Full Time Prospectus

Believe it. Achieve it. Welcome to City of Glasgow College

Whatever your background, your ambitions or your current abilities we have a course that will launch your career. The College structures its courses to offer a ladder of opportunity. You can start with a short course and if you have the ability, move on to more advanced courses. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, ages and abilities - there is no such thing as a typical student these days. The thought of starting college can be intimidating - meeting new people, managing the workload, finding your way around the buildings and facilities, financing your studies - but remember that all new students are in the same position, so you are not alone! This prospectus provides a summarised version of all our full time courses - further information can be found on our website at www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk or you can email the contact provided at the end of each course. “I chose City of Glasgow College for its reputation “I left school at 15 with almost no qualifications. Studying “College matured me as well as made me more confident The information below applies to the majority of our in the building industry. I had a great time at college, at the college helped me so much - without my HND Legal through its talented experienced staff and the chances given courses:- the lecturers always made the learning experience fun Services, I would never have progressed to a Bachelor of to students. The course was incredible with great links to • If you don’t have the required qualifications, we’ll and challenging.” Laws (LLB) at University of Glasgow.” external theatre and creative companies.” consider you for a place based on your experience - contact course leaders for more information. • Students studying for a two year HND can choose to leave after one year of study with an HNC. • Some HND courses accept students direct into 2nd year of the HND - full details can be found on our website. • Once you’ve finished your course, you have the option to move onto a higher level course: NC/NQ - Apply for relevant HNC/HND courses at our college. HNC/D - Apply for degree level courses. • Alternatively, you can go into related employment. Full details on opportunities available after you’ve completed your course are available on our website.

If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, “Through the support and encouragement of staff here “A life changing experience. Having left school at an early “It’s great being able to follow my dream of becoming a portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. at the college, I achieved far beyond any expectations age, I didn’t think I would ever attend college. However, deck officer in the merchant navy. Lecturers take a I had, culminating in winning the Top Student Award at I did - I found out so much about myself along the way, hands-on interest in your progress - it’s nice to have that my graduation.” learned so much and loved every minute of it.” support and encouragement to keep pushing for your best.” Why Choose City of Glasgow College Contents

• One of Scotland’s largest colleges, home to almost 30,000 students and 1,200 members of staff. • City centre campus - easy to reach and close to great bars, • Welcome...... inside front cover restaurants and shops. • Why Choose ...... 2 • Excellent learning facilities - TV, radio and photography studios, kitchens, workshops, hair and beauty salons, an • New Campus ...... 4 airline cabin and a ship simulator. • Leisure and sport - fully equipped gyms, plus a student association with internet, Xbox and PlayStation zone and pool tables. • Choice - over 2,000 courses across a range of subjects and Full Time Course Listings different ways to attend college, including full time/part time/ evening/Saturday mornings. Faculty of Building, Engineering & Energy ...... 6-17 • Experienced teaching staff - our courses come to life, thanks to staff with industry experience. Faculty of Business ...... 18-35 • University options - progress even further, with our links to well-regarded degree courses. Faculty of Creative Industries ...... 36-55 • Business links - we know what employers want. • Support for your learning - helpful services for all students, Faculty of Education & Society...... 56-63 including finance and personal support. • Excellent reputation - our students have won many national and international awards. Faculty of Leisure & Lifestyle ...... 64-83 • Diversity - our students come from all walks of life and a wide range of age groups. In addition, we welcome students Faculty of Nautical Studies...... 84-90 from some 135 different countries.

Diversity & Equalities Statement General Information

We will positively promote equality, diversity and human rights • How to Apply...... 91 for all. • Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework ...... 93 In doing so, the college will: • Money Matters ...... 94 • Foster good relations based on dignity and respect • Advance equality of opportunity for individuals • FE/HE Funding ...... 94-95 • Eliminate harassment, victimisation and discrimination • Learning Support...... 96

• Map...... inside back cover The College welcomes calls through Typetalk on 18001 0141 566 6222. This prospectus is available in alternative formats on request. Our New Campuses

We are well on the way to completely rebuilding our College estate by replacing our ageing buildings with two new state of the art campus sites. These will create fabulous new college campuses in the city centre on Cathedral Street and on Riverside for up to 40,000 students each year. The Riverside campus will open in August 2015 alongside brand new student residencies with amazing views over the city. City campus will open in August 2016 and will be one of the largest FE college buildings in the UK. Our new buildings will include custom designed industry standard creative learning environments for our students and represent £228M of investment. Key features will include: • Fully IT enabled spaces via a high spec Cisco network. • Student run retail outlets including hair and beauty salons, restaurant, food outlets. • State of the art ship’s simulation suite which can emulate all types of huge vessels, weather, location and customised training scenarios. • A new working engine room. • High-tech facilities for the delivery of renewable energy curriculum, high voltage technology, science and maritime engineering. • New integrated creative industries facilities for television & radio production and a whole spectrum of design disciplines. • Facilities for construction education that will deliver employment ready students for the growing economy in Glasgow and beyond. Our new buildings will be environmentally and energy efficient and have excellent social and support facilities for students, including on city campus a three storey library at the heart of the development, food court and social learning facilities and on both campus sites external parklands, gardens including roof gardens. Our sports facilities will be built to Sport Scotland’s standards. The completion of the new campus will provide world class facilities for a world class college.

Images shown are artists’ impressions of the new campuses.

4 NEW CAMPUS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | NEW CAMPUS 5 BUILT ENVIRONMENT pg8 Architectural Technology HND Building Surveying HND Built Environment NC Built Environment HNC Construction Management HND Quantity Surveying HND

CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS pg11 Brickwork NPA Carpentry & Joinery CITY & GUILDS Carpentry & Joinery NQ Conservation & Restoration NQ Construction Crafts NQ Construction Skills - Women in Construction CITY & GUILDS Decorative Floorlaying NPA Painting & Decorating CITY & GUILDS Plastering NPA Wall & Floor Tiling NPA

ENGINEERING & ENERGY pg16 Electronics HNC Electronics HND Engineering: Electrical HNC Engineering: Electrical HND Engineering: Mechanical HNC Engineering: Mechanical HND

If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places FACULTY OF BUILDING, available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. ENGINEERING & ENERGY This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. BUILT ENVIRONMENT

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY BUILDING SURVEYING HND HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course This is a technician level qualification that develops technical This is a technician level qualification that develops technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to excel in a career as an Architectural Technologist. excel in a career as a Building Surveyor. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including • Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including Mathematics or a Science OR Mathematics or a Science OR • A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent • A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 6 OR qualification at SCQF level 6 OR • Relevant personal/work experience and the ability to • Relevant personal/work experience and the ability to evidence the commitment and capacity required to cope evidence the commitment and capacity required to cope with the academic content of the course. with the academic content of the course. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

BUILT ENVIRONMENT NC BUILT ENVIRONMENT HNC (SCQF Level 6) (SCQF Level 7)

About This Course About This Course This course provides an introduction to the knowledge and This stimulating, learner-focused programme is delivered skills you’ll need for a professional career at technician level by highly professional teaching staff with significant in the building industry. You’ll gain practical experience construction industry experience and a proven track record through field trips and site visits together with classroom of bringing out the best in their students. based lectures and tutorials. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • One Higher Grade pass, preferably Mathematics or a • Relevant group of units or courses at Intermediate Level 1 Science OR or 2, OR • National Certificate in Built Environment, or equivalent • Three Standard Grade passes at Credit Level, preferably qualification at SCQF level 6 OR with Maths/Numeracy, English and a Science OR • Relevant construction industry experience and able to • Three National 5 qualifications, preferably with Maths or evidence the commitment and capacity required to cope Numeracy, English and a Science OR with the academic content of the course. • Relevant experience and/or alternative qualifications. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

8 BUILT ENVIRONMENT | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | BUILT ENVIRONMENT 9 CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course This is a technician level qualification that develops technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to excel in a career as a Construction Manager. During your studies you will develop and apply your critical reasoning and analysis skills to solve construction problems, using current industry standards and by applying contemporary industry techniques. Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including Mathematics or a Science OR • A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 6 OR • Relevant construction industry experience and the ability to evidence the commitment and capacity required to cope with the academic content of the course. Contact [email protected]

QUANTITY SURVEYING HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course During this course your will develop your technical BRICKWORK NPA (SCQF Level 5) CARPENTRY & JOINERY knowledge and understanding the practical skills required to excel as a Quantity Surveyor. You will have the opportunity About This Course CITY & GUILDS (SCQF Level 4) to develop your personal and business skills and apply your The course has been designed to deliver a recognised critical reasoning and analysis skills to solve construction National Qualification in Construction. You’ll study the About This Course problems, using current industry standards and by applying practical and theoretical aspects of brickwork. This This course is designed to introduce learners to carpentry contemporary industry techniques. will assist you in preparing for employment within the and joinery skills. It allows candidates to learn, develop Construction Industry. You will also have the opportunity to and practise the skills required for employment within the Minimum Entry Requirements develop transferable skills which are important if you want to Construction Industry. • Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including gain employment within the Construction Industry. Mathematics or a Science OR Minimum Entry Requirements • A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent Minimum Entry Requirements • There are no formal entrance qualifications required qualification at SCQF level 6 OR • Entry to this course requires candidates to have a genuine though you should be interested in Carpentry and Joinery. • Relevant construction industry experience and the ability interest in the craft of bricklaying OR Contact to evidence the commitment and capacity required to • Previous experience in a building related occupation. [email protected] cope with the academic content of the course. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

