2018/19 Progression Maps For the future you want
2018/19 Progression Maps
For the future you want
CONTENTS
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Art and Design 1
Broadcast Media & Photography 2
Computing 3
Music & Sound Production 4
Performing Arts 5
ENGINEERING & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Automotive Engineering 6
Built Environment 7
Construction Trades 8
Electrical Engineering 9
Engineering 10
Science 11
HEALTH, WELLBEING & SOCIAL SCIENCES
Access & Continuing Education 12
Childhood Practice 13
Dental & Pharmacy Studies 14
Health & Social Care 15
Social Science 16
Sport & Fitness 17
TOURISM, HOSPITALITY & BUSINESS
Business, Finance & Legal Services 18
ESOL (College based) 19
ESOL (Community based) 20
Hair & Beauty 21
Modern Languages 22
Professional Cookery & Hospitality 23
Retail & Events 24
Travel & Tourism 25
KEY
Articulation to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
Computer Art & Design
Art & Design
SCQF Level 1 -3We run a number of courses in Art & Design and portf olio preparati on at SCQF Level 1-3. Go to www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk for details.
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Contemporary Art Practi ce
Interacti ve Design
Illustrati on
Graphic Design
Animati on
Interior Design
Fashion & Texti les
ART & DESIGNCOURSE PROGRESSION
Art and Design UAL Level 2 Diploma (Bridges SCQF 4 & 5)
Art, Design and Media UAL Level 1 Diploma
Art and Design: UAL Level 3 Diploma
Art and Design UAL Foundati on Diploma (Bridges SCQF 6 & 7)
Art and Design:Interacti ve Design NC
Graphic and Digital Design NC
Art and Design: Digital Media NPA (Jan start)
Art and Design:Creati ve Media NC
Architecture and Interior Design NC
Art and Design (Fashion and Texti les) UAL Level 2 Diploma
Art and Design (Fashion and Texti les) UAL Level 3 Diploma
Life Drawing 1(SCP)
Life Drawing 2 - Analyti cal Drawing (SCP)
Life Drawing 2 - Expressive Drawing (SCP)
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Glasgow School of Art: 2nd year BA (Hons) Sculpture (2 places)Recognised second year entry: Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh College of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and Grays School of Art
Recognised fi rst year entry: Edinburgh College of Art**, Duncan of Jordanstone, Grays College of Art, Heriot-Watt University
Cumbria University: 2nd year entry to BA (Hons) Fine ArtGlasgow School of Art: 2nd and 3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Sculpture and Environmental Art*
Glasgow School of Art: 2nd or 3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Digital Culture**Edinburgh Napier University: BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interacti on Design, 3rd year entry
Illustrati on and Animati on courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London
Graphic design courses: Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow School of Art, Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London
Animati on and digital arts courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Paisley University, Abertay University and Glasgow Caledonian UniversityEdinburgh Napier University: HND Computer Arts and Design 3rd year entry, BSc (Hons) Digital Media and Interacti on Design
Heriot-Watt University: 3rd year entry (6 guaranteed places) to BA (Hons) Interior DesignGlasgow School of Art: 2nd/3rd year entry** to BA (Hons) Interior Design
Heriot-Watt University: 2nd/3rd year entry to BA (Hons) Design for Texti lesFashion and Texti les courses: Duncan of Jordanstone, Edinburgh College of Art, Glasgow School of Art, Grays College of Art and University of the Arts London
Past students have gone on to study on a wide variety of art and design courses at the major art colleges in Scotland and throughout the UK. These include: University of the Arts London, Leeds College of Art, Manchester Met, Northumbria, Brighton, The Slade and Goldsmiths.
