Further Education Provision at Mackie Academy
2 different strands of provision Schools links courses Foundation Apprenticeships NESCOL Aberdeenshire Consortium Arbroath NESCOL
Schools Links Courses Give pupils the opportunity to undertake college courses whilst still at school Pupils have the opportunity to take courses that are unavailable in a school environment e.g. Vehicle Technology, Hair & Beauty, Social Services & Healthcare Build confidence, initiative and independence Guidance staff will speak to pupils about college options and complete the application process with them Some courses may not run if there are low numbers Not everyone is guaranteed a place - we share with pupils in both Aberdeen City and across Aberdeenshire - an interview may be required as some courses are very competitive
Full Time College Outside scope of this presentation but happy to answer any questions afterwards Full time college information, courses and application process available on relevant college websites Some pupils go HNC/HND → University route Pupils supported with applications by Guidance Staff/Careers Advisor same as they are for University applications Many pupils who do Schools Links courses go on to Full Time College - introduction to college experience
Schools links - NESCOL There are a range of Schools Links courses available at NESCOL Gallowgate and Altens campus Popular courses may require an interview - pupils are informed in advance of interview format, some may require simple aptitude tests Travel - Pupils on a full day Wednesday course will get the bus which stops at Altens and Gallowgate Campus, Mon/Wed & Tue/Thur afternoon pupils get the train. Tickets are provided for pupils. Timetabling - as much as possible timetables are adapted to stop pupils missing lessons. However depending on the course this may be unavoidable. It is the pupil’s responsibility to catch up The majority of courses run on a full day Wednesday (leaving Mackie at 0830, classes finish at 1530)
NESCOL Courses C&G Lv 1 Hairdressing C&G Lv 1 Beauty Therapy SfW N4 Uniformed Services NPA SCQF Level 6 Exercise and Fitness Leadership SfW N5 Early Education & Childcare SfW N5 Health Sector NPA Cyber Security NPA Level 4 Construction Crafts C&G Intro to Vehicle Technology N5 Craft Maths SfW N5 Hospitality NPA Events Intro to Social Sciences and Criminology SQA Units Level 5 NPA Level 6 Criminology Preparation for Work Supported Learning School Link NPA Level 6 Art and Design: Digital Media NPA Technical Theatre SQA Units at SCQF 6 in Intro to Fashion Business SQA Units at SCQF 6 Creative Textiles and Garment Manufacture
Schools links - D&A There are a range of Schools Links courses available at D&A Arbroath College Courses run from 0900-1300 in Arbroath Interviews - so far pupils have not been interviewed but this may change depending on demand Travel - Friday bus leaves at 0750 from Mackie Academy, returning to school at approximately 1400 - pupils are sometimes back in time for Period 5 Timetabling - as much as possible timetables are adapted to stop pupils missing lessons. However depending on the course this may be unavoidable. It is the pupil’s responsibility to catch up
D&A Courses (Arbroath) Skills for Work: Construction Crafts National 4 (At Mackie) Skills for Work: Construction Crafts National 5 Skills for Work: Automotive Skills National 4 Skills for Work: Engineering Skills National 4 Land based and Animal Care National Progression Award (NPA) in Rural Skills at SCQF Level 5 – Animal Care National Progression Award (NPA) in Rural Skills at SCQF Level 4 - Horticulture National Progression Award (NPA) at SCQF Level 5 - Modern Agriculture National Progression Award (NPA) Criminology at SCQF Level 6 Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare National 4 Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare National 5 Skills for Work: Health Sector National 5 Skills for Work: Sport and Recreation National 5 National Progression Award (NPA) in Web Design at SCQF Level 5 National Progression Award (NPA) Cybersecurity at SCQF Level 6 National Progression Award (NPA) in Business and Marketing at Level 5
Expectations Travel - Buses are point to point and leave sharp at 0830 (Weds - NESCOL) and 0750 (D&A). They do not wait for pupils who are late. Pupils who have afternoon classes and take the train are responsible for picking up their tickets from Mrs Angel on a monthly basis. If buses are significantly late, they should send a representative to tell the office and remain with everyone else until further instruction. Peace Coaches run the NESCOL bus, Burns Coaches run the Arbroath bus Catching up on missed work - pupils who miss classes need to take responsibility for arranging to catch up with their subject teachers. Falling behind on in-school work is not a reason to skip college. Responsibilities - College is a more adult learning environment and pupils will be given more responsibility to manage their own work and keep track of deadlines. Progress reports are provided to the school on a regular basis. Google Classroom - Pupils will be set up on here and should check it regularly for important updates, college in service days etc Absences - If pupils are going to be absent from college, they should let their lecturer know as well as Mrs Angel/their Guidance teacher. The college track attendance and alert the school to missing pupils. Uniform - no uniform is required at college but if pupils are returning to school after college they should ensure they bring a change of clothes
Foundation Apprenticeships - Looking Forward to S5 & S6 Foundation Apprenticeships help young people gain valuable, real-world work experience and access work-based learning while they’re still at school. They give young people earlier exposure to the world of work and help them develop the skills, experience and knowledge they’ll need when they leave school. For young people it’s the chance to get a head start on their careers by gaining an industry-recognised qualification, work on real projects and broaden their career options when they leave school. Offered at SCQF Level 6 (equivalent to 1/2 Highers depending on FA) Check University recognition beforehand - there are differences across institutions
Foundation Apprenticeships at Mackie Consortium S6 - 1 year model - Equivalent of NESCOL S5 - 2 year model - Equivalent of one two subjects on Timetable subject on Timetable First year - college based learning Second year - work placement (college refunds travel expenses) Some flexibility is possible e.g. an S5 who wishes to do a 1 year Consortium FA or if someone wants to do a NESCOL FA over one year - further discussion with Mrs Angel/Guidance Teacher is required
What’s available? Consortium NESCOL Food & Drink Technologies - Mackie Academy Accountancy Business Skills Accountancy or Business Skills - Mackie Children & Young People Academy tbc Civil Engineering (2 year only) Creative & Digital Media Others tbc - delivered in conjunction with Electrical Engineering (2 year only) Portlethen and Mearns Academy - transport is IT (Hardware/System Support) provided for pupils IT Software Development Mechanical Engineering (2 year only) Scientific Technologies (Lab Skills) Social Services & Healthcare
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