10 BUILT ENVIRONMENT | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS 11 CARPENTRY & JOINERY CARPENTRY & JOINERY CONSERVATION & CITY & GUILDS (SCQF Level 5) NQ (SCQF Level 6) RESTORATION NQ (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course About This Course About This Course This course will allow learners to further develop and You will study practical and theoretical units covering You will study a combination of practical and theoretical practice the skills required for employment within the aspects of carpentry and joinery. You will also have units with a particular focus on conservation and construction industry specifically in Bench Joinery. the opportunity to develop transferable skills which are restoration within the construction industry. You will also important if you want to gain employment within the have the opportunity to develop transferable skills which Minimum Entry Requirements Construction Industry. are important if you want to gain employment within the • SCQF Level 4 in Carpentry and Joinery or equivalent OR construction industry. Minimum Entry Requirements • Qualifications at National 4 in appropriate subject areas Minimum Entry Requirements (technical) OR • Two Standard Grades at General Level including English, Mathematics, Science based subject or equivalent OR • One subject at National 4 level or equivalent OR • Previous industrial experience. • Two National 4 level qualifications, preferably English, • National Progression Award in Construction OR Contact Mathematics, Science based subject or equivalent OR • Interest or experience in the conservation and restoration [email protected] • Personal experience. of buildings. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS NQ CONSTRUCTION SKILLS - (SCQF Level 6) WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION About This Course CITY & GUILDS (SCQF Level 3) You will study a combination of practical and theoretical units on the Construction Industry. This course will provide About This Course you with the opportunity to develop transferable skills which This course is specifically provided to introduce women are important if you want to gain employment within the to the construction industry. This qualification will allow Construction Industry. learners to gain experience and knowledge in a variety of construction trade areas. Minimum Entry Requirements • One National 5 Qualification OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Have completed an NPA Construction Course. • There are no formal entrance qualifications required though you should be interested in Construction and Contact be able to demonstrate both in the application process [email protected] and the pre-entry guidance sessions which you will be required to attend. Contact [email protected]

12 CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS 13 DECORATIVE FLOORLAYING PLASTERING NPA (SCQF Level 5) WALL & FLOOR TILING NPA NPA (SCQF Level 5) About This Course (SCQF Level 5) You will study the practical and theoretical aspects of About This Course About This Course Plastering. This will assist you in preparing for employment You’ll study the practical and theoretical aspects of Wall and You will study the practical and theoretical aspects of within the Construction Industry. The course has been Floor Tiling. This will assist you in preparing for employment Decorative Floorlaying. You will also have the opportunity to designed to deliver a recognised National Qualification in within the Construction Industry. The course has been develop transferable skills which will assist you in preparing Construction. You will also have the opportunity to develop designed to deliver a recognised National Qualification in for employment within the Construction Industry. transferable skills which are important if you want to gain Construction. You will also have the opportunity to develop employment within the Construction Industry. Minimum Entry Requirements transferable skills which are important if you want to gain • There are no formal qualifications required though you Minimum Entry Requirements employment within the Construction Industry. should have a keen interest in Decorative Floorlaying. • Entry to this course is open to all who wish to pursue a Minimum Entry Requirements qualification in Plasterwork. Contact • One Standard Grade at General Level, preferably English, [email protected] • Personal experience in a construction environment would Mathematics, Science based subject or equivalent OR be an advantage. • One National 4 level qualification, preferably English, Contact Mathematics, Science based subject or equivalent. [email protected] • Personal experience. Contact [email protected]

PAINTING & DECORATING PAINTING & DECORATING CITY & GUILDS (SCQF Level 4) CITY & GUILDS (SCQF Level 5)

About This Course About This Course This course is designed to introduce learners to painting This course is suited to those who have some skills in and decorating skills. It allows candidates to learn, develop Painting and Decorating and would like to develop them and practise the skills required for employment within the further. Construction Industry. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Painting and Decorating at SCQF Level 4 or equivalent OR • There are no formal entry qualifications required though • Relevant qualifications at National 4 (technical) OR you should be interested in Painting and Decorating and • Relevant industrial experience. be able to demonstrate both in the application process and the pre-entry guidance sessions which you will be Contact required to attend. [email protected] Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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ELECTRONICS HNC (SCQF Level 7) ELECTRONICS HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course The journey to becoming a professional engineer starts by This course reinforces theory with extensive practical work building and testing your own CityBytes microcomputer culminating in a substantial practical project where you are board. The board is integrated into the study of electronic able to demonstrate how you have applied creativity to your circuits and you will also use it to learn how to program understanding of electronics. Previous years projects have embedded devices using the powerful and industry wide included a programmable drone, an ultra-sonic tape measure, ‘C’ programming language. a solar powered baby incubator for disaster areas, a musical keyboard and a remote control mini search/rescue vehicle. Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher grades (grade C or above), Maths and a Minimum Entry Requirements science subject, preferably Physics OR • Two Higher passes, one in Maths and preferably Physics OR • An NC in an appropriate engineering subject. • Other qualifications and experience. • Mature students who don’t meet these requirements will Contact be considered on the basis of their experience. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL HNC (SCQF Level 7) HND (SCQF Level 8) HNC (SCQF Level 7) HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course About This Course About This Course This course prepares students to become technicians or The course is designed for higher level technicians in The course gives you the skills, knowledge and This two-year course is designed for people who want to technical engineers in the electrical engineering industry the electrical engineering industry which deals with the understanding that you’ll need for a career in mechanical study mechanical engineering to a professional standard. which deals with the production, transmission, distribution production, transmission, distribution and application of engineering. You’ll be able to use facilities at the college Graduates from the course typically go on to university or and application of electricity and the manufacture, electricity and the manufacture, installation and maintenance - such as our fully-equipped engineering workshop, move into industry in a supervisory or technician type role. installation and maintenance of electrical equipment. of electrical equipment. pneumatic and hydraulic labs and computer labs running This course involves the use of the College’s extensive CAD software. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements engineering equipment which includes a fully-functioning mechanical workshop and computer labs running CAD • NC in an appropriate Engineering subject OR • HNC in an appropriate Engineering subject. Minimum Entry Requirements design software. Hydraulic Pneumatic software and labs, • NC in an appropriate Mechanical Engineering subject OR • Two Higher passes, one in Maths and preferably Physics. • Successful completion of HNC or HND first year at Practical Renewable Energy Project. City of Glasgow College. • Two Higher passes, one in Maths and preferably Physics. Contact Minimum Entry Requirements [email protected] Contact Contact • HNC Mechanical Engineering. [email protected] [email protected] Contact [email protected]

16 ENGINEERING & ENERGY | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | ENGINEERING & ENERGY 17 ACCOUNTING pg20 BUSINESS pg28 Accounting NC Business NC Accounting HNC Business HNC Accounting HND Business HND Business DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION

ADMINISTRATION & LAW pg21 Administration NC MARKETING & RETAIL pg30 Administration & Information Technology HNC Advertising & Public Relations NC Administration & Information Technology HND Advertising & Public Relations HND Legal Services (with Criminology & Police Studies) Fashion Merchandising NQ HNC Marketing HNC Legal Services HND Marketing HND Retail Management HNC Retail Management HND APPLIED COMPUTING Supply Chain Management HND & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES pg23 Computer Arts & Animation NC pg33 3D Computer Animation HND TOURISM Computing NQ Air Cabin Crew & Ground Operations CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA Computing: Networking HNC International Travel (with option to study Computing: Networking HND Languages) NC Computing Software Development NQ Travel & Tourism (with Languages) NC Computing: Software Development HNC Travel & Tourism HND Computing: Software Development HND Travel & Tourism HND / International Business & Digital Media Computing NC Tourism Management BA (Hons) Information Technology HND Interactive Media: Web Development HND Technical Support & Networking NQ

Technical Support: Computing HNC If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview Technical Support: Computing HND where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. FACULTY OF BUSINESS This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATION & LAW

ACCOUNTING NC (SCQF Level 5) ACCOUNTING HNC (SCQF Level 7)

About This Course About This Course The NC programme provides a comprehensive introduction The HNC full-time Accounting course assumes no prior to accounting concepts and procedures. It will provide you knowledge of Accounting but is still suitable for those who with the skills and knowledge to continue your studies in have done it before. An HNC in Accounting will equip you with accountancy. You will also gain valuable skills and experience the knowledge and understanding you need to begin work that will increase your chance of obtaining employment. in an accounts department in industry or the public sector. It includes a wide range of employability skills sought by Minimum Entry Requirements employers in today’s job market. • Three or more relevant Intermediate 1 qualifications at C or above OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Three or more relevant courses at National 4 or National 5 • One relevant Higher at C or above OR level OR • Three or more relevant National 5 courses at Grade A OR • Three or more relevant Standard Grades at Grade 3 or • Successful completion of a NC in Accounting or Business OR above OR • Alternative equivalent qualifications or relevant work • Relevant work experience will be considered. experience. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

ADMINISTRATION NC (SCQF Level 5) ADMINISTRATION & About This Course INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ACCOUNTING HND (SCQF Level 8) The course will equip you with the fundamental skills and knowledge which will allow you to pursue a career as an HNC (SCQF Level 7) About This Course Administrator in the business sector. Assessments during About This Course The HND full-time Accounting course assumes no prior the course are ongoing and involve both practical and knowledge of Accounting but is still suitable for those theoretical tasks. HNC Administration and Information Technology will provide who have done it before. It will also equip you with the a broad range of office-based skills and knowledge required knowledge and understanding you need to begin work in Minimum Entry Requirements to undertake a career in office administration. You’ll develop an accounts department in industry or the public sector. • Three or more relevant Intermediate 1 qualifications at C specialist skills in IT, desktop publishing, communication, It includes a wide range of employability skills sought by or above OR research and planning. employers in today’s job market. • Three or more relevant courses at National 4 level or Minimum Entry Requirements above OR Minimum Entry Requirements • One Higher at grade C or above in English (or an • Two relevant Highers at C or above OR • Three or more relevant Standard Grade passes including English based subject such as Administration, Business English at Grade 3 or above OR • An HNC in another business related discipline OR Management, History or Modern Studies) OR • Relevant work experience will be considered. • Alternative equivalent qualifications or relevant work • A NC Administration group award at Intermediate 2 level OR experience. Contact • SVQ Level 2 in Administration OR Contact [email protected] • Any other appropriate or relevant NC may be considered OR [email protected] • Relevant office-based work experience will also be considered. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

