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King's Trust Personal Development Award

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 4

Study mode Full time

Start date Jan 2026

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Course overview

This unique course will help you to gain new skills, meet new people and achieve qualifications. The 12-week personal development course is packed with activities that will challenge you and develop essential life skills.

You will undertake a community project that will provide you with insight into a working environment and make a tangible difference to those around you. You will take on team challenges and join an informal, friendly group of your peers, allowing you to get to know each other and support one another in achieving your goals.

What you will learn

  • Develop CV and interview skills
  • Gain personal development qualifications
  • Money Management
  • Work Experience
  • Career Planning
  • Presentation Skills
  • Teamwork

Placement information

  • You will participate in two weeks of work experience organised by Edinburgh College 

 

How the course is assessed

  • You will be continually assessed through portfolio building and observation.

Number of days per week

  • 5 days per week for 12 weeks

Entry requirements

  • There are no formal entry requirements

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You will be invited to attend an informal meeting to assess if this is the correct course for you.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Further study at Edinburgh College 

Career options

  • Entry-level employment in a variety of sectors 

 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Full time 19/01/26

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