Vocational Pathways Programme

The Vocational Pathways Programme is a unique partnership between Inverness College UHI, The Highland Council and the Local Enterprise Network. We provide local secondary school learners the opportunity to attend College on a weekly basis to undertake a range of further and higher education courses.  The success of the Programme was recognised at the 2003 SQA Awards with a Gold in the Highlands and Islands College category and a Silver in the Overall College category.

The medical form, general advice and information on the Vocational Pathway Programme is available for Guidance Teachers, Parents and Pupils which includes:

Disciplinary Procedures
School Application Summary
Learner Agreement
Sickness Reporting and Handling

During the 2010/2011 session, some of our VPP students had the opportunity to put their new found skills to practice in the workshops by offering demonstrations to Merkinch Primary pupils, as part of our Primary Steps Programme. 

If you are serious about applying for a VPP course why not come along to our Taster Evening on 23rd February 2012. Also, check out our brand new Move On Up magazine which gives you further information about progresesion in your chosen area, student life and answers to lots of questions you might have about taking the next step.

The following introductory vocational courses are being offered to S3-S6 learners for the academic year 2012/2013:

• SfW Engineering (in partnership with Inverness High School)
• SfW Childcare (Flexible Learning)
• SfW Construction Crafts Intermediate1
• Professional Cookery
• SfW Early Education & Childcare Intermediate 1
• Fabrication and Welding
• SfW Hairdressing (Intermediate1)
• SfW Hairdressing (Intermediate2)
• SfW Uniformed and Emergency Services
  
• SfW Automotive Skills (Car Mechanics)
  

Closing date for completed application forms for any of the above courses is Friday 30th March 2012. Interviews will be held on 26th April 2012 with the respective courses starting on 27th August 2012.

Lynne Fraser
Schools/Community Links Officer
Inverness College UHI
Tel:  01463 273803
Mob: 07785515187