20 ACCOUNTING | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | ADMINISTRATION & LAW 21 APPLIED COMPUTING ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course COMPUTER ARTS & ANIMATION HND Administration and Information Technology will NC (SCQF Level 5) provide a broad range of office-based skills and knowledge required to undertake a career in office administration. About This Course You will develop specialist skills in IT, desktop publishing, This creative course is ideal if you are preparing to move communication, research and planning into work or go on to a higher-level course in 3D Computer Animation or Interactive Media: Web Development. On this Minimum Entry Requirements course you will undertake a range of practical units including • Two Highers at grade C or above in English (or an graphic design, 3D computer animation, web design, digital English based subject such as Administration, Business imaging (bitmap and vector), developmental drawing and Management, History or Modern Studies). analysing media. Contact Minimum Entry Requirements [email protected] • Three National Units including Intermediate 1 English and Maths/Numeracy and (preferably) an arts based subject OR • Three Standard Grades at General level including English and Mathematics/Numeracy and (preferably) an arts based subject OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. LEGAL SERVICES (with Criminology LEGAL SERVICES HND Contact & Police Studies) HNC (SCQF Level 7) (SCQF Level 8) [email protected]

About This Course About This Course The course has at its core Scottish Criminal Law and Scottish This is an excellent foundation course in Law providing a Criminal Procedures, Criminology, Contemporary Policing recognised professional qualification for you to enter the and the Criminal Justice System in Scotland. This course will Scottish Paralegal Profession. The course is recommended 3D COMPUTER ANIMATION HND examine critical ideas regarding Criminology and the study for anyone who has an interest in planning a professional (SCQF Level 8) of why people commit crime. Case studies will be used to career in the legal field, progressing to study Law in depth or look at recent mass disorder within the UK and to encourage who might be interested in consolidating their career or work About This Course experience in a related field to allow them to progress within discussion as to how such events can be prevented in the This hands-on course develops the skills you will need to their current area of employment. future. advance your ambitions in animation as a 3D digital developer Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements for the TV, film, advertising, animation and games industries. • One Higher at Grade C or above - preferably English, • Two Higher Grade passes at band C or above preferably Minimum Entry Requirements in English, Modern Studies, History, English, Psychology History, Modern Studies or a related subject and three • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses or a related subject - other Highers may be considered Intermediate 2 at Grade C or above preferably including (including at least one from Computing, Information (including those who have previously achieved Higher English, History, Modern Studies or a related subject OR Systems, Graphic Communications or equivalent) OR grades in sciences and languages and who now are • An NC Qualification at Level 6 OR considering a change of possible career path) OR • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit level or If you don’t have the standard entry qualifications but have above OR • A Level 6 NC programme OR an employment history and are looking for a career change • A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in a related • Relevant experience of employment. you may be considered subject to review of that work subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computer Arts experience. Contact and Animation. Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

22 ADMINISTRATION & LAW | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | APPLIED COMPUTING & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 23 COMPUTING NQ COMPUTING: NETWORKING COMPUTING: SOFTWARE (Units at SCQF Level 6) HNC (SCQF Level 7) DEVELOPMENT NQ

About This Course About This Course (Units at SCQF Level 6) This course is a wide ranging introductory level course. This course will allow you to study towards an up-to-date About This Course It comprises subjects that are designed to prepare you qualification in many of the skills that are in demand for The course offers an ideal preparation for work, or for entry for making the choice of moving to an HN level course in many different types of career in Computing. The course to a higher-level software development course. Using a Information Technology, Web Development, Computing or will follow the units of the 1st year of the HND Networking balance of theory and practice, you’ll learn the concepts Technical Support at Higher National level. course, including Network Technology, Routing Technology. of software design and how to interpret programme Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements specifications. You will develop skills in the following • Three passes at Intermediate 2 level, including English • One Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at programming languages - C#, VB.NET, Java and SQL. and Maths or Numeracy, with an A or B pass OR least one from Computing or Information Systems) OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Standard Grades at Credit level including English • One Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR and Maths or Numeracy OR • Three National Courses preferably including Intermediate • One Higher and three National 5 qualifications OR 2 English and Maths/Numeracy OR • Three National 5 level passes including English and Maths • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related or Numeracy OR • Three Standard Grades at Credit level preferably including subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: English and Mathematics/Numeracy OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Technical Support or Software Development) OR • Three National 5 level passes preferably including English Contact • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. and Maths/Numeracy OR [email protected] Contact • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

COMPUTING: NETWORKING COMPUTING: SOFTWARE COMPUTING: SOFTWARE HND (SCQF Level 8) DEVELOPMENT HNC (SCQF Level 7) DEVELOPMENT HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course About This Course This course aims to equip students with the skills required This course will allow you to study towards an up-to-date You will study towards an up-to-date qualification covering to install, configure and maintain computer network qualification in many of the skills that are in demand for many of the skills that are in demand for a range of different infrastructures. An important feature of this programme is many different types of career in Computing. The course will careers in the software development/programming sector that it integrates learning materials from industry standard follow the units of the first year of the HND Network software of the computer industry. These include developing skills in vendors such as Microsoft and Cisco which can help to development course, including a number of programming C#, VB.NET, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented prepare students for a variety of vendor certification exams. languages. Programming, SQL Programming and Project Management. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses • One appropriate Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing or Information (including at least one from Computing or Information (including at least one from Computing or Information Systems) OR Systems) OR Systems) OR • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR • One Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR • Two Highers and three National 5 qualifications OR • One Higher and three National 5 qualifications OR • Two Highers and three National 5 qualifications OR • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical Technical Support or Software Development) OR Technical Support or Software Development) OR Support or Software Development) OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

24 APPLIED COMPUTING & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | APPLIED COMPUTING & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 25 DIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTING NC TECHNICAL SUPPORT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT: (SCQF Level 5) NETWORKING NQ (SCQF Level 6) COMPUTING HNC (SCQF Level 7)

About This Course About This Course About This Course The course is designed to give you a taste of different This new NQ Level 6 course in Networking and Technical This course will allow you to study towards an up-to-date aspects of Computing, including Programming, Multimedia Support is aimed at those who wish to progress to further qualification in many of the skills that are in demand for and Hardware. It is very hands on and may help prepare studies in the networking or technical support areas of many different types of career in Computing. The course you for employment or to go on to a higher level course computing at HN level. will follow the units of the first year of the HND Technical in Computing, Interactive Media, Software Development, Support course. Students have an opportunity to enter a Technical Support or Information Technology. Minimum Entry Requirements WorldSkills competition. • Three National Courses preferably including Intermediate Minimum Entry Requirements 2 English and Maths/ Numeracy OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Standard Grades at General and/or Credit Level, • Three Standard Grades at Credit level preferably including • One appropriate Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses ideally including English and Mathematics/Numeracy OR English and Mathematics/Numeracy OR (including at least one from Computing or Information • Three National 4 and/or 5 level passes including English • Three National 5 level passes preferably including English Systems) OR and Maths/Numeracy OR and Maths/Numeracy OR • One Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • One Higher and three National 5 qualifications OR Contact Contact • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related [email protected] subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: [email protected] Technical Support or Software Development) OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact [email protected]

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTERACTIVE MEDIA: WEB TECHNICAL SUPPORT: HND (SCQF Level 8) DEVELOPMENT HND (SCQF Level 8) COMPUTING HND (SCQF Level 8) About This Course About This Course About This Course This course is designed to give you a solid technical On this two year web based course, you will gain skills to understanding of information systems and technologies start or advance a career as a web designer/developer. You This new HND course teaches skills that are in demand used for both small and large scale businesses. You will gain will learn to build static (Year 1) and dynamic websites (Year in many support roles in the IT industry, including desktop an understanding of how data is transformed into business 2) that deliver content in a variety of formats for computers, support and systems administration. The basics of computer useable information through the theory and practice of smartphones and tablets. You will have access to current networking are covered, as well as how the components of a relational database technologies. You will also undertake units smartphones and tablets for testing your mobile websites. computer function. Ethical Hacking has been introduced as a in a range of practical information technology areas, such new unit and you will also learn about the importance of legal as web design and development, e-commerce, applications Minimum Entry Requirements issues within the IT industry. programming, operating systems and project management. • Two Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including Minimum Entry Requirements Computing, Graphic Design or Information Systems) OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses • Two Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit level (including at least one from Computing or Information • Two Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including or above (including Computing, Graphic Design or Systems) OR Computing or Information Systems) OR Information Systems) OR • Two Highers and three Standard Grades at Credit Level OR • Two Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit level • Two Higher and three National 5 qualifications or above (including Computing or Information Systems) OR (including Computing, Graphic Design or Information • Two Highers and three National 5 qualifications OR • Two Higher and three National 5 level qualifications Systems) OR • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject (including Computing or Information Systems) OR • A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 in a related (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical • A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in a related subject subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computer Arts Support or Software Development) OR such as Digital Media Computing, NQ Computing. and Animation. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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BUSINESS NC (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course This course introduces you to the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to work in the business sector. If you achieve 12 units at level 5 or above you will be awarded the National Certificate in Business at Level 5. Complete the course successfully and you’ll be able to study for further qualifications at HNC level. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three or more relevant Standard Grade passes including English at Grade 3 or above, or equivalent (Intermediate 2 at C or above) OR • Three or more National 5 Qualifications including English (C or above). Contact [email protected] [email protected]