*These arti culati on routes are in development with GSA **With other relevant qualifi cati ons
Art and Design: UAL Level 3 Diploma
Art and Design UAL Foundati on Diploma (Bridges SCQF 6 & 7)
Contemporary Art Practi ce HND Year 1
Contemporary Art Practi ce HND Year 2
Visual Communicati on (Interacti ve Design) HND Year 1
Visual Communicati on (Interacti ve Design) HND Year 2
Art and Design:Interacti ve Design NC
Visual Communicati on (Illustrati on) HND Year 1
Visual Communicati on (Illustrati on) HND Year 2
Visual Communicati on (Graphic Design) HND Year 1
Visual Communicati on (Graphic Design) HND Year 2
Graphic and Digital Design NC
Art and Design:Creati ve Media NC
Computer Arts and Design HND Year 1
Computer Arts and Design HND Year 2
3D Animati on HND Year 1
3D Animati on HND Year 2
3D Design (Interior) HND Year 1
3D Design (Interior) HND Year 2
Texti les HND Year 1
Texti les HND Year 2
Architecture and Interior Design NC
Art and Design (Fashion and Texti les) UAL Level 3 Diploma
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
1
Broadcast Media
Level 8Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Photography
Evening
BROADCAST MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHYCOURSE PROGRESSION
Creative Industries: Audio & Media NC
Photography & Media NPA
Digital Media Editing and Production NPA(Jan Start)
Digital Media Basics & Social Software NPA (Jan start)
Introduction to Portrature
Art & Design Creative Digital Media
Media: Broadcast NC
Media: Audio Visual NC
Media NC Level 6
Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative & Digital Media (SCP)
Digital Photography: Studio
Digital Photography: Basics
Creative Industries: Radio HNC
Creative Industries Media Communications HNC
Creative Industries: TV HND Year 1
Creative Industries: TV (with Multi-Camera Operation) HND Year 1
Audio Visual Technology HND Year 1
Photography NCPhotography HND Year 1
Digital Media Editing NPA (SCP)
Introduction to Studio Photography (SCP)
Photography NPA (SCP)
Access to Photography Level 4
Creative Industries Academy (SESAP) Film and Media NPA (QMU) (SCP)
Level 8 Level 9 Level 10 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
BROADCAST MEDIA & PHOTOGRAPHYCOURSE PROGRESSION
University of Dundee: BA (Hons) Time Based Art & Digital FilmNapier University:BA (Hons) TelevisionNapier University: BA (Hons) FilmQueen Margaret University: BA (Hons) Film and MediaRavensbourne School of Producti onRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland: BA Digital Film and TelevisionEdinburgh College of Art: BA (Hons) Film & TVEmployment
Creative Industries: Radio HNC
Creative Industries Media Communications HNC
Creative Industries: TV HND Year 1
Creative Industries: TV HND Year 2
Creative Industries: TV (with Multi-Camera Operation) HND Year 2
Creative Industries: TV (with Multi-Camera Operation) HND Year 1
Audio Visual Technology HND Year 1
Audio Visual Technology HND Year 2
Outside Broadcast in a Multi Camera Production PDA
City of Glasgow College: BA (Hons) PhotographyEdinburgh College of Art: BA (Hons) PhotographyNapier University: BA (Hons) PhotographyGlasgow School of Art : BA (Hons) in Fine Art Photography
Photography HND Year 1
Photography HND Year 2
Professional Photography BA
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
2
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
COMPUTINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Computi ng
Digital Media
Games Development
Computing with Digital Media NC
Computing Technical Support NC
Computi ng with Digital Media NC
Internet Technologies NPA (Jan start)
Digital Media for Computi ng NPA (Aug-Jan)
Digital Media Basics and Games Development NPA (Aug-Jan)
NC Computer Games: Soft ware Development
Introduction to Computer Games and Software Development (SCP)
Computer Games and Software Development (SCP)
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development (SCP)
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
COMPUTINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Computing with Digital Media NC
Computing Technical Support NC
Computer Networking HNC
Software Development HNC
Web Development HNC
Computer Science HNC
Computer Networking HND
Computer Security and Forensics BEng (Hons)
Software Development HND
Web Development HND
Computer Science HND
Computing HNC
3D Printing and Scanning
PDA in Web Technologies: Fundamentals
NC Computer Games: Soft ware Development
Computer Games Development HNC
Digital Design and Development HNC
Computer Games Development HND
Digital Design and Development HND
Edinburgh Napier University: BEng Forensics and Security
Edinburgh Napier University: BSc Web Design and Development
Edinburgh Napier University: Interacti ve Design
Edinburgh Napier University: Computi ngUniversity of the West of Scotland: Computi ng
Edinburgh Napier University: Computi ngRobert Gordon University: Computi ngThe Open University: BSc(Hons) Computi ng and ITHeriot-Watt University: BSc(Hons) Soft ware Engineering
Edinburgh Napier University: BSc IT ManagementThe Open University: BSc(Hons) Computi ng and IT
Computer Games and Software Development (SCP)
Foundation Apprenticeship in Information Technology: Software Development (SCP)
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
3
Music
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Music Business
Sound Producti on
MUSIC & SOUND PRODUCTIONCOURSE PROGRESSION
Music Technology NPA (SCP)
MusicNC Level 5
Music Business NPA (SCP)
MusicNC Level 6
Sound Producti on NC Level 5
Music Technology: Access to Industry Nati onal 4 (Aug - Jan)
Sound Producti onNC Level 6
Evening & ProfessionalCreati ve Sound EngineeringEvening Class
Digital Audio SkillsEvening Class
Creati ve Sound Engineering
* BMus (Hons) available at Edinburgh College for progressing students.
