Learning Pathways and Progression
SWC provides various pathways to equip students with essential life and employability skills.
Discrete SEN Programmes:
OCR Entry Level Diploma in Life and Living Skills (Entry 2 & 3): Focused on personal growth, independence, and community enrichment.
NOCN Level 1 Diploma in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development: A two-year programme to build workplace confidence and generic employability skills.
Part-Time Options: Including the Bright Sparks Social Enterprise Programme and City & Guilds Entry Level courses.
Future Opportunities: Students can progress to foundation programmes, vocational pathways (such as Business or Engineering), higher-level courses, or employment.
Transition and Campus Accessibility
We strive to make our campuses at Enniskillen, Omagh, Dungannon, and Cookstown as accessible as possible. This includes physical accessibility (lifts, step-free access, and quiet spaces) as well as inclusive teaching methods.
Important Considerations for Transition:
Early Discussion: Students with complex medical or personal care needs are encouraged to contact the Student Engagement and Support Manager early to assess available support.
Support Boundaries: While SWC provides significant support, it cannot offer the same level of intensive facility as a special educational setting. The college does not provide personal care (e.g., toileting/feeding), medical supervision, or one-to-one carers; these must be arranged through external agencies like the Health and Social Care Trust.
Contact the Learning Support Team
For further guidance or to begin your application, contact the team at your local campus:
Enniskillen: Dermott Feely (dermott.feely@swc.ac.uk)
Omagh: Judith McCusker (judith.mccusker@swc.ac.uk)
Dungannon & Cookstown: Sharon Watters (sharon.watters@swc.ac.uk)
Student Engagement & Support Manager: Sharon Pritchard (sharon.pritchard@swc.ac.uk)