CONTENTS 1
CONTENTS
02 WELCOME
03 CELEBRATING SUCCESS
05 OUR COLLEGE CENTRES
06 STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
11 NEW FOR 2018 -19
12 HOW TO APPLY
14 FUNDING
16 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
17 SCQF EXPLAINED
18 WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY
19 SCHOOL COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
116 ALPHABETICAL COURSE LISTING
23 GATEWAY TO SKILLS AND EDUCATION
29 BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY
45 COMPUTING AND CREATIVE DIGITAL SKILLS
49 CONSTRUCTION, ENVIRONMENT AND MARITIME
56 CREATIVE ARTS
68 HEALTH, EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE
78 HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
89 SCHOOL OF ADVENTURE STUDIES
110 TRAINING FOR BUSINESS AND WORK
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2 WELCOME
Principal’s Welcome
Unique local excellent
These are bold claims for a college to Kinlochleven. As one of our many region and indeed wider global
make – but we are a very different learners, you will only need to travel markets, creating well qualified
college and we are delighted that you the relatively short distances to your individuals. Joining us means you will
are thinking about joining us. local college centre. There you will have the chance to gain a qualification
Come to West Highland College UHI have access to the latest, state-of the- that includes industry relevant
and you will be joining a college that art communication and learning experience and a strong focus on the
will give you a great start on your technologies, blended with individual skills that will make you employable,
journey to a great future. tutor support. In all of our college or ready for the next step in your
centres, you will be able to choose learning journey.
We are unique - our college operates from a wide and ever growing range of Our lecturers, centre staff and
across 10 college centres throughout full and part time courses from entry management are ready to help you
the West Highlands, building on a to degree and postgraduate level, achieve your goals – why not come
huge range of intercultural talent, with without the upheaval and expense of and join us?
staff and students from across the leaving the area.
Highlands and Islands, Scotland, Principal and Chief Executive
Europe and even further afield. We are We are excellent –a recent review from
using the most innovative teaching Education Scotland (HMIE) found us to
methods to deliver learning to be one of the highest performing
individuals, communities and colleges for full time further education
businesses situated in some of the student success and in a recent survey,
most remote areas of Scotland, across 95% of our learners said that they are
a geographical area covering 1/6th of satisfied with their overall student
Scotland’s land mass. As an Academic experience. As a college team, we are
Partner of the University of the committed to ensuring that we deliver
Highlands and Islands, we can offer inspirational and inclusive learning
our students access to over 70 higher which is personalised for each
education courses, including the four individual learner who chooses West
exciting degrees from our School of Highland College UHI.
Adventure Studies.
Joining us means you will be choosing
We are local - our centres form a a college which works closely with
network around Lochaber, Skye and employers, businesses and local
Wester Ross, stretching from Portree community partners to ensure that our
on the Isle of Skye, north to Ullapool courses are meeting the needs of
and south as far as Kilchoan and relevant industry sectors across the
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CELEBRATING SUCCESS 3
Celebrating your success
The future success of our students “I thoroughly enjoyed the course. My college Employment and Development
is our primary focus and every lecturer was supportive and encouraged Team. With encouragement and
autumn we celebrate these me to keep going when I found it hard support, he worked through
successes. Graduation day has an to juggle the course work and child care Employability Fund Stages 2 and 3,
overwhelming sense of – so much so that I am coming back attending college 4 days and
inclusivity, pride and delight in next year to study BA (Hons) remaining on placement 1 day a week
sharing the achievements of Health Studies.” with Morrison Plumbing and Heating
each and every student. Engineers in Fort William.
Graduation is a big event in our annual Samanta Milzaraja: With support, William became
calendar. Staff, students and their Further Education Student motivated, enthusiastic and worked
families gather in the Nevis Centre, of the Year 2017 hard to better himself. Morrison
Fort William where students are “I studied NC Child, Health and Social Plumbing and Heating noticed such a
awarded a wide range of vocational, Care last year. I was nervous about my positive change in William that they
further and higher education awards. abilities at first but everyone has been offered him a Modern Apprenticeship
so helpful and supported me. I enjoyed in Domestic Plumbing and Heating.
The graduation ceremony begins with the course more than I thought possible
an academic procession followed by and I am determined to succeed by Federation Awards 2017
welcoming addresses, a guest speaker staying on at college to continue studying.”
and the presentation of awards by Heather McNeill:
representatives from West Highland William Grant: Best Academic Support
College UHI and the University of the Employability Fund Achiever Heather is the course leader for
Highlands and Islands. of the Year Crofting and Countryside Skills. The
William was chosen out of 12000 University of the Highlands and Islands
Each year special recognition awards participants at the Scottish Training has introduced student-led teaching
are presented to individual course Federation Awards 2017. awards and Heather was voted“Best
students of the year, industry award Academic Support”, having been
presentations and overall college William left school with no nominated by one of her students who
further and higher education students. qualifications. SDS referred him to our commented, “I started the course with
no confidence in myself but the
of the year awards. encouragement I got was fantastic.
Heather made me see myself in a new
Kelly Adams: way as a good person, I can’t explain
Higher Education Student just how much her chats meant to me
of the Year 2017 and the good they did.”
Kelly completed HNC Social Services in
June 2016. She successfully managed
college studies with the care of her
three young sons.
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4 STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
Why choose West Highland College UHI?
10 COLLEGE CENTRES FRIENDLY LOCAL STAFF
You can study locally - all You will have the best
of our 10 college centres of support from our
have a range of full time staff in your nearest
courses right up to degree centre whether you’re
level – so you don’t have a school leaver or a
to move away from mature student -
home to go to college. we cater for all.
STUDENT FACE TO FACE
SATISFACTION OR ONLINE
95% of our students are Most of our courses
satisfied with their overall run 3 days a week and
student experience. are either face to face or
online through our
LOCAL EMPLOYERS networked system in a
You will benefit from centre close to you.
links with local
employers who help DEGREE AND
us design our courses POSTGRADUATE
to meet regional You can access degree
skills needs. and postgraduate study
through the University
of the Highlands
and Islands.
ACCESS FOR ALL EQUALITY AND
We aim to ensure DIVERSITY
equality of access We celebrate diversity
through supportive and seek to meet the
and inclusive needs and aspirations
learning experiences. of all our students and
our communities.
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OUR COLLEGE CENTRES 5
Our College Centres > Auchtertyre 01599 566775
01397 874510
Ullapool
Gairloch > Broadford 01471 822622
01397 874530
Portree Auchtertyre
Broadford > Fort William 01397 874000
> Gairloch 01397 874543
> Kilchoan 01397 874260
> Kinlochleven 01397 874250
> Mallaig 01687 460345
01397 874600
> Portree 01478 611310
01397 874500
> Strontian 01397 874280
> Ullapool 01854 613099
01397 874540
West Highland College UHI
Mallaig
Kilchoan Fort William
Kinlochleven
Strontian
What differentiates West Highland College UHI from other colleges is the distribution
and diversity of its ten centres. We are spread across a wide geographical area with
centres reaching from Ullapool in the north to Kilchoan in the south. Each centre is
firmly rooted in the location it serves, working hard to provide easily accessible,
locally relevant learning opportunities for young people, adults and businesses.
Our aim is to meet each community’s learning needs and in so doing support both our
learners and our communities as they strive towards achieving their full potential.
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6 STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
West Highland College UHI College Centres
Fort William Portree Broadford
A wide range of full-time and Portree college centre has This college centre is the base for
part-time courses at a variety of levels multi purpose classrooms, video Outdoor Adventure (NC Sport and
are based in our largest centre in conferencing facilities for students Fitness) and Crofting and Countryside
Fort William. This college centre is studying networked courses, meeting Skills (NC Rural Skills). It is close to
home to our Centre for Recreation and rooms, IT suite, learning centre, open water for kayaking, the Cuillins
Tourism Research and our School of professional training kitchen, training for mountaineering, great terrain for
Adventure Studies which delivers our hairdressing salon, construction mountain biking and ready access to
four degree programmes. centre, art studio and student canteen. forests, croft land and estates.
Fort William has a lecture theatre,
tutorial rooms, multi-purpose
classrooms, video and audio
conference facilities, professional
training kitchen, construction
centre and music rooms to deliver
courses across the whole curriculum.