Music TechnologyNati onal 5(Jan start)
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
MUSIC & SOUND PRODUCTIONCOURSE PROGRESSION
Edinburgh College BMus (Hons)Perth College UHIBA (Hons) MusicAberdeenBMusBA Music and CommunityNapierBA Popular MusicBMus Classical Music
Perth College UHI BA Music Business
Edinburgh College BMus (Hons) Creati ve Music TechnologiesEdinburgh College BMus (Hons)BA Creati ve Sound Producti onPerth CollegeUHIBSC Audio EngineeringGlasgow CaledonianBSc Audio Multi Media / ElectronicsNapier BSc Sound Design
Music Business NPA (SCP)
MusicHND Year 1*
MusicHND Year 2*
Music BusinessHND Year 2
Music BusinessHND Year 1
Sound Producti onNC Level 6
Sound Producti onHND Year 1*
Sound Producti onHND Year 2*
Creati ve Sound EngineeringEvening Class
Digital Audio SkillsEvening Class
ProTools 101/11016/24 hour accredited course
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
4
Acti ng
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Technical Theatre
Make Up Arti stry
Costume for Stage and Screen
Dance
Musical Theatre
PERFORMING ARTSCOURSE PROGRESSION
Technical Theatre in Practi ce NPA
Make-Up Skills NPA
Theatre Design: Costume, Set & Props NC
Performing Arts: PASS Dance NC
Dance NC(Dance for All)
Make-Up Arti stry NC
Higher Dance (SCP)
Dance NPA Level 5 (SCP) - Elite
Dance NPA Level 4 (SCP) - Elite
Access to Creative Industries Academies - Juniors (SCP)
Technical Theatre in Practice NPA (SCP)*
Access to Creative Industries Academies - Seniors (SCP)
Creati ve Industries Academy (SESAP) Acti ng & Performance and Professional Theatre Preparati on NPA (QMU) (SCP)
Acti ng and Theatre Performance NC
Creati ve Industries with Performing Arts NC
Level 8 Level 9 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Wimbledon College of Arts BA Costume DesignArts University Bournemouth (AUB), Year 2
Edinburgh University and MEd Royal Conservatoire, MA in Dance Science University of West of Scotland (Scotti sh Honours Degree, 2 years)Sunderland UniversityNothumbria University
HND MT - New College Lanarkshire BA MT at New College Lanarkshire orBA MT at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Southampton Solent University (SSU) BA (Hons) Make Up and Hair DesignOther universiti es off ering courses include: Bournemouth University, Grimsby University, London College of Fashion, University College Birmingham
University of West of Scotland BA Technical Theatre
BA (Hons) Dance (One year completi on award)
Technical Theatre HND
Make-Up Arti stry HND Year 1
Make-Up Arti stry HND Year 2
Fashion Make-Up HNC
Theatre Design: Costume, Set & Props NC
Costume for Stage and Screen HND Year 1
Costume for Stage and Screen HND Year 2
Dance Arti sts HNC
Performing Arts: PASS Dance NC
Dance Arti sts HND
Professional Dance Performance HNC (Dance for All)
Professional Dance Performance HND (Dance for All)
Dance NC(Dance for All)
Musical Theatre HNC
Musical Theatre HND
Make-Up Arti stry NC
Higher Dance (SCP)
Access to Creative Industries Academies - Seniors (SCP)
Creati ve Industries Academy (SESAP) Acti ng & Performance and Professional Theatre Preparati on NPA (QMU) (SCP)
QMU BA (Hons) Drama and Performance, Year 3Edinburgh Napier University BA (Hons) Acti ng for Stage and Screen
Acti ng and Theatre Performance NC
Acti ng and Performance HNC
Acti ng and Performance HND
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
*Cluster project open to all pupils interested in Technical Theatre in Practice NPA (SCP).
