{"id":71,"date":"2022-05-09T10:59:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T09:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/?page_id=71"},"modified":"2024-08-07T13:06:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T12:06:16","slug":"vocational-education-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Vocational Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vocational Education &amp; Foundation Apprenticeships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Vocational Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocational Education in North Lanarkshire aims to provide innovative, adaptive and life changing opportunities that develops future talent in line with the local jobs market.&nbsp; The courses give young people the opportunity to achieve industry recognised qualifications whilst gaining an insight to their preferred career sector and help to prepare them for the world of work.&nbsp; There are a wide range of work-based learning courses on offer across North Lanarkshire at SCQF Levels 4\/5\/6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color\"><strong>Vocational Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vocational Courses are available for young people from S4 \u2013 S6 through School\/College Partnership arrangements with New College Lanarkshire (courses delivered are subject to adequate numbers participating).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courses are delivered within school by a college lecturer and are a mixture of practical and theoretical work which is assessed throughout the duration of the qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples of vocational courses on offer can be found:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000fc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk\/find-a-course\/ways-to-learn\/schools-partnership-programmes\/vocational-programmes\/\">Vocational programmes &#8211; New College Lanarkshire | New College Lanarkshire (nclanarkshire.ac.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><strong>Foundation Apprenticeship Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foundation Apprenticeship courses supported by Skills Development Scotland are available for pupils going into S5 or S6 and can be undertaken over a 1 or 2 year period.&nbsp;These course are undertaken alongside school curriculum, there pupils can experience both learning in school and professional environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a variety of FA\u2019s which can be undertaken, at levels 4\/5\/6. These include Automotive, Construction at level 4\/5.&nbsp; Civil engineering, over 2 years at level 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry requirements vary for each foundation apprenticeship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color\"><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognised by colleges and universities for entry alongside Highers and other qualifications for entry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FA\u2019s support learners in planning future career paths and improvement of employability skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives learners opportunities to connect with employers and develop understanding of responsibilities and duties of the employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undertaking an FA also opens a clear pathway for progression to further learning &nbsp;in modern or graduate apprenticeships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.03955%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"814\" data-id=\"558\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/capture-1\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07125830\/Capture-1.png\" data-width=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07125830\/Capture-1.png\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:25.44501%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"779\" data-id=\"559\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/capture2\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130204\/Capture2.png\" data-width=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130204\/Capture2.png\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:24.74866%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"801\" data-id=\"560\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/capture3\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130437\/Capture3.png\" data-width=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130437\/Capture3.png\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:24.76678%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"799\" data-id=\"561\" data-link=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/capture4\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130443\/Capture4.png\" data-width=\"566\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2024\/08\/07130443\/Capture4.png\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"width: 1024px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-71-1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2022\/05\/26102412\/St-Ambrose-sds_foundation_apprenticeships_60sec-subtitled-1.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2022\/05\/26102412\/St-Ambrose-sds_foundation_apprenticeships_60sec-subtitled-1.mp4\">https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/workforceforthefuture\/uploads\/sites\/40149\/2022\/05\/26102412\/St-Ambrose-sds_foundation_apprenticeships_60sec-subtitled-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\">HNC Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">North Lanarkshire Council in partnership with New College Lanarkshire &amp; University of the West of Scotland are offering HNC Courses are available to S6 pupils who would like to undertake year one of a 4 year University Degree before leaving school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Courses available in S4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk\/courses\/school-partnership-programmes\">SCQF Level 4\/5 Vocational Courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Courses available in S5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk\/courses\/school-partnership-programmes\">SCQF Level 4\/5 Vocational Courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apprenticeships.scot\/become-an-apprentice\/foundation-apprenticeships\/?msclkid=0956138fcf7d11ecb3c775831a40e8f4\">SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Courses available in S6<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk\/courses\/school-partnership-programmes\">SCQF Level 4\/5 Vocational Courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apprenticeships.scot\/become-an-apprentice\/foundation-apprenticeships\/?msclkid=0956138fcf7d11ecb3c775831a40e8f4\">SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>HNC Level 7<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vocational Education &amp; Foundation Apprenticeships Vocational Education Vocational Education in North Lanarkshire aims to provide innovative, adaptive and life changing opportunities that develops future talent in line with the local jobs market.&nbsp; The courses give young people the opportunity to achieve industry recognised qualifications whilst gaining an insight to their preferred career sector and help to prepare them for the world of work.&nbsp; There are a wide range of work-based<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/vocational-education-2\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59602,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-71","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59602"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71"}],"version-history":[{"count":56,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":562,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/71\/revisions\/562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/workforceforthefuture\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}