There is a relaxed on-site café for
students and the public to enjoy.
You automatically become a member
of our learning resource centre once
you have registered as a student, no
matter which college centre is your
regular place of study.
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STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI 7
The classroom, learning centre and networked courses with us and reflect local demand: photography,
video conferencing (VC) room are in with the University of the Highlands art, dressmaking, geology, local
use every day with a variety of and Islands (UHI) by video history, bushcraft, languages and
students from the two courses conferencing and the UHI Virtual many more.
mentioned above but also with Learning Environments.
students accessing networked courses College centres also run a range of Check the college centres
with the University of the Highlands other short courses through our section of our web site for up
and Islands. business development department: to date details.
BEST. What’s on offer will depend on
Mallaig location with centres working hard to
A small community-focused college
centre that is home to our two
maritime courses. The adjacent
marine training centre is used for the
more practical aspects of learning with
our marine trainers.
Students studying networked courses
have access to the learning centre with
video conferencing facilities.
We also deliver RYA and MCA
short courses.
Auchtertyre, Kilchoan,
Kinlochleven, Strontian,
Ullapool and Gairloch
These six college centres sit in the
heart of their communities.
They provide the venue, facilities
and support for many full time and
part time students who are studying
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8 STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
Everything you need to know about studying with us
Learn locally
How and where will I study? Access to Higher Education Video Conference (VC)
We offer our students a very different NC Administration with Business VC technology enables you to
learning experience to that of many HNC Administration and IT connect to staff and students at any
other colleges. Our network of ten HNC Business number of University of the Highlands
college centres is spread throughout Highers and Islands centres.
the West Highlands of Scotland. They A range of degree and post
offer a range of modern facilities and a graduate programmes Using cameras and microphones,
supportive and encouraging this technology allows you to see
environment in which to study. So how can you study a course if and hear your tutor and other class
you don’t live near the centre members. You can share common
Some of our courses are only available where it is based? learning resources and materials on
in certain locations. Others are The University of the Highlands and screen. VC can be accessed in a
available in any of our centres using Islands has equipped all of its partner dedicated VC room with a large screen
video conferencing and University of colleges and their local centres with or it can be accessed on a laptop or
the Highlands and Islands Virtual web based learning technologies to desktop computer. You may share the
Learning Environments. Individual help you study. College staff are facility with a group of students or
course pages will tell you where your there to support you in this unique you may be on your own.
course is based and how it is delivered. learning experience.
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
So which courses can I study using What methods you use to study your This web based system connects you to
this style of learning? course will vary depending on your your online learning materials, online
NC Early Education and Childcare chosen course and venue but it’s likely guidance and support and enables you
HNC Childhood Practice that you will be using some or all of to access and submit course
NC Health and Social Care the following online learning resources. assessments. You can talk with your
HNC Social services tutors and other students in your
NC Computing with Digital Media online classroom through discussion
HNC Computing boards, forums and live chat.
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STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI 9
How do we support you?
Our Student Services Team is here to
help you settle into college. They are
here to offer help, support and advice
on matters such as funding, child care,
accommodation, library resources,
study support, health, wellbeing and
learning support.
If you find learning a challenge We are committed to all our students and we will do
because of an additional support for all we can to make your experience here enjoyable
learning need you may find it and rewarding.
helpful to talk to us about how we can
help to support you in your studies. We
have a team of experienced advisors
who will talk with you and work out
an individual support plan that best
meets your needs. We can arrange
access to appropriate enabling
technology and support with
assessments and study if required. We
offer a friendly, confidential and
supportive service but we need you to
tell us if you need help. Please get in
touch as early as possible.
We are also available to assist higher The Children and Young People’s Act The accommodation is managed by
education students who qualify for (Scotland) 2014 came into force on Cityheart Living (Scotland) Ltd. They
the Disabled Student’s Allowance April 1st 2015 and WHC UHI fully manage the residence application
(DSA) with the completion of their complies with our responsibilities and process, student leases and will answer
application form and we can advise duties as a Corporate Parent as laid out any questions about the facilities.
them on enabling technology. in the Act.
https://studentaccommodationuhi.co.
At times young people who are in or We can offer dedicated help with: uk/en/locations/fort-william
who have left care may need extra • pre-entry guidance and support
support to get through college life. We • funding Many students choose to find welcoming
encourage applications from students • additional support for learning and friendly accommodation through
with care experienced backgrounds or • guidance local independent providers. We can
anyone who may have been cared for provide a list of contacts for you
by a local authority in the past. Accommodation on application.
Examples of care are; residential care; A new student residence is available
foster care and cared for by friends or in Fort William. Call 01397 874380/000
relatives (those other than parents).
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10 STUDYING AT WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
The Student Voice
Welcome to your Students’Association
The Highlands and Islands Students’
Association (HISA) is a new students’
association that exists to represent all
students at all 13 partner colleges of the
University of the Highlands and Islands.
It is led by students, run by students,
for students.
HISA is a representative body, led by a
full time officer team elected every year.
These officers are: President,Vice
President (Further Education) andVice
President (Higher Education).These
officers are elected from the student
body and work full-time to represent
you. HISA represents you through our
college's elected HISA Depute President.
HISA Depute President opportunities for students to participate chance to feed in to HISA.They also meet
AtWest Highland College UHI, our in clubs and societies and provides other together at the monthly class rep
students elect a representative dedicated activities, as well as working with the meetings which gives students the
to promoting your interests at the college to organise the annual freshers’ chance to give their views directly to the
college – the Depute President.The fayre. HISA will also help you if you need college on any issues or areas for
Depute President is the lead student support or if you encounter any issues improvement. Class reps through HISA
representative for the college and will while studying. may be asked to represent students in
work closely with class representatives to college committees such as Health and
ensure your voice is heard at every level. If you need help to contact HISA, the Safety and Sustainability and to
student services team or the centre represent students at external events.
HISA works to represent students in manager where you study can help you. Being a class rep can help you to gain
many ways. Your Depute President For more information about HISA, skills that will be useful for a future CV or
works with class reps to ensure that your go to: www.hisa.uhi.ac.uk to develop confidence and can be a
voice is heard. They also have a seat on really interesting thing to take on as you
the College Board of Management to Class representatives get to be involved in how the college
ensure decision making has your voice at Every class elects one representative and plans for the future.
its heart. The Depute President works one deputy representative who receive
alongside HISA student officers across training.They collect class views and For more information about becoming a
the Highlands and Islands to ensure hold class meetings.They are also asked Class Representative please contact our
University decision making is in line with to feed in any comments to course student liaison officer.
the student voice. HISA also provides committee meetings and also have the
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NEW FOR 2018-19 1111
New for 2018-19
We regularly introduce new courses in
response to student demand and to feedback
from employers.
This allows our students to return to college to
continue studying either at a higher level or in a
different subject. It also means they are better
prepared for employment locally.
NC CREATIVE INDUSTRIES*
HNC FASHION TEXTILES*
NPA PROFESSIONAL COOKERY*
PDA PROFESSIONAL COOKERY*
HNC DIGITAL DESIGN AND WEB DEVELOPMENT*
CAREER IN CARE: SKILLS FOR CARE*
NPA PRACTICAL SCIENCE SCQF LEVEL 5*
* All courses are subject to approval at time of
going to print.
Call your local college centre for
more information.
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12 APPLICATION
How to apply
Further Education
Further education 1. Visit our web site: www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
(up to and including
SCQF level 6) 2. Choose the course you’d like to study along with the location.
It’s easy to apply for 3. Go to the web page for your chosen course.
a course with us.
4. Check you have the entry requirements.
Application is online.
The sooner you 5. Click on the apply tab on the course page and fill out the online application
apply, the sooner form.
you can plan.
6. We will send you an acknowledgment letter/email within 2 weeks.
7. You will be invited for an interview.
8. After your interview you will receive a letter with our decision.
If you are successful and receive an offer of a place, it is essential that you
reply to that letter to accept your place. Information
about applying for funding will be given at this stage.
9. Enrolment is on-line and can be completed as soon as you have accepted
your place.
10. Details about induction days will be sent to you as the start date approaches.
If you need help with online application, just call us anytime or drop in to your nearest college centre.