5
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Heavy Vehicle Transport Maintenance - IMI Certi fi cate
Vehicle Accident Repair–Multi -Skilled - IMI Level 1 Diploma
Vehicle Accident Repair Body Principles - IMI Diploma (SCQF 5)
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles - IMI Diploma (SCQF 5)
Introduction to Motor Vehicle Industry and Technologies - IMI Entry Level 3 Certificate (SCP)
Light Vehicle Transport Maintenance - IMI Certificate
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - IMI Level 2 Diploma
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Maintenance
Paint and Body
Evening Automoti ve Maintenance Evening Class (Basic)
Automoti ve Paint Refi nishing Evening Class
Automotive Skills (SCP)
Level 7Equivalent to Advanced Higher
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Employment or University
Vehicle Accident Repair Body Principles - IMI Diploma (SCQF 5)
Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles - IMI Diploma (SCQF 5)
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - IMI Level 3 Diploma
Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles - IMI Level 2 Diploma
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Automoti ve Maintenance Evening Class (Basic)
Automoti ve Paint Refi nishing Evening Class
Automoti ve Maintenance Evening Class (Advanced)
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
6
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toHighers
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
BUILT ENVIRONMENTCOURSE PROGRESSION
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Civil Engineering (SCP)
Civil Engineering NC
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Building Surveying
Civil Engineering
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toHighers
Level 8
BUILT ENVIRONMENTCOURSE PROGRESSION
University, employment or self employment
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Civil Engineering (SCP)
Civil Engineering HNC
Building Surveying HNC
Civil Engineering NC
Architectural Technology HND
Architectural Technology HNC
Constructi on Management HND
Constructi on Management HNC
Civil Engineering HND
Civil Engineering BEng
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
7
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 4 Equivalent toNati onal 4
CONSTRUCTION TRADESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Constructi on (Multi -Skills) NPA
Trades Specifi cProfessionalDevelopmentAward Level 6
Trades Specifi c SVQ Level 3
Entry to Construction
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Certi fi cate in Rail Engineering Maintenance
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Painting and Decorating NPA
Carpentry and Joinery NPA
Skills for Work Constructi on Craft (SCP)
Railway Engineering
Carpentry & Joinery, Painti ng & Decorati ng and Plumbing
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
CONSTRUCTION TRADESCOURSE PROGRESSION
University, employment or self employment
Trades Specifi cProfessionalDevelopmentAward Level 6
Trades Specifi c SVQ Level 3
Advanced Craft Course Level 7
Employment
MODERN APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
Trades Specifi cProfessionalDevelopment(Plumbing) AwardLevel 7
8
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Electrical Engineering NC Higher (Jan Start)
Electrical Skills (SCP)
Electrical Engineering NC Level 5
Electrical Engineering NC (Scotti sh Power)
Electrical Installati on Pre-Apprenti ceship
Electronics for Sound Technicians*
Electrical Engineering NC Higher
Modern apprenti ceship with Scotti shPower
*The completi on of this course can progress you to: Music NC Level 5 or Sound Producti on NC Level 5. Delivered by the Music & Sound Producti on subject area.
Electrical Engineering
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
University (year 2) or Employment
University (year 3) or Employment
Electrical Engineering NC Higher (Jan Start)
Electrical Engineering NC Higher
Electrical Engineering HNC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng
Modern apprenti ceship with Scotti shPower
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
9
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Engineering (SCP)
Access to Engineering NC (SWAP)
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Highers
ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
Engineering Systems Access NC
Roboti cs and Control Engineering Systems
Engineering Systems NC
Welding Processes
Mechanical Maintenance Engineering NC
EVENING CLASSES
Modern Apprenti ceships
Please note: the verti cal lines represent a crossover between courses. On completi on of a level 5 course, progression to any level 6 (and on to level 7) is possible.
Engineering Skills Nati onal 5 (SCP)
Engineering Skills Nati onal 5
Engineering Systems
Mechanical Engineering
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Engineering (SCP)
Access to Engineering NC (SWAP)
Level 8Ready for 2/3 year entry to university
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Highers
ENGINEERINGCOURSE PROGRESSION
University or Employment
Engineering Systems NC
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Systems with Renewables HND Year 1
Energy and Environmental Engineering BEng
Mechanical Engineering: BEng
Engineering Systems with Renewables HND Year 2
Mechanical Engineering HND Year 1
Mechanical Engineering HND Year 2
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
University or Employment
10
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
SCIENCECOURSE PROGRESSION
Applied ScienceNC Level 5
BiologyNati onal 5
Science: An Introduction (Jan Start)
Health Studies Level 4*
Applied ScienceNC Level 6
BiologyHigher
ChemistryHigher
Human BiologyHigher
Access to Physical Science SWAP
Access to Life Science SWAP
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Scienti fi c Technologies (SCP)
Nati onal 5s, Highers and Advanced HighersAvailability of these courses are subject to class numbers
*On successful completi on of this course, you can progress to SCQF Level 5: Introducti on to Health Services, delivered by the Health & Social Care subject area.