BUSINESS HNC (SCQF Level 7) BUSINESS HND (SCQF Level 8) BUSINESS: DIPLOMA OF About This Course About This Course HIGHER EDUCATION (SCQF Level 8) The course provides skills and knowledge necessary for The course provides skills and knowledge necessary for many careers - typically in industry, banking, insurance, many careers in industry such as banking, insurance, About This Course civil service, local government and distribution. Today, civil service, local government and distribution. Today, The course is a collaboration between City of Glasgow the internet is an important part of business, so we the internet is an important part of business, so we College and the University of Strathclyde Glasgow. It is have updated the course to include analysing and using have updated the course to include analysing and using designed to give you direct entry into the third year of the information for strategic purposes. information for strategic purposes. BA degree programme in Business at Strathclyde Business Minimum Entry Requirements School, a qualification highly regarded by employers. Minimum Entry Requirements • One Higher pass in an appropriate academic subject such • Two Higher passes in appropriate academic subjects such Minimum Entry Requirements as Business Management, Modern Studies, Economics, as Business Management, English, Economics, Modern • Three Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above in History, English OR Studies, History, Geography OR suitable academic subjects including Administration, • NC in Business with a minimum of 12 modules including • NC in Business with 12 modules including all of the core Business Management, Economics, English, Geography, all of the core modules OR modules OR History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or Natural • Any other appropriate and relevant NC may be Sciences AND • We will consider appropriate managerial work experience. considered. • Two other passes at Standard Grade or equivalent Contact Contact at band 2 or above or National 5 grade B or above, [email protected] preferably including Mathematics or Intermediate 2 passes [email protected] will also be considered. [email protected] [email protected] Contact [email protected]

28 BUSINESS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | BUSINESS 29 MARKETING & RETAIL FASHION MERCHANDISING NQ MARKETING HNC (SCQF Level 7) (Units at SCQF Level 5) About This Course About This Course The course helps you develop the skills you’ll need to work in marketing and business. It covers marketing theory and This course addresses the business side of fashion and is buyer behaviour, as well as the main operational areas of designed to offer a range of subjects for various employment marketing planning, research, promotion and selling. opportunities such as Stylist, Buyer, Fashion PR, Fashion Marketing, Brand Manager and Retail support. This course is Minimum Entry Requirements not design orientated though it does address this area from • One Higher at Grade C or above (preferably English, or a the ability to understand the creative processes involved and subject such as Modern Studies, Economics, History or how they are managed. Students are given the opportunity Business) and two other passes at Standard Grade, or to create, design and implement their own fashion events/ equivalent at band 3 or above OR show that will offer work experience. • One Higher at Grade C or above (preferably English, or a Minimum Entry Requirements subject such as Modern Studies, Economics, History or • Three or more passes at Standard Grade or equivalent at Business) and two other passes at National 4 or above OR band 3 or above that must include English OR • A relevant National Qualification or Certificate including • Three or more National 3, 4 or 5 qualifications or above Core Skills Higher Communication and appropriate that must include English. subject units. • In some cases a combination of modules and Standard Contact Grades will be accepted. [email protected] • Relevant work experience is considered. Contact [email protected]

ADVERTISING & PUBLIC ADVERTISING & PUBLIC MARKETING HND (SCQF Level 8) RELATIONS NC (SCQF Level 6) RELATIONS HND (SCQF Level 8) About This Course The course helps you develop the skills you’ll need to work About This Course About This Course in marketing and business. It covers marketing theory and This course is aimed at those interested in a career in This course will prepare you for a career in the buyer behaviour, as well as the main operational areas of advertising, public relations and the media business. On communication industries. You’ll develop an understanding marketing research, promotion and selling. this course you will produce and present campaign plans, of the nature and function of advertising and public relations, media schedules, news releases and other media products within a wider marketing and marketing communications Minimum Entry Requirements for commercial and non commercial organisations. There will framework. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above including be an opportunity for work experience with clients following within this environment. English (or an equivalent such as Modern Studies, a live brief. Economics, History or Business) OR Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Adult learners with some relevant experience in, or who • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above, including hope to move into the marketing area may be accepted • Three or more passes at Standard Grade or equivalent at English OR subject to interview. band 3 or above that must include English OR • A relevant NC or NQ qualification with appropriate • Three or more National 3, 4 or 5 qualifications or above subject modules (including a reference from your Contact that must include English. Course Leader) OR [email protected] • In some cases a combination of modules and Standard • Evidence of relevant industry experience. Grades will be accepted. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

30 MARKETING & RETAIL | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | MARKETING & RETAIL 31 TOURISM RETAIL MANAGEMENT HNC RETAIL MANAGEMENT HND (SCQF Level 7) (SCQF Level 8) AIR CABIN CREW & GROUND About This Course About This Course OPERATIONS CITY & GUILDS This course prepares you for a career in the retail industry This course prepares you for a career in the retail industry- - where there is a growing need for qualified people to fill where there is a growing need for qualified people to fill DIPLOMA (SCQF Level 5) trainee management positions. You’ll carry out case studies, trainee management positions. You’ll carry out case studies, projects and assignments. We also organise industrial visits projects and assignments. We also organise industrial visits About This Course and study tours. and study tours. The course aims to develop the skills required for Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements employment in the Aviation or Airport Ground sectors. It covers customer service, employability skills and health and • Higher English at Grade C or above (or another relevant • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above including safety procedures. Success will award a City and Guilds Higher). English, (or a relevant Higher) OR Diploma in Air Cabin Crew Operations Level 2 / Air Cabin • Two other passes at Standard Grade, or equivalent at • A National Qualification including Core Skills Crew and Ground Operations. band 3 or above OR Communication Higher or an appropriate SVQ OR • A National Qualification in a relevant area or an • Adult learners with some relevant experience may be Minimum Entry Requirements appropriate SVQ. accepted. • Three National Courses including Intermediate 2 English and Intermediate 1 Maths or Numeracy OR Contact Contact • Three Standard Grades at grade 3 or above including [email protected] [email protected] English, Maths or Numeracy OR • Three National 4 qualifications including English, Maths OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. The interview session will last from 10.00 -14.00 approximately and will include a presentation regarding the key elements of the course, an individual and a group SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT exercise, numeracy and literacy tests and a one to one interview. (SCQF Level 8) HND Due to Airline Employment Restrictions candidates should About This Course be aged 17 or above when starting the course. This course of study will deliver sector relevant knowledge If you wish to seek employment as Air Cabin Crew you must and Industry standard skills to develop work readiness within be over 18 years of age, taller than 5 feet 2 inches, have a those interested or intending to work within the operational valid passport and be fluent in spoken and written English. supply chains of a business organisation. Students will gain insight, learning and transferable skills across all Contact core operational areas of supply chain management, [email protected] procurement, logistics, storage and operations. Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above including English (Modern Studies, Economics, History or Business). • Adult learners with some relevant experience in, or who hope to move into this area may be accepted subject to interview. Contact [email protected]

32 MARKETING & RETAIL | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | TOURISM 33 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL TRAVEL & TOURISM (with option to study Languages) (with Languages) NC (SCQF Level 5) NC (SCQF Level 6) About This Course About This Course The course will give you an understanding of the travel and tourism industry and develops basic skills and knowledge. The course will prepare you for a career in the travel It provides a good foundation on which you can build industry. It aims to develop the skills essential for working in specialist skills and also acts as a general preparation for this sector. work in the industry. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Three National Courses including Intermediate 2 English • Three National Courses including Intermediate 1 English and Intermediate 1 Maths or Numeracy OR and Maths or Numeracy OR • Three Standard Grades at band 3 or above including • Three Standard Grades at General level including English English, Maths or Numeracy OR and Maths or Numeracy OR • Three National 5 qualifications including English and • Three National 4 qualifications including English and Maths OR Maths OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] TRAVEL & TOURISM HND TRAVEL & TOURISM HND / (SCQF Level 8) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & About This Course TOURISM MANAGEMENT The course develops your knowledge of the travel and tourism industry and provides a general preparation for BA (Hons) (SCQF Level 8/10) careers in the sector. It also provides vocational skills required for high quality service to customers in many About This Course different types of tourism and travel organisations. This scheme means that students will complete the first two years of your degree course at City of Glasgow College Minimum Entry Requirements with a guaranteed place at Glasgow Caledonian University • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) to complete the final two years. The guaranteed place is with three Intermediate 2 courses including English, Maths dependent on successful completion of the HND Travel and or Numeracy OR Tourism and the achievement of a B in the Graded Units. • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) Minimum Entry Requirements and three Standard Grades at grade 3 or above including English, Maths or Numeracy OR • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) with three Intermediate 2 courses including English, Maths • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) or Numeracy OR and three National 5 qualifications including English and Maths OR • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) and three Standard Grades at grade 3 or above including • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. English, Maths or Numeracy OR Contact • One Higher (such as English, Modern Studies, Languages) [email protected] and three National 5 qualifications including English and [email protected] Maths OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. You will be given a current topic to debate at the interview. Contact [email protected] [email protected]