Admissions on: 01397 874000 Email: [email protected]
www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
APPLICATION 13
How to apply
Higher Education
Higher education 1. You can apply to all of our available degree programmes online
(SCQF level 7 and through UCAS by visiting their website: www.ucas.com
above)
2. You can apply for any of our HNCs or HNDs by applying through UCAS
It’s easy to apply for www.ucas.com or online through our website - www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
a course with us.
3. Check the entry requirements before application.
Application is online.
The sooner you 4. You will receive an acknowledgement letter within 2 weeks.
apply, the sooner
you can plan. 5. Your application form will then be passed to the Programme Leader
who will make a decision based on the entry criteria and your personal
statement. You will then be issued with a letter informing you of a decision.
If you are successful with your application, it is essential that you reply
to that letter to accept your place as failure to do so may result in your place
being re-allocated.
6. Once we receive your letter of acceptance, you will be invited to enrol online.
7. Details about induction days will be sent to you as the start date approaches.
If you need help with online application, just call us anytime or drop in to your nearest college centre.
Admissions on: 01397 874000 Email: [email protected]
www.whc.uhi.ac.uk
14 FUNDING
How to pay for your course
Going to college is an investment for
your future. Plan ahead carefully so you
can work out the best way to manage
your money while you study. Allow time for
your application for support to be processed.
? How much will it cost?
The main costs are:
Tuition fees: the fees charged by us to teach you
Living expenses: your accommodation, food, clothing etc
? How will I pay?
Every student will be different. Although most of the courses in the courses section of the website advertise a
fee, you may not have to pay the full fee depending on your individual circumstances. For example, if you
intend to study a full-time, further education course, your fees may be paid for you if you are a Scottish or EU
domiciled student. If you intend to study a higher education course you should apply to the appropriate
student finance agency to have your fees paid.
Please contact your college centre for funding information if you are studying a part time course.
? What about living costs?
Depending on your personal circumstances, you may qualify for financial assistance in the form of Education
Maintenance Allowance (EMA), bursary, loan or grant.
Your letter of acceptance from the college will contain information about how to apply for further education
funding online. If you are studying a higher education course, please visit the appropriate student finance
agency website to apply for a student loan.
Don’t delay. Apply for funding as soon as you can so that you know how much
you may be entitled to when you start your course.
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FUNDING 15
1. EMA The application for the loan (if you choose to apply for
one) is made at the same time as the application for
What is it for? the fees.
Living expenses
Who can apply for it? To find out more:
Under 18s, normally resident in Scotland, on full-time Scotland: www.saas.gov.uk
further education courses who have reached the official Student Finance England:
school leaving age at the start of their course www.gov.uk/studentfinancesteps
Where does it come from? Student Finance Wales:
Scottish Funding Council www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
Student Finance EU: www.nidirect.gov.uk/financial-
2. Bursary help-for-eu-students
Student Loans Company: www.slc.co.uk
What is it for?
Maintenance for over 18’s and travel and study expenses for 4. Childcare and
both over and under 18’s discretionary fund
Who can apply for it?
All students over 18, ordinarily resident in Scotland on further What is it for?
education courses. Students under 18 are eligible for travel Financial help with: childcare expenses; financial help
and study expenses, as appropriate with personal hardship; help with accommodation costs
Where does it come from? for eligible further education students.
Scottish Funding Council Who can apply for it?
Any student depending on their personal circumstances
3. SAAS or other student finance Where does it come from?
agency/student loan company Scottish Funding Council
What is it for? 5. Lone parent childcare grant
Tuition fees, student loan and bursary
Who can apply for it? A grant for Scottish higher education students: every
HNC, HND and degree students (all courses that are SCQF college or university has a childcare fund that you can
level 7 and above) apply to for help towards the cost of registered or formal
Where does it come from? childcare. To be eligible to apply for help, you must take
The tuition fees come from the Student Award Agency out the maximum student loan available to you if you
Scotland (SAAS) or other student finance agency depending are a higher education student and be eligible to have
on where you live. The loans come from the student loan your fees paid by your funding body.
company or other student finance agency depending If you are a further education student you must be
on where you live. entitled to student support funding.
For further information regarding student support funding, please visit our website:
https://www.whc.uhi.ac.uk/studying-at-whc/fees-funding
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16 ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Essential Skills, Core Skills and Employability
We’re here to help you succeed.
All of our courses are designed to give
you the confidence and skills for
learning, life and work.
What are Essential Skills? 1. Communication: helps you with the you in tailored approaches suitable for
Personal and learning skills: these expression and structure in whichever area you are studying in.
will help you to become an effective your work. With the majority of our students
lifelong learner. gaining an SQA Award in Employability
Employability skills: learn what you 2. ICT: helps you with the production as part of their chosen course.
need to make you the best employee. and presentation of your work.
Core skills: the basics that we all need You will achieve valuable work related
in communication, numeracy, problem 3. Numeracy: helps you with the day certificates in:
solving, information technology and to day calculations you need in your • preparing for employment: first steps
working with others. work and life. • building your employability skills
Vocational skills: these are skills that • responsibilities of employment
are specific to a particular occupation What is Employability? • dealing with work situations
or sector. Our Employment and Development • skills for customer care
team work closely with college staff • work experience
You might not realise it, but many of and as a result, employability skills,
you will already have many of the support and training are provided for
essential skills which are exactly what
you need when you start your course Scottish Credit And
to help you to develop personally and Qualifications Framework
make the most of your time at college. (SCQF) Explained
Essential Skills at West Highland
College UHI are not taught as classes The SCQF is a way of comparing the wide range of
but are a method shared between Scottish qualifications. It covers achievements such as
students and staff of understanding those from school, college, university and work based
the skills you already have and qualifications. Each qualification is given a level and a
transferring what you can do now number of credit points. For more information visit: www.scqf.org.uk
into what you will do next.
What are Core Skills?
Core Skills are taught classes in
Communication, Numeracy and
ICT that every student in Scotland
will take.
Improved core skills will help you
connect to others and the world
around you, particularly in
the workplace.
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SCQF SQA Qualifications Qualifications Scottish
Levels Higher Education Vocational
Qualifications
12 Instructions
11
10 How the Doctoral Degree Professional
9 Scottish Apprenticeship
8 Credit and
7 Qualifications Integrated Masters Professional
6 Framework Degree/Masters Degree Apprenticeship
5 (SCQF) works. Post Graduate Diploma,
4 Post Graduate Certificate SVQ5
3
2 Honours Degree Professional
Graduate Diploma Apprenticeship
Graduate Certificate
Professional Bachelor/Ordinary Technical
Development Award Degree Graduate Apprenticeship
Diploma Graduate
SVQ 4
Certificate
Higher Diploma of Technical
National Higher Education Apprenticeship
Diploma
SVQ 4
Advanced Higher Certificate of Modern
Higher National Certificate Higher Education Apprenticeship
Scottish
SVQ 3
Baccalaureate
Higher Modern
Skills for Apprenticeship
Work Higher
SVQ 3
National 5 Modern
Skills for Work Apprenticeship
National 5 SVQ 2
National 4 National National SVQ1
Skills for Work Certificate Progression Award
National 4
National 3 Foundation Apprenticeships
Skills for Work are at SCQF level 6.
National 3
National 2
1 National 1
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18 WHAT EMPLOYERS SAY
What employers say
West Highland College UHI has built up close contacts with many employers over the years.
This cooperation is invaluable for many of our students who are required to do work experience as
part of their course. These experiences enrich our students’studies and their understanding of the
workplace and many go on to successful employment with the business they have got to know
after they have finished their time at college.
“ MandyCameron,Carr
Gomm Service Manager
(Lochaber & Skye):
“Working in partnership with West Highland College UHI has
been hugely successful for Carr Gomm as we have benefitted
from four successful applicants to our organisation which was our
key aim with this project. It has also helped the organisation to
form a strong link with the college and it has helped with our
ongoing promotion of the care sector being a career that young
people can get involved with. By employing students
undertaking their health and social care studies we know that
we are not only gaining employees with an interest in the
sector but that they are also well educated in both the
theoretical and practical side of care work.”
Campbell Grant,
Sitekit Ltd
"As a Skye-based software SME, selling throughout the
UK, I can confirm that the scarcity of appropriately skilled
staff is by far the most limiting factor in business growth and
job creation locally. In fact it is an acknowledged UK-wide
economic development problem.