Science
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
SCIENCECOURSE PROGRESSION
Napier University:BSc Biological SciencesBSc Biomedical SciencesBSc Applied Microbiology BSc Animal And Conservati on BiologyBSc Marine and Freshwater Biology
Queen Margaret University:BSc (Hons) Applied PharmacologyBSc (Hons) Human BiologyBSc (Hons)|Nutriti on and Food ScienceBSc (Hons) Nutriti on
Employment or universityThe Open University: BSc(Hons) Natural Sciences
SWAP East universiti es
University (Year 1) or employment
SWAP East universiti es
Applied ScienceNC Level 6
Access to Physical Science SWAP
Access to Life Science SWAP
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Scienti fi c Technologies (SCP)
Applied Science HNC
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
11
Level 2Equivalent toNati onal 2
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 1Equivalent toNati onal 1
ACCESS & CONTINUING EDUCATIONCOURSE PROGRESSION
Entry to Supported Learning SCQF 2
Creati ve Connecti ons
Literacy
Numeracy
Introducti on to Sports & Games
Entry to Learning SCQF 2
Preparati on for Supported Employment SCQF 2
Entry Level Towards Independence SCQF 1
Creati ve Connecti ons
Communicati on Through Music
Growing Confi dence
Listening & Talking
Stepping Towards Independence Everyday IT
Skills
Contemporary Living using Technology
Get Ready for Learning SCQF 3
Entry to Learning SCQF 3 with Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Sport and Fitness, Retail, Automoti ve Engineering or Creati ve Industries
Stand alone part-ti me courses
Introducti on to College for Schools SCQF 1 (SCP)*
Introducti on to College for Schools SCQF 2 (SCP)*
Introducti on to College for Schools SCQF 3 (SCP)*
Access & Conti nuing Educati on
Progression to FurtherEducati on or Work
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
ACCESS & CONTINUING EDUCATIONCOURSE PROGRESSION
Preparati on for EmploymentFirst Steps (Year 1)
Project Search SCQF 4
Skills for Life and Work SCQF 4
Preparati on for College:Adult Returners SCQF 4
Preparati on for EmploymentSecond Steps (Year 2)
Please note:As you progress through the levels you can consider diff erent pathways. You can enter and exit the pathways at any stage.
*Access & Conti nuing Educati on (ACE) SCP pupils can potenti ally progress to any ACE course. Pupils are assessed according to their suitability for Further Educati on and ACE courses.
Everyday IT Skills
Contemporary Living using Technology
Entry to Learning SCQF 3 with Hospitality, Hair and Beauty, Sport and Fitness, Retail, Automoti ve Engineering or Creati ve Industries
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
Introducti on to College for Schools SCQF 3 (SCP)*
Introducti on to College for Schools SCQF 4 (SCP)*
Steps to Employment
12
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
CHILDHOOD PRACTICECOURSE PROGRESSION
Childcare and Play: Second Steps
Childcare and Play: First Steps
Early Educati on and Childcare NC
Childhood Practi ce: Level 5
Educati on Support Assistance PDA
Childhood Practi ce Access to HN
Play and Child Development (SCP)
Childhood Practi ce
Level 8 Level 9 Arti culati onLevel 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
CHILDHOOD PRACTICECOURSE PROGRESSION
Apply for registrati on with the SSSC as a practi ti onerUniversity or employment
Apply for registrati on with the SSSC as a practi ti onerUniversity or employment
Lead Practi ti oner/Manager
Early Educati on and Childcare NC
Childhood Practi ce HNC
PlayworkSVQ Level 3
PlayworkSVQ Level 4
Childhood Practi ce at SCQF Level 8
Childhood Practi ce PDA at SCQF Level 9
Educati on Support Assistance PDA
Childhood Practi ce Access to HN
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
13
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
DENTAL & PHARMACY STUDIESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Pharmacy Introduction
Dental Care Assistant
Dental Nursing Preparing for Practice
Pharmacy Studies Preparing for Practice
Pharmacy Services NC
Pharmacy Sevices Intensive SVQ Level 3
Pharmacy Services SVQ Level 2
Dental
Pharmacy
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
DENTAL & PHARMACY STUDIESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Employment as a Dental Care Professional (GDC registrati on required)
Queen Margaret University pharmacy coursesEmployment as a Pharmacy Technician (GPHc registrati on required)
Pharmacy Services NC
Pharmacy Sevices Intensive SVQ Level 3
Pharmacy Services Development and Management HNC
Dental Nursing Diploma SVQ 3
Dental Nursing PDA
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
14
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARECOURSE PROGRESSION
Access to Study Health, Wellbeing and Social Science
SCQF Level 5 Introducti on to Health Services
SCQF Level 5 Introducti on to Social Services
Counselling Introduction
Nursing University Access
SCQF Level 6 Route to Health Professions
SCQF Level 6 Working with Communiti es
Health and Social Care Academy: Nati onal 5 Care (SESAP) (SCP)
