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NON – VOCATIONAL TRAININGThe non-vocational training is designed and aimed to provide the trainees with the self-confidence and self-esteem they need to progress into vocational based training. The emphasis of the non-vocational training is more on the inter-personal, independence and social skills rather than the academic skills of the trainee. Trainees are encouraged to made informed choices and decisions, learn to communicate and co-operate with others effectively, while in a supportive and safe environment. All these skills are of extreme importance to succeed in an employment situation and the individual’s future. The practical emphasis is to acquire skills which are necessary for later in life or which they simply enjoy doing. Various activities are on offer: Building work and renovations.
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Picnic benches/planters/and other
Basic gardening
SOCIAL TRAININGThe social training is embedded throughout all the training programmes. Some additional activities are organised during the year. EXCURSIONSExcursions can be arranged for different reasons: a common interest, a birthday celebration or a treat for the trainees. Some of the excursions we have done are visiting the local radio station, boat trip to see the dolphins, visiting the wildlife park, RAF Kinloss, etc. CAMPING TRIPS Camping trips are organised on a regular basis. They are the perfect tool to introduce social skills as the campers need to rely on each other during the trip. Three levels of camping are organised.
Depending on the abilities, the trainees can choose between one of these. The third level of camping requires a physical endurance test.
Field trips At times, field trips are organised and they could take the shape of different formats. A long weekend in a youth hostel in Edinburgh or an orienteering walk with the use of a compass and map. Anything is possible.
SPORTS ACTIVITIESEvery week, various sport session are organised. A rota system provides the opportunity for each trainee to choose and organise the sporting activity with the help of a member of staff. Sports include swimming, football, snooker, fitness equipment, roller bowl etc. For more info, please contact Fiona Macdonald, training coordinator at general@nansenhighland.co.uk |
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