Achievement Pathway: Steven
Steven achieved well in his BGE at a combination of third and fourth levels across the curriculum. His
S3 profile highlighted that he was aiming to leave school at the end of S4 to go to college and that he
was interested in a construction-related course.
In S4, Steven continued to build on his learning and areas of specialism in his BGE through one-year
programmes of study in graphic communication and Skills for Work: construction skills working
towards N5 and computing, English, lifeskills maths, science and business management working
towards N4. He also continued with programmes of learning in PE, RE and HWB and benefited from
opportunities for universal support throughout his senior phase.
The Skills for Work course gave Steven the opportunity to develop the generic and vocational skills
required by employers in the construction industry. As a result of his increased confidence in
developing these skills, he contacted a local building company where he secured a half-day work
placement for the year.
Steven continued to develop a wide range of skills relating to the construction industry throughout his
work placement and recorded the evidence as part of the Personal Development (SCQF 5): Self and
Work unit.
Steven’s positive attitude to his work placement and commitment to learning and training resulted in
him being offered a modern apprenticeship with the company and through this studied part-time for
HNC in Construction Skills.
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English
lifeskills
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HNC Construction skills