51 NC Beauty Care and Make-up 53 NPA Beauty Skills Beauty and Make-up Bòidhchead agus Maise-Gnùis
52 NC Beauty Care 53 NPA Make-up Skills
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What our
students say
I have a small hairdressing business on Skye. Lots of brides are
wanting beauty therapies as well as hairstylists. I thought my
own business would grow if I could offer both as a package
in my salon.
I have really enjoyed studying. Our lecturer is excellent and it makes
such a difference having someone who is a practising beautician
teaching us. She is completely up to date with the beauty therapy
industry. She shares her own practical business expertise, bringing a
fresh insight. I’ve learned so much: basic skills and technical
background information which gives deeper understanding. I feel ready
now to expand what I offer in my own business.
Lorraine Munro NC Beauty Care and Make-up
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NC Beauty Care and Make-up
SCQF level 5
This qualification will give you with the basic Key Information
knowledge, understanding and skills
required either for further study within the Entry requirements
beauty sector or employment at junior level You should have at least 4 national 4s or
in a salon. You will learn a variety of equivalent or have NPA Beauty or NPA
techniques with a focus on practical Make-up Skills.
activities which will be carried out in our fully
equipped college salon with a lecturer who What next?
is a practicing beauty therapist. Our course On completion, you could start as a junior in
also offers you the opportunity to develop a salon or return and study NC Beauty Care
your ability in hairstyling for weddings SCQF level 6.
and events.
Base: Portree
• facial skin care Course Study Key
• day make-up and basic corrective
£FE STUDY
make-up STYLE
• manicure, pedicure and nail enhancements
• bridal and evening make-up
• portfolio presentation
• selling skills in salon environment
• event and wedding hair styling
• massage
• waxing
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
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NC Beauty Care
SCQF level 6
Continue with your journey to becoming a Key Information
beauty therapist by building on existing
knowledge and techniques and learning Entry requirements
more advanced methods. You should have successfully completed NC
Beauty Care and Make-up SCQF level 5 or
You will study a wide range of beauty have equivalent industry experience.
treatments from facial techniques to gel
nails, waxing and massage. What next?
On completion, you could consider HNC
• facial techniques Beauty Therapy with UHI or seek work
• facial treatment packages in a salon.
• nail finishes
• creative current make-up trends Base: Portree
• depilation (hair removal)
• body massage Course Study Key
• commercial experience
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
£FE STUDY
STYLE
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NPA Beauty Skills
SCQF level 5
This is a part time course. Perhaps you’re Key Information (Common to both courses)
planning a career in the beauty industry?
This could be the ideal way to get started. Entry requirements
These courses are open to anyone wishing
You will have a broad introduction to some to gain a formal introduction to skills used in
basic beauty skills working on real clients. the beauty industry.
Topics covered include cleansing, toning What next?
and moisturising, nails, make up, and You could consider building on what you
tweezing along with an understanding of the have achieved by doing the other NPA or
health and safety issues to consider working joining our full time NC Beauty Care
in the beauty industry. and Make-up.
You will cover 3 units: Base: Portree
• beauty skills: an introduction
• cosmetology: make-up artistry
practical skills
• creative nail finishes to hand and foot
NPA Make-up Skills For part time funding information:
Visit our website
SCQF level 5
Course Study Key
This is a part time course. You will learn STUDY
about contemporary make-up application STYLE
using professional make-up products. You
will research, plan and produce specific
make-up looks to include young and mature
day make-up using various techniques, and
learn the use of corrective make-up. You will
learn how to consult with clients, identify
contra-indications, and go on to prepare and
apply bridal and evening make-ups. Through
working in the salon, you will gain knowledge
of current relevant Health and Safety
legislation, as well as building expertise in
make-up artistry methods and skills.
You will cover 3 units:
• contemporary make up
• day make-up and basic corrective make-up
• bridal and evening make-up
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Prepare yourself for the Computing and
digital age Creative Digital Skills
Do you love technology? Coimpiutaireachd is Sgilean Didseatach Cruthachail
Are you a problem solver?
Do you want a career in a fast moving
and dynamic industry?
Our range of computing and creative digital media
courses will make you 'industry ready' and able to learn
and work remotely.
In the digital age, computer science, digital design and
creative digital media impacts everything, from scientific
research to health development, transport, banking,
gaming, app and web design, communications...
you name it.
This sector is facing a skills shortage and our team want to
help you find a well-paid and rewarding career in an industry
that relies heavily on remote workers and freelancers.
Our courses span the range of computing fields, from
software and app development, web and graphic design,
digital media production to networking and cyber security,
all using industry standard software packages.
We have strong links with industry and many progression
routes into further study. On our courses you will develop
not only your technical ability, but team working and
problem-solving skills, which are essential in the workplace.
This is the perfect time to join an exciting and fast-moving
industry, in a department committed to help you achieve.
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57 NC Computing with 63 HND Computer Science Computing and Creative Digital Skills Coimpiutaireachd is Sgilean Didseatach Cruthachail
Digital Media SCQF level 5
64 HND Digital Design and
58 NC Computing with Development
Digital Media SCQF level 6
65 BSc (Hons) Applied
61 HNC Computing Software Development
62 HNC Digital Design and
Web Development
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What our The creative digital content of this
students say course appealed to me because I am
interested in animation and drawing.
I wanted to know how to create digital
animation as well as improve my
understanding of web design and
computer coding.
Aaron MacLean
NC Computing and Digital Media
Key Information
Entry requirements
You should have at least 3 National 4s
or above or equivalent.
If you do not meet our entry requirements, your
previous experience may still qualify you for
this course. If you are returning to education,
you will be considered on merit. You will be
required to attend an interview.
What next?
You could consider our NQ Early Education
and Childcare or NC Health and Social Care,
both at SCQF level 6.
Available through connected
and flexible learning.
For all other up to date information,
please visit our web site.
After studying Art and Design with the college, I decided to Course
build on my creative skills by doing this course because I wanted to
learn about working with up to date graphic software, animation and
digital art.
We’ve had fun going out and capturing photos and video footage, then coming
back and turning it into a video with music and well edited photos.
By doing this course, and using audio, video editing and basic 2D animation,
I’ve been able to make digital images of characters and scenery.
Meaghan Bennett NC Computing and Digital Media
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NC Computing with Digital Media
SCQF level 5
Whether you are checking social media, Key Information
keeping up with YouTube, or playing your
favourite game, you are interacting with the Entry requirements
work of a team of coders, video editors, Studying at SCQF level 5, you should have
designers, artists, and animators. If you want achieved National 5 Computing Science
to join them, this course is the perfect or a minimum of 3 relevant National 4 or
starting point. equivalent qualifications (ideally in
art/graphic communication and
You will be supported to gain confidence math/computing). You will attend
using DSLR cameras, graphics tablets, an interview.
