Flexible training for parents and carers

A small first step can change what comes next.

Try a practical subject, build confidence and shape a route towards college or work, with learning designed to fit around family life.

Build my pathway See the taster areas
  • ShortFour-week tasters
  • FlexibleSchool-hours approach
  • PracticalClear next steps
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01 Start with a taster
02 Build your next step

Your pathway builder

Start with what matters to you

Choose a goal and an area that interests you. We will shape a simple route you can take to a RISE adviser.

1 What would you like to do?
2 What are you curious about?

Explore the possibilities

Skills and pathways to help you move forward

Explore flexible learning across six areas. Options can support confidence, wellbeing, work, further learning or self-employment.

6 areas
01

Care & health

Explore the people skills and practical foundations behind a rewarding career in care and healthcare.

  • Care Skills Pathway
  • First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Food Hygiene
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • ESOL for Care
  • Care Leadership & Progression
02

Education & childcare

Support children, schools and communities while building your own future.

  • Classroom Assistant Pathway
  • Supporting Children & Young People
  • Supporting Behaviour
  • Understanding ADHD
  • Child Development
  • Building Strong Brains
  • Forest Kindergarten / Loose Parts Play
03

Construction & practical

Get a feel for practical trades, safe working and the routes into the sector.

  • Construction Skills Programme
  • Brickwork Tasters
  • Joinery Tasters
  • Plumbing Tasters
  • Tiling Tasters
  • DIY & Home Maintenance
  • Health & Safety
04

Sport & wellbeing

Improve your wellbeing, build confidence and develop skills for work and life.

  • Sport & Fitness Programme
  • Confidence Through Sport
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Teamwork & Leadership
  • Personal Development
  • Employability Through Sport
05

Digital & work ready

Build useful digital confidence and essential skills to help you get job ready.

  • Digital Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • CV & Application Skills
  • Interview Preparation
  • Customer Service / WorldHost
  • Employability Skills
06

Beauty & enterprise

Discover creative, client-focused skills for employment, self-employment and enterprise.

  • Skincare & Facials
  • Nail Care & Nail Art
  • Make-up Skills
  • Brow Treatments
  • Massage & Reflexology
  • Aromatherapy
  • Enterprise / Self-employment Pathway

How RISE works

Short learning. Real support. A clear next step.

Your starting point is personal. The pathway is designed to help you move forward without expecting you to make a big leap on day one.

  1. 01
    Talk

    Share what you would like to change and what might get in the way.

  2. 02
    Try

    Join a short, practical taster at a suitable campus or community setting.

  3. 03
    Progress

    Choose the right next route into learning, training or work.

A quick first check

Could RISE be right for you?

This private check does not send or save your answers. A RISE adviser will confirm the full eligibility criteria with you.

Your answers stay on this device
1 Are you a parent or carer of a child under 18 who lives at home?
2 Do you live in Scotland?
3 Would flexible training help you move towards study or work?
4 Is your annual income below £33,000?
Answer the four questions

We will give you a useful starting point. This is not a formal eligibility decision.

Register your interest

Tell the RISE team you would like to take part

Your choices have helped you explore a possible pathway. Complete this secure West College Scotland form so the team can contact you about suitable opportunities.

Your selected pathway Build confidence · Digital & business

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Ready when you are

Your next step starts here

Register your interest and the RISE team can use your answers to discuss eligibility, support needs and a suitable local opportunity.

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