Author: Mr Samson

BAE Systems Women in Engineering programme

The four day hybrid event will introduce candidates to the exciting world of engineering and what it is like to work for BAE Systems. Opportunities are available for school and college leavers, as well as individuals seeking a new challenge. The programme will be delivered virtually and with some on-site activity, spread across four separate days in January and February 2026. To be eligible for the experience, please refer to the entry requirements on the website.

Upon successful completion of the experience, candidates may be offered an interview for a full time position on one of BAE Systems Engineering Apprenticeships, starting in August 2026.

Applications: Women in Engineering or via the QR code on the attached flyer

Applications close 10 November (or earlier, depending on the volume of applications)

BBC ‘Get In’ Taster Programme

Dear Year S6 students (Aged 17 or 18 on 22nd Oct)

As you come to the end of your time in education, it can be tricky to know what steps to take next. We really get that here at the BBC – how, for example, unless you’ve had actually had a chance to see it, do you know that working in a creative, exciting media organisation, like ours, could be your dream job …?  And if you do already know it’s your dream job, you might be wondering how you go about ‘getting in’!

Whichever point you’re at, our work taster programme could be the opportunity you need to help you with those next steps and decisions. You don’t need any previous experience to apply, but you’re going to get a great experience while you’re with us! Our ‘Get In’ taster day is designed to help you find out a bit more about the variety of career paths on offer and give you a first-hand feel of what the BBC is like as a place to work in your local area.

You will get the chance to spend the day with us at BBC Scotland and see in person what it’s really like working in a media environment. It’s also an opportunity find out about a variety of jobs across the BBC, and hear from people who do some of those roles in the area in and around where you live.

If you like what you find, we hope you might consider one of our apprenticeships as the first step into your future media career. During your visit, we will show you what a BBC apprenticeship looks like and we’ll talk about the other opportunities open to you and walk you through the application process.

We’re all really excited about finding bright new talent to work at the BBC. So, go on, think about this chance to find out more and press that ‘apply’ button below! We’d love to hear from you!

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Work Experience Placements

We are very excited to offer work experience Placements to senior pupils in S5 and S6 at the end of November. This will be based on the Workit system and will be tailored to suit you career pathway (where possible, pilot may be a stretch!)

Below is a link to work it for more information for parents and pupils, if you are interested please see Mr Samson in pastoral care.

https://www.workit.info/

 

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Senior Phase College Courses Still Available

There are still senior phase college courses available in the courses detailed below. Courses run on a Tuesday and Thursday P5-7.

If you are interested please let your pastoral care teacher know as there will be a change in courses to accommodate.

Clyde College spaces in:

  • Games development (Anniesland),
  • Childcare Level 5 (Anniesland),
  • Intro to Nursing (Anniesland),
  • Higher Psychology (Anniesland)
  • Sports (Cardonald)
  • Practical Electronics (Cardonald)
  • Construction (Cardonald)
  • Cosmetology (Cardonald)
  • ESOL 4/5 (Cardonald)
  • Media and Content (Cardonald)
  • FA Software (Langside)
  • Childcare Level 4 (Langside)
  • Creative Beauty (Langside)
  • PDA Criminology and Law (Level 7 ) Langside
  • PDA Psychology (Level 7) Langside
  • Acting and Performance (Langside)

City of Glasgow spaces:

  • Level 4 NPA Bakery (SCQF Level 4) (Sch)
  • Level 4 NPA Professional Cookery (SP)
  • Level 4 NQ Introduction To Barbering (SP)
  • Level 5 NPA Introduction To Graphic Design (Sch)
  • Level 5 Hospitality and Cookery Skills
  • Level 5 Up In The Air And On The Ground (Sch)
  • Level 5 NPA Jewellery (SP) (Level 5)
  • Level 5 NQ Introduction Building, Design and Civil Engineering (Built Environment) (Level 5) (SP)
  • Level 6 Fashion Retail Branding
  • Level 6 NPA Social Services, Children and Young People (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Cyber Security (Sch)
  • Level 6 NPA Esports
  • Level 6 NPA Computer Games Development (Senior Phase) (Level 6)
  • Level 6 NPA Events/NPA International Events and Enterprise (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Legal Studies (SP)
  • Level 6 NPA Criminology (Sch) (Senior Phase)

Introduction to Nursing opportunity

Location
Glasgow Clyde College – Anniesland / Cardonald  Campus

Course Outline
The Introduction to Nursing programme will provide you with an introduction to the nursing profession which will allow you to examine a career in nursing or health care.  The course consists of practical sessions within the college skills lab carrying out foundation nursing skills and prevention of infection. An introduction to mental health and first aid will be included. You will investigate professional standards and accountability in effective care practice and gain academic skills that will prepare you for future university study.