Health and Social Care Academy: Care Higher (SESAP) (SCP)
Health and Social Care NC
Nursing
Health & Social Services
Counselling
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)Access to these courses is not guaranteed
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARECOURSE PROGRESSION
Degree in nursing / occupati onal therapy, physiotherapyThe Open University: Dip HE in Healthcare Practi ce, BSc(Hons) Adult Nursing, BSc(Hons) Mental Health Nursing
Counselling , mental health, psychology or other related degree or exit into employment
BN Nursing at university
Social work degree at universityNursing at Edinburgh Napier University (Nati onal 5 Biology required)Register with SSSC and work as support workerThe Open University: BA(Hons) Social Work ( Scotland), BA(Hons) Health and Social care
Degree in community educati on and/or enter employment as a community worker
Nursing University Access
Care and Administration Practice HNC
SCQF Level 6 Working with Communiti es
Counselling HNC
Counselling COSCA Certi fi cate
Working with Communiti es HNC
Health and Social Care Academy: Care Higher (SESAP) (SCP)
Social Services HNC
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
15
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
SOCIAL SCIENCECOURSE PROGRESSION
Access to Study in Health, Wellbeing and Social Science
Preparation for Study in Social Science Level 4
Highers:Psychology | Sociology | Philosophy Politics | English
Level 6 Social Science
Level 5 Social Science
SWAP Access
Higher Psychology (SCP)
Social Science
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned university courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
SOCIAL SCIENCECOURSE PROGRESSION
Degree in Primary Teaching if on SWAP Access course
Degree in Arts, Humaniti es or Social ScienceDegree in Journalism or Media
Degree in Psychology, Sociology,Politi cs, Criminology, SocialPolicy and social science subjectsThe Open University: BA(Hons) Combined Social Sciences
Highers:Psychology | Sociology | Philosophy Politics | English
Level 6 Social Science
Social Science HNC
SWAP Access
Higher Psychology (SCP)
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 2Equivalent toNati onal 2
SPORT & FITNESSCOURSE PROGRESSION
Access to Coaching and Developing Sport
Sports Acti vity Leadership Fitness SVQ2
Adventure Leadership Studies
Advanced Adventure Leadership Studies
Sports Acti vity Leadership Coaching: Edinburgh SVQ2
Access to Sports Therapy and Fitness
Introducti on To Pathways Fitness Club (SCP)
Entry to Sport and Fitness
Sport and Fitness NC
Exercise and Fitness Instructors Course SVQ
Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructi on
Developing Sporti ng Performance: Football
Developing Sporti ng Performance: Rugby
Developing Sporti ng Performance
Exercise and Fitness Studies
Sport and Exercise Studies
Exercise to Music Level 2 YMCA
Gym Instructor Level 2
Sport & Exercise
Fitness
Health
Professional Development
An Introducti on to Sports and Outdoor Pursuits (SCP)
Introducti on to Games and Sports Edinburgh (SCP)
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
SPORT & FITNESSCOURSE PROGRESSION
Edinburgh Napier UniversityDirect arti culati on to Year 2 (HNC) or Year 3 (HND) orBSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise ScienceBSc (Hons) Physical Acti vity and HealthBSc (Hons) Sport and Coaching
Access to Coaching and Developing Sport
Advanced Adventure Leadership Studies
Coaching and Developing Sport HND Year 1
Coaching and Developing Sport HND Year 2
Queen Margaret UniversityPhysiotherapyPodiatry
Access to Sports Therapy and Fitness
Sports Therapy (inc HNC Soft Tissue Therapy) HND Year 1
Sports Therapy HND Year 2
Edinburgh Napier UniversityDirect arti culati on to Year 2 (HNC) or Year 3 (HND) orBSc (Hons) Sport and FitnessBSc (Hons) Sport ScienceBSc (Hons) Physical Acti vity and HealthBSc (Hons) Physical Acti vity, Health and Wellbeing
Exercise and Fitness Instructors Course SVQ
Diploma in Exercise and Fitness Instructi on
Developing Sporti ng Performance: Football
Developing Sporti ng Performance: Rugby
Developing Sporti ng Performance
Fitness, Health and Exercise HND Year 1
Fitness, Health and Exercise HND Year 2
Personal Trainer Level 3 YMCA
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
BUSINESS, FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Access to Business Administrati on Level 4
Legal Services NC
Accounti ng NC
Access to Accounti ng (Jan Start)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Financial Services (SCP)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Accountancy (SCP)
Business Access to HN (Jan Start)
E-Commerce with NPA in Enterprise & Business
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Business Skills (SCP)
Business NCLevel 5
Administrati on NC
Adverti sing and PR NC
Business & Administrati on
E-Commerce
Human Resource Management
Legal Services
Finance
Marketi ng
Administrati on and IT HNCDay Release
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
BUSINESS, FINANCE & LEGAL SERVICESCOURSE PROGRESSION
