Skills for Work

The Food Hygiene course enables learners to develop basic knowledge and understanding of the main requirements of food safety legislation, including:

• Personal hygiene
• Safe food handling practices
• Food allergens

This course is suitable for learners with no previous experience.

• learners who have just left school
• individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification
• employees who wish to obtain short, continuing professional development courses

Working in a  Professional Kitchen at SCQF level 3,4 and 5 is suitable for those currently attending school, or for adult returners or young trainees who have no formal qualification in catering and may lead to employment in hospitality or next steps to College.

Working Front of House at SCQF level 3,4 and 4 is suitable for those currently attending school, or for adult returners or young trainees who have no formal qualification in catering and may lead to employment in hospitality or next steps to College.

This course is designed to enable learners to develop basic knowledge, understanding and technical skills required for the role of a barista. The unit covers how to operate specialist equipment to prepare and serve coffee and a variety of other drinks.

This course is suitable for learners with no previous experience who wish to obtain a basic knowledge of barista skills eg:

• S3 – S6 Students
• School Leaver
• Adult returners to education
• Trainees preparing for employment
• Employees studying as part of a continuing professional programme

The West Lothian Employability Award is an introduction to the world of work for those who are unsure about how to gain and sustain employment. It is available at SCQF level 3, 4 and 5. The course focuses on generic employability skills, to enable a successful move into the job market. Candidates will develop skills and attitudes which will be applicable across all areas of employment. They will also have the opportunity to develop Core Skills and Personal Development

The West Lothian Employability Award may appeal to a wide range of candidates, including:

• S3–S6 pupils, to improve their employability skills
• Young people entering or have recently entered the world of work for the first time
• adults returning to education who are preparing to make the transition into work

The Employability Award is an introduction to the world of work for those who are unsure about how to gain and sustain employment. It is available at SCQF level 3 and level 4. The course focuses on generic employability skills, to enable a successful move into the job market. Candidates will develop skills and attitudes which will be applicable across all areas of employment.

The Employability Award may appeal to a wide range of candidates, including:

• S3–S6 pupils, to improve their employability skills
• Young people entering or have recently entered the world of work for the first time
• adults returning to education who are preparing to make the transition into work

• school leavers
• adult returners to education
• individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
• people who wish to start their own business

The five Core Skills are the skills most needed in many work environments. Jobs require some level of ability in some or all of these transferrable skills.

Communications
Numeracy
Working with Others
Problem Solving
ICT

Personal Development Awards aim to help learners become more independent and to develop their potential as contributing members of their societies.  They provide an opportunity to explore individual skill and ability levels as well as build on softer skills.

Learners will develop self-reliance, self-esteem and confidence through supported and independent learning. Personal Development Awards are available at the Larder at SCQF levels 2 to 5.