HMD's, Smartphones, 3D Capture and
network hosting solutions. You will explore What next?
how to create everything from mobile games You could progress to study with us at
to broadcast news during this challenging SCQF level 6.
and inspirational course
Base: Anywhere
We continue to engage with XpoNorth, Course Study Key
Scotland's Leading Creative and Digital
Industries festival. This gives our students £FE STEM STUDY
exposure to the cutting edge of tech and STYLE
creative development - a great opportunity
to see what is available in the work market.
Where possible, students will be offered
the opportunity to undertake work
placements - some of which are commercial.
You will have access to professional
grade software and equipment.
• 3D modeling and animation
• game design
• video production
• image editing
• network literacy
• website design, development and graphics
• applications development
• computing project
• computer hardware and systems
• social media literacy
• digital media
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
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NC Computing with Digital Media
SCQF level 6
This course is aimed at students who want • computing project
to develop their existing skills in IT and • computer hardware and systems
digital media. If you have experience of • social media literacy
working with digital applications this course • digital media
could help you progress onto a career path • embedded development of core
in the computing sector.
and essential skills
As part of this course, you will work with • ethical hacking
DSLR cameras, graphics tablets, HMD's,
Smartphones, 3D Capture and network Key Information
hosting solutions. You will also be introduced
to contemporary applications and Entry requirements
approaches to create everything from mobile You should have achieved an NC in
games to broadcast news. Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 5
or Higher Computing Science or a minimum
Surrounded by talented, creative, and of 3 relevant National 5 or equivalent
technically minded students and staff, you qualifications (ideally in art/graphic
will be challenged, inspired, and above communication and math/computing).
all supported. You will attend an interview.
We continue to engage with XpoNorth, What next?
Scotland's Leading Creative and Digital This qualification provides an ideal skillset to
Industries festival. This gives our students go directly into employment with a small to
exposure to the cutting edge of tech and medium sized business, or as a starting
creative development - a great opportunity point for a career in a larger organisation.
to see what’s available in the work market. Opportunities for progression to further
study include our HNC in Computing or HNC
Where possible, students will be offered in Digital Design and Web Development.
the opportunity to undertake work
placements - some of which are commercial.
You will have access to professional
grade software and equipment.
Find a future where you do what you love.
• 3D modeling and animation Base: Anywhere
• games programming/games design Course Study Key
• asset production
• video production £FE STEM STUDY
• image editing STYLE
• network literacy
• website design & development
• applications development
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What our Over 4 years we’ve built up a wide
students say range of computing courses.
You can start studying with us while
you’re still in school with Nat 5, Higher
and Advanced Higher Computing. We also
offer two Foundation Apprenticeships which
combine theory with industry insight and
work experience. Then if you come to
college, you can study national certificates,
HNCs and HNDs covering digital design,
computing science and web design.
These are designed to prepare you for
immediate employment.
Heckie Cormack Course Leader
in computing and digital media
Key Information
Entry requirements
You should have at least 3 National 4s
or above or equivalent.
If you do not meet our entry requirements, your
previous experience may still qualify you for
this course. If you are returning to education,
you will be considered on merit. You will be
required to attend an interview.
After completing NC Computing and Digital Media, I returned to What next?
do HNC Computing. You could
I realised that I was more interested in pure computing. This course consider our NQ
was delivered using an online classroom so I could stay at home and Early Education
study locally. Learning this way suited me. Once online, you have and Childcare or
access to your classroom where you see your learning materials and
where you can speak and interact with the lecturer and other students.
If you need help, it’s easy to chat direct to the lecturer and response is
always quick. I think it made me a more independent learner because
tasks are set, you go off and research alone and then come back into
the virtual classroom to discuss or submit. It has prepared me well for
studying at the next level, either at Abertay or Inverness UHI.
Connor Murphy HNC Computing
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HNC Computing
SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE 304G
In a digital world, there is an increased need Key Information
for skilled workers to support a growing
digital economy. The HNC Computing Entry requirements
covers a broad-spectrum of skills that will 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1
provide you with a good foundation in a A level at grade D or above PLUS 3 National
range of computing related disciplines to 5s or equivalent OR NC Digital Media
prepare you for progression on to an HND, Computing SCQF level 6 or similar course at
university or related work within the SCQF level 6. You may be required to
computing industry. You will gain expertise in attend an interview. Applicants without the
areas related to software development, standard entry requirements as listed above
computer networking, web design and cyber are encouraged to apply and will be
security. considered on an individual basis
Mandatory units are: What next?
• professionalism and ethics in computing On successful completion of this course it
• computer systems fundamentals may be possible to progress to the second
• developing software: introduction year of the HND Computer Science, and
• graded unit 1 (examination) then to the third year of BSc (Hons)
• team working in computing Computing. Alternatively you might like to
• troubleshooting computing problems consider a career as a trainee programmer,
systems analyst, or database administrator.
Option units may include:
• cloud computing Base: Anywhere
• ethical hacking Course Study Key
• computer forensics
• e-commerce: publishing web sites £HE STEM STUDY
• SQL: introduction STYLE
• databases: introduction/design
fundamentals
• multiuser operating systems
• developing mobile web-based
applications: an introduction
• software development:
testing/programming foundations
• SD: applications development
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HNC Digital Design and Web Development
SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE 107I
The HNC Digital Design and Web Key Information
Development will give you professional
knowledge in the development of interactive Entry requirements
and digital media products. It will provide 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1
you with an up-to-date qualification within an A level at grade D or above OR NC
ever-changing industry. Computing with Digital Media SCQF level 6
or similar SCQF level 6 course. Prospective
With digital media becoming an essential students without the standard entry
aspect of marketing and communications, requirements are encouraged to apply and
having the skills in a wide area of disciplines will be considered on an individual basis.
will help you build your career. You may be required to attend an interview.
Build your expertise in several key areas What next?
including graphic design, 2D/3D animation, You could consider our HND Digital Design
web design, app/game development, and Development or move straight into
audio/video production and visual effects. relevant employment.
Mandatory units include: Base: Anywhere
• developing software: introduction
• system development: user-cented design Course Study Key
• team working in computing
• digital design and web development:
graded unit 1
• digital graphics fundamentals
• user interface design
• web technologies 1: HTML and CSS
Option units may include: £HE STEM STUDY
• graphic design STYLE
• manage database systems using SQL
• digital media: video
• web development: content management
systems (CMS)
• developing mobile web-based applications
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HND Computer Science
SCQF level 8 UCAS code 001I
The HND Computer Science course has Key Information
been designed to meet the growing needs of
IT and computing-related sectors, giving you Entry requirements
an up-to-date, recognised qualification within 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
the context of an ever-changing employment 2 A levels at grade D or above HNC
market. The inclusion of subjects such as Computing. Prospective students without the
cloud computing, convergence technologies, standard entry requirements as listed above
network technology and advanced software are encouraged to apply and will be
development will ensure you are up to date. considered on an individual basis. You may
be required to attend an interview.
