Course Description
At Present maximum of 8 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: 9:30-12am – 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
- SQA & E Learning Enrolment, Mindset Training
- Insight into Cooking
- Budget Cooking, Patsa Day
- Cooking starter, main and desserts via recipe book
- Insight into Food produce and growing spaces
- Seasonal week
- Piping skills, Challenge week
- Reflection and setting plans for the future
- SQA Completion and Fun Activity/ Celebrations
Qualification Gained
- Practical Abilities unit (Level that pupil can achieve)
- Pupils will receive one to one support.
- Self-awareness unit
- Self in Community
- Self and Work
(Gaining a Full PDA)
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, Practice & Life Skills Motivation, Self-Worth/Confidence.
