ECDL
The European Computer Driving Licence is a computing qualification that establishes European standards for everyone who uses a computer. ECDL is administered in the UK by the British Computer Society (BCS) but is recognised throughout Europe and much of the rest of the world. It has already been adopted by many large organisations as the performance benchmark they expect from their employees.
Aim:
The syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society in general. It is broken down into seven modules, each of which must be passed before the ECDL certificate is awarded.
Content:
The syllabus consists of seven modules which can be undertaken in any order:
Basic concepts of IT, Using the computer and managing files, Word processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentation, Information and communication.
Delivery :
The ECDL is delivered in school on a Monday periods 5 and 6, by visiting staff from Reid Kerr college.
For more information please contact Mrs. Creighton.
First Aid
The First Aid course covers the full Emergency First Aid syllabus as recommended by the 'Health and Safety Executive' and 'St Andrew's Ambulance Association'. It is taught in context with general and domestic situations, school and workplace activities and the type of incidents/accidents common to these groups.
Aim :
The course is designed to provide participants with the skills to give emergency first aid to someone who is injured or becomes ill at work.
Content:
The syllabus consists of:
Role of the First Aider, Basic Hygiene in First Aid, Assessing the Situation, Unconscious Casualty, Seizures, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Bleeding and Shock, Choking and Minor Injuries.
Delivery:
The First Aid course is delivered in school on a Friday periods 1 and 2 by visiting staff from Cardonald college.
For more information please contact Mrs. Creighton.
Personal Development Programme
The Curriculum for Excellence recognises the need to educate the whole person, providing the skills and knowledge to participate fully in society and potentially lead rich, fulfilling lives. The Personal DevelopmentProgramme seeks to develop students’ potential and through the development of a range of skills and abilities, students are encouraged to become reflective learners enhancing their learning in other subjects giving them the potential to achieve success in new and challenging situations, complementing what they are learning in other subject areas.
Aim:
The Personal Development programme aims to help learners become employable, contributing and independent members of society, through the development of basic life skills related to task management, social interaction and self evaluation. The course provides opportunities for learners to demonstrate the ability to manage information, communicate effectively, deliver a product or a service while at the same time, helping them to build self-confidence and self-esteem.
Content:
The Personal Development units are designed to be flexible in order to meet a range of learning needs. The units are context-free and therefore provide practical learning experiences.
The syllabus consists of four units :
Self Awareness, Self in Society, Self and Work and Practical Abilities.
Students must complete all four units to secure an overall award.
Delivery:
The personal development programme is delivered in school in partnership with Young Persons’ Services, three periods a week (S3/4) and six periods a week (S5/6).
For more information please contact Mrs Walker
Stairway to Success
The Curriculum for Excellence recognises the need to educate the whole person, providing the skills and knowledge to participate fully in society and potentially lead rich, fulfilling lives. Stairway to Success is a programme which is offered to young people in S1 and S2 with additional support needs as part of an alternative curriculum. Stairway to Success is a personal developmentprogramme which seeks to develop students’ potential through the development of a range of skills and abilities.
Aim:
Stairway to Success aims to help learners improve life skills such as interpersonal and communication skills. The course provides them with opportunities to participate in enterprising projects and to deliver a product or service while at the same time, helping them to build self-confidence and self-esteem.
Content:
Stairway to Success is designed to be flexible in order to meet a range of learning needs. The course is context-free and provides practical learning experiences.
The syllabus consists of three units at Access 3 level:
Self in Society, Self and Work and Practical Abilities.
Students must complete all three units to secure an overall award.
Projects covered so far have been:-
An RSPB wildlife project carried out with local rangers.
Enterprise
Forest School
Global warming.
Delivery:
The personal development programme is delivered in school three periods a week (S1/S2)
For more information please contact Mrs Walker