The range of optional subjects will allow
you to focus on different aspects of What next?
computing science, depending on your area On successful completion, you may
of interest. progress to the third year of the BSc (Hons)
Computing or a career in programming,
Mandatory units are: website development, as a support
• HND computing: graded unit 2 technician or database administrator.
• managing a web server
• relational database management systems
• developing websites for multiplatform use
Option units may include: Base: Anywhere
• computer networks: building local area Course Study Key
networks £HE STEM STUDY
• cloud computing STYLE
• computer forensics fundamentals
• computing: pc hardware and operating
systems essentials
• configuring a desktop operating system
• COS 2
• security concepts
• software development: developing small
scale standalone apps
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HND Digital Design and Development
SCQF level 8 UCAS code 0071
This HND will give you professional Key Information
knowledge in the development of interactive
and digital media products. With digital Entry requirements
media becoming an essential aspect of 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1
marketing and communications, having the A level at grade D or above HNC Digital
skills in a wide area of disciplines will help Design and Web Development. Prospective
you build your career within an ever- students without the standard entry
changing industry. Develop a wide range of requirements as listed above are
transferable skills in several key disciplines encouraged to apply and will be considered
including, graphic design, 2D animation, on an individual basis. You may be required
web design, application and games to attend an interview.
development, audio/video production, and
programming.
Mandatory units are: What next?
• designing and developing an interactive On successful completion, you may
progress to the third year of the BSc (Hons)
product Interactive Media or a career in the digital
• developing digital media for an interactive media industry.
media product Base: Anywhere
• digital design and development: graded Course Study Key
unit 2 (project) £HE STEM STUDY
• interactive media composition STYLE
• human computer interface
Option units may include:
• digital media: audio
• web development: producing a data driven
website
• web technologies 2: HTML, CSS and
Javascript
• building an e-business
• emerging technologies and experiences
• digital imaging: advanced bitmap
techniques
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BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development
UCAS CODE I310
In collaboration with IBM, this innovative Key Information
BSc (Hons) Applied Software Development
degree will help you develop the skills, Base: Anywhere
knowledge, creativity and confidence to be Course Study Key
successful within this field.
£HE STEM STUDY
Replicating modern software development STYLE
practices, you will work in teams throughout
the programme. Teamwork will be supported
by an intense training session delivered at
the start of each academic year.
Set entirely online, a typical day will begin
with a short meeting to set the team’s
priorities, allowing you to manage your time
between practical work, directed learning
and scheduled tutorials.
You will develop a portfolio that will be
attractive to employers and this will be used
to assess your individual contribution to
each project.
You will have access to excellent technical
input from professional mentors and guest
speakers and be encouraged to develop
individual expertise and industry contacts.
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Calling all creativesCreative Arts
Be inspired by our stunning landscape and richEalain Chruthachail
cultural heritage to explore your creativity with us
and develop your career prospects.
You can study courses in art and design, fashion and textiles and
music. Start at a level you are comfortable with while growing and
developing your skills, techniques and creativity.
Art and Design can lead to a rewarding career and our courses will
give you practical skills in many media allowing you time to build
your portfolio while discovering which media suits you best.
Many of our past students have gone on to study at Scotland’s
top art schools.
The West Highlands are famous for musical tradition. By studying
music with us, you will work with like minded people, share
creative ideas, have access to our fully equipped music studio and
receive instrument tuition from musicians at the top of their game.
We welcome all styles of music and instrumentalists - the more
the merrier.
Is your love of creativity directed at clothing and textiles? We have
a fashion department which will teach you to sew, draw and create
your own patterns, design, produce and decorate textiles while
learning about the fashion industry.
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69 NC Fashion and Design 77 NC Portfolio Art and Design Creative Arts Ealain Chruthachail
70 HNC Textiles 79 HNC Contemporary
71 NC Creative Industries: Music Art Practice
72 HNC Music 80 NPA Art and Design
73 HND Music 80 NPA Drawing Skills
75 BA (Hons) Applied Music 80 NPA Painting
76 MA Music and the Environment 81 Higher Photography
76 BA (Hons) Creative Writing 83 HNC Photography
in the Highlands and Islands
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What our
students say
I studied Nat 4 Fashion and Textiles with the college as part of
the school college partnership.
I had a spell away and then returned to study this course. I love how
hands-on this course is and I have learnt a lot. Don’t let the word
“fashion” scare you off. You don’t have to religiously watch fashion
shows and own every issue of Vogue to enjoy this course! The most
important thing for me has been learning the ins and outs of pattern
making and sewing, but also the social aspect of meeting new people.
I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone. I’m going on to
study HND in Fashion Technology at Glasgow Clyde College.
Theo Thomson. NC Fashion and Design
I’ve had quite a journey with college!
I started with NC Fashion and Design. I had always
wanted to learn how to sew. We covered all the basic
skills and I did learn to sew but I also learned about textiles
and how to draw and create a block pattern. This is a massive
skill – the more you do it the easier it becomes, and you really
understand how a garment is made and what is possible.
After that year, I returned one day a week to work on Advanced
Textiles and in 2019, I joined HNC Textiles. I loved this course.
We developed our skills with new techniques in sewing and in
textile creation from dyeing, pleating and decoration.
I am now doing mixed media and painting art classes and
this makes me realise how all these art forms are tied
together. So much of fashion and textile design starts with drawing and the use of colour. I
have been exploring and finding my style which is abstract.
I have found my place and I’ll play with ink and watercolour and in the end I will bring in
textiles with hand stitching and decoration. I have taken something from each course I have
done. It’s brilliant.
Gintare Alexander. NC/HNC Textiles
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NC Fashion and Design
SCQF level 6
Do you have an interest in the world of Key Information
fashion, fashion trends, the construction of
clothing, textiles design and the skills Entry requirements
required for sewing? This course will give Students should have at least 3 National
you the opportunity to explore your creative 4/5s or equivalent. Previous experience of
side while developing your technical skills an art and design course or a passion for
through a range of units that will cover fashion and design would be desirable.
fashion illustration and design through Mature students will be considered on merit.
to pattern and garment construction. If you have a portfolio your best artwork
By researching and exploring different please bring this with you to interview.
aspects of the fashion industry and textile
creation you will develop an inspirational What next?
approach to research, design and You could consider returning to study HNC
production of fashion and textile pieces from Textiles with us. Alternatively, this course
concept to final product. You will help to will help you to produce a portfolio for
organise and take part in a fashion show application to further creative design and
showcasing all the work achieved over textile study.
the year.
Base: Fort William
Your study will include: Course Study Key
• fashion design
• fashion illustration £FE STUDY
• garment pattern construction STYLE
• sewing skills
• drawing skills
• research skills
• sketchbook development
• creative textiles development
• surface decoration
• digital fashion illustration
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
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HNC Textiles
SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE124J
This is a creative design-led course which Key Information
offers experience in surface decoration,
creative textile development, drawing and Entry requirements
design development relating to the 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR 1
production of fashion, interior and accessory A level at grade D or above OR NC in a
design. It is a portfolio- based course which relevant subject area. Prospective students
encourages the exploration and without the standard entry requirements as
experimentation with materials, media and listed above are encouraged to apply. We
techniques to create a textile and fashion will consider individual competence in
collection while providing a broad range of textiles-based skills evidenced by a portfolio
skills and knowledge. of work. You will also be required to attend
an interview.
