- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 2
- Start Date
- 26 Aug 2024
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Full-Time
- Duration
- 1 Year
Applications open 15th January 2025
The Learning for Independence (National 2) course is ideal if you have recently left school and want to build your confidence in a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
This course will help you develop skills for everyday life and to make the transition from school to further education by developing your social, practical and independence skills with the view to improving your citizenship and employability skills.
You should have a positive attitude to learning and be motivated to work and learn independently and as part of a group. You will get the opportunity to develop confidence by working together and problem-solving as part of a team.
The application form for this course is at the bottom of this page.
What will I learn?
This Learning for Independence (National 2) course provides a supportive environment within which learners with learning disabilities/autism can continue their studies, adjust to their new surroundings and build their confidence. This course gives learners the opportunity to consider their next steps and prepare for the future.
The course timetable may offer some of the subjects below however these may change depending on the needs and interests of the learners.
- Numeracy and personal finance
- Information technology
- Travel and leisure activities
- Healthy living
- Cooking skills
- Environmental issues
- Preparation for adulthood
- Fit for life
- Employability skills.
You can apply for financial help in the form of a bursary or EMA
Attendance is 16.5 hours per week.
How to apply
To apply for this course, please complete the Supported Education Application Form and email it to admissions@glasgowclyde.ac.uk or post it to:
Admissions
Glasgow Clyde College
Cardonald Campus
Mosspark Drive
Glasgow
G52 3AY
Entry requirements (minimum)
- The course is aimed at young people working at National 2
- You should show a willingness to study and to participate fully as a learner at college and should be able to work at the required level of study and at times independently
- Some classes may require a level of physical ability
- It is important that you can communicate with others and follow verbal instructions
- You should have a National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC prior to starting the course.
Entry requirement equivalency table
- If you do not meet the entry criteria for your chosen course, you may be offered an alternative course in the same subject area.
Jobs and further study
- Other college courses
- Supported employment.
Please note: progression to Year 2 is dependent on the successful completion of Year 1.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application (remember to check your SPAM folder).
Your application will be reviewed by the admissions team:
- We will invite you for an informal chat so we can tell you about the course and find out what you need
- Please note: transition information is essential for all school leavers.
You will be:
- Made a direct offer (unconditional or conditional). If you meet the entry criteria, you will be offered a conditional offer on the course. Please note your place will be confirmed provided we are able to meet your needs. If a place is unavailable at your first choice of campus, you may be offered a place at one of our other campuses
- Advised that your application is unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
- We aim not to reject an application and if you don’t meet the entry requirements you may be referred to a different course or level.
The outcome of an offer will be one of the following:
- Unconditional offer of a place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place.
- Conditional offer of a place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualifications which you may not be able to provide to us yet. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place. Once your conditions are met this will change to an unconditional offer of a place which you must accept before you can enrol on the course.
- Waiting list – you have met all entry requirements, and have been interviewed however, the course is now full so you have been placed on a waiting list. If any spaces become available you may be contacted, usually around the course start date. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Reserve list – following your interview, you have unfortunately not been successful in this round of recruitment. We have placed your name on a reserve list and your application may be reconsidered at a later date. This could happen any time up to the start date of the course but it is very possible that you will not be offered a place. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Unsuccessful – your interview has been unsuccessful. You may be offered a place on a course at a different level, or advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 14 working days or risk losing your place, as the system will automatically decline your offer after 14 days.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding, joining instructions and induction date.