited entry to a Modern Apprenticeship
College/University/Employment
ATTENDANCE PATTERN
2 Year - Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
1 Year - Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm
Delivered in City of Glasgow, Glasgow Clyde
or Glasgow Kelvin College – FA Application Form

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College Applications
Apply on-line via the college website for courses as early as possible.
January – May for courses starting after the summer
November – December for January start courses.
There are no set closing dates but courses are often full shortly after the Easter holidays.
Applicants can apply for as many colleges as they like and it is advisable to have a selection of courses and colleges as back up options.
Attend College open days.
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Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are very competitive and in some areas such as Engineering closing dates are as early as March and April for summer recruitment.
Pupils who are considering apprenticeships should see the Careers Adviser before the end of March to make applications to the appropriate training organisations.
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S5/6 Course choice 2019/20
Employment
Volunteering/Gap year
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28. What issues do young people face?
More Competition for courses and jobs
More choices than ever before
More qualifications and/or more skills
Career change throughout working life
A changing job market
Lifelong learning
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QUESTIONS ?
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