You will work on projects from the initial
planning and research stages through
design and development, to a final product.
Required units: What next?
• surface decoration for textiles You could consider employment as a junior
• digital imaging designer, print production operative, retail
• professional design practice sales assistant, machinist or merchandiser
• textile techniques or further study in this area within UHI or
• observational drawing elsewhere.
• design semantics
• textiles: graded unit 1 Base: Fort William
Course Study Key
Optional units include:
• textiles for interiors £HE STUDY
• designing and producing fashion garments STYLE
• preparing to start a business
• portfolio production
• textile accessory design
• garment construction techniques
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NC Creative Industries: Music
SCQF level 6
If you are passionate about music in any of Key Information
the three disciplines offered – performing,
DJing or composing - and want to work in a Entry requirements
challenging yet exhilarating industry, this You should have at least 3 National 4s
course will set you on the right path. including Music or equivalent practical
experience. If you don’t meet our entry
You will work to prepare performances, requirements, your previous experience may
record your own music and play gigs while still qualify you for this course. Mature
working on theory and contextual study in students will be considered on merit.
class. Working with fellow musicians, you You will attend an interview.
will have the chance to pull together to
achieve the qualification. What next?
You could further your studies with
With tutors currently working in the music HNC/HND Music, Sound Production or BA
industry, you will have direct access to real (Hons) Applied Music either within the
industry knowledge and experience about University of the Highlands and Islands or
current trends while building a solid skill set further afield.
for an exciting future.
Base: Fort William
You will cover: Course Study Key
• digital DJing – an introduction
• OR solo performance £FE STUDY
• OR composition STYLE
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
Also, a selection from the following:
• live performance
• music literacy
• appreciation of music
• making a radio programme
• midi sequencing
• creative project
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HNC Music
SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE 103W
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Key Information
popular or traditional music performance,
this course will provide a strong grounding in Entry requirements
core disciplines enabling you to develop and 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above or
enhance your musical skills and 1 A level at grade D or above or NC Music.
understanding of the music industries. Prospective students without the standard
entry requirements as listed above are
Covering theory and practice, you will be encouraged to apply.
involved in arranging and performing gigs
and will have the opportunity to develop your What next?
performance skills in a range of genres With this qualification, you will be able to
and styles. pursue a variety of opportunities in the
music industry or further your studies with
Mandatory units: HND Music.
• music first study: instrument or music
Base: Fort William
first study: composition
• music: live performance
• music theory
• music: graded unit
• music business for musicians
Plus, a selection of optional units which Course Study Key
could include:
• keyboard skills for music production £HE STUDY
• songwriting STYLE
• digital audio workstations
• recording techniques for musicians
• music: research project
• music business: start-ups
• music history
• music second study: composition
• music: instrumental instruction
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HND Music
SCQF level 8 UCAS CODE 003W
Continue your study of music by Key Information
developing further your practical musical
skills and by increasing your understanding Entry requirements
of music theory. Successful completion of HNC Music plus
an interview and audition to assess your
Gain experience as a performer in a musical ability.
solo and band or session environment.
Understand the importance of stagecraft. What next?
Work on sound engineering in our recording You could progress to year 3 of BA(Hons)
studio. You will work with a wide range of Applied Music or Popular Music or consider
genres, while perfecting your own instrument a career as a freelance performer, music
of choice working closely with your instructor or a session musician.
chosen teacher.
Base: Fort William
Mandatory units: Course Study Key
• music: first study instrument or music: first
£HE STUDY
study composition STYLE
• music: online promotion
• music: graded unit 2
Other units may include:
• music: instrumental tuition
• music: session skills
• music: stagecraft for musicians
• digital audio workstations
• music: live performance
• music: history and analysis
• music: theory
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What our
students say
I started with NC Music, progressed onto HNC Music and am
now studying HND Music.
I began with no music qualifications but a real love of rhythm guitar
which I knew I wanted to develop, move on to lead playing and also
learn bass and gain more confidence in writing and singing my own
songs. The HNC allowed me to develop so many skills in both theory
and practical music making and I was able to specialise in song
writing. We learn how to use Digital Audio Workstations and that
allowed me to create an EP.
I am now studying HND Music. It felt like a natural progression and
will further my understanding of what I can achieve and what I want to
do. Challenge is good and it helps with being creative.
Iain Macdonald. HND Music
I moved from the USA to fulfil a dream to study music.
I studied accordion while completing the HNC and now I'm studying
composition for the HND. Both my teachers are professional musicians.
I love the breadth of this course: the focus on building our careers, as
well as the creative freedom, the support while building our portfolios of
work and the opportunities to co-write.
Here, lecturers and support staff work closely together and are friends
and colleagues in the best sense of the word – they’re willing to share
information and make your student experience as positive as possible.
College staff have a personal attitude towards the work they do with their
students. They seem to view their work as an opportunity to enrich the
community and place where they live.
I have loved my time in Fort William.
RubyAnn Stiegelmeier. HND Music
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BA (Hons) Applied Music
UCAS CODE W301
Study music in your home region, in any Year 3 BA
genre and prepare yourself for the music • professional practice
industry of the future. Studying traditional, • music in social and historical contexts
Celtic, pop, jazz, classical or rock, you will • music in educational and community
have the opportunity to explore the culture of
the highlands and islands and focus on the contexts 1
application of music in a variety of • applied music research skills
professional contexts. • creative identity
• creative technology applications
You will study with top individuals in
their fields while developing skills in Year 4 BA (Hons)
business, finance, enterprise, networking • applied music: performance, creation
and communication.
or research
Choose your solo performance tutor, • applied music: critique and evaluation
drawn from a list of experts and you will also
get credit for playing in ensembles in Key Information
your community.
Entry requirements
There will be national/international 3 Highers at grade ABB or above or 2 A
performances and placements in music, levels at grade B or above and Grade 7
education, community and/or health Associated Board or Trinity College or
settings. The course will develop your equivalent on first instrument (including grade
versatility as a musician with multi-venue 5 music theory or equivalent). Applicants with
delivery and residential sessions throughout. other relevant qualifications or experience will
be considered on an individual basis.
Core modules in each year are shown below
and each year also has optional modules. What next?
On completion: Music in the Environment
Year 1 Cert HE MA; performing; composing; teaching; music
• performance practice 1 and health; entrepreneurship; community
• ensemble 1 musician.
