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PREPARATION FOR FE/EMPLOYABILITY

  • Start date:   August 2025
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Levels 3&4
  • Course Type:   Full-time

PREPARATION FOR FE/EMPLOYABILITY

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

Are you preparing for your next step, leaving school and unsure what career you are interested in?

Have you thought about further education or are you thinking about employment?  It can often be an anxious and uncertain time when planning your next step.  

Preparation for Further Education/Employability has an emphasis on progression within college or into employment.  You will be supported to research all the information needed to make an informed choice and help you plan what you will do next. The course includes sessions with other key agencies, including, Skills Development Scotland, employers, external support agencies and college staff from vocational areas in the college. 

Start date – August 2025 
End date –  June 2026 
SCQF Level -  3 & 4 

Mode – Full time  

Days: TBC 
Times: 9.15am - 4pm
Duration: August until June 

 

 

  • Preparation for FE

    What the course includes

    You will spend time working in college on the skills that will help you progress on your pathway and gain certificated units needed for the world of work or further study. You will work with your colleagues on projects that will develop your skills in communication, information and communications technology, digital communication and social issues. 

    Our team will support you to develop personally and make choices on your next steps and sign post you to key partners to enable your progress.  

Preparation for FE

Why choose this course

You will have a range of opportunities to work with others both in college and also with external groups. The goals of the Preparation for Further Education/Employment course is to prepare you for your next step and we will work with you on an individualised basis where possible to plan your learning journey. 

Entry requirements

A transition period will focus on progression opportunities for you from school. An interest in learning and units at National 2 and National 3. 

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

  • Preparation for FE

    Where it leads

    Progression onto further study if applicable or to opportunities available out with college.

Interview arrangements

You will have a short interview/chat with the team – you will be sent full details of this once we have processed your application. 

  

 

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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