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College Community
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ACE
2015/16
courses
COLLEGE COMMUNITY ACCESS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION ACE
College Community courses are designed to make sure you get the
most out of your college experience whatever your learning needs.
Our ACE college courses help young people make the jump from
school to college. Or, if you’re returning to education, our full-time
ACE courses include a dedicated Learning Development Tutor to
support you every step of the way.
All courses provide you with a mix of qualifications and practical
experience. Placement opportunities range from nurseries and
day care centres, to ScotRail, the Western General Hospital and
Holyrood Palace. Some courses include projects such as Bike
Maintenance, Duke of Edinburgh Award, John Muir Award,
maintaining the college garden or working in the college shop.
We also offer a range of courses in the community. More
information about these courses is available on request. If you have
a suggestion for a new course in your community, get in touch, we
would love to hear from you.
I am now on a mainstream course but if I hadn’t
attended the ACE entry courses I would not have gained
confidence or believed in myself to succeed. I have
achieved my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award and also
had the opportunity to volunteer overseas. This was a
life changing experience for me.
CAITLIN HUNTER
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AWARDS
DUKE OF EDINBURGH // JOHN MUIR DISCOVERY
CYCLE MAINTENANCE (COLLEGE AWARD) // EMPLOYABILITY
The John Muir Award is a leading nature engagement
scheme run by the John Muir Trust to help people from all
backgrounds to connect with nature, and enjoy and care
for wild places. We are delighted to work in partnership
with Edinburgh College in the delivery of the Award and
pleased to see that Entry to Learning students have
gained so much from these experiences.
REBECCA LOGSDON | JOHN MUIR AWARD SCOTLAND EDUCATION MANAGER
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OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES
A student who had experienced a tough
time at school through bullying, resulting
in poor attendance and low achievement,
joined the Edinburgh College Entry to
Learning course.
Initially he found it hard to be in a
learning environment again but gradually
acclimatised to the more adult culture and
began to gain confidence in the classes
and groups he participated in. He also
began to make friends with his class mates
– some of whom had similar experiences
in school. He completed the course
successfully and joined the Preparation
for Employment course during which
he participated in a work experience
placement in an IT situation.
He was offered an apprenticeship which
has since developed into a full-time paid
job with prospects, and is enjoying the
benefits of his income and status.
I was very quiet and withdrawn when I started
at Edinburgh College. I now have lots of friends
and enjoy learning which was different to my
experience at school! I now know that support is
available should I need it.
CHLOE SELKIRK
I started college on the Introduction to College
course while still at school. This helped build my
confidence to leave school and join the Preparation
for Employment level 4 and 5. In this time I gained
experience of working in a nursery. I also had the
opportunity to volunteer overseas in Turkey for two
weeks working with children. I now have paid work
in a nursery and attend a mainstream course fulltime.
SIMONE FAIRGRIEVE
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COUNTRYSIDE RANGERS PARTNERSHIP
ACE work in partnership with
Countryside Rangers to help
students achieve The John Muir and
The Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
“Students from Edinburgh College
spent several weeks working on
their John Muir Award at Levenhall
Links. The Award focuses on
getting young people out into the
countryside connecting with nature
and gaining an appreciation of the
great outdoors. They spent time
watching and learning about some
of the birdlife and other interesting
wildlife that frequent Levenhall
Links. A great deal of the students
time was also spent completing
practical conservation tasks.”
The practical tasks the students
carried out were incredibly
beneficial not only to the site but
to the students themselves. To see
them develop good communication
skills, team work and developing a
good work ethic that will benefit
them in future years in an outdoor
environment, was particularly
rewarding. I hope to continue
working with Edinburgh College
and build on and develop what has
been a very successful trail year”
Nick Aitken Countryside Ranger
Levenhall Links
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For more information about
any of our courses please visit:
edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses
COURSES
Entry Level Essential Skills
Entry Level Towards Independence
Preparation for Supported Employment
What is this course is about?
What is this course about?
What is this course is about?
What can I do next?
This part-time course is designed to progress
the essential core skills of Literacy, Numeracy
and IT at SCQF Levels 1/2. The course will
allow you to:
This two year part time course allows you
to continue your learning in the college
environment and to further develop your
personal, social, communication and life skills.
The course is suitable for people:
This two year course is designed for young
people who are on the transition to adult life.
You will probably be leaving a special school
or a mainstream placement with a high level of
additional support.
