Entry requirements
Ability to work at Level 4+ level with support.
Or successful completion of the Qualification for Work course.
For those returning to education, life skills and experience may allow entry.
Why take this course?
This course is aimed at progressing students with additional learning needs, who are looking to develop essential skills for employment. It further develops independent learning in a range of diverse subjects that will be beneficial for employment and further education. Units include retail, marketing, basic food preparation and cooking, communication, customer care, creative design, and numeracy.
What you will experience
- Skills for Work: Retail
- Marketing
- Basic Food Preparation and Cooking
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Skills for Customer Care
- Creative Design
- Work Placement
- Academic and Personal Skills Development
What you will get
- Skills for Work: Retailing (SCQF 5)
- Skills for Customer Care (SCQF 5)
- Level 3 Certificate Introduction to Hospitality (City & Guilds) (dependent on previous qualifications)
- Work Placement (SCQF 4)
- Core Skills (Communication and Numeracy) (SCQF 4/5)
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
Open Days
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place towards the end of 2025.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
Completion of this course will allow you to progress in your studies to a higher level course within NESCol that relates to an area of interest.
Employment
Completion of this course can lead to entry-level employment with one of North East Scotland College’s industry partners.
Student Stories
Andrew Robison
Supported Programmes
Preparation for Work (SCQF Level 3)
“I like the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and my parents and lecturers have all commented on how I’ve grown in confidence. I’ve made new friends and look forward to coming to College each day.“
Read more about Andrew's story
Leon Lindsay
Supported Programmes
Qualification for Work, Level 4
“I love everything about NESCol! I’ve made good friends, get on well with my classmates and the lecturers are really nice. “
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Ross Henderson
Supported Programmes
DFN Project Search
“If you feel like your anxiety is really bad or if you have a disability, don’t let that bring you down. If you don’t try, you’ll never know! I might be deaf, but because you’ve got disabilities it doesn’t make you different to anybody else.”
Read more about Ross's story
Shannon Barbour
Supported Programmes
Preparation for Work
“I thought I was coming to college for education, but I got so much more than that: friendships, support, independence, guidance and a push when I needed it. I have had such an amazing journey here.”
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James McLean
Supported Programmes
Qualification for Work: Hospitality
“It’s one of the best decisions I have ever made to continue at College. Lecturers and my classmates have helped me come out of my shell and the leadership skills that are taught on my course have helped me enormously – I feel better about myself.”
Read more about James's story
Applications
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