Additionally, by completing this course there is the possibility of progressing to Glasgow Caledonian University adult or learning disability BSc Nursing studies degrees.  However, you must have the entry requirements of two Highers at a B Grade (one Higher must be an essay/written subject) and you must also pass this Introduction to Nursing Programme and be highly recommended by the college.

Attendance Pattern
You will attend college on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 13:30 – 16:00.

Pupil Eligibility
You must have:

  • National 5 Maths or Application of Maths.  You must also be sitting at least two highers or have achieved two highers that meet the Glasgow Caledonian Pathway requirements (two Highers at a B Grade -one Higher must be an essay/written subject).
  • S5 or S6

Qualification Breakdown
SQA Units at SCQF Level 5 and 6 – this is not a full group award.

Introduction to Nursing SCQF Level 5/6. Units you will study are:

  • Academic Writing  for Health Care
  • Introduction to Mental Health
  • Foundations of Care Practice
  • First Aid

What opportunities will be available to me when I finish?
On successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to be treated as an internal applicant or progress to Glasgow Caledonian University directly.  This will also be dependent on your attendance and commitment to this course.

To progress to Glasgow Caledonian University adult or learning disability BSc Nursing studies degrees, you must have the entry requirements of two Highers at a B Grade (one Higher must be an essay/written subject).  You must also pass this Introduction to Nursing Programme and be highly recommended by the college.

If you do not qualify for the Glasgow Caledonian progression, you might go on to do:

  • National Certificate Level 6 Health Care (Pre-Nursing course with clinical placement on average one day per week).
  • Higher National Certificate Healthcare Practice (Equivalent to First Year Nursing). You will be required to have successfully completed the Intro to Nursing plus have one additional Highers, one of which must be essay/written subject.

Senior Phase College Applications Closing

The Colleges (City of Glasgow, Glasgow Clyde & Glasgow Kelvin) have informed us that the Application portals for pupils registering for next term’s Senior Phase College programmes will close as of end of business on Wednesday 30th April.

If pupils who intend on attending the Lvl 4-7 programmes next term who have not yet registered can they please to register as soon as possible to ensure that they don’t miss out.

Introduction to Nursing information event

For all those looking to go into a career in Nursing Glasgow Clyde has the following info:

Our Healthcare department are delivering online information sessions for teacher, students, and parents regarding the Introduction to Nursing pathway which we have set up in collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University.

This session will discuss what is involved in the course as well as the benefits of undertaking the programme, which can be used as a Higher qualification for university and the HNC Healthcare Course at Glasgow Clyde College.

There will be three information sessions to choose from:

  • Tuesday 18th March 10.00am- 11.00am
  • Thursday 27th March 2.00pm- 3.00pm
  • Thursday 27th March 6.00pm- 7.00pm

To register, please follow this link: Schools Introduction to Nursing Pathway: Information Session Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite.

Senior Phase College Applications

If you are planning to apply to college on the Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and have selected this on your Column B of your options, the applications are now open.

The website links for each of the colleges is below – Registrations on each of the websites are now open

City of Glasgow College – https://www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/senior-phase

Glasgow Clyde College – https://www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/study/schools/courses-for-pupils

Glasgow Kelvin College – https://www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk/departments/senior-phase-schools-programme/

There is also a prospectus for the courses available from the following link. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS TO APPLY and apply using the links to the colleges above.

https://registration.goglasgow.org.uk/Register

No pupils should use the links on the site to register for the Lvl 4-7 or Foundation Apprenticeship programmes, pupils looking for spaces on these programmes should register directly on the college website, any registrations will be deleted.