Routes into Education or Employment
Routes into Education (Phase One)
Campus Milton Road Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 3
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
Phase One of the Routes into Education programme provides a supportive introduction to a wide range of vocational areas, helping you explore your interests and make confident, informed decisions about your next steps in education or training.
Across 18 weeks, you’ll take part in practical activities, guided learning, and skills-focused units designed to build your confidence and prepare you for future progression. You’ll develop core capabilities such as enterprise, communication, digital literacy, and meta-skills, while also gaining insight into the expectations and standards of different industries. By the end of this phase, you’ll have a clearer understanding of potential pathways, including progression to Level 4 study.
What you will learn
Throughout Phase One, you’ll build a strong foundation of core and optional skills designed to help you explore your interests, develop confidence, and prepare for future learning pathways.
Core Learning
- Guidance and Tutorial: Receive personalised support to help you navigate your learning journey, set goals, and make informed decisions about future education or career options.
- Enterprise Skills: Develop creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking through activities that introduce idea generation, planning, and the fundamentals of enterprise.
- Meta skills Strengthen essential transferable skills such as self-management, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking—skills valued across all industries.
- John Muir Award: Engage with the natural environment through outdoor learning, building teamwork, responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Number of days per week
- 3 days a week
Entry requirements
- You should be able to work at SCQF level 3 or 4 to complete the work on this course.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will attend an interview session to assess your suitability for this course.
Progression and Articulation Routes
- Completing this course will enable you to progress to Phase Two of the Routes into Education Programme in January.
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Road Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