• music in its widest context: social,
cultural, historical
• creativity is more important than knowledge
• remote digital music collaboration
Year 2 DipHE Base: Anywhere
• performance practice 2 Course Study Key
• the effective contributor
• music, power and commerce £HE
• creative skills
• creation through technology
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MA Music and the Environment
The MA Music and the Environment provides Key Information
a foundation for musicians to develop new Base: Anywhere
paths for creative, entrepreneurial and Course Study Key
environmentally responsible endeavours. In
addition, the course equips musicians to STUDY
work within their own community, STYLE
establishing effective and successful
contributions to their local economy.
The course focuses on the three distinct
but interrelated themes of: music
performance and creation; cultural and
historical context; and the creative economy
and creative sustainability. Activities during
the course encourage and demand the skills
of observation, investigation, experimentation,
reflection, creation, innovation and design.
BA (Hons) Creative Writing in
the Highlands and Islands
UCAS CODE W830
The innovative BA (Hons) Creative Writing in Key Information
the Highlands and Islands is designed to
give you a solid grounding in the creative Base: Anywhere
principles, in both form and structure of four Course Study Key
of the main areas of creative writing: poetry,
prose, playwriting and the screenplay. £HE STUDY
You will be encouraged to explore how STYLE
these can inform and support other areas
of professional writing in gaming,
advertising, marketing, vlogs etc.
You will have the opportunity to present
your work using traditional methods as well
as using new technologies and publishing
platforms. The course aims to place creative
disciplines within the cultural, social,
political, geographical and historical
context of Scotland.
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NC Portfolio Art and Design
SCQF level 6
This one-year course is based in the Key Information
inspiring location of the Isle of Skye. Making
the most of our landscape, students will Entry requirements
learn to work in a range of environments and You should have 3 National 5 passes or
gain knowledge from experienced tutors and equivalent, preferably including Art and
professional artists. With small group sizes English. Applications to the course are
and a purpose-built studio in our Portree welcome from adults returning to education
centre, the learning experience is full of who may not possess the entry
exciting challenges, enabling students to requirements. All applicants must present a
explore a variety of art and design portfolio of recent art and design work
disciplines. These include drawing, painting, at interview.
sculpture, print-making, digital imaging,
textiles and design. The end of the course is What next?
celebrated with a full-scale exhibition, You could consider our HNC Contemporary
managed and led by the class. Art Practice or HND then BA (Hons)
Fine Art with the University of the Highlands
The NC is designed to enable students to and Islands or other Art and Design
prepare a comprehensive portfolio of work courses elsewhere.
suitable for submission to higher education
courses across the UK, including HNC Base: Portree
Contemporary Art Practice at West Highland
College UHI and BA (Hons) Fine Art Course Study Key
across UHI.
This course suits a diverse range of
students including school leavers, those
wishing to advance in Higher Education as
well those looking to widen their skill set.
You will explore the following areas: £FE STUDY
• drawing STYLE
• printmaking
• textiles
• contextual studies
• art project
• sketchbook development
• creative 3D artform
• exploratory media handling
• digital media
• personal project
• presentation and preparing for exhibition
• sculpture
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
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What our
students say
I studied art for 3 years at school.
I knew I needed to develop my portfolio before
moving on.
This course in Portree has been a useful first step
into learning how to augment and become
independent in my own education. I got to work in
unfamiliar media, while the small class meant were
able to share immediate feedback which was great.
We all have very different art styles and we have
learned from watching each other and the
discussions we’ve had together as we work on our
projects. Being surrounded by other likeminded
students creates a positive environment.
Logan Edgar. NC Art and Design Portfolio
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HNC Contemporary Art Practice
SCQF level 7 UCAS code 209W
If you would like to develop and improve Key Information
your artistic talent for personal pleasure or
with a career in mind, this course will allow Entry requirements
you to explore the practice and context of 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above or 1 A
contemporary art. By exploring drawing, level at grade D or above or NC Art and
painting and sculpture, with up-to-date Design or Foundation Apprenticeship
topics such as conceptual processes and Creative and Digital Media. Prospective
digital art form you will be led to find a students without the standard entry
pathway to create work. It is an imaginative requirements as listed above are
exploration of creative ideas and concepts encouraged to apply. We will consider
where you will not be restricted by medium. individual competence in art, design or lens-
You will develop your inquiring, analytical based skills, evidenced by a portfolio of your
and problem-solving skills in tandem with work. You will be required to attend an
technical and artistic skills, ensuring that you interview.
are suitably equipped to turn your artistic
talent into a successful career.
• Experience a variety of media, processes What next?
and techniques. You could consider further study: HND
Contemporary Art Practice; BA (Hons)
• Historical and contextual studies will Contemporary Art and Contextualised
inform and support practical work. Practice; BA (Hons) Fine Art OR launch a
creative career as a practising artist, or as a
• Study modules that develop your creative practitioner within community arts,
personal work and projects, such as education or galleries.
portfolio-building and personal
development planning.
Mandatory units are: Base: Portree
• art and design context Course Study Key
• contemporary art practice: conceptual
£HE STUDY
processes STYLE
• contemporary art practice: graded unit 1
• contemporary art practice: introduction to
digital artform
• contemporary art: 2D and 3D practice
• developmental drawing
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NPA Art and Design
SCQF level 5
Gain practical and theoretical knowledge Key Information (common to all courses)
and understanding of a range of
printmaking, mixed media and illustration Entry requirements
skills and techniques through practical These courses are open to anyone wishing
experimentation. to gain a formal introduction to art, design
and drawing skills. They are all suitable for
• design studies: introduction to mixed media beginners or those wishing to build on
• art and design: printmaking existing skills in a creative atmosphere. You
• art and design: introduction to illustration will choose 2 other units based on your area
of interest. These courses are part time and
NPA Drawing Skills run one day per week.
SCQF level 5 Base: Auchtertyre, Portree and Fort William.
Courses run in rotation and are subject to
Enjoy extending your range of drawing skills demand.
and techniques. You will acquire and
develop knowledge and understanding of For part time funding information:
drawing applications through practical Visit our website
experimentation.
• drawing and drawing media Course Study Key
• drawing skills – analytical drawing media
• art and design: location drawing STUDY
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NPA Painting
SCQF level 5
You will learn skills in creative and
exploratory paint techniques and colour
theory and then develop these into a
personal painting project based on a
chosen theme.
• introduction to painting
• colour: an introduction
• painting to a theme
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Higher Photography
SCQF level 6
This exciting part time course will help you Key Information
to develop a broad range of practical skills
in photography: building and extending Entry requirements
your knowledge and understanding of the You should own or have access to a bridge
photographic media, camera techniques or DSLR camera and be able to
and processes. demonstrate a basic understanding of
controlling the camera and its functions to
Your study is made up of individual produce well-exposed, focused and
bite-size practical and written exercises, composed images. You will also be
group discussions, question and answer computer-literate and, ideally, have access
sessions, lectures and practical sessions. to a computer installed with photo-editing
You will also be encouraged to visit software such as Adobe Photoshop
photographic exhibitions. Elements or equivalent.