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ho require support when out and about in
daily life
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ho will not manage a full time supported
college course
• w
ho have more complex learning needs
The course will allow you to:
• P
rogression to Year 2
• College programmes from SCQF Level 3
• Community based options in negotiation
with learners’ support
• Supported employability options in
negotiation with learners’ support
• develop your skills in communication,
numeracy and IT
• d
evelop your personal, social and life skills
• l earn to work more independently
• d
evelop group and team working skills
• m
ature and grow in self confidence
How do I get a place?
How do I get a place?
No formal qualifications are required.
No formal qualifications are required.
What will I learn?
What will I learn?
You’ll learn through a variety of individual and
group activities. You will study SCQF Level 1/2
Units in:
• C
ommunication
• Numeracy/Money
• IT
What can I do next?
• A
pply for a full-time course at college
• C
ommunity based options in negotiation
with learners’ support
• S
upported employability options in
negotiation with learners’ support
• c onsolidate and progress your core skills
• develop your skills in communication,
numeracy and IT
• develop your work skills
• develop your personal, social and life skills
• learn to work more independently
• develop group and team working skills
• mature and grow in self confidence
SCQF Level 1 Units which may include:
How do I get a place?
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No formal qualifications are required.
Personal Achievement Units
Communication
Numeracy
Money
IT
Our World/Citizenship
Cooking
Gardening
Art
Music
S
port & Exercise
Apply online or contact:
Mags Gray
mags.gray@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Fran Hamilton
frances.hamilton@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
What will I learn?
SCQF Level 2 and 3 Units which may include:
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Communication
Numeracy
Money/Personal Finance
IT
Running a Business/Enterprise Projects
Employability
Sport & Fitness
What can I do next?
Apply online or contact:
Mags Gray
mags.gray@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
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• Community based options in negotiation
with learners’ support
• Supported employability options in
negotiation with learners’ support
• Progression to SCQF Level 1/2 college
courses if appropriate for learner
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For more information about
any of our courses please visit:
edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses
COURSES
Entry to Supported Learning
What is this course is about?
Money
IT
Working Together
Enterprise
Cooking
Gardening
John Muir Discovery Award
Art
Music
Sport & Exercise
Science
• consolidate and progress your core skills
• to develop your personal, social and life
skills
• t o learn to work more independently
• t o develop group and team working skills
• t o mature and grow in self confidence
• t o develop work skills.
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How do I get a place?
What can I do next?
No formal qualifications are required.
• Progression to year 2 or to Preparation for
Supported Employment (SCQF Level 2/3)
• Community based options in negotiation
with learners’ support
• Supported employability options in
negotiation with learners’ support
This two year course is designed for young
people who are on the transition to adult life.
The course will allow you to:
What will I learn?
SCQF Level 1 and 2 Units which may include:
• Personal Achievement Units
• Communication
• Numeracy
Directions to study
Entry to Learning
What is this course about?
What is this course about?
This is a flexible part-time programme of study
that would allow you to gain confidence in
formal education. This course would prepare
you for future full-time study at a higher level
or allow you a supported route into formal
education.
This one year course is aimed at school leavers
aged 16+ who received additional support at
school or not attended well, and who would like
to improve basic skills and develop confidence.
What will I learn?
This course will allow you to:
• develop group and team working skills
• complete project work
• prepare you for further study
SCQF Level 3/5 Units may include:
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Communication
Numeracy
IT
Personal and Social Development
What will I learn?
SCQF Level 3 Units may include:
We also offer ECDL/Advanced ECDL in our IT
classes.
How do I get a place?
No formal qualifications are required.
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Communication
Numeracy
Enterprise Skills
Personal and Social Development
Duke of Edinburgh
John Muir award
Art
Construction
Hospitality
What can I do next?
School Link Courses
These courses are for young people in their final
year at school and who are thinking of coming
to college.
The School Transition Link Course at Sighthill
campus is for young people working at SCQF
level 1 or 2 who have higher support needs and
are attending a special school or have extensive
support in mainstream.
Contact:
janice.borthwick@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
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The Introduction to College courses at Milton
Road, Granton, Sighthill and Midlothian are for
young people working at SCQF level 3 or 4 who
are receiving extra support at school.
Contact:
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
For more information about School Link
courses, visit edinburghcollege.ac.uk
This course helps you prepare for Adult
Returners or another higher level course
and provides you with an opportunity to gain
qualifications which will give you a greater
chance of success at application.
How do I get a place?
No formal qualifications are required.
What can I do next?
The course will prepare you for further study or
training at level 4.
Apply online or contact:
Fiona Waterston (Granton Campus)
fiona.waterston@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Anita Baggs (Milton Rd & Midlothian Campuses)
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Julian Henderson (Sighthill Campus)
julian.henderson@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
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COURSES
For more information about
any of our courses please visit:
edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses
Skills for Work
Preparation for Employment Level 4
Preparation for Employment Level 5
Project Search
What is this course about?