The future is digital and virtual. We desperately need more
Computer Scientists and Software Engineers (not merely
computer users) if this country is to compete in the global
market for digital services. The education sector needs
to adapt faster to the changing world of work and
West Highland College UHI are leading the
way in this."
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SCHOOL COLLEGE PARTENRSHIP 19
WEST HIGHLAND COLLEGE
SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PARTNERSHIP
Portree Ardnamurchan Kinlochleven Lochaber Plockton
High School High School High School High School High School
Ullapool Mallaig Gairloch Kilchuimen
High School High School High School Academy
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2020 SCHOOL COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
Developing the Young Work Force
through School College Partnerships
Developing the Young Workforce courses designed with employers and construction, health and social care
(DYW) is a seven-year programme are linked to national and local career (including introduction to nursing) and
developed by the Scottish Government and job opportunities. business and finance – all of which are
to prepare young people for the world By taking part in our school college key employment sectors in the
of work. This programme builds on the partnership, you get the opportunity Highlands and Scotland. Future
foundations already in place in all to explore subjects and possible career offering will include engineering,
schools as part of Curriculum for opportunities that you might not have which is a key area of growth for jobs.
Excellence. the opportunity to experience in the
normal school curriculum. These are Why choose a School College
As part of this initiative, West Highland often delivered in a College setting, Partnership course?
College UHI works in close partnership but are also increasingly available as • broaden your curriculum choices and
with each of our 9 local High Schools, option choices on the school
Highland Council and the Regional timetable. The programmes on offer enrich your educational experiences
DYW Group to offer a wide range of include courses in areas such as • sample college life, helping you to
courses to school pupils in years 4-6 at tourism and hospitality, computing
SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6. These are and digital media, rural skills, make informed decisions about
your future
• your application to university or
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SCHBOUOSLINCEOSLSLEAGNEDPHAORSTPNIETRASLHITIPY 21
college may be improved by relevant local employers and provide universities across Scotland now
demonstrating a range of additional valuable exposure to the world of work. recognise the Foundation Apprenticeship
skills acquired during your studies as part of their entry criteria at the
with us Employers and pupils alike benefit: you same level as Scottish Highers.
• benefit from our partnerships with can get a head start on a career choice
businesses and employers to provide by gaining an industry recognised
valuable work-based learning qualification and valuable work
experiences which are recognised experience through real life work
by industry based projects. By offering work
placements, employers can attract
Foundation Apprenticeships – highly motivated young people as
Closing the gap between the employees who have already gained
classroom and the workplace the skills needed for their business.
If you are in S5 and S6, Foundation
Apprenticeships provide a work based Foundation Apprenticeships can also
learning opportunity, typically lasting provide you with a competitive
12 – 24 months and are taken advantage if you wish to continue your
alongside other subjects through our academic career. The University of the
school college partnership. They offer a Highlands and Islands (of which West
unique combination of classroom Highland College UHI is a partner
learning and work placements with college) together with a number of
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22 SCHOOL COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
Our School College Partnership options:
Computing The College is also able to
accommodate S6 pupils who may
Foundation Apprenticeship: Software Development wish to access stand-alone Higher
Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative Digital Media National Certificate (HNC) units in
Certificate in Digital Media and Software Development-Year 1 addition to their school
Certificate in Digital Media Animation and Web Design Fundamentals-Year 2 timetable. Information
Computing Science Nat 4, 5 and Higher regarding these options are
available on request.
Cookery/Hospitality/Business
The list of subjects available for
Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills delivery in each school is
Hospitality and Professional Cookery – various options annually revised and what’s on
Business Management Nat 5 offer can only be delivered
subject to numbers.
Child/Social Care
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Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services, Children and Young People
Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and Healthcare
Early Education and Childcare Skills for Work SCQF4
Creative Arts
Hairdressing Skills for Work Nat 5
Fashion & Textiles Technology Nat 4
Music and Creative Industries
Performance Skills (music)
Sound Production: Recording, National Progression Award
Construction/Rural/Sport (outdoor adventure)
Construction Crafts Skills for Work SCQF4 and 5
Rural Skills for Work SCQF4
Sport and Recreation Skills for Work
Gateway to Skills and Education (transition)
Access to Skills and Learning SCQF 1-2
Building Opportunities Transition
Humanities
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Psychology Higher
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Gateway to Skills and Education 26
27
Access to Skills and Learning Programme 28
Building Opportunites
Access to Further Education
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24 GATEWAY TO SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Developing Skills and Building Opportunity
Our Gateway to Skills and 2. BOpps: Building Opportunities leave school or have done so already
Education programmes are a Transition, a pre-course for you if but don’t know what to do next.
range of courses aimed you are still at school, are soon to leave It focusses on essential skills
particularly at those who need but are undecided about your development by providing the
more supported learning to next steps. opportunity to try the wide range of
achieve more independence in practical subjects that the college
essential, vocational, academic You will make a timetable with offers. You will gain confidence and
and employability skills. lecturers for one day in the week qualifications which will help you take
which fits in with your existing more control of the future.
So if you have left school, or wish to commitments. This will allow you to
return to learning, but have few experience a college setting and build 4. A2FE: Access to Further
academic or vocational qualifications, confidence and skills at your own pace Education for you if you aren’t sure
we can help you create your own while you decide about the future. about what to do next and want to
career and learning pathways; experience a variety of college courses.
allowing you a flexible, supported 3. BOpps: Building Opportunities Throughout the year, you will be given
route to more learning or for the Future for you if you don’t opportunities to try out a college wide
employment. have academic or vocational variety of other full time courses. 60%
qualifications. of last year’s Access to Further
Our lecturers are expert at working Education students took up full-time
with our students to create a This full time course is specifically college courses while others went back
personalised learning experience designed for you if you are about to to the workplace.
based on developing skills, creativity
and self-confidence and through a
college-wide variety of qualifications
between Scottish Credit and
Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
levels 2-5
Our Gateway to Skills and Education
programmes also offer some students
a progression route to other full time
college courses.
1. Access to Skills and Learning
Programme for you if you have
recognised support needs.
You can attend some or all classes in a
range of subjects. You will take part in
creative activities and develop new
skills and also have the chance to meet
with friends in a friendly and
supportive environment.
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Building Opportunities has been a great experience. It has helped
my confidence improve. The trips and choice of subjects are great
fun. The tutors are all a great support.
Katie Wrigglesworth
26 GATEWAY TO SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Access to Skills and Learning Programme
Entry requirements If you have any form of learning • to broaden horizons
There are no specific entry disability, profound and complex • to meet new people
requirements other than that at needs or simply think college isn’t for • but definitely - to have fun!
this stage in your life you feel you then come and talk to us. You will
unable to access further be surprised by what we can offer. Your lecturer will help you set
education or employment. An challenges and access opportunities
informal chat with the course The Access to Skills and Learning that will help you to achieve your
leader will give you and your Programme offers lifelong learning goals. College is also happy to liaise
carers, as appropriate, the chance opportunities. Sessions have different with other agencies who might
to identify interests, skills and atmospheres to suit a range of students, support you to contribute to goals
support needs. covering areas such as computing, within your care plan or similar.
drama, cookery skills, craft,
How do I apply? communication, health and wellbeing. What qualification will I get and
If you are a new student and wish These courses change every year, so what can I do next?
to join the programme contact call into your local college centre for up Depending on classes attended and
your nearest college centre for to date information. You can choose level of study, students will achieve
more information. If you are an how many classes you wish to attend. one or more Scottish Qualifications
existing student have a chat with Authority units at National 1 to 3. This
your tutor to find out about new There is also the potential to attend year we are also introducing ASDAN
classes available. college wide events with students Courses, a new and exciting program
Online application is not available from other college centres. of learning.
for this course. Please call
Admissions on: 01397 874000 Students attend our courses for lots of You can choose to return each year
for an application form or to get reasons, perhaps - to study new units or in some cases
more information. A discretionary • to try something new you may be able to participate in
bursary for travel costs may • to develop social skills other college courses with
apply and will be discussed • to develop life skills appropriate support.
on application.
