Leading in Life

Course Descriptor

This Personal Development course educates the whole person, providing the skills and knowledge to participate fully in society and lead a rich, fulfilling life. Leading in Life seeks to develop candidates’ potential as employable, contributing members of society through the development of life skills related to task management, social interaction and self-evaluation.

This course is project based, meaning that students participate in practical work as well as their formal classroom learning.

Course Content

Self-Awareness

• Self-awareness, self-reliance, self-esteem and self-confidence.

Self in Society

• Interpersonal skills, such as how to work in a group, being sensitive to the feelings of others and speaking to a group.

Self and Work

• Task management skills, such as planning, organising, prioritising tasks and checking the quality of own work.

Practical Abilities

• Working on a project.

Self-Evaluation Skills

• Including use of appropriate evaluation techniques, reviewing and target setting.

Jobs & Further study

This course will improve employability skills and provide access to basic level SQA courses, e.g. NQs.

Contact us

info@destiny-college.com

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications are required; however, we do ask for the following:

• Two acceptable references.
• Full commitment to the study programme.
• Openness to change and growth.
• The maturity with which to handle the course.
• A financial plan to cover both college fees and living expenses.