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JOURNEY TO EMPLOYMENT

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 4
  • Course Type:   Full-time

JOURNEY TO EMPLOYMENT

Are you ready to begin your own ‘Journey to Employment’?

Please note: Applications for all Full-Time, Part-Time and Schools courses for August 2026 entry are now closed.
If you are interested in studying with us, applications for our January 2027 Full-Time Short Courses will open on 13th October 2026.

Applications for August 2027 entry will open in mid-January 2027. These courses will be showcased at our December Showcase Event, with full details available closer to the time.

Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) still have spaces available, and applications are accepted throughout the year. For information on our available Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) and how to apply, please visit our Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) page.

Please check our website regularly for updates, course information and future application dates.

 

Having a job provides a sense of purpose in our lives, and promotes confidence, self-worth, routine and financial independence.  

Are you neurodiverse and are looking to build skills and gain experience in the workplace to transition into secure employment?  

If you are leaving school or currently looking for a job, then this one-year employability programme that runs from August to June may suit you. 

The course is a partnership between West Lothian College and a range of industry partners, aiming to support you into sustainable employment. 

Start date - August 2026   
End date - June 2027   
SCQF Level -  4  

Mode - Full time    

Days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday   
Times: 9am to 4pm 
Duration: 1 year

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    What the course includes

    Journey to Employment aims to help you to secure employment. Once on the course, you will spend allocated time on-site with local partnership organisations. During this period, you will have the opportunity to try a variety of work placements, and you will also attend West Lothian College to gain SQA qualifications in Employability and Customer Service. Companies who have previously supported our students with work placements are Smyths, The Chain Runner, British Heart Foundation, J-Teq and Home Start offering a wide variety of experience to our learners. 

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Why choose this course

Journey to Employment will give you the opportunity to gain new skills and qualities to help you succeed in the workplace. You will build your independence, confidence and self-esteem and gather skills and experience needed to be job ready. 

The course will be led by an award-winning team where previous students have excelled. Many students gain meaningful employment at the end of the course. 

Entry requirements

You must want to gain employment and have a positive attitude. 

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course. 

  • Where will it lead

    This course will help better prepare you for a workplace environment. 

Interview Arrangements

 

If you’re invited for an interview, you’ll be asked the questions attached.

Feel free to look over them ahead of time so you know what to expect.

 

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more.

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