What is this course about?
What is this course about?
What is this course about?
This course will allow you to:
This course will help you in the transition
from school or college into work. You`ll
learn all aspects of job seeking including
CVs and interview skills. There are plenty of
opportunities for you to develop independence,
confidence and team working skills as well
as good communication and other core
skills through practical classes and outdoor
non‑classroom based activities.
This full-time preparation course focuses on
developing your core and employability skills.
It`s the ideal course if you`re a school leaver
from either special provision or mainstream
schooling with additional support needs. You`ll
most likely be progressing from Preparation for
Employment level 4 or may be referred from
another College course.
Project SEARCH is a unique partnership with
an employer (the City of Edinburgh Council and
NHS Lothian), education provider (Edinburgh
College) and supported employment specialist
(Intowork) to work with two groups of twelve
young people with a Learning Difficulty who
want to move into employment.
• gain qualifications in personal development,
sector specific awards, work experience,
employability and enterprise
• access 3 (with access 2/int 1 options) to
meet your needs
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ain work experience in the retail,
hospitality, administration and care sector
• receive support to allow you to move on
• receive support in finding employment
What will I learn?
How do I get a place?
SCQF Level 5 Units may include:
No formal qualifications are required.
What will I learn?
SDS SCQF Level 3/4 Units.
• Numeracy
What will I learn?
SCQF Level 4 units which may include:
How do I get a place?
No formal qualifications are required.
What can I do next?
• Preparation for Employment
• Entry level employment opportunities
• Level 4 Retail course
• Level 4 / Int1 mainstream and supported
Learning sector specific courses
Apply online or contact:
Anita Baggs (Milton Road and Midlothian)
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Fiona Waterston (Granton)
fiona.waterston@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
• Employability
Award
• Communication
• Numeracy
• Personal
Awareness/
Self Awareness
• Problem Solving
• Communication
Cooking
Motor Vehicle
Art
IT
Working with
Others
• Forest Craft
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What can I do next?
• Higher level vocational course
• Direct into employment or Modern
Apprenticeship
• Enterprise and Employability
The young people have three internships with
the host employer over 40 weeks resulting in
improved skills with 800 hours of work practice.
A lecturer and job coach are based on both sites
at all times, working closely with the business
to provide classroom learning, internships and
on‑going support to the young people.
What will I learn?
• Customer Care
• Personal and Social Development
Project SEARCH is at level 4/5 and successful
achievement will result in an Employability
Award.
How do I get a place?
How do I get a place?
No formal qualifications are required.
No formal qualifications are required.
What can I do next?
What can I do next?
• Direct into employment or Modern
Apprenticeship
Direct into employment.
• Health and Safety
• Entry level employment
• College programmes or further training
Apply online or contact:
Apply online or contact:
Anita Baggs (Milton Road and Midlothian)
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Fiona Waterston (Granton Campus)
fiona.waterston@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Robbie Carruthers (Sighthill)
robbie.carruthers@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Anita Baggs (Milton Rd & Midlothian Campuses)
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Contact:
Emslie Sawyer
emslie.sawyer@edinburgh.gov.uk
Brian Robertson (Granton)
brian.robertson@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
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COURSES
For more information about
any of our courses please visit:
edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses
ACE
We offer a range of courses in the Community.
ACE: Communication through Music – Fisherrow Community Centre
ACE: Listening and Talking – Tynebank Resource Centre
ACE: Everyday IT Skills – Midlothian Campus
ACE: Volunteering Gardening Award (Caledonian Scheme) Fisherrow Community Centre
ACE: Creative Connections – College, School and Community – St Crispin’s School
ACE: Introduction to Sports and Games – Saltersgate School
ACE: Contemporary Living using Technology – Port Seton Resource Centre
For more information about these courses contact Anita Baggs,
anita.baggs@edinburghcollege.ac.uk If you have a suggestion for a new course in your community,
get in touch.
ACE and Pathways
We also offer part time supported education courses in art and sport for students with additional
needs. To apply, download an application form or see further information at edinburghcollege.ac.uk
We also provide provision in Mental Health Outreach, for more information on these supported
courses, and to apply online, visit edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
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College Community
Access and
Continuing Education
ACE
For more information please visit:
edinburghcollege.ac.uk/courses
or call 0131 660 1010
Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland.
Charity number SCO21213
For up-to-date information on our course selection or to speak
to an advisor please call 0131 660 1010.
Our course portfolio may be subject to alteration.
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