Qualification

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4

Interests

  • Supported Programmes

Why take this course?

Please note that applications are made through the University of Aberdeen for this course.

This is a one-year internship programme, supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to enter employment by providing training in employability and independent living skills along with real-life work experience.

It is a collaborative project between the University of Aberdeen, North East Scotland College and Values into Action Scotland (VIAS) with support from Skills Development Scotland (SDS).

What you will experience

This is a one-year programme which sees participants, known as interns, who are registered students at North East Scotland College, spend time completing a City and Guilds qualification as well as embarking on a rotation of three work placements in various roles and departments within the University.

Interns will also complete a period of orientation prior to the start of the course to familiarise them with the programme and the University.