The Open University: BA(Hons) Business ManagementOur students also arti culate to Napier, Heriot Watt and Edinburgh University
Edinburgh Napier University Queen Margaret UniversityHeriot Watt Universityor employment
Employment
Edinburgh Napier UniversityQueen Margaret UniversityHeriot Watt Universityor employmentPossible progression to University QMU and Professional qualifi cati on in CIPD
BA (Hons) Accountancy, Heriot Watt , Napier and Edinburgh University
Heriot Watt UniversitySti rling University and Napier University
Legal Services NC
Access to Accounti ng (Jan Start)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Financial Services (SCP)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Accountancy (SCP)
Business Access to HN (Jan Start)
E-Commerce with NPA in Enterprise & Business
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Business Skills (SCP)
Business HND Year 1
Business with Informati on Management HND Year 1
Human Resource Management HND Year 1
Legal Services HND Year 1
Legal Services HND Year 2
Accounti ng HNC(Jan Start)
Accounti ng HND Year 1
Marketi ng HND Year 1
Administrati on and IT HNDYear 1
Business HNCDay Release
Business HNC (Jan Start)
Business HND Year 2
Business with Informati on Management HND Year 2
Human Resource Management HND Year 2
Accounti ng HND Year 2
Marketi ng HND Year 2
Administrati on and IT HNDYear 2
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 2Equivalent toNati onal 2
ESOL (COLLEGE BASED)COURSE PROGRESSION
General ESOL Beginners - Intermediate Level 2-4
English for Work and Training Access and Intermediate Level 2/3 - 4
ESOL for Employability NC Level 4 (young learners only)
*Delivered by the Travel & Tourism Department** Delivered by the Computing department.
ESOL
Level 6Higher
Level 7Advanced Higher
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
ESOL (COLLEGE BASED)COURSE PROGRESSION
Further FE/HE study or employment
ESOL for Employability NC Level 4 (young learners only)
ESOL for Employability NC Level 5 (young learners only)
Computi ng with Digital Media NC (ESOL)**
English PlusNati onal 5
Cambridge First Certi fi cate Preparati on
Tourism with English(ESOL embedded)*
Business English Plus
Higher English Plus (Study)
Cambridge Advanced Certi fi cate
Travel & Tourism with Airport and Airline Operati ons HNC*
IELTS Preparati on
Higher English Plus (Work)
*Delivered by the Travel & Tourism Department** Delivered by the Computing department.
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 2Equivalent toNati onal 2
ESOL (COMMUNITY BASED)COURSE PROGRESSION
Nati onal 3
Mixed level classes
Nati onal 2
General ESOL Beginners - Intermediate Level 2-4
Literacy (Reading & writi ng) Classes and workshops
Nati onal 4
Nati onal 3 ESOL(SCP)*
Nati onal 4 ESOL(SCP)*
*SCP (Schools College Partnership) courses are college courses designed for those sti ll att ending school. For full details of these courses please refer to our SCP Brochure.
ESOL
Level 6Equivalent to Highers
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
ESOL (COMMUNITY BASED)COURSE PROGRESSION
Further FE study or employment
University or employment
University or employment
Nati onal 4
English for Work and Training
Higher English
Nati onal 5
Nati onal 4 ESOL(SCP)*
Nati onal 5 ESOL(SCP)*
Higher ESOL (SCP)*
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 3
HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTYCOURSE PROGRESSION
BarberingSVQ Level 2
Barbering VTCT Level 3 (Fast Track)
HairdressingSVQ Level 2
HairdressingSVQ Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 3
Wellness Therapies Level 6
Beauty TherapyMake Up Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 2
Cosmeti c Make-Up and Beauty Consultancy Level 2 Certi fi cate
HairdressingSVQ Level 1
VTCT Creative Hairdressing and Make-Up Trends (SCP)
Entry to Learning for Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Barbering
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Level 8Ready for employment
Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTYCOURSE PROGRESSION
Barbering VTCT Level 3 (Fast Track)
HairdressingSVQ Level 3
Beauty TherapyVTCT Level 3
Wellness Therapies Level 6
Beauty TherapyMake Up Level 3
HNC Beauty Therapy
HND Beauty Therapy (Year 1)
HND Beauty Therapy
HND Beauty Therapy (Year 2)
Employment
Employment
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHigher
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
MODERN LANGUAGESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Modern Languages
National 5FrenchGermanSpanishItalianGaelic (Learners)
Beginners & Post Beginners:FrenchGermanSpanishItalian
Gaelic (Learners) Reading and Writing Skills- Level 3
Gaelic Pre-Higher Level 4
Eachdraidh (Gaelic History)
Preparation for Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE)
HigherFrenchGermanSpanishItalianGaelic (Learners)
Higher French (SCP)*
Higher German (SCP)**
Higher Spanish (SCP)*
* SCP | All Higher (except German) and Advanced Higher Modern Language courses including Open Learning have SCP infi ll capability.