34 TOURISM | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | TOURISM 35 DESIGN CRAFTS pg38 FINE ARTS & Furniture NC PHOTOGRAPHY pg48 Furniture HNC Applied Arts NC Furniture Craftsmanship with Design HND Art & Design - Fine Art Portfolio NC Furniture Restoration HND Contemporary Art Practice BA (Hons) Glass & Ceramics HND Creative Crafts & Photography NQ Jewellery NC Creative Printmaking with Photography NC Jewellery Design HND Creative Printmaking HND Fine Art HNC Fine Art HND DESIGN & Photography NC Photography HND GRAPHIC ARTS pg41 Photography BA (Hons) Art & Animation HND Digital Media HND Display Design for Retail HND pg52 Graphic Arts Portfolio NC MEDIA Graphic Design HND Creative Industries: Professional Writing Skills HNC Illustration HND Creative Industries: Radio HNC Interior Design: Art & Design NC Creative Industries: Radio HND Interior Design: 3D Design HND Media NC Interior Design BA (Hons) Media & Communication HNC Model Making for TV & Film NC Media & Communication HND Model Making for the Creative Industries: 3D Design HND Media: Television Production NC Product Design NC Creative Industries: Television HND Product Design: 3D Design HND Television BA (Hons) Practical Journalism HND

DRAMA pg47

Acting & Theatre Performance NC If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places FACULTY OF available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview Acting & Performance HNC where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course Acting & Performance HND and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. DESIGN CRAFTS FURNITURE CRAFTSMANSHIP FURNITURE RESTORATION HND WITH DESIGN HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course The course encourages you to develop practical craftsmanship This course develops your skills in furniture analysis and skills and to express yourself through furniture design. You’ll practical solutions, through workshop activities. You’ll study be encouraged to study in depth the construction of furniture, the history of furniture design and materials as well as the to develop and build designs, and hone your skills in cabinet construction, upholstery and finishing of period furniture. making, upholstery and wood finishing. You’ll also restore items of furniture throughout this course. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • NC Furniture Making OR • NQ in Furniture Making OR • One Higher in Craft and Design, and English at minimum • One Higher in Craft and Design, and English at minimum Intermediate 2 or National 5. Intermediate 2 or National 5. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of any At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of design and/or making of furniture or 3D work. any design and/or making of furniture or 3D work. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

GLASS & CERAMICS HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course This course offers a broad education with a balance between creative, practical and core skills. This will prepare FURNITURE NC (SCQF Level 6) FURNITURE HNC (SCQF Level 7) you for the art glass and ceramics industry. About This Course About This Course You’ll work in two and three dimensions, learning You’ll cover all the main methods used in the furniture The course encourages you to develop practical skills contemporary warm glass techniques like slumping and manufacturing industry to craft timber and upholstery, and through manufacture and to express yourself through fusing and traditional skills like lead work, as well as more in wood finishing. You’ll gain experience in both modern and design. You’ll be encouraged to study in depth the advanced glass surface applications. In ceramics you will traditional techniques of furniture production. The course is construction of furniture, to develop and build designs, learn mould making and hand building and how to combine project based and you’ll learn in fully equipped workshops. and hone your skills in cabinet making, wood finishing and both mediums for final works. You will also learn about upholstery. ceramic glazes and advanced ceramic work. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Standard Grades at Credit level OR Minimum Entry Requirements • One Higher (in Art and Design) and two National 5 • Two National 5 Qualifications. • NC Furniture Making OR Qualifications (or equivalent) OR • One Higher in Craft and Design, Intermediate 2 / Contact National 5 in English. • NC/NQ in an Art and Design subject. [email protected] At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of At the interview you will be asked to show examples of your any design and/or making of furniture or 3D work. art and design work. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

38 DESIGN CRAFTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | DESIGN CRAFTS 39 DESIGN & JEWELLERY NC JEWELLERY DESIGN HND (SCQF Level 6) (SCQF Level 8) GRAPHIC ARTS

About This Course About This Course The NC course gives you a strong foundation in contemporary The HND course offers a comprehensive range of skills jewellery design and manufacture. It’s an introduction to in jewellery design and manufacture. There is a range of practical workshop skills and you will learn to use a wide jewellery specific projects that are design-led. This will range of tools and machinery. allow students to develop specialisms suitable to their own interests and the current business environment. Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art & Design and Minimum Entry Requirements English OR • One Higher in Art and Design and English at minimum • Two National 5 Qualifications in Art & Design and English. Intermediate 2 OR At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of • NC/NQ in an Art and Design subject. your art and design work. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work. Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected]

ART & ANIMATION HND DIGITAL MEDIA HND (SCQF Level 8)

(SCQF Level 8) About This Course About This Course This new course will develop your creative and technical skills in the production of screen based graphic design The course focuses on exploring a range of experimental art solutions and media content creation, for interactive and and design skills that are applicable to producing animation. multimedia applications such as web, mobile app or motion You will have the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills graphics and VFX. The course is delivered mainly through in animation drawing, sketchbook development, life drawing, practical projects in the studio and state of the art labs, mixed media techniques, motion graphics, computer using industry standard software and techniques. animation, film making techniques and live projects. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • NC in Art & Design or related area OR • NC in Art & Design, Graphic Arts Portfolio, Illustration or Graphic Design OR • Higher Art & Design or Graphic Communication and English at minimum Intermediate 2 OR • Art & Design Higher and English at minimum Intermediate 2 OR • Higher Art & Design or Graphic Communication and English at National 5 level OR • Art & Design Higher and English at National 5 level. • Relevant Experience. You will also be expected to submit examples of your art and design work including figure drawings to support At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your application. your art and design work. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

40 DESIGN CRAFTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS 41 GRAPHIC DESIGN HND ILLUSTRATION HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course This course prepares you for a career in the exciting and This course develops your creative and technical skills constantly developing area of graphic design. The course to become a commercial illustrator. Your projects are develops your creative ability and technical graphics skills developed from initial ideas and sketchbook drawings, mainly through practical projects in the studio and encourages through to illustration artwork ready for presentation to you to take responsibility for your own development. a client. Students are encouraged to explore individual responses to project briefs. You will develop concepts through research and development in the sketchbook before producing finished work on the Mac, Minimum Entry Requirements where necessary. • NC in Art & Design, or related subject OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Higher Art & Design and English at minimum Intermediate • Higher Art & Design and English at minimum Intermediate 2 / National 5 OR 2 OR • Relevant Experience. • Higher Art & Design and English at National 5 level OR At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of • NC in Art & Design or related subject. your art and design work. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of Contact your art and design work. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

DISPLAY DESIGN FOR RETAIL GRAPHIC ARTS PORTFOLIO NC HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course About This Course Outside London, this is the UK’s only further education This exciting new NC course offers an opportunity to build course in Retail Display Design at this level. This two year a portfolio for articulation to HND programmes in a variety course provides a wide understanding of all aspects of of disciplines in the field of graphic arts. Emphasis is placed design necessary for a career in Retail Display Design. on research and creativity through working on projects in a The course has direct links to the retail sector which studio environment. Ideas are developed in the sketchbook, prepares students for employment in the industry once following the design process, before going to the Mac to successfully completing their qualification. produce finished work. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above, preferably • Two Intermediate 2/National 5 Qualifications (or equivalent) including Art and English and two other passes at in English and Art & Design OR Standard Grade (or equivalent) at band 3 or above OR • Relevant Experience. • Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above, At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of preferably including Art and English and two National 4 your art and design work. qualifications OR Contact • NQ Art & Design (or equivalent). [email protected] At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work. Contact [email protected]

42 DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS 43 INTERIOR DESIGN: INTERIOR DESIGN: INTERIOR DESIGN BA (Hons) ART & DESIGN NC (SCQF Level 6) 3D DESIGN HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 9/10) About This Course About This Course About This Course Entering onto this Interior Design course will be your first This SQA Group Award in Interior Design is about designing This course is delivered by City of Glasgow College and step on your journey to become a fully qualified professional spaces and places for people creating interior schemes and validated by Glasgow Caledonian University. The course Interior Designer; capable of tackling any commercial design solving problems to improve the world around us. It enables combines design with technology and management, and project within our industry, to a high standard. you to develop the creative, analytical and technical skills for you’ll develop your creative thinking and problem-solving jobs in the interior design profession. skills in all these areas. As an Interior Designer you will need You will learn the skills necessary to progress a project from a range of technical expertise and professional knowledge, initial conceptual ideas, to a fully functional Interior Design Minimum Entry Requirements as well as creativity and a ‘good eye’. This course underpins scheme, ready for presentation to a client. • NC in Interior Design or related subject OR the skills and knowledge required by Industry. Minimum Entry Requirements • Higher Art and Design, and English at minimum Minimum Entry Requirements Intermediate 2 OR • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art & Design and • HND 3D Design: Interior Design - minimum of a ‘B’ in English OR • Higher Art and Design, and English at National 5 level. Graded Units. • Two National 5 qualifications in Art & Design and English. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of Applications should be made via UCAS. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work. your art and design work. Contact Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected] [email protected]

MODEL MAKING FOR TV & FILM MODEL MAKING FOR THE NC (SCQF Level 6) CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: About This Course 3D DESIGN HND (SCQF Level 8) Model Making is a growing, multi-disciplined industry with career paths leading into all areas of the creative industry, About This Course including film, television and theatre. At NC level you are This two year course offers you a nationally recognised taught a wide variety of traditional hand skills, the use of HND qualification in Model Making. On this course you materials, techniques, idea development and presentation will develop multiple skills and knowledge of materials and through a series of project based units. processes relevant to the model making industry, and its varied requirements whether for Film/TV Props, Miniatures, Minimum Entry Requirements Prototyping, Engineering, Architectural or Exhibition Models. • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art & Design, Craft & Design, Product Design or English OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Two National 5 Qualifications in Art & Design, Craft & • NC Model Making or a NC in a related discipline OR Design, Product Design or English. • One Higher from Art, Craft & Design, Product Design At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of or Graphic Communication and English at minimum your art and design work. Intermediate 2 OR • One Higher from Art, Craft & Design, Product Design or Contact Graphic Communication and English at National 5 level OR [email protected] • Related work experience. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of any design and/or making of furniture or 3D work. Contact [email protected]