You will be given plenty of opportunities to What next?
demonstrate your photography skills and This qualification will enable you to become
show imaginative and personal creative a more accomplished photographer. You
responses when photographing a variety could consider progressing to our HNC
of subjects as well as evaluating your Photography or work as a freelance
own work. photographer.
You are encouraged to maintain a journal Base: Portree, Broadford and Fort William.
throughout the course which will be used for
recording notes, ideas, sketches, plans, test
photos, technical details, postcards,
magazine/newspaper cuttings and
inspirational images from photographic
media – both historical and contemporary.
For part time funding information:
Visit our website
Course Study Key
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What our
students say
I have always been interested in art,
especially portraiture.
I was a complete beginner and can now capture
exactly the images I want. I was challenged to
push my boundaries through development of
camera theory and practical skills and break out
of my comfort zone, while pursuing creative
direction. Whatever path you choose for your
project, you will be given one-to-one help and
advice and will be encouraged no matter what
subject matter you decide to explore.
Being able to learn from each other not only
provided a sense of community within the
classroom but encouraged us all to explore
aspects of photography we were previously
unfamiliar with - enabling us to learn and share
without feeling intimidated or embarrassed of
our current abilities.
Sara Oussaiden. Higher Photography
The Highland Youth Arts Hub is supporting Sara
and 17 other emerging artists with an award of
£1,000 each, 12 hours of mentoring from a
professional artist and the opportunity to take
part in a series of Creative Conversations.
"The funding and mentoring offered through
this opportunity will help me in the development
and creation of my project – “From Inside”.
I aim to produce a mixed media interactive
installation that will prompt an open discussion
in my community surrounding changes (both
positive and negative) in mental health
over lockdown.”
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HNC Photography
SCQF level 7 UCAS CODE 146W
This exciting two-year part time course will Key Information
give you a strong foundation in both
technical and creative within the Entry requirements
professional photographic world. There are a 1 Scottish Higher at Grade C or above OR 1
broad range of units covering different A level at Grade D or above or NC
photographic styles – from studio and Photography. We will consider individual
environmental portraiture, through studio competence in photographic-based skills,
still-life, social photography, stock, corporate evidenced by a portfolio of at least ten
and library photography to shooting images photographs (this can be an electronic or
in the environment. paper-based folio) and you will be required
to attend an interview. Prospective students
There will be opportunities for you to gain without the standard entry requirements are
a good grounding in a range of photographic encouraged to apply.
disciplines, both studio and location based,
that will make you technically competent This is a part time course delivered over two
while offering many opportunities to develop years. There will be six hours per week of
a style and creative flair. taught sessions. You will also be expected
to allocate up to four hours per week
Units include: self-directed study/photography time.
• photographic theory
• portraiture What next?
• image editing This HNC will offer you the chance to launch
• studio still life yourself as a self-employed or freelance
• graded photography unit photographer. You could also consider
• corporate photography studying HND Photography elsewhere.
• environmental photography
• social photography
• stock photography
Base: Broadford, Isle of Skye.
For part time funding information:
Visit our website
Course Study Key
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Making a positive differenceHealth, Education
and Childcare
Take your first steps to a career in early
education or health and social care.Slàinte, Foghlam agus Cùram-Chloinne
There are options at all levels. We're with
you all the way - right up to degree study,
if you choose.
The early years employment sector is a growth area in
Scotland with many opportunities for future careers.
We welcome applications from all, including a growing
number of men. Our childcare courses provide you with
underpinning knowledge of child development and how
best to be creative in supporting children’s learning.
Your time with us will be fun, interactive and meaningful
with work experience as a valuable part of most of
our courses.
Our health and social care courses will equip you to
join a vitally important sector with a huge range of
career options and an urgent need for trained employees.
Perhaps you’re interested in working with adults with
additional support needs or caring for the elderly or
working towards nursing? You can make a positive
difference to the quality of people’s lives.
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87 NC Child, Health and 95 Men into Childcare Health, Education and Childcare Slàinte, Foghlam agus Cùram-Chloinne
Social Care
95 Men into Care
88 NC Early Education
and Childcare 96 Primary or Secondary with an
English or Gaelic pathway
89 NC Health and Social Care
97 BA (Hons) Health and
90 HNC Childhood Practice Social Studies
91 HNC Social Services 97 BA (Hons) Childhood Practice
93 Access to Nursing 97 BA (Hons) Child and
Youth Studies
94 Access to Nursing SWAP
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What our
students say
Coming to college was a positive step for me.
Learning here was so different and I have really enjoyed the course.
I am excited about coming in and learning something I am really
intrigued by. I take it home and I think about it and want to find out more.
Everyone in class is the same. It is such a positive environment. On my
work placement, I found that everything I had learned in class was
relevant and how important all the background knowledge I had covered
was when putting it into practice. I plan to study further or find
employment in a social care setting.
Alexandra McKeown. HNC Social Services
I worked in
hospitality and
retail for years but
I wanted a new
challenge.
I chose childcare.
I have loved the course.
It’s a lot to learn, take in
and process but the
tutors are amazing,
patient and supportive. The most important thing for
me is not only beaming with pride about how much
I’ve learned but the people I have met during this
time. I consider them all friends and love the fact that
we are all helping each other be the best we can be.
I plan to do HNC Childhood Practice next. If you’re
contemplating applying, I say go for it. Start the next
chapter of your life and start it here. One of the best
things I ever did.
Alan Campbell.
NC Early Education and Childcare
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NC Child, Health and Social Care
SCQF level 5
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Key Information
child or health or social care, this course will
introduce you to the skills and knowledge Entry requirements
needed in all three areas. You should have at least 3 National 4s or
above or equivalent. If you do not meet our
Everything you learn will be relevant to entry requirements, your previous
the working world and of real value to experience may still qualify you for this
prospective employers. By experiencing all course. If you are returning to education,
three sectors, you will be able to decide you will be considered on merit. You will be
which specialty to choose when returning required to attend an interview.
to college or looking for employment.
What next?
What you study will include: You could consider our NC Early Education
• care: human development and and Childcare or NC Health and Social
Care, both at SCQF level 6.
behaviour/social influences
• values and principles Base: Anywhere
• families in modern society Course Study Key
• maintaining safety in a care setting
• healthy eating in a care setting OR play in £FE STUDY
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early education and childcare
• child protection: an introduction
• working with individuals with additional
support needs
• mental health issues: an introduction
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
Depending on the area of care you would
like to specialise in (childcare or health
and social care), you will choose optional
units from:
• creative and aesthetic experiences
for children
• working in early education and childcare
• care and feeding of children
• social services in Scotland: an introduction
• working with individuals in a care setting,
• prevention of infection
• understanding the needs of the
older person
• coping strategies and building resilience
• understanding loss and grief
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NC Early Education and Childcare
SCQF level 6
As a result of the Scottish Government’s and Key Information
the Scottish Social Services Council’s
commitment to high quality education and Entry requirements
childcare, a skilled workforce is required. You should have at least 3 National 5s or
This course combines classroom theory with have completed the NC Child, Health &
the possibility of a work placement in an Social Care course at SCQF level 5 or
early education and childcare setting. similar. Applications are encouraged if you
are returning to education and do not
You will concentrate on the key issues, possess formal qualifications but can
demands and responsibilities involved in demonstrate appropriate understanding and
caring for children’s learning and development. skills and/or can show you could meet the
On successful completion you will meet academic demands of the course. You will
the professional standards required for attend an interview.
registration with the Scottish Social
Services Council as a support worker within You are required to have a satisfactory
an early education or childcare setting. Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
check to enable participation in work
• safeguarding of children and young people placement. This will be provided as a
• communication with children and mandatory part of your course. Further
information can be found here:
young people https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
• promote the wellbeing and safety of
What next?
children and young people You could progress onto the HNC Childhood
• play for children and young people Practice with us or you may wish to move
• development of children and young people into employment within the early education
• child development/theory and childcare sector.
