Assisted Programmes

Assisted Programmes offer courses for students with additional needs, who want to develop their educational and work skills and build their confidence. All of our full time courses, including; New Directions, College Group and Independent Living, offer opportunities to experience vocational subjects from areas such as Hospitality and Creative Industries. These courses also help students develop their core skills profiles in Communication, Numeracy, ICT, Working with Others and Problem Solving.

All of the courses within the Assisted Programmes centre are designed to encourage people to try new activities, improve self-confidence and develop employability skills. We also aim to make learning a fun and sociable experience, which will be relevant to students’ lives outside the College.

Our courses are built around a support structure which offers appropriate individual attention to students at every level.

West Lothian College has a range of access and progression routes to meet the needs of a variety of learners with additional learning needs. Our courses include a range of qualifications that are particularly suited to helping you progress in your learning and are delivered both full time and on a part time basis.

Students will be advised on an individual basis on progression within college and in partnership with West Lothian Council what other opportunities are available.

Course Full time Part time Day release

Open Learning Evening

Assisted ProgrammesCollege GroupIndependent LivingNew Directions 1New Directions 2Café ServicesArtPhotographyAdditional part time courses are regularly delivered in conjunction with West Lothian Council

Our StaffThe Assisted programmes staff at West Lothian College are specially trained to deal with all abilities and conditions of the students who attend the courses. They are experienced, committed, friendly and welcoming, with high expectations for the success of all their students. The state of the art facilities, along with the protected atmosphere of the College, make West Lothian College the place to study Assisted programmes courses and make new friends.

Did you know?Students from school attend part time college courses

Did you know? Students learn a variety of skills and are encouraged to participate in new activities across college.

Café Services students prepare and manage a “FUNKY FRIDAY” Cafe weekly at West Lothian College.

Students in assisted programmes celebrate their achievements at an annual event

FundingFunding is dependent on a range of factors, including, personal circumstances and course applied for. All students will be able to apply for funding to support your studies. Full time students can apply for a Bursary which covers travel expenses. Part time students may be eligible for an ILA, depending on circumstances.

For more information on funding, contact our Finance Department on 01506 418181.

How to apply You can apply online through the College website at www.west-lothian.ac.uk/courses or gain assistance from your key worker.

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