Course Description
Course Cost: £450
Minimum: 6 pupils | Maximum: 6 pupils
This programme is based for 3rd Year to Senior pupils.
The aim of this project is to give pupils an alternative learning environment in the community which is within a vocational setting so pupils can build on Practical skills, Qualifications, and certification to build on pupil’s attainment levels. Life skills is a key element to this course in teaching pupils Principles in mindset, manners, respect, and effort.
Times: 9:00-12am – 12:30-14:30pm
Duration: 10-week Sessions at 1 day a week.
Sites: Training Environments
These sessions are to give pupils a chance to try different tasks to help with knowing what they want to do or achieve in the future when leaving school.
General Sessions
- Induction & Team Building & Hand Tool Test
- Induction & Team Building, Power Tool Test & Design
- Insight into Joinery
- Insight into Plastering
- Insight into Painting
- Insight into Tiling
- Design & Project
- SQA & E Learning Enrolment & Project
- Project Completion & Course reflection and setting plans for the future
- SQA Completion and Fun Activity/ Celebrations
Qualification Gained
- Personal Development Award (Level that pupil can achieve)
- Pupils will receive one to one support.
There is a wide selection of certificates that can be achieved but this will be tailored to pupil and career avenues.
Skills Gained
Sparked interest in a Career, Softer Skills Gained, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Teamwork & Respect, Problem-Solving, Time Management, Motivation, Self-Worth/Confidence.

