Stepping In Access

What is special about this course?

This programmes aims to help young people and adults undertaking 'bite-sized' learning activities to develop personal and practical skills, self-awareness and confidence in expressing their views and opinions. It is designed for individuals who want to develop vocational and life skills and gain credit and qualifications to support their learning experience.

Depending on individual requirements, the course allows students to attend their chosen sessions on a part-time basis consisting of two classes per week in college. The sessions can be taken as two half days or combined to make one full day.

Entry requirements

• Ability to work in a class of 10-12 students.
• Ability to work at the required level of study and at times, independently.
• Willing to engage with college staff.
• Ability to follow simple instructions.
• Ability to attend regularly.
• Ability to behave in a safe and appropriate manner around the college in line with the student Code of Conduct. 
• Ability to self-regulate behaviour. 
• Able to benefit from, and participate in, an integrated college environment.
• If personal support is required to be successful at college, this must be discussed and in place prior to taking up the course.

You will be invited to discuss your application with a member of the team.

A range of non-formal and formal awards and qualifications including SQA units, and ASDAN awards.

There is a variety of vocational and creative subjects to choose from such as health basic cooking; drama; self advocacy skills; arts and crafts; gardening; music and independent learning skills, as well as classes in core skills such as information technology, personal development and numeracy.

Fees

Most full-time students will have their fees paid.

Students on part-time courses may also be eligible to have their course fees waived.