Start date and venue
September
Part time
Fort William and Portree 1-5 days
a week. Gairloch, Ullapool and
Auchtertyre 1-2 days a week
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Building Opportunities
This course is designed for you if you • try your hand at construction, Entry requirements
have just left school. It will allow you cookery, arts and crafts and music There are no specific entry
to develop broad based skills that will requirements other than that at
equip you for either employment or • develop your own personal this stage in your life you are
moving on to our Access to Further strengths and qualities unable, for any number of
Education or Employability reasons, to access education or
Skills programmes. • gain confidence and self-esteem employment. An informal chat
and get better at what you try with the course leader will give
So if you are not quite ready to access you and your teacher or referring
other learning or employment • meet with friends, make new agency, as appropriate, the
opportunities, Building Opportunities friends and work as part of a team chance to discuss support needs,
will give you the chance to develop the identify life goals and how to
necessary skills so that you can • think about what you might work towards them and develop
consider these options in the future. like to do after the Building relevant interests and skills.
Opportunities course and how
If you need support for learning or to make this happen Start date and venue
think college isn’t for you then September
come and talk to us. You might be What qualification will I get and Fort William
surprised by what we can offer. what can I do next? Full-time: 3 days a week
You will have the chance to achieve a for 34 weeks
In an informal but constructive setting variety of units at National 2 and
our staff will help you to create National 3 that aim to broaden your How do I apply and pay?
opportunities for your future. experience and prepare you for Online application is not available
further learning. for this course. Please call
admissions on: 01397 874000
After discussion with your tutor you for an application form.
could consider another course.
See page 15 for bursary
information.
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28 GATEWAY TO SKILLS AND EDUCATION
Access to Further Education A2FE
Entry requirements A2FE has been specifically designed to What qualifications will I get and
Applicants should have a basic give you the opportunity to try a wide what can I do next?
education and be keen to learn variety of subjects currently available On completing the course, you will
new skills to help them progress with West Highland College UHI while receive unit awards at SCQF levels
on to further education or boosting your study skills and 3 - 5 from the various courses
employment. personal development. you experienced.
All applicants will be invited for By bringing you into the college Access to Further Education begins in
interview. environment, it will also give you the September and finishes in June so if
skills and confidence to help you make you find that you are interested in one
Start date and venue the right choices for your future in of our full-time courses while you are
September further education, training or employment. with us, you can apply to start that in
Fort William the following September. We also take
Full-time: 3 days a week for In semester 1 in Jan/Feb entrants. Please pop in and
34 weeks You will study units in Outdoor speak to us about this option if you
Adventure, Music, Fashion and Textiles, are interested.
How do I apply and pay? Cookery, Child Health and Social Care, If you decide to go into employment,
See pages 12-15 Computing with Digital Media and you will take your experience and skills
Core and Essential Skills and Employability. with you. 60% of last year’s students
took up full-time college courses while
In semester 2 others went back to the workplace.
You will progress to higher level units
in some of these subjects and you will Whatever you decide, this course will
add units in Construction: Practical help you decide with confidence.
Craft Skills and Business
Administration and Core Skills
Communication, Numeracy and ICT.
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Business and Hospitality
NC Administration with Business 31 NC Professional Cookery SCQF level 6 39
HNC Administration and Information Technology
HND Administration and Information Technology 32 HNC Professional Cookery 40
HNC Business
HND Business 33 NPA Professional Cookery SCQF level 4 part time 41
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Sports Management 34 Professional Cookery Skills SCQF level 5/6 part time 41
Certificate in Professional Cookery and
Hospitality SCQF level 4 35 PDA Professional Cookery part time 42
NC Professional Cookery /Hospitality SCQF level 5
36 PDA in Book Keeping part time 43
36 PDA in Office Administration part time 43
PDA in Information Technology in
37 Business part time 43
38 Cert HE Tourist Guiding 44
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What our students say
Alex Murray Certificate in Professional Cookery & Hospitality
“I am a mechanic to trade but I really When I started the course
wanted to develop my interest in I did not know what I was
cooking. I wanted to learn how to cook letting myself in for but
properly and to a high standard. It is the lecturers are amazing
now a family activity that we can all and patient and have
enjoy together. I understand about shown me so much and at
nutrition and have a good my own working pace.
understanding of what my family’s I now know that I can go to
nutritional needs are and I can cook a fridge or cupboard and
healthy meals for us all. make anything from what’s
in there.
I have learned so much to the extent
that I can now cook to a restaurant College overall was a great
standard. I am much more confident experience. The kitchen
and the hands-on training prepares facilities are great, lecturers
you for a busy working kitchen. I am so good, student support
currently working part-time in a pub were helpful with funding and doing
kitchen but my goal would be to move core skills as part of my course has
to the Isle of Lewis and continue in been very valuable.”
full-time employment in a busy kitchen.
Lucia Petrovicova NC Administration with Business
Lucia is from Slovakia and she moved President of the Highlands
to Fort William 8 years ago. and Islands Student
Association (HISA).
English is not her first language but
through her course subjects and the Lucia is continuing her
challenges of studying in a second studies with HNC Business.
language she learned something new She has 15 years of
every day while developing her skills experience in the
and confidence. She believes that this hospitality and tourism
helped her to understand a wide range industry, loves working and
of issues students can face during their meeting new people from
studies so she decided to offer her all around the world and
fellow students her support by after she has completed
standing for class representative and is her studies she hopes to
now the College’s Student Depute start her own business.
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NC Administration with Business
Would you like to gain valuable skills • personal development: managing Entry requirements
in a business administration time and resources effectively You should have at least 3
environment that will place you ahead Standard Grades at credit/general
in seeking employment? • customer service and marketing level or 3 National 4s or above or
• core skills numeracy and equivalent combination of both.
This practical course will develop your
abilities in a wide range of IT and communication If you don’t meet our entry
administrative skills necessary for • 1 week work experience requirements, your previous
future employment in business, retail, experience may still qualify you
reception, hospitality and public What qualification will I get and for this course. Mature students
sector areas. what can I do next? will be considered on merit. You
NC Administration SCQF level 5 if the will attend an interview.
• IT applications: spreadsheets; required units are achieved, alternatively
databases; presentation software Certificate in Administration Start date and venue
and word processing with Business. September
You will learn through a
• office based duties: reception; You could consider applying for HNC combination of video
processing of business documents; Administration and Information conference seminars and online
organising events; central services; Technology with us or administrative study via the University of the
introduction to human resources employment in business, retail, Highlands and Islands Virtual
hospitality and public sectors. Learning Environment (VLE),
supported by your tutors.
Full-time: 3 days a week for
34 weeks with some
independent study.
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15
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HNC Administration and Information Technology Ucas code 17PN
Entry requirements HNC Administration and Information A choice of optional modules:
1 Scottish Higher at grade C or Technology is designed to meet the • creating a culture of customer care
above, preferably either English demands and requirements of today's • HR management: an introduction
or Maths. modern business environment and will • marketing: an introduction
A relevant NC qualification prepare you to pursue a successful • personal enterprise skills
totalling at least 12 credits or NQ career in business administration. • work experience
Administration and Information
Technology or NQ Administration. You will undertake a 2-week local What qualification will I get
If you do not have the required work placement as part of the course. and what can I do next?
entry qualifications your HNC Administration and
application will still be welcome, Mandatory units: Information Technology
with evidence of relevant • IT in business - word processing
professional experience. You could consider applying for HND
and presentation applications Administration and Information
Start date and venue • IT in business - spreadsheets Technology or BA (Hons) Business
September for full time • IT in business - databases and Management (year 2) with the
January for part time • office administration University of the Highlands and Islands
Full-time: 19 hours a week • digital technologies for administrators or employment in the business
for 34 weeks with some • recording financial transactions administration sector.
independent study. • personal development planning
• communication: business
You will learn through a
combination of video communication
conference seminars and online • graded unit I: administration and
study via the University of the
Highlands and Islands Virtual information technology
Learning Environment (VLE),
supported by your tutors.
