Entry requirements
Ability to work at Level 2+ with support.
Applications should be made via your school.
Why take this course?
This course is aimed at school leavers with additional learning needs who are looking to develop essential skills for employment. The course allows learners to try out different vocational areas including hospitality, retail, gardening, social subjects and bakery at Aberdeen City Campus and hospitality, retail, science, social subjects and joinery at Fraserburgh Campus.
The course encourages independent learning and is a fun and supportive introduction to the world of work and further education.
What you will experience
- Personal Development
- Enterprise
- Communication
- Numeracy
- Vocational subjects
- Hospitality, Retail, Gardening, Social Subjects and Bakery at Aberdeen City Campus
- Hospitality, Retail, Science, Social Subjects and Joinery at Fraserburgh Campus
- Health and Wellbeing (inc Sport and Fitness)
- Digital Media
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
What you will get
SQA units and vocational tasters.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
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.
Do you need extra support?
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
- learning difficulties or disabilities
- physical or sensory disabilities
- mental health and wellbeing concerns
- are care experienced or young carers
How do I cover the cost of living?
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
College transport to Fraserburgh
You may be eligible for College transport to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations. Please contact collegetransport@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
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
On successful completion of this course, you may progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:
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.“
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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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