Supported Programmes

Project SEARCH Skills for Learning and Work – Year 1 Skills for Learning and Work – Year 2 School Link – Skills for Learning and Work School Link – Skills for Independence

Supported Programmes are located at the Scottish Borders Campus in Galashiels. Classes are held throughout the campus and, in addition, there are accessible rooms for students on the ground floor. Students working on their catering skills benefit from the excellent facilities in the catering and restaurant complex. Classrooms are well-equipped with modern IT facilities, including assistive technology, to support learning and teaching.

Full-time Supported Programmes are designed to increase learners’ independence and/or prepare them for further training or employment. Part-time programmes develop skills for learning in a range of subjects or provide more specialist training relating to particular areas of learning.

Applying for a course is straightforward!

Find and apply for the course of your choice. It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3. 1. Use this prospectus to find the course that you are interested in. 2. Visit the website to view up-to-date course information. 3. Complete the online application process on the website.

www.borderscollege.ac.uk/courses

Courses commence from August 2022.

NC – National Certificate

Project SEARCH

DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme, based on an international model, which originated in the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the USA, supporting young people with additional needs to gain skills and experience to go on to employment Full-time 36 weeks Students are based within a host employer organisation and will be supported by a College tutor and a Supported Employment job coach throughout the 36 weeks

Skills for Learning and Work – Year 2

SCQF Level 3/4 At Scottish Borders Campus Full-time 36 weeks 3 days per week blended learning Work experience is also part of the course

School Link – Skills for Learning and Work

Non-assessed course at SCQF Level 2/3 At Scottish Borders Campus Part-time for 36 weeks 1 day per week (Wednesday)

School Link – Skills for Independence

Non-assessed course at SCQF Level 1/2 At Scottish Borders Campus Part-time for 36 weeks 1 day per week (Wednesday)

Skills for Learning and Work – Year 1

SCQF Level 2/3 At Scottish Borders Campus Full-time 36 weeks 3 days per week blended learning Work experience is also part of the course