• services for children and young people
• introduction to first aid Base: Anywhere
• research in care Course Study Key
• employment skills for childcare
• child development and health
• supporting children with additional
support needs
• experiential approaches to EECC or
supporting children with additional support
needs and supporting children’s behaviour
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
£FE STUDY
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NC Health and Social Care
SCQF level 6
Are thinking of a career in social care where Key Information
you can work with and support the more
vulnerable in society? Entry requirements
You should have at least 3 National 5s or
Health and social care is provided in equivalent or NC Child, Health and Social
settings such as nursing homes, residential Care. Applications are encouraged from
homes for the elderly, hospitals and resource students returning to education who do not
centres for people with learning disabilities. possess formal qualifications but have
appropriate understanding and skills gained
You will investigate who needs care, what from experience in a social care setting
types of care are available and the and/or can demonstrate they have the
responsibilities of a care worker. potential to meet the academic demands of
the course. You will attend an interview.
Care workers must operate with sound
ethical values and so you will study the You are required to have a satisfactory
principles underpinning the National Care Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
Standards. On completion of this course you check to enable participation in work
will meet the professional standards placement. This will be provided as a
required for registration with the Scottish mandatory part of your course. Further
Social Services Council. information can be found here:
https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
Units may include:
• care: human development and behavior What next?
• care: social influences You might like to consider our HNC Social
• care: values and principles Services or move directly into employment
• understanding of mental health/illness with your new skills.
• caring for people with dementia
• person centred approach to care Base: Anywhere
• working as a team in care settings Course Study Key
• support individuals in their daily living
• social services in Scotland £FE STUDY
• communication in care relationships STYLE
• safeguarding people
• safe practice and well-being in
social services
• human development and social influences
• embedded development of core and
essential skills
• 2-week work placement
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HNC Childhood Practice
SCQF level 7 UCAS code 173X
If you enjoy working with children and would Key Information
like to understand their milestones and make
a difference to their formative years, this is Entry requirements
the ideal course for you. 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
1 A level at grade D or above (these should
You will acquire a range of knowledge and preferably include English) PLUS 4 National
skills essential to working with and supporting 5s or equivalent, one of which should be
children in an early years education or play- English if you do not have a Higher or A
work setting. level. Alternatively, the NC Early Education
and Childcare or equivalent OR the
Your 60-day work placement will include completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship
completion of three units from the SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young
Social Services: Children and Young People. People). Prospective students without the
standard entry requirements may still apply
You may have the opportunity to and will be considered on an individual basis.
complete a Child Smile or Forest
Kindergarten qualification. Please note that you are required to have
a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable
On successful completion you will be Groups (PVG) check to enable
eligible to register with the Scottish Social participation in work placement.
Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level. This will be provided as a mandatory part
of your course. Further information can
Mandatory units: be found here:
• care in contemporary society https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
• leadership starts with me
• health, wellbeing and safeguarding What next?
• lifespan development: theoretical You could consider applying for BA (Hons)
Child and Youth Studies or BA (Hons)
approaches Childhood Practice with the University of the
• promote effective communication Highlands and Islands or other appropriate
• promote health, safety and security in the higher education course or employment.
work setting Base: Anywhere
• develop your practice through reflection Course Study Key
and learning
• support for play learning and development
or play work opportunities
Plus 3 optional units which could include:
• promoting language literacy and numeracy
• supporting children and young
people’s behavior
• supporting children and young people with
additional support needs
• 60-day work placement
• working with children 0-3 or 3-5 or 5-8
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HNC Social Services
SCQF level 7 UCAS code 114L
The HNC Social Services qualification is a Key Information
nationally recognised and valued award for
people who want to work in a variety of Entry requirements
social care settings, with a range of service Normally 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or
users. It enables you to integrate theory and above, OR 1 A level at grade D or above
practice effectively and will help you to (these should preferably include English).
understand how the National Care Standards Alternatively an NC level 6 Group Award that
and Codes of Practice relate to your work. includes Higher Care or a similar Higher OR
Completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship
This course meets registration in Social Services and Healthcare.
requirements set by the Scottish Social Prospective students without the standard
Services Council (SSSC) for those working entry requirements are encouraged to
in a care setting. apply and will be considered on an
individual basis.
You will undertake a 60-day work
placement as part of your course, giving you Please note that you are required to have
the opportunity to complete three units from a satisfactory Protecting Vulnerable
the SVQ 3 Social Services and Healthcare. Groups (PVG) check to enable
This is usually 2 days a week. However, if participation in work placement. This will
you are currently working more than 14 be provided as a mandatory part of your
hours a week in a care related role you do course. Further information can be
not need to do a placement. You use your found here:
work experience instead. https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
Mandatory units are: What next?
• care in contemporary society You could consider BA (Hons) Health
• leadership starts with me Studies or BA (Hons) Child and Youth
• health, wellbeing and safeguarding Studies. Alternatively employment in a
• lifespan development: theoretical variety of care settings working with various
service user groups.
approaches
• promote effective communication Base: Anywhere
• promote health, safety and security in the Course Study Key
work setting
• develop your practice through reflection
and learning
• social services graded unit 1
• care practice
• 60-day work placement
Plus 3 optional modules from a wide range of
relevant supplementary subject areas.
£HE STUDY
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What our
students say
Signing up to the HNC Social
Services has been life changing
for both of us.
Neither of us could have imagined
that we would find ourselves back
in a classroom, especially with
young families at home and with
such an extended break from
formal learning. Completing this
course gave us the confidence and
opportunity to further our
education. Despite having families at home, we were supported by
the college and our lecturer, Andy Gibb, who gave us the courage
and determination to pursue our dream in becoming nurses. With
young families, being able to start the journey back into education
close to home was very important. With our newfound confidence
and determination and support from college, we progressed onto BSc Adult Nursing with UHI.
We are both proud that one day we will graduate from UHI to serve the NHS as qualified,
experienced nurses.
