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Transitions Programme NQ

(SCQF level 4)

Adult Learning and Supported Programmes, Education and Humanities

Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

This course is designed for students with an Autistic Spectrum Diagnosis who have completed our Transitions Programme, Year 1 and who continue to require some support in making a successful transition to Further Education. Other candidates may also apply directly to the second year of this course.

Guidance will continue to be a key part of this course to ensure students are on track, and to help students manage their next transition - usually to mainstream programmes at NC or HN.

Please note, that this is not a purely academic course. Students who wish to focus on academic qualifications only should not apply.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 3-5.

 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Aware of own diagnosis.
  • Core Skills profile at SCQF 3 or above.
  • Able to travel independently.

 

Additional selection requirements

Selection is based on meeting entry criteria, performance at interview and references. Telephone interviews are not an option for this programme.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

Core subjects may include:

  • Personal Development Awards.
  • Geography and Outdoor Education.
  • Film & Media.
  • Social Sciences.
  • Core Skills. 
  • Employability.

After the course

Careers

  • Supported or open employment.
  • City Works / Project Search and other Employment based programmes.
  • Volunteering.

Continuing Study

  • NC Programmes (dependent on qualifications).

Teaching

How the course is taught

Timetabled classes taught on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Teaching is student centred, based around identified student need/interests, and is project led. Activities are linked to real life opportunities – including work tasters where appropriate. Our qualified and experienced staff team provide an excellent balance of support and expectation to ensure students maximise their potential.

Students are grouped according to ability and group dynamics and will be working at the appropriate SCQF Level.  Every student has regular timetabled 1:1 guidance to ensure they are on track and to set targets towards achieving their goals.

  • Mode of Study:
    Full-time
  • Start Date:
    25th Aug 2025, 1 year
  • Location:
    City Campus