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15
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HND Administration and Information Technology Ucas code 75NG
Businesses and other organisations • ICT in business Entry requirements
rely upon people with good skills • IT in business – databases 2 Scottish Highers at grade C
in administration and or above, preferably English and
information technology. (advanced); spreadsheets Maths or 2 A Levels at grade D
(advanced); Word processing or above, preferably English
The HND will give you advanced IT skills (advanced); presentation and Maths.
in word processing, spreadsheets, applications
presentation, database and • office administration, technologies Direct entry to year 2 may be
desktop publishing. and management possible with an HNC
• presentation skills Administration and Information
You will also benefit from the study of • personal development planning Technology.
core business skills such as managing • recording financial transactions
change and developing teams. Prospective students without the
Optional modules are available in a standard entry requirements are
Completion of this course provides wide range of administrative functions encouraged to apply and will be
credits towards a number of professional and may vary depending on study considered on an individual basis.
qualifications including Institute of location. For more information contact
Qualified Private Secretaries, Institute your chosen college centre. Start date and venue
of Administrative Management and September
Association of Secretaries. What qualification will I get and Full-time
what can I do next? You will learn through a
Mandatory modules are: HND Administration and combination of video
• communication: business Information Technology conference seminars and online
study via the University of the
communication On completion of your course you will Highlands and Islands Virtual
• developing the individual within be qualified for employment at senior Learning Environment (VLE),
level in office administration, supported by your tutors.
a team supervisory level administration,
• graded unit I - III: administration personal assistant or secretary.
and IT
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15
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HNC Business UCAS code 001N
Entry requirements HNC Business will give you an excellent Optional modules:
1 Scottish Higher at grade C or introduction to a wide range of • creating a culture of customer care
above or 1 A Level at grade D or business and management skills that • personal enterprise skills
above or NC Administration are highly sought-after by employers, • work experience
with Business. including: marketing; communication; • digital technologies for
IT and administration and people
Prospective students without the management. administrators
standard entry requirements are • international marketing
encouraged to apply and will be
considered on an individual basis. Mandatory modules are: What qualification will I get and
• business accounting what can I do next?
Start date and venue • communication: business HNC Business
September
Full-time and part-time communication You could consider building on
You will learn through a • economic issues: an introduction your skills by studying either HND
combination of video conference Business or BA (Hons) Business
seminars and online study via the graded unit I: business and Management.
University of the Highlands and • information technology:
Islands Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE), supported by applications software I
your tutors. • IT in business: spreadsheets
• managing people and organisations
How do I apply and pay? • marketing: an introduction
See pages 12-15
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HND Business UCAS code 101N
The HND Business will develop skills Optional modules may include: Entry requirements
acquired on the HNC Business or • international marketing: an 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or
further your expertise if you have a above or 2 A Level at grade D or
business background. You will gain a introduction above. Alternatively HNC
broad spectrum of skills that are highly • presentation skills Business.
sought-after by employers. These • using software application packages
include: marketing; communication; • work experience Start date and venue
IT and administration and people September
management. The diverse nature of Option units available may vary Full-time and part-time
the course will ensure that you are depending on study location, for You will learn through a
equipped with the knowledge to more information contact your combination of video conference
undertake a variety of business roles, chosen campus. seminars and online study via the
including management. University of the Highlands and
What qualification will I get and Islands Virtual Learning
Mandatory modules are: what can I do next? Environment (VLE), supported by
• behavioral skills for business Business HND your tutors.
• business contractual relationships
• business culture and strategy On completion of your course you How do I apply and pay?
• economics i: micro and macro could progress to the third year of the See pages 12-15
BA (Hons) Business and Management
theory and application degree. You will also be qualified to
• economics ii: the world economy take up a variety of posts in
• graded unit ii: business administration, business and
• information and communication management or self-employment.
technology in business
• preparing financial forecasts
• statistics for business
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BA (Hons) Business and Management UCAS code NN21
Entry requirements This broad-based qualification will the end of the fourth year with a
HNC/D in Business or introduce you to all aspects of today’s named award.
Administration and IT (for modern business and the domestic
students studying through West and global environment in which Named awards in: Finance; Human
Highland College UHI) it operates. Resource Management; Marketing;
For full information, please check Enterprise; Digital Communication
UHI website. You will consider complex problem and Tourism.
solving, understanding the decision
Career/Progression making process and effectively Upon completion, students will be
• graduate management communicating with a wide range of eligible to apply for Associate
internal and external stakeholders. Membership of the Chartered
positions Management Institute.
• public and private sector Core modules will be covered in years
one and two, giving you a solid Full time or part time: you will learn
management foundation. In years three and four you through a combination of video
• administrative positions can choose to study for a generic conference lectures and tutorials, and
• voluntary organisations degree in business and management online study via the university's virtual
• self-employment or you can focus on one particular learning environment (VLE), with
• further study at Masters level aspect which will allow you to exit at support from your lecturers.
with UHI
BA (Hons) Sports Management UCAS code C6N2
Entry requirements Are you seeking a broad-based Full time or part time: you will learn
When studying with West management qualification that will through a combination of video
Highland College UHI, you will introduce you to all aspects of today's conference lectures and tutorials, and
start at year three having already modern sporting business? This course online study via the university's virtual
achieved a relevant DipHE or HND will equip you with the essential skills learning environment (VLE), with
For full information, please check you need for a career in sports support from your lecturers.
UHI website. management, including marketing,
human resources, business law and IT.
Career/Progression
• sports development officer You will have the option of studying
• leisure centre manager coaching and developing sport, or
• sports manager in fitness and exercise, in the first and
second years of the degree, with the
public/private sector third and fourth years specialising in
sports management.
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Certificate in Professional Cookery and
Hospitality SCQF level 4
There are many sides to the hospitality • hospitality front office skills Entry requirements
industry which is vital to Scotland’s • customer care Applicants must have a passion
tourism trade. Hotels, bars, restaurants, • food and beverage service for cookery and be willing to
canteens and cafes require skilled • healthy cookery work hard and commit to the
chefs to prepare food but as any good • working in the professional kitchen requirements of the course.
chef will tell you, it is also important to • cookery processes Mature students will be considered
understand the whole customer • food and beverage service: counter on merit. All candidates will
experience including customer care • hospitality: introduction to events attend an interview.
and front of house operations. • craft baking: an introduction
• hospitality: organisation of Start date and venue
This introductory course will allow you September
to experience and gain basic skills in practical skills Fort William
several areas of the hospitality industry • organisation skills for cooking Full-time: 21 hours a week
by focusing on food preparation and • producing a meal for 34 weeks with some
cooking, food service, customer • understanding and using ingredients independent study
services and accommodation. • core skills communication, ICT
How do I apply and pay?
and numeracy See pages 12-15
This course is based in the busy college What qualification will I get and
training kitchens in Fort William. what can I do next?
Students will combine practical NC Hospitality SCQF level 4.
cooking days with classroom theory
sessions each week. When you successfully complete this
course, you could consider applying for
Course will include: our NC Professional Cookery and
• food hygiene Hospitality SCQF level 5 or going
• working safely directly into employment with your
• kitchen skills new skills.
• accommodation operations
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NC Professional Cookery / Hospitality SCQF level 5
Entry requirements There are many sides to the hospitality Course will include:
Applicants must have a passion industry which is vital to Scotland’s • pastry and desserts
for cookery and hospitality and tourism trade. Hotels, bars, • fish and shellfish
be willing to work hard and restaurants, canteens and cafes require • meat and poultry
commit to the requirements of skilled chefs to prepare food but as any • stocks and sauces
the course. It would be beneficial good chef will tell you, it is also • integrated production cookery
for candidates to have relevant important to understand the whole • cookery processes
Standard Grades at General customer experience which includes • food preparation techniques
level/Nat 4/5 or our Certificate in front of house/reception, layout and • meal production and design
Professional Cookery and the visual impact of the dining area as • cold preparation
Hospitality SCQF level 4. Mature well as the final service of food. • service of food and drink
students will be considered on • food and health
merit. All candidates will attend This course will allow you to gain • hospitality: organisation of
an interview. experience and further develop your
skills in several areas of the hospitality practical skills
Start date and venue industry by focusing on food • local hospitality provision
September preparation and cooking, food service • customer care
Fort William and customer services. • working safely
Full-time: 21 hours a week for • food hygiene
34 weeks with some You will combine classroom theory • core skills communication, ICT
independent study days with practical days in our
refurbished professional and numeracy
How do I apply and pay? training kitchen. • work experience
See pages 12-15
What qualification will I get and
what can I do next?
NC Professional Cookery and NC
Hospitality SCQF level 5
On successful completion, you could
consider NC Professional Cookery SCQF
level 6 or take your new skills straight
in to employment.