44 DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS 45 DRAMA

ACTING & THEATRE ACTING & PERFORMANCE HNC PERFORMANCE NC (SCQF Level 6) (SCQF Level 7)

About This Course About This Course The course provides a grounding in the practical skills of This full-time course develops the skills required for acting drama and theatre. It gives an introduction to the areas of and performance. It is designed to focus on the practical acting and theatre performance. skills required by the actor, while also supporting the practical experiences with knowledge of theatre and performance. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • There are no minimum entry requirements for this course. • Two Higher Grades, including English OR We’ll invite you to an audition where you will perform a monologue and attend an interview. • NQ Drama OR • Equivalent qualification. Contact You will be asked to audition where you will perform a [email protected] monologue (More information will be provided if/when you are called for interview). Contact [email protected]

PRODUCT DESIGN NC PRODUCT DESIGN: ACTING & PERFORMANCE HND (SCQF Level 6) 3D DESIGN HND (SCQF Level 8) 2nd Year Applicants only (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course About This Course To design successful products, you need to be able to think The two year HND offers you a nationally recognised This full time course allows direct entry to Year 2 of the HND about changes in the way people live, and the need that qualification in Product Design. You’ll develop product Acting and Performance and builds on the skills acquired this creates - that means being aware of social, cultural design skills ranging from research, ideas generation, in the HNC Acting and Performance course by further and technical factors. Designing products that may include creative problem solving, 2D digital imaging and 3D digital developing knowledge and awareness of the craft of acting. bottles for drinks companies, promotional items, furniture, modelling. It is designed for those who are interested in becoming public art, recycling materials and lots more enjoyable and actors, drama teachers or drama workers. interesting projects will help you use your imagination and Minimum Entry Requirements have fun while learning. • NC Product Design or related discipline (eg Furniture Minimum Entry Requirements Design) OR Minimum Entry Requirements • HNC Acting & Performance with 15 credits, including all • One Higher from Design & Manufacture, Product Design, mandatory credits. • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art & Design Graphic Communication or Art & Design, and English at and English OR Contact minimum Intermediate 2 OR • Two National 5 qualifications in Art & Design and English. [email protected] • One Higher from Product Design, Graphic Communication At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of or Art & Design, and English at National 5 level OR your art and design work. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of [email protected] your art and design work. Contact [email protected]

46 DESIGN & GRAPHIC ARTS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | DRAMA 47 CONTEMPORARY ART PRACTICE FINE ARTS & BA (Hons) (SCQF Level 9/10) PHOTOGRAPHY About This Course This exciting creative degree is delivered by City of Glasgow College and validated by University of the West of Scotland. We seek to foster a high level of artistic exploration and personal development in students and deliver a distinct and APPLIED ARTS NC (SCQF Level 6) prestigious vocational qualification. In this practice-based degree you will have opportunities to explore two and three- About This Course dimensional art as well as lens-based and digital disciplines. This course develops skills in the various techniques of Minimum Entry Requirements handling ceramic, jewellery and art glass materials. It also • HND in Contemporary Art Practice (or equivalent) OR develops individual creative processes, drawing skills, and your ability to apply the design process in two and three • Relevant professional experience. dimensions. Although based on practice, the course also You’ll need to present a portfolio at your interview. includes developing research skills, written work, digital media, The portfolio should show highly developed and focused understanding the practical applications of various media, studio practice, and a sophisticated theoretical approach. firing techniques, use of workshop and studio equipment. Applications should be made via UCAS. Minimum Entry Requirements Contact • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level in Art & Design and [email protected] English OR • Two National 5 Qualifications in Art & Design and English. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your art and design work. Contact CREATIVE CRAFTS CREATIVE PRINTMAKING [email protected] & PHOTOGRAPHY NQ WITH PHOTOGRAPHY NC (Units at SCQF Level 6) (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course About This Course ART & DESIGN - FINE ART This course is an introduction to the creative skills of This course will allow you to develop creative and technical photography, printmaking, digital media, design, portfolio skills in a variety of subjects including printmaking, drawing, PORTFOLIO NC (SCQF Level 6) production and presentation. This is a hands-on, practical photography and digital design. This is a practical, course giving you the opportunity to develop a broad base project-based course that will allow for creative exploration About This Course of creative and technical skills within a variety of different in a diverse range of media. The course is delivered This programme offers an introduction to Fine Art and a creative industry disciplines. The course is delivered through practical workshops, studios, computer labs and chance to build up a varied portfolio of work. It includes a through practical workshops, studios, computer labs and educational visits. range of key skills based subjects such as painting, figure educational visits. drawing, mixed media and sketchbook development. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Standard Grades at Level 3 or above, in English Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Standard Grades at Level 4 or above in English and Art/Graphic Communication (or equivalent) OR • English and Art & Design at Intermediate 2 or Standard and Art/Graphic Communication (or equivalent) OR • Two National 4 qualifications or above, in English and Grade Credit Level OR • Two National 4 qualifications or above in English and Art/Graphic Communication (or equivalent) OR • Two National 5 qualifications in English and Art & Design OR Art/Graphic Communication (or equivalent) OR • Personal experience. • Related experience. • Personal experience. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of your art/photography/design work. art and design work. of your art and design work. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

48 FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 49 CREATIVE PRINTMAKING HND PHOTOGRAPHY NC (SCQF Level 6) PHOTOGRAPHY HND (SCQF Level 8)

(SCQF Level 8) About This Course About This Course About This Course This course is an exciting starting point for your This highly competitive course provides the skills you need photographic studies. You will develop creative, technical to start a career in photography or a related area within This course offers an opportunity to develop your creative and writing skills through a very practical project based the creative industries. This is a practice-based course talents allowing you to develop traditional and contemporary approach to photography. You will have the chance to try with projects both in the studio and on location. Alongside printmaking, drawing and digital skills. Various printmaking many photographic techniques including studio, location, technical skills students are encouraged to work on self techniques and media are explored and supplemented portraiture, digital manipulation, product, magnified image, reflection and evaluation through class feedback sessions. with technical and creative skills in digital media, drawing, video and will work towards gathering a strong portfolio of bookbinding and mixed media. your work. This portfolio can be used to apply for further Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements courses or as a showpiece for your photographic studies. • An NC/NQ in photography is preferred OR • One Higher at minimum grade C or above in • An NC/NQ qualification in print, design or equivalent Minimum Entry Requirements SVQ OR Photography and two National 5 Qualifications • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level to include English (one in English preferred). • Higher Art & Design and English at minimum Intermediate and a design/creative subject OR level 2 or National 5 OR At the interview you will be asked to provide a strong • Two National 5 qualifications to include English and photographic portfolio of work. • Relevant experience. a design/creative subject. At the interview you will be asked to provide examples At interview you will be asked to show examples of your Contact of your art/photography/design work. photographic work. [email protected] Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

FINE ART HNC (SCQF Level 7) FINE ART HND (SCQF Level 8) PHOTOGRAPHY BA (Hons)

About This Course About This Course (SCQF Level 9/10) This contemporary course includes traditional and This contemporary course includes traditional and About This Course innovative practices. It gives you a broad visual education in innovative practices. It gives you a broad visual education in This Photography degree is delivered by City of Glasgow contemporary art practice. You will develop your skills in a contemporary art practice. You will develop your skills in a College and validated by University of the West of Scotland. range of specialist disciplines and increase your awareness range of specialist disciplines and increase your awareness The 4th year of this course allows students to focus on and knowledge of conceptual thinking. It offers a great and knowledge of conceptual thinking. It also offers an and develop their skills and knowledge towards their own opportunity to improve and strengthen your existing portfolio opportunity to develop individual practice in relation to your photographic goals. of artwork. own interests. Minimum Entry Requirements You will develop your practical and critical skills in readiness Minimum Entry Requirements for chosen route of progression. The creative industries • NC in Art & Design or Illustration OR • NC in Art & Design or equivalent foundation level course sector covers a range of creative practice and activities. OR • Higher Art & Design and English at minimum Intermediate Minimum Entry Requirements 2 OR • Higher Art & Design and English at minimum Intermediate • Related experience. 2 OR • HND in Photography OR At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of • Higher Art & Design and English at National 5 level OR • Relevant professional experience. your art and design work. • Related experience. Applications should be made via UCAS. Contact At the interview you will be asked to provide examples of All candidates will be interviewed and assessed on your art and design work. their portfolio. [email protected] Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

