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Certificate: Access to Employment

This course is designed for young people who require support and are looking to move onto further training or employment. You will build confidence in a supportive environment, achieve SQA qualifications and gain a better understanding of the demands and responsibilities of preparing for work. As part of this course you will be expected to do a work placement to gain some valuable work experience and develop your skills.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4

Study Mode:

  • Short full-time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Feb 2026

Duration:

  • 18 weeks, 3 days per week on campus.

Who is this course for?

  • Delivered through Supported Programmes for students with additional support needs.
  • Suitable for 16-24 year olds.

What skills will I learn?

You will develop essential skills and qualities needed to be successful in the workplace:
  • Teamwork
  • Independence
  • Digital
  • Organisation
  • Communication
  • Goal setting

What will I study?

  • Money Management
  • Local Investigations
  • Skills for Customer Care
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Food Hygiene for Hospitality
  • Preparing to Volunteer
  • Volunteering Experience
  • Developing Essential Skills
  • Practical Skills for Employment

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • Successful completion may give you the opportunity to progress to another vocational course, although the aim of the course is to move into training or employment.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Various vocational options dependant on the individual