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NC Professional Cookery SCQF level 6
The hospitality industry is vital to Students will combine practical Entry requirements
Scotland’s tourism sector and a key cooking days with classroom theory Applicants must have a passion
part of our economy. Hotels, bars, sessions each week. for cookery and be willing to
restaurants, canteens and cafes all work hard and commit to the
require skilled chefs to plan, Course will include: requirements of the course.
design and prepare food to the • hospitality costing It would be beneficial for
highest standards. • patisserie candidates to have relevant
• food production and Standard Grades at Credit
This course will build on the skills you level/Nat 5 or the NC in
have already acquired while working presentation skills Professional Cookery/Hospitality
with us at level 5. • food hygiene for the at SCQF level 5. Mature students
will be considered on merit. All
You will focus on food preparation, hospitality industry candidates will attend an interview.
advanced cooking methods, menu • meat and poultry 2
planning, product knowledge and the • fish and shellfish Start date and venue
importance of the“final plate up”. • organisation of practical skills 4 September
Challenge your ability and extend your • food product knowledge Fort William
range of creative approaches to the • restaurant food production Full-time: 21 hours a week for
preparation and display of food and • creative cookery 2 34 weeks with some
you will be better prepared for a • menu planning independent study
satisfying career in this booming • work experience
industry sector. How do I apply and pay?
What qualification will I get and See pages 12-15
You will be based in the professional what can I do next?
training kitchen in Fort William. NC Professional Cookery SCQF level 6
You could consider studying HNC
Professional Cookery with us or take
your skills straight in to employment.
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40 BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY
HNC Professional Cookery UCAS code 122N
Entry requirements If you are an aspiring chef and would Optional modules:
1 Scottish Higher at grade C or like develop your skills and knowledge • production cookery: cold kitchen
above or 1 A level at grade D or in professional cookery and kitchen • production cookery: hot kitchen
above or SVQ 2/3 Professional management, the HNC Professional • production cookery: sweets
Cookery or City and Guilds Cookery is a great place to start.
Professional Chef award or City & You will experience advanced, modern and desserts
Guilds Level 2 Diploma in cookery techniques and look at food • industrial experience
Professional Cookery or our NC product development. The training • hospitality industry
Professional Cookery/Hospitality. environment is learner-centred and
Prospective students without focuses on current industry standards. What qualification will I get and
the standard entry requirements what can I do next?
as listed above are encouraged Mandatory modules: HNC Professional Cookery
to apply. • hospitality supervision
• hospitality: financial and control You could apply for HND Professional
Start date and venue Cookery, then BA (Hons) Hospitality
September systems Management or take your skills
Fort William • food hygiene: intermediate straight into employment at a
Full-time: 21 hours a week • food classification and purchase supervisory level.
for 34 weeks with some • graded unit 1: professional cookery
independent study
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15
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BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY 41
NPA Professional Cookery SCQF level 4 Part Time
Professional Cookery Skills SCQF level 5 or 6 Part Time
Are you interested in working in a Level 5: Entry requirements
professional kitchen or do you want to • food hygiene and working safely Level 4 – a commitment to
improve on what you already know? • fish and shellfish improving your cookery and
• pastry and desserts hospitality skills or a basic cookery
With these new part time cookery • meal production and design qualification at SCQF level 3.
courses you will expand your cooking Level 5/6 – experience in the
skills and learn new and challenging Level 6: industry or a cookery qualification
techniques and recipes. Widen your • food hygiene for the hospitality at level 4 or 5.
knowledge of ingredients both fresh
and dry, whilst investigating the industry Start date and venue
importance of healthy eating and food • meat and poultry 2 Portree: October-March
hygiene and the roles they play in • food production and presentation 1 day a week
commercial kitchens.
skills How do I apply and pay?
• menu planning Application is online.
See page 12
Each course comprises 5 SQA credits. What qualification will I get and Cost: £344*
Subjects covered in each course include: what can I do next? Please call us to discuss latest cost
NPA Professional Cookery SCQF level and possible funding options.
Level 4: 4/Professional Cookery Skills SCQF
• cookery processes level 5/6 * cost can change
• food hygiene
• food preparation for healthy eating These courses are designed to be a
• craft baking natural progression from each other
• food preparation techniques but on completion of the level 6
course, you could consider our PDA in
Professional Cookery SCQF 7.
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42 BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY
PDA Professional Cookery Part Time
Entry requirements If you are an aspiring chef and would What qualification will I get and
Current or prior experience as a like get ahead in the industry whilst at what can I do next?
chef in a professional kitchen, the same time adding to the success of PDA (Professional Development
SVQ 2/3 Professional Cookery, or a a business you are already working in, Award) Professional Cookery
relevant City & Guilds/NC at SCQF then this is a great place to start. SCQF level 7
level 5 (or equivalent).
You will experience advanced, modern Successful completion of this PDA
Prospective students without the cookery techniques and look at food could help you find employment as a
standard entry requirements as product development ensuring you are Head Chef/Senior Sous Chef. The units
listed above are encouraged to up to date with the latest culinary that make up this PDA also contribute
apply as prior experience will be trends and techniques. to the HNC in Professional Cookery.
taken in to account.
You will cover:
Start date and venue food hygiene: intermediate
Fort William: September-June production cookery: cold kitchen
Portree: October-June production cookery: hot kitchen
1 day a week production cookery: sweets & desserts
How do I apply and pay?
Application is online.
See page 12
Cost: £516*
Please call us to discuss latest cost
and possible funding options.
* cost can change
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BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY 43
Professional Development Awards (PDA) Part Time
This suite of Professional Development Using Financial PDA Information Technology
Awards (PDA) are newly available to Accounting Software in Business
study at West Highland College UHI, Learn the ins and outs of financial
and are designed for those already in a accounting software in the preparation Gain the advanced IT skills and
career who wish to extend or broaden and production of a range of knowledge needed for a range of
their skills. accounting reports. administrative roles within a business
environment using Excel, Access, Word
To study a PDA, you need to be in Payroll and PowerPoint.
employment in a relevant business Basic payroll calculations and • Improve your skills and
sector. They will play a procedures, and use of payroll software
key part in your own development and package to process payroll. understanding of word processing
demonstrate important transferable and presentation packages to aid
skills to current and prospective Course cost: £258.00* business communication
employers by bridging the gap in your • Develop an understanding of
current skills. PDA in Office Administration database management software
and the application of databases to
An award can take you one Develop a wide range of skills in; aid business decision making
year to achieve. technical and administrative knowledge • Master spreadsheets and their use
relevant to current administrative in providing solutions to business
You will attend college for induction practice, personal effectiveness, problems and to develop skills using
and then study a programme of communication and presentation technology in an administration role
blended learning in the classroom, on techniques, the current legal and
line and work based to develop, refine, regulatory requirements relating to an Course cost: £344.00*
and embed your new skills whilst administration environment.
preparing for accreditation. Application is online.
This PDA could allow you to progress See page 12
These 36 week courses will start in to the full HNC in Office
September and January. Administration carrying forward Please call us to discuss latest cost and
the credit you achieve. possible funding options.
PDA in Book Keeping
Content includes: * costs can change
Develop your technical and administrative • office systems and procedures
knowledge relevant to book-keeping • legislation
and financial accounting practice. • office technologies
• communication
The award consists of 3 • planning and interpersonal skills
mandatory units:
Course cost: £344.00*
Recording Financial Transactions
Work with a double entry book-
keeping system to extract a trial
balance and prepare a VAT return.
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44 BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY
Cert HE Tourist Guiding (North Highlands) UCAS code N830
Entry requirements This unique one year programme aims What qualification will I get and
2 Scottish Highers at grade C or to create fully trained tourist guides for what can I do next?
above or 1 A level at grade C the North Highlands area. Students Tourist Guiding (North Highlands)
or above. will achieve a nationally recognised Cert HE
Scottish Tourist Guides Association Modules are at SCQF level 7.
Applicants with other relevant (STGA) Green Badge qualification,
qualifications and/or experience along with qualifications in managing You could consider becoming
will be considered on an and promoting their own businesses, self-employed as a tourist guide or
individual basis. as part of a higher education work in the North Highlands tourist
qualification which can then be used industry. You could also study at a
Start date and venue: as a possible point of entry into a higher level in the business and
Full-time and part-time number of University of the Highlands tourism sectors.
