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Progression routes guide
This guide helps potential users of SQA qualifications to identify routes towards the career path or job of their choice by selecting from the training and qualifications pathways available. It aims to provide detailed and accurate information about relationships and pathways between qualifications, jobs and careers.
The guide is also likely to be of interest to curriculum developers, for example in further education colleges. The comprehensive information it contains about current provision and pathways should be of help with decisions about what to offer and whether to develop new provision.
Some career areas, for example prison services, are not covered in detail because most or all of the provision in these areas is only suitable for people in employment. This also means that the layout for these areas does not follow the standard pattern. The first step for those interested in such careers would be to find out how to obtain employment in the sector, rather than to identify the qualifications which they might need to take once they had a job. There are more details in the guide.
This document has been split into sections to make downloading relevant information easier and faster, simply select the subject area to open the appropriate PDF file.
Progression Routes Guide
- Introduction (194 KB)
Art and Design
Art and Design (176 KB)
- Product Design
- Interior Design
- Graphic Design
- Textile and Fashion Design
- Photography
Arts and Social Sciences
Arts and Social Sciences (146 KB)
- Social Sciences
- Languages and European Studies
Business, Administration and Management
Business, Administration and Management (201 KB)
- Administration
- General Management
- Operations Management
- Financial Services
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Human Resources Management
Care
Care (159 KB)
- Social Care
- Health Care
- Child Care and Education
Communication and Media
Computing and Information Technology
- Support and Implementation of Computer and IT Use
- Use of Computers and IT
- Software Development
Construction
Construction (193 KB)
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Architecture
- Building Control
- Building
- Building Services
- Surveying/Planning
- Construction Trade and Operations
Education
Education (132 KB)
- Primary, Secondary and Further Education
- Community Education
Emergency and Security Services
Emergency and Security Services (96 KB)
- Prison Service
- Security Services
- Police Service
- Fire Service
- Ambulance Service
- Armed Service
Engineering
Engineering (204 KB)
- Automative Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Maintenance Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Fabrication and Welding Engineering
Hairdressing and Beauty Services
Hairdressing and Beauty Services (140 KB)
- Beauty Services
- Hairdressing
Hospitality
Hospitality (168 KB)
- Accommodation Services
- Service of Food and Beverages
- Food Preparation and Cooking
- Reception - Front of House and Back of House
Land and Sea Based Industries
Land and Sea Based Industries (183 KB)
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Animal Care and Horse Management
- Aquaculture and Fisheries
- Forestry/Arboriculture
- Rural Environmental Heritage
Law and Paralegal Work
- Law
- Paralegal Work
Manufacturing
Manufacturing (184 KB)
- Baking and Confectionary
- Glass
- Textiles
- Clothing
- Printing
- Food
Performing Arts
Performing Arts (167 KB)
- Arts Administration and Management
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
Retail and Distribution
Retail and Distribution (132 KB)
- Retail Operations
- Distribution
Science and Mathematics
Science and Mathematics (184 KB)
- Environmental Science
- Science Laboratory Operations
- Food Science and Technology
- Environmental Health
- Mathematics
Sport and Leisure
Sport and Leisure (148 KB)
- Sport and Leisure Facility Management
- Sport Development
Transport
Transport (162 KB)
- Air Transport
- Rail Transport
- Road Transport
- Sea Transport
Travel and Tourism
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Anyone wishing to find more information on career planning should visit the Skills Development Scotland website at: http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk  |
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