50 FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | FINE ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY 51 MEDIA CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: MEDIA NC (SCQF Level 6) RADIO HND 2nd Year Applicants only About This Course (SCQF Level 8) The course provides the knowledge and skills you need for a career in the creative media industries. Highly practical, it About This Course prepares you for a wide variety of media occupations. This course develops skills in radio broadcasting, recording, The areas you’ll study include - making music videos, production and editing and a more sophisticated skill set - presenting radio and TV programmes, feature writing, event technical, production and creative - necessary to work at organisation and digital media. All these areas are relevant to Producer level. further training and employment in the media. Many of the subject areas are developed at an advanced Minimum Entry Requirements level and you will also tackle more complex programme- • Two Standard Grades at Credit Level - one of which must making activities and larger projects in more challenging be English OR technical environments. • Two National 5 qualifications - one of which must Minimum Entry Requirements be English. • HNC Creative Industries: Radio, including A or B in Contact Graded Unit 1. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: MEDIA & COMMUNICATION HNC MEDIA & COMMUNICATION HND PROFESSIONAL WRITING RADIO HNC (SCQF Level 7) (SCQF Level 7) 2nd Year Applicants only (SCQF Level 8) SKILLS HNC (SCQF Level 7) About This Course About This Course About This Course This well established course develops radio production This highly practical course prepares you for higher This highly practical course prepares you for higher About This Course and broadcasting skills, including interviewing, scripting, education and media industry employment. The teaching education and media industry employment. On this course, This course hones the skills of budding writers in many fields presentation, news operations, sound recording, staff members have a wide variety of media experience and the teaching staff have a wide variety of media experience including; scripting for TV and radio, short story writing, commercial production and digital editing. there will be media guest speakers, visits and professional and you can expect media guest speakers, visits and poetry and journalism, as well as vital freelance skills and workshops. You will be continually assessed and you’ll work professional workshops. industry knowledge. Minimum Entry Requirements on industry-relevant projects. Minimum Entry Requirements • NC Media or equivalent SVQ OR Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • HNC Media and Communication. • One Higher in a relevant subject area plus two National 5 • One Higher at minimum C or above (English preferred) OR • Higher in English at minimum C or above or relevant Qualifications (or equivalent) OR • Graded unit result. group of units (e.g. Literature 1, Communication 4) OR • NC Media or a similar NC programme OR • Relevant radio experience. • Attendance and timekeeping on HNC course. • Relevant Experience. • Relevant Work Experience. • External/professional experience. Contact At interview you will be asked to write a short factual piece At your interview you will be given a short written exercise Contact and provide 2 or 3 typed pieces of work. Poem, essay, short [email protected] (100-200 words) so we can review your writing style, syntax, story, script or any writing that you have done and think may spelling and grammar. [email protected] be relevant. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

52 MEDIA | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | MEDIA 53 MEDIA: TELEVISION CREATIVE INDUSTRIES: TELEVISION BA (Hons) PRODUCTION NC (SCQF Level 6) TELEVISION HND (SCQF Level 8) (SCQF Level 9/10)

About This Course About This Course About This Course This course gives you an introduction to the skills required This course allows you to specialise in Camera, Sound and This course runs in partnership with the School of Arts and for Television Production. It will provide a foundation for Lighting including Directing on Location, Advanced Single Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University who those wishing to move to HNC and HND Television at this Camera, Location Lighting, Location Sound and Production enjoy a first class reputation as a centre for excellence in and other colleges. Subjects include Multi Camera Studio Management. Alternatively, you can specialise in Post screen practice-led courses. This course is delivered at the Techniques, which allow students to operate in a multi Production-Directing on Location, Advanced Digital Editing, well-equipped studios of City of Glasgow College and offers camera studio environment, covering roles such as director, Sound Dubbing and Production Management. students a degree in Television. vision mixing, lighting and camera operating, directing as Minimum Entry Requirements single camera production, sound and lighting. Minimum Entry Requirements • NQ or NC Media: TV or equivalent SVQ OR • HND Creative Industries Television OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Higher English plus two National 5 Qualifications • Relevant Television experience. • Two standard Grades at Credit level, one of which must (or equivalent) OR be English. Applications should be made via UCAS. • Relevant television experience. • Personal experience. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

PRACTICAL JOURNALISM HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course Journalists must have the essential skills of writing and research but are now expected to record sound, shoot video and edit on digital systems. They are increasingly expected to produce web content. The skills you will acquire on the course will enable you to position yourself for the world of work or university. Minimum Entry Requirements • Higher English and/or Higher Modern Studies plus two National 5 Qualifications (or equivalent) OR • NC Media or equivalent; and • Some practical skills in IT, including word processing, email and internet. At your interview you will have to write a 200 word article; correct spelling, grammar and punctuation in a 300 word article; discuss the importance of journalism. Contact [email protected]

54 MEDIA | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | MEDIA 55 CARE, COMMUNITY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS pg58 Care & Adminstrative Practice (Clinical Route) HNC Child, Health & Social Care NC Early Education & Childcare - HIGHER NC GROUP AWARD Early Education & Childcare HNC Employability Programme PROJECT SEARCH Health & Social Care NC Personal & Social Development 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 NQ Personal & Social Development (New Challenge Project) ACCESS Personal & Social Development / Employability Skills ACCESS Social Care HNC Transitions Programme

ESOL pg62 English Language

SOCIAL SCIENCES pg63 Social Sciences NC Social Sciences HND Social Sciences DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION

If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places FACULTY OF available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. EDUCATION & SOCIETY This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. EARLY EDUCATION & EARLY EDUCATION & CARE, COMMUNITY CHILDCARE - HIGHER NC CHILDCARE HNC (SCQF Level 7) & ESSENTIAL SKILLS GROUP AWARD (SCQF Level 6) About This Course This course integrates knowledge, theory and practice About This Course to equip you to work effectively as a practitioner in the The course provides knowledge and understanding that childcare and playwork sector. It has been approved by the will enable you to work under supervision in childcare. Scottish Social Services Council as a suitable qualification The concepts, theories, principles and practical skills that for registration as a Child Development Officer. you acquire on this course will help you develop positive attitudes, and become a reflective practitioner. A work Minimum Entry Requirements placement is an integral part of the course. • Two or more Highers at C or above including English OR Minimum Entry Requirements • NC Early Education and Childcare Level 6. • Five Standard Grades at grade 3 or above or Five Provide two references, one must be from most recent Intermediate 2 subjects at grade C or above OR Educational provider (if in education) or Employer. • National 5 level passes including English OR Candidates should have an understanding that childcare • SVQ Units at level 2 in a related subject including values and communication skills are essential for good early communications at Intermediate 2 and/or NC Child, education and childcare delivery. This can be demonstrated Health and Social Care Level 5. through life and work experiences with children. Provide two references, one must be from most recent Contact Educational provider (if in education) or Employer. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

CARE & ADMINISTRATIVE CHILD, HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME PRACTICE (Clinical Route) HNC NC (SCQF Level 5) PROJECT SEARCH (SCQF Level 1)

(SCQF Level 7) About This Course About This Course The working day will include classroom learning such as About This Course This one year course is an ideal first qualification for anyone interested in working with children and/or adults. It employability skills, job search and real life work experiences The course offers a flexible integrated framework leading to encourages you to reflect on your practice, helps you with a for the full academic year. On completion of this course you will potential career opportunities within the NHS and the Care work placement and makes you more employable. A work be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience Sector as well as providing a recognised entry qualification placement is a mandatory part of the course. required to increase your chances of a permanent job. for nurse training. In conjunction with this course, the course Minimum Entry Requirements also provides an academic pathway for possible articulation Minimum Entry Requirements into a variety of potential university courses. A work • Three passes at Intermediate 1 level grade C and above • Students must be on Autisic Spectrum. placement is a mandatory part of the course. including English OR • Be between 18 years and 24 years. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three standard grades at grade 3 and above • Be able to travel independently. • Two Higher Grades at C or above, English preferable OR • Three passes at National 4 level including English. • Ability to get on well with others. • Relevant Industry experience and qualifications. • Core Skill Communication at Intermediate 1 level, • Are enthusiastic about working five days a week and being or Skills for Work, Early Education and Childcare Provide two references, one must be from most recent on time every morning. Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 1 Care. Educational provider (if in education) or Employer and • Due to funding constraints students must be a City of a PVG check. Provide two references, one must be from most recent Glasgow Council resident. Educational provider (if in education) or Employer. Based in the University of Strathclyde. Contact [email protected] Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

58 CARE, COMMUNITY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | CARE, COMMUNITY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS 59 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE NC PERSONAL & SOCIAL PERSONAL & SOCIAL (SCQF Level 6) DEVELOPMENT (New Challenge DEVELOPMENT / EMPLOYABILITY About This Course Project) ACCESS (SCQF Level 4) SKILLS ACCESS (SCQF Level 3) The National Certificate in Health and Social Care is designed to equip candidates with the knowledge and skills relevant to About This Course About This Course the health and social care sectors. The NHS, local authorities, The course is designed for people with additional support The course is designed for school leavers with additional voluntary and private organisations make up these sectors and needs who want to access general further education. support needs who want to access training and improve provide care to people in a variety of establishments such as their employability skills. This course includes a work The course will provide a broad general education nursing homes, residential homes for older people, hospitals placement. programme for students. Core Subjects include Personal and resource centres for people with a learning disability. Achievement Awards, Cookery, Drama, Enterprise and The The course will assist students with Additional Support Minimum Entry Requirements: World of Work. This course prepares you for supported or Needs make a successful Transition from School to Further open employment, SVQ or work based training, voluntary Education and Training. • Five Standard Grades at Grade 3 or above OR sector. Optional subjects may include Health & Fitness and • Intermediate 2 Level at Grade C or above in subjects such Expressive Arts & Community Projects. Minimum Entry Requirements as Care, Modern Studies, English, Biology, Maths • Be able to travel independently. or equivalent OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Core skills profile at SCQF level 3 - 5. • Five National 5 level passes in subjects such as Care, • Be able to travel independently. Contact Modern Studies, English, Biology, Maths or equivalent OR • Core skills profile at SCQF level 1 - 3. [email protected] • Applicants without these qualifications who have relevant Contact experience may also be considered. [email protected] Provide two references, one must be from most recent Educational provider (if in education) or Employer. Contact [email protected]

