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Curriculum Based
Vocational Training in Glasgow Schools
Duncan Cameron has reported on Curriculum Based Vocational
Training in Glasgow schools following visits in late 2001 and early 2003.
Full copies of his report are available.
Context:
The programme arose out of several factors including low general academic
achievement, high unemployment amongst school leavers, a large building
programme in the city and a great skills shortage.
Govan High Pilot
Vocational training at Govan High is fully timetabled with Construction and
Hospitality in S2 option form. All pupils have opportunity to
take up one vocational course and drop one standard grade. At
end of S2 all pupils attend Queenslie Training Centre for 2 weeks
each afternoon for tester sessions before making their choice of trades.
Pupils are paid when they give up their own time to attend and a 2-week
course in the summer holidays will also be paid.
Trades include:
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Joinery |
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Plumbing |
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Roofing |
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Painting |
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Electrical |
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Brickwork
- all carried out at Queenslie Training Centre. |
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Hospitality is held at
Anniesland College. |
At the end of S4 the pupils should
achieve an SVW level 2 in their trade that is the equivalent of the first
year apprenticeship.
Expansion of the project into Horticulture, Catering, Sport & Leisure and
Business is planned. All Glasgow schools are to be involved.
Pupils are transported between centres by city transport.
Health and Safety issues have been addressed.
Feedback
Pupil response is very positive including increased relevance of academic
subjects.
Pupils better prepared for work with proven skills and increased work ethic.
Summary:
Included in Duncan Cameron’s Report summary are the following:
‘There is an opportunity with the advent of Careers Scotland for a
collaborative venture in Highland to introduce vocational training.’
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