Elaine Stoddart and Kasha Mackay. BSc Adult Nursing
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Access to Nursing
SCQF level 6
If you want to train for employment in the Key Information
health industry, this course will help you take
the first step by building the foundations to a Entry requirements
career in either nursing, health or social care. Access to Nursing: You should have at
It is designed to prepare you to enter Higher least 3 National 5s or equivalent or a
Education at HNC or degree level. relevant NC. If you don’t meet our entry
requirements, your previous experience may
Health care is provided in settings such as still qualify you for this course.
hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes
and resource centres. You will attend an interview.
It is a rewarding career and there is You are required to have a satisfactory
increased demand for a skilled health Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
care workforce. check to enable participation in work
placement. This will be provided as a
As a care worker, you must acquire a good mandatory part of your course. Further
understanding of ethical values and you will information can be found here:
study the principles underpinning the https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
National Occupational and National Care
Standards as well as allowing you to meet
the professional standards required for
registration with the Scottish Social
Services Council.
You will study: What next?
• preparation for higher education You could consider HNC Social Services or
• understanding of mental health and BSc Nursing.
mental illness Base: Anywhere
• working as a team in a care setting Course Study Key
• health promotion
• understanding the needs of the £FE STEM STUDY
STYLE
older person
• caring for people with dementia
• 2-week work placement
• Higher Care (studied during class time)
• Higher Human Biology (additional
evening class)
• Higher English (additional evening class)
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Access to Nursing SWAP
(Scottish Widening Access Programme)
SCQF level 6
If you want to train for employment in the Key Information
health industry this course will help you take
the first step by building the foundations to a Entry requirements
career in either nursing, health or social care.
It is designed to prepare you to enter Higher You should have been out of education for at
Education at HNC or degree level. least 3 years and your highest qualification
is National 5 OR out of education for at least
Health care is provided in settings such as 5 years and your highest qualification is
hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes Higher. Experience of working in a care
and resource centres. setting is desirable but not essential.
It is a rewarding career and there is You will attend an interview.
increased demand for a skilled health
care workforce. You are required to have a satisfactory
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
As a care worker, you must acquire a good check to enable participation in work
understanding of ethical values and you will placement. This will be provided as a
study the principles underpinning the mandatory part of your course. Further
National Occupational and National Care information can be found here:
Standards as well as allowing you to meet https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/
the professional standards required for
registration with the Scottish Social What next?
Services Council. You could consider HNC Social Services or
BSc Nursing.
You will study:
• preparation for higher education Base: Anywhere
• understanding of mental health and Course Study Key
mental illness £FE STEM STUDY
• working as a team in a care setting STYLE
• health promotion
• understanding the needs of the
older person
• caring for people with dementia
• 2-week work placement
• Higher Care (studied during class time)
• Higher Human Biology (additional
evening class)
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Men into Childcare
(NPA Social Services: Children and Young People)
SCQF level 6
The Scottish Government wants more men Key Information (common to both courses)
to achieve qualifications in early learning
and childcare. Increasing the number of men Entry requirements
in childcare will bring different perspectives. You must be male and interested in working
With this part time course you can develop in social services and healthcare or childcare.
your skills and understanding and be You will be invited to attend an interview.
prepared for working with young children.
• play for children and young people What next?
• communication with children and You could consider returning to study any of
our relevant courses or look for relevant
young people employment, using your new skills.
• safeguarding of children and young people
• promote the wellbeing and safety of Base: Anywhere
children and young people For part time funding information:
• development of children and young people Visit our website
• research in care
• experiencing college
• presenting information
Course Study Key
STUDY
STYLE
Men into Care (NPA Social Services and Healthcare)
SCQF level 6
The Scottish Government, NHS and • social services in Scotland
service providers acknowledge a gap in • communication in care relationships
the number of male care workers. There is • safeguarding people
a greater need for male care workers to • safe practices and wellbeing in
help support elderly men in daily living
and personal care, as well as men with social services
additional support needs. • human development and social influences
• research in care
With this part time course you will develop • experiencing college
skills and knowledge in several care • presenting information
subjects and be prepared for working with
adults of all ages and various needs.
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Professional Graduate Diploma in Education:
Primary or Secondary with an English or
Gaelic pathway
Are you interested in becoming a primary or
secondary teacher, delivering in either
English or Gaelic? This postgraduate
opportunity works in partnership with various
local authorities and schools.
The Professional Graduate Diploma in
Education (PGDE) is full time for one year. It
consists of 18 weeks study (face-to-face and
video conference lectures, and online study
via the university’s virtual learning
environment), plus 19 weeks in professional
practice in schools.
Primary (Gaelic Medium) PGDE
UCAS CODE X103
Primary (English Medium) PGDE
UCAS CODE X100
Secondary (Gaelic Medium) PGDE
UCAS CODE X130
Secondary (English Medium) PGDE
UCAS CODE X133
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BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies
UCAS CODE L450
This degree focuses on topical health issues Key Information (common to all courses)
including sociology, psychology, public
health, rural health issues, health care ethics Base: Anywhere
and the integration of health and social care. Course Study Key
In the 1st year you will be introduced to the
many factors that influence health and £HE STUDY
wellbeing. In 2nd and 3rd year, you will look STYLE
closely at health promotion, public health,
ethics, partnership working and collaboration
and skills in research. Your 4th year will
involve more specialised study in areas of
interest to you and a final dissertation.
BA (Hons) Childhood Practice
UCAS CODE X310
This degree offers practitioners in a wide investigate, in-depth, areas of interest to
range of early years and childcare settings you. You will also acquire the skills needed
the opportunity to gain the Scottish Social for further professional qualifications. It is
Services Council (SSSC) recognised designed to meet the Scottish subject
qualification to be a lead practitioner. benchmark statement: The Standard for
You will have the opportunity to relate Childhood Practice.
theory to real working practice and
BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies
UCAS CODE X310
A career in child and youth work is always issues in the Highland region and within the
going to present a range of situations and broader context of the UK and Europe.
challenges. This degree celebrates diverse During your studies you will carry out a
childhood experiences from the urban to the research project related to your work or area
rural and explores the complex situations of special interest.
and challenges they present. You will gain a
rigorous understanding of the specific
concerns associated with child and youth
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Learn to cook like a Hospitality and
professional and boost your Professional Cookery
employment opportunities
Aoigheachd agus Còcaireachd Phroifeiseanta
In the highly competitive field of professional
cookery and hospitality we can give you a
head start by equipping you with skills to
deliver the best customer experience and an
appreciation of the finest natural, local
ingredients. From starting a new career to
perfecting luxury hospitality techniques,
we're here for you.
The hospitality and professional cookery industry is fun,
dynamic and vibrant with excellent opportunities for
career advancement. The courses we offer are uniquely
designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge
required to secure employment within the industry or
progress to further and higher education.
You will benefit from learning in a fully equipped
professional kitchen environment, gaining valuable
hands-on experience and building up an extensive
knowledge base in chef skills, kitchen planning and
current food hygiene regulations.
Our courses are engaging, current and relevant.
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