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Connect to Careers

This course is waiting list only.

  • Qualifications National Qualifications
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 3
  • Study mode August 2026 Courses
  • Campus Kilmarnock
  • Start date August 2026
  • Duration 36 weeks
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Attendance/Duration

Full-Time

Overview

If you've recently left school but don't yet know what you'd like to do in life, this course is for you. It will give you a taste of a whole range of possible employment areas, while offering you the chance to experience college life.

You'll come to college 3 days a week and will be in a supported environment.

Course Content

  • explore diverse vocational areas: from joinery to sport, hair and beauty to electrical engineering
  • gain real-world experience: through a work placement in a supportive environment
  • develop key skills: in computing, literacy, numeracy and good habits for the working world
  • build transferable essential skills: for life, learning and work

Careers and Further Study

When you successfully complete this course, you'll have the choice of moving onto a full-time Level 4 course in a supported environment, such as:

  • Routes to Careers and IT.
  • Routes to Careers and Retail.
  • Moving onto a part-time Level 2 course such as Connect to Community and Creativity Connect to Community and Eco-awareness.