Skills for Work/Vocational Pathways

Skills for Work/Vocational Pathway courses are aimed at Secondary school pupils in S3 and S4. The Vocational Pathway in Sound Engineering is also open to S5 pupils.

These courses encourage young people to become familiar with the world of work. They provide a variety of practical experiences that are linked to particular careers. The courses will help develop knowledge and skills that are important for employment - and for life in general.

For example:

• An understanding of the workplace, including your own responsibilities (e.g. time-keeping, appearance, customer care)
• How to evaluate your own progress, strengths and weaknesses
• How to analyse and solve problems
• How to be adaptable and have a positive attitude to change

Skills for Work/Vocational Pathways courses provide participants with good opportunities to develop self confidence. They also aim to provide a very positive learning experience. An early chance to work on practical skills that relate directly to jobs will provide real benefits.

Several skills for Work/Vocational Pathways courses are run at Shetland College UHI. This will mean learning in a different environment, meeting new people and facing new challenges.

Skills for Work/Vocational Pathways courses

• Skills for Work Construction Crafts
• Skills for Work Energy
• Skills for Work Education and Childcare
• Skills for Work Hairdressing
• Skills for Work Hospitality
• Vocational Pathway Sound Engineering

The Bridges Project

Shetland College UHI also work with the Bridges Project, which offers students support to fulfil their potential in life.

If you’re unemployed and unsure about your future Bridges can help you to develop new skills, access learning, build up your confidence and self worth.

The project works in partnership with a number of other agencies including Shetland College UHI, to help students improve their chances of moving into a job, education or training. For more information please telephone: 01595 744451

Facilities at a Glance

• Purpose built learning and teaching spaces
• Up to date IT facilities
• SQA standardised work packs for all Skills for Work learners
• Simulated work environment
• Spacious library and learning resource centre

Good Reasons to Study in the Skills for Work Section:

• Good preparation for the world of work
• Provides entry to a range of full-time college courses
• Successful completion of Skills for Work leads to a recognised qualification
• Provides opportunities to sample college life whilst still at school
• Hands on work experience
• Learn in a new environment
• Meet new people