Towards Independence SCQF Level 2

What is special about this course?

This full time course will allow young adults to gain a College Certificate at SCQF Level 2 on successful completion.

You will study 3 days per week in a supportive environment with the opportunity to take part in a variety of classes from creative arts to science, personal health to cooking.

Special features:

  • You will have both a lecturer and support worker in all of your classes
  • Small class sizes means an enhanced experience
  • You will build your confidence and teamworking skills
  • This course will allow you to learn a variety of new skills

Entry requirements


There are no formal entry requirements.

Course content may include:

  • Core Skills
  • Enterprise Activity
  • Creative Arts
  • Local Studies
  • Exploring the Local Area
  • Cooking
  • Gardening
  • Science
  • Drama
  • Sport
  • Homemaking
  • Promoting Health
  • Going on a Residential Trip

Equipment

PPE required for gardening, and Linkwood This is financed through bursary funding.

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time

This course is delivered face-to-face on campus.

How long will my course last?

1 to 3 years (depending on individual progression)

9am - 4pm

3 days per week

The course includes a 3 day residential trip.

 

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Moray

Start date

September

Fees

Normally, if you are studying full time for the first time and are Ordinarily Resident in Scotland your course fees will be covered through the information you provide on your course application.

If you are studying part time and are on low income or in receipt of certain benefits your course fees may be covered by a fee waiver.

If you are not Ordinarily Resident in Scotland, you may need to pay course fees.

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

Course fees 2023/24*

Scotland

Rest of UK

International

Further Education - Full time

£1,008

£1,008

£6,960

Further Education - Part time (per single credit unit)

£88

£88

£352

Further Education - Part time (structured 6 credits)

£528

£528

£2,112

* Fees for 2024/25 are still to be confirmed.

Funding

Our Student Finance Advisers can advise you on all aspects of student funding. The support available depends upon your personal circumstances. 

Please refer to our Fees and Funding section for more information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Following this course there may be the opportunity of further study on another Supported Learning course or you may choose to move to supported employment or Day Service Provision.
 

Is there more information available online?

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.