Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications required.
Why take this course?
This course is the perfect course to support your transition into College – ideal for anyone not sure about what they want to study. It is an opportunity to experience College studies, sampling a number of subject areas to help you plan your future studies in an area that genuinely interests you.
You will be well supported throughout this course to help you become accustomed to learning at College by getting a sample of different subjects in different learning contexts.
What you will experience
This course will give learners an insight into Care, Sport, Social Studies, Enterprise, Wellbeing and Personal Development.
Your learning will take place in College classrooms but also on other College sites, with some focus on outside learning at appropriate College facilities.
You will experience a course with variety, and a hands-on-learning approach, supported by dedicated lecturers who will help you to make informed choices about progression to more specific courses, or to potential employment.
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time non-advanced course (below HNC level), you may be entitled to funding.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
Education at NESCol
This course could lead to a number of SCQF Level 4/5 courses in Social & Health Care, Early Education & Childcare, Sport, Business Professions, and Social Sciences.
Student Stories
Amanda Smith
Care
PDA Childhood Practice
“To advance my career I had the choice of a PDA or to go down the degree route and I knew from the outset that my learning style was better suited to the PDA option.”
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Jill Murray
Creative Industries
HND Media & Communication
“I think College is an excellent next step as although you have moved on from school and enjoy learning in an adult environment, the class sizes are still small so you really get to know your fellow students. I just felt so much better prepared for Uni having been at College. I don’t know if I would have stuck it out if I’d gone there straight from school to be honest as it is quite a big jump. My NESCol experience undoubtedly gave me the confidence to manage the demands of the degree.”
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Leah Innes
Business & Management
Business and Administration, SCQF Level 6
“I’ve gained invaluable on-the-job experience and it’s helped me boost my confidence in my day to day job”
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Steve Raeburn
Business & Management
Logistics Operations, SCQF Level 7
“An apprenticeship gave me the chance to prove to myself that I can do better.”
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Jennifer Taylor
Care
Social Services Children and Young People, SCQF Level 7
“I started out as the lunch lady at one nursery and now I am the Manager of Peek-a-Boo nursery. I would definitely recommend an apprenticeship – I would do it again.”
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Jake Fraser
Business & Management
Warehousing, Storage and Distribution, SCQF Level 5
“I would definitely recommend the apprenticeship to others as it’s helped me gain a lot of knowledge across the warehouse and company as a whole.”
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Iona Timmins
Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies
Hairdressing Level 2 , SCQF Level 5
“If you are thinking about becoming an apprentice at an older age, allow yourself to achieve it.”
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Emma Robertson
Customer Focused
Beauty Therapy Techniques
“The course, students and staff combined made for such a brilliant experience. The facilities at NESCol are excellent and being able to develop your skills in a real life salon environment with clients is invaluable. I can’t recommend College enough – regardless of the industry you want to go into it is a positive, inspiring environment to study in and can open the door to so many career opportunities.“
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Bryan Campbell
Art, Design & Photography
HND Visual Communication
“I’m a huge champion of the College and the value of practical courses they offer. My time there undoubtedly contributed to the career I have today and there is a large alumni of talented creatives working in agencies and freelance both locally, nationally and indeed globally who started out from NESCol.”
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Sarah Jane McKay
Care
HNC Childhood Practice
“I found studying at Fraserburgh campus very enjoyable, the staff motivated me to work hard and there were always plenty of opportunities to expand my learning and knowledge. When I first left school I had no confidence and doubted my abilities, NESCol changed that. “
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Applications
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