September and January and Islands degrees. This course will
(January part-time only) appeal to those seeking to work in the
tourism industry and those already
You will learn through a working there who wish to upskill and
combination of video conference gain recognised qualifications.
seminars and online study via the
University of the Highlands and Year 1 - CertHE
Islands Virtual Learning • STGA Tourist Guiding Qualification –
Environment (VLE) comprising
academic content; guide training; North Highlands
and virtual field trips. • Scotland the brand
• introduction to tourism and hospitality
How do I apply and pay? • introduction to customer
See pages 12-15
centred business
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COMPUTING AND CREATIVE DIGITAL SKILLS 45
Computing and Creative Digital Skills 46
47
NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 5 48
NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 6
HNC Computing
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46 COMPUTING AND CREATIVE DIGITAL SKILLS
NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 5
Entry requirements This course offers a comprehensive You will study from a range of subjects
Studying at SCQF level 5, you introduction to the fields of digital such as:
should have achieved National 5 content production and • video production
Computing Science computer/network maintenance. • image editing
or a minimum of 3 relevant • network literacy
National 4, Intermediate 1 or You will experience one to one training • website design and development
Standard Grade in video production, image editing, • website graphics
General level qualifications game design, 3D modelling, • applications development
(ideally in Art/Graphic animation, audio composition, web • computing project
Communication and design, web development, hardware, • computer hardware and systems
Maths/Computing). software, networking and social • mobile technology
You will attend an interview. media literacy. • social media literacy
• security fundamentals
Start date and venue In a hands-on learning environment • digital media
September you will cover a range of core • software design and development
Full time: 3 days a week for 34 computing subjects, exploring both • core skills numeracy and
weeks plus some independent the technical and creative side of
study computing. This will allow you to communication
You will learn through a expand your knowledge and ability in
combination of video conference this growing sector, making you better What qualification will I get and
seminars and online study via the prepared for employment. what can I do next?
University of the Highlands and NC Computing with Digital Media
Islands Virtual Learning Professional grade software and SCQF level 5
Environment (VLE), supported by equipment is available to all of our
your tutors. students. You could consider returning and study
at SCQF level 6.
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15 This specialised equipment is also Alternatively you could continue study
available to be booked out for projects. in areas such as interactive media, web
development, software development,
3D computer animation, computing
and technical support.
This qualification also provides an ideal
skillset to move into employment into
a small to medium sized business or as
a start point for a career in a
larger organisation.
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COMPUTING AND CREATIVE DIGITAL SKILLS 47
NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 6
Studying at SCQF level 6 will further Content Entry requirements
develop your computing and digital You will study from a range of Studying at SCQF level 6, you
media skills. You will study many of subjects such as: should have achieved an NC in
the same units as studied at SCQF level • video production Computing with Digital Media
5 but at a higher level where more will • image editing SCQF level 5, Higher Computing
be expected of you. There are • network literacy Science or a minimum of 3
additional units covering digital • website design & development relevant National 5, Intermediate
forensics and ethical hacking. • website graphics 2 or Standard Grade Credit level
• applications development qualifications (ideally in
In a hands-on learning environment • computing project Art/Graphic Communication and
you will cover a range of core • computer hardware and systems Maths/Computing).
computing subjects, exploring both • mobile technology You will attend an interview.
the technical and creative side of • social media literacy
computing allowing you to further • security fundamentals Start date and venue
expand your knowledge and ability, • digital media September
making you better prepared for • software design and development Full time: 3 days a week for 34
employment in this demanding and • digital forensics weeks plus some independent
lucrative sector. • ethical hacking study
• core skills numeracy and You will learn through a
You will experience one to one combination of video conference
training in video production, image communication seminars and online study via the
editing, game design, 3D modelling, University of the Highlands and
animation, audio composition, web What qualification will I get Islands Virtual Learning
design, web development, hardware, and what can I do next? Environment (VLE), supported by
software, networking, social media your tutors.
literacy, digital forensics and NC Computing with Digital Media
ethical hacking. SCQF level 6 How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15
We encourage and support our On successful completion, you may
students to find work experience consider studying HNC Computing
places and regularly have industry with us. Alternatively areas such as
recruiters visiting. At the end of the interactive media, web development,
year we attend a trade show were you software development, 3D computer
have the opportunity to network with animation, information technology,
potential employers. computing or technical support.
This qualification also provides an ideal
Professional grade software and skillset to move into employment into
equipment is available to all of a small to medium sized business or as
our students. a start point for a career in a
larger organisation.
This specialised equipment is also
available to be booked out for projects.
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48 COMPUTING AND CREATIVE DIGITAL SKILLS
HNC Computing UCAS code 304G
Entry requirements This broad-based course will • e-commerce: publishing web sites
1 Scottish Higher at grade provide you with useful foundations • sql: introduction
C or above OR for a successful career in technical • systems development: introduction
1 A level at grade D or above PLUS support, software development • databases: introduction/design
3 National 5, Standard Grade or and IT technician.
Intermediate passes or equivalent fundamentals
OR It will introduce you to and develop • multi user operating systems
NC Digital Media Computing; your knowledge of aspects of software • digital skills
NQ Multimedia Computing; development, technical support, • developing mobile web based
Intermediate 2 Business, networking and web development.
Administration and Computing Successful completion of HNC applications: an introduction
Studies; or SVQ Information Computing may allow progression to • software development:
Technology the second year of the HND
Computer Science. testing/programming foundations
You may be required to attend • technical support: supporting users
an interview.
– software/hardware
Applicants without the standard • sd: applications development
entry requirements as listed
above are encouraged to apply Mandatory units are: What qualification will I get and
and will be considered on an • professionalism and ethics in what can I do next?
individual basis HNC Computing
computing
Start date and venue • computer systems fundamentals On successful completion of this course
September • developing software: introduction it may be possible to progress to the
Full time: 18 hours a week • graded unit 1 (examination) second year of the HND Computer
for 34 weeks with some • team working in computing Science, and then to the third year of
independent study. • troubleshooting computing BSc (Hons) Computing.
You will learn through a
combination of video conference problems
seminars and online study via the
University of the Highlands and Optional units may include: Alternatively you might like to
Islands Virtual Learning • cloud computing consider a career as a trainee
Environment (VLE), supported • ethical hacking programmer, systems analyst,
by your tutors. • computer forensics or database administrator.
• computing: introduction to
How do I apply and pay?
See pages 12-15 project management
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CONSTRUCTION, ENVIRONMENT AND MARITIME 49
Construction, Environment and Maritime 51
52
Certificate in Construction Skills 53
Certificate in Crofting and Countryside Skills (NC Rural Skills) 54
Certificate in Maritime Skills 55
NC Shipping and Maritime Operations
BSC (Hons) Archaeology and Environmental Studies
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50 CONSTRUCTION, ENVIRONMENT AND MARITIME
What our students say
Kathryn Macrae Certificate in Crofting and Countryside Skills
“ I grew up in Kyle of Lochalsh leaving In the course of a year, my employability So now I am studying HNC Horticulture
school in 1996 and although I gained 3 has risen dramatically. I could now by video conferencing, with Argyll
Highers, I chose not to go on to further gain employment in many different College. Because Argyll College is part
or higher education at that time. outdoor roles, from gardening to of the University of the Highland and
In 2015/16, my friend studied the estate work. Islands in the same way as West
Crofting and Countryside Skills course Highland College is, I can study in the
in Broadford and he told me all about I would highly recommend this course. college centre in Broadford where I live.
it as he went through. As a result of It really has a bit of everything. Also,
this, and also seeing the positive Heather McNeil is an inspirational I hope to progress onto the HND, and
change in him as a person, I decided to person and an excellent course leader, maybe even do the degree a year
give it a try. I am very glad that I did. for whom I have developed a well- after that.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. earned respect.
It pushed me in every possible way. I am fascinated by the medicinal
I particularly enjoyed the dry The Plant Identification and Gardening properties of plants. Ultimately, I
stone walling, chainsaw and quad- units particularly interested me and would like to grow medicinal plants for
biking courses. that is why I chose to study the pharmaceutical, herbalist and
HNC Horticulture next. aromatherapy industries.”
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