**We do not currently off er Advanced Higher German but if pupils have two Highers or more they can progress on to Travel & Tourism HND (under Travel & Tourism).
Level 8 Level 9/10 Arti culati onLevel 6Equivalent toHigher
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
MODERN LANGUAGESCOURSE PROGRESSION
Preparation for Diploma in Spanish as a Foreign Language (DELE)
HigherFrenchGermanSpanishItalianGaelic (Learners)
Advanced HigherFrenchSpanishItalianGaelic (Learners)
Institute of Linguistics (IOL)Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (DPSI) Level 10
Higher French (SCP)*
Advanced Higher French (SCP)*
Higher German (SCP)**
Higher Spanish (SCP)*
Advanced Higher Spanish (SCP)*
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
University
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
PROFESSIONAL COOKERY & HOSPITALITYCOURSE PROGRESSION
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery and Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service
Bakery NC**
Professional Cookery NPA (SCP)
City & Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Introducti on to Professional Cookery and Level 1 Certi fi cate in Food and Beverage Service
Bakery NPA
Professional Cookery NPA
SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 (Kitchen, Larder & Pati sserie)
The Hospitality & Tourism Academy (SESAP) Events and Hospitality at SCQF Level 6 (QMU) (SCP)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Food & Drink Operati ons (SCP)
Events & Hospitality, Access to HN*
Hospitality NC (Introducti on to Hospitality)
Professional Cookery
Hospitality
Modern Apprenti ceship in Supervision & Leadership SVQ Level 3 or Employment
*This course is delivered by the Retail and Events subject area.** This course is available August 2019.
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
PROFESSIONAL COOKERY & HOSPITALITYCOURSE PROGRESSION
Employment
Queen Margaret University BA Hospitality
Napier University BA Hospitality
Hospitality Management HND (Year 1)
Hospitality Management HND (Year 2)
Professional Cookery HNC
SVQ in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 (Kitchen, Larder & Pati sserie)
The Hospitality & Tourism Academy (SESAP) Events and Hospitality at SCQF Level 6 (QMU) (SCP)
Foundati on Apprenti ceship in Food & Drink Operati ons (SCP)
Events & Hospitality, Access to HN*
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
Modern Apprenti ceship in Supervision & Leadership SVQ Level 3 or Employment
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Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
RETAIL & EVENTSCOURSE PROGRESSION
Retailing with Fashion NC
Events Co-ordinati on NC
Retail, Events and Tourism Introduction
Organsing Sporting Events NQ with NPA
Introduction to Events Co-ordination (SCP)
Retailing National 5 (SCP)
Events & Hospitality, Access to HN
Skills for Work Travel & Tourism (SCP)*
*This course is taught under the Travel & Tourism subject area.
Retail
Events
Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
RETAIL & EVENTSCOURSE PROGRESSION
Employment or university
Employment or university
Events & Hospitality, Access to HN
Retail Management HND Year 1
Events Management HND Year 1
Retail Management HND Year 2
Events Management HND Year 2
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
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Travel and Tourism
Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4
Level 3Equivalent toNati onal 3
Level 2Equivalent toNati onal 2
TRAVEL & TOURISMCOURSE PROGRESSION
Travel & Tourism NC Level 5
Retail, Events and Tourism Introduction
Travel & Tourism NC Level 6
Activity & Adventure Tourism NC
Travel & Tourism Access to HN
SWAP Access to Languages with Business
SWAP Access to Language, Arts and Social Sciences
Skills for Work Travel & Tourism (SCP)*
Level 8 Level 9/10 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)
Level 6Equivalent toHighers
Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher
TRAVEL & TOURISMCOURSE PROGRESSION
NapierBA(Hons) Tourism Management BA(Hons) Tourism & Airline ManagementNapier/QMUBA(Hons) Tourism & Marketi ng ManagementBA(Hons) Tourism with Management with LanguageStrathclydeBA Hospitality and TourismBA(Hons) Internati onal Hospitality and Tourism Management
Edinburgh UniversityNapier UniversityQMUHeriot-Watt UniversityDundee UniversitySti rling UniversityAbertay UniversityStrathclyde UniversityThe Open University
Activity & Adventure Tourism NC
Travel & Tourism Access to HN
SWAP Access to Languages with Business
SWAP Access to Language, Arts and Social Sciences
Travel & Tourism HND Year 1
Travel & Tourism with Airport and Airline Operations HNC
Travel & Tourism HND Year 2
Arti culati on to University
Indirect Progression
Direct Progression
Schools College Partnership
* Pupils who complete Skills for Work Travel & Tourism (SCP) can also apply for Retail, Events & Tourism Introducti on (under Retail & Events).
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