PERSONAL & SOCIAL SOCIAL CARE HNC (SCQF Level 7) TRANSITIONS PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 NQ About This Course (SCQF Level 4) (SCQF Level 1 / 2 / 3 / 4) The main aim of the HNC is to provide an integrated course About This Course of values, skills and knowledge to equip candidates to work The course is designed for school leavers with Asperger’s effectively in a range of care settings. About This Course Syndrome who want to access Further Education and/ This course is designed for school leavers with mild to Minimum Entry Requirements or training. Core subjects at SCQF 3/4 include Personal moderate additional support needs who would like to make • Two Higher Grades at C or above preferably including Development Awards, Work Placement, Communications, a successful transition to Further Education. English OR Media Production, Hospitality and Horticulture. Minimum Entry Requirements • An appropriate group of SQA units and/or an appropriate Minimum Entry Requirements • Evidence/diagnosis of additional support needs. group of SQA units at level 6. • Be able to travel independently. • Be able to cope in 1:10 staff ratio. • Applicants without these qualifications who have relevant • Aware of own diagnosis. experience may also be considered. • Core Skills profile SCQF 1/2. • Core skills profile at SCQF 3 - 5. Provide two references, one must be from most recent Contact Educational provider (if in education) or Employer. Contact [email protected] [email protected] Contact [email protected]

60 CARE, COMMUNITY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | CARE, COMMUNITY & ESSENTIAL SKILLS 61 ESOL SOCIAL SCIENCES

SOCIAL SCIENCES NC (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course The course has two main aims - to equip you with sound communication skills, and to develop your awareness of topical social issues. These will enhance your prospects of employment in many sectors - administrative, business and local authority. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three or more relevant National 5 or Standard Grade passes, including English, at Grade 3 or above OR • An appropriate group of SQA units at Intermediate 2 level. Contact [email protected]

SOCIAL SCIENCES HND SOCIAL SCIENCES DIPLOMA (SCQF Level 8) OF HIGHER EDUCATION About This Course (SCQF Level 8) The aim of the course is to provide sound education and training in key areas of Social Science theory, research About This Course and investigation. Key course objectives are: to develop The Diploma of Higher Education in Social Sciences is subject knowledge in Social Sciences; analytical, evaluative offered by City of Glasgow College in association with the and problem solving skills; communication skills; personal University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. effectiveness; critical thinking about social and cultural issues. It is equivalent to the first two years of an Honours Degree Minimum Entry Requirements at University of Strathclyde and therefore allows you to apply ENGLISH LANGUAGE to there for direct entry to the third year of the BA Politics • Two or more Higher passes at Grade C or above in relevant and/or History Degree. In the first year you will study History, subjects, such as History, Modern Studies, English OR Politics, Economics and Sociology and in the second The College offers a range of English for Speakers of • NC in Social Sciences comprising 16 relevant modules year Politics and History only. Please note that there is no Other Language (ESOL) courses. Applicants wishing to with good grades (As and Bs), including a pass in psychology in this degree. study ESOL can apply online: Communication at SCQF Level 6, and a satisfactory Minimum Entry Requirements www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/apply reference from the awarding centre. • Mature students may be admitted without formal • Four or more Higher Grade pass at Grade C or above When the college receives your application form it will qualifications. one of which must be in English or ESOL and at least be acknowledged and then we will send an email with a two others in social science subjects such as Sociology, date for an English test. This allows us to establish your Some applicants may be required to take a short written Modern Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Philosophy, level of English and place you on an appropriate waiting exercise/activity. Geography or Economics. list. We would only contact you again when a place Contact becomes available. • Two other passes at National 5 or equivalent. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

62 ESOL | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | SOCIAL SCIENCES 63 FOOD, EVENTS & HOSPITALITY pg66 Bakery Supported Learning NQ Bakery NPA Bakery NC Catering & Hospitality NQ Events NQ Events HNC Event Management HND SPORT & FITNESS pg79 Hospitality NQ Hospitality Management HND Coaching & Developing Sport HNC Hospitality Management BA Coaching & Developing Sport HND Hospitality Management HND / Fitness, Health & Exercise HNC International Business & Hospitality Fitness, Health & Exercise HND Management BA (Hons) Health, Fitness & Sports Performance NQ Patisserie HNC Soft Tissue Therapy HNC Practical Cookery & Bakery NQ Sports Coaching NQ Professional Cookery NC Sport & Fitness NC Professional Cookery HND Sport & Leisure HIGHER Sports Therapy ACCESS HAIR & BEAUTY pg74 Sports Therapy HND Beauty Care & Make-Up NCGA Beauty Care NC Beauty Therapy ACCESS Beauty Therapy HND Wellness Therapies NC Complementary Therapies HNC Complementary Therapies HND Fashion Make-Up HNC

Gents Hairdressing SVQ / NQ If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places FACULTY OF available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview Hairdressing HNC where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course Ladies Hairdressing NC and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. LEISURE & LIFESTYLE This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. FOOD, EVENTS BAKERY NC (SCQF Level 5) About This Course This course is designed for students, who wish to develop & HOSPITALITY or enhance their bakery skills. The course runs for one academic year and is designed to give you the skills, knowledge and qualifications needed to gain employment in the bakery industry. Minimum Entry Requirements • National Progression Award (NPA) in Bakery at SCQF Level 4 OR • Another NPA in a related subject area e.g. NPA in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 4 OR • National 5 Hospitality; Practical Cake Craft OR • Three National 4 Qualifications (or Standard Grades at General Level) or equivalent, to include English and Maths (or Level 4 Literacy/Numeracy Units) and one from Home Economics, Food Technology or Hospitality or, a related subject OR • Three years work experience in a commercial Bakery. Contact [email protected]

CATERING & HOSPITALITY NQ (SCQF Level 5)

About This Course You’ll develop the basic skills every chef needs - working in BAKERY SUPPORTED BAKERY NPA (SCQF Level 4) our fully equipped training kitchens. The skills, knowledge and experience needed to prepare you for employment in LEARNING NQ (SCQF Level 3) About This Course the Hospitality and Catering Industry are fully explored. You The course acts as an introduction to the Bakery Industry will learn how to prepare, cook and present a wide range of About This Course for school leavers, but is equally attractive to other both sweet and savoury dishes. This is a programme for people with mild learning difficulties applicants, who have work experience in the Bakery who want to gain practical skills in cookery, cake decoration Industry or who want to retrain in order to add to their Minimum Entry Requirements and bakery skills that give them access to the world of bakery skills and knowledge. • National Progression Award (NPA) in Professional Cookery work. The course will provide the basic knowledge and skills at SCQF Level 4. Minimum Entry Requirements needed to work in kitchens and bakeries. • Three National 4 or National 5 Qualifications; including • Three National 4 Qualifications (or Standard Grades at Minimum Entry Requirements English and Maths or Numeracy at SCQF Level 4 OR General Level) or equivalent; to include English and Maths • Three Standard Grades at General Level; including English • Entrants must have Literacy and/or Communication Skills (or Level 4 Numeracy and Literacy Units) and one from and Maths or Numeracy OR at SCQF Level 2 and Maths and/or Numeracy Skills at Home Economics, Food Technology or Hospitality, SCQF Level 2. or a related subject OR • Other equivalent qualifications in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 4 or Equivalent; including SVQs or NVQs. • Experience of having undertaken Food Technology, • NPA in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 3 OR Home Economics and/or Hospitality Units during • Two years experience of working in a professional kitchen • Two years experience of working in a commercial bakery. secondary education is desirable. within the catering industry. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

66 FOOD, EVENTS & HOSPITALITY | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | FOOD, EVENTS & HOSPITALITY 67 EVENTS NQ (SCQF Level 5) EVENTS HNC (SCQF Level 7) EVENT MANAGEMENT HND

About This Course About This Course (SCQF Level 8) This course provides a broad education for a career in the This course will give you the skills, knowledge and About This Course events industry. The course includes a wide variety of events understanding to develop your career in the organisation This course is for people who want a career in the and business related subjects to make sure your skills and and management of conferences, exhibitions and special management of events like conferences, exhibitions and knowledge cover all the main areas of event organisation. events. special events. The course covers a wide range of subjects Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements to ensure a good knowledge and relevant skills. • One National 5 Qualification and three National 4 • One Higher pass with a minimum of C, in an appropriate Minimum Entry Requirements Qualifications (subjects must include English and Maths) subject such as Business Management, English, Modern • Two Higher passes with a minimum of C passes in an OR Studies, Economics, History OR appropriate subject such as Business Management, • One Standard Grade at level 1 or 2 and three Standard • NQ in Events or other appropriate NQ OR English, Modern Studies, Economics, History OR Grades at Level 3 or 4 OR • Other qualification and relevant experience. • NQ in Events or other appropriate NQ. • Other equivalent qualification and/or experience. Contact • Other qualification and relevant experience. Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected] [email protected]

HOSPITALITY NQ (SCQF Level 5)

About This Course This course provides a broad education for a career in the hospitality industry. The course includes a wide variety of hospitality related subjects to make sure your skills and knowledge covers all the main areas of hospitality organisation and development of practical skills. Minimum Entry Requirements • One National 5 Qualification and three National 4 Qualifications (subjects must include English and Maths) OR • One Standard Grade at level 1 or 2 and three Standard Grades at Level 3 or 4 OR • Other equivalent qualification and/or experience. Contact [email protected]

68 FOOD, EVENTS & HOSPITALITY | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | FOOD, EVENTS & HOSPITALITY 69 HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HND / INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) (SCQF Level 8/10)

About This Course A Partnership between City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University. GCU Pathways is designed for students who will be studying for a HND Hospitality Management programme and wish to progress into the BA International Business and Hospitality Management degree course. This means that upon successful completion of your HND with the achievement of a B in the Graded Unit(s) you will progress into year three of the degree programme at GCU. Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Higher passes with a minimum of C passes in an appropriate subject such as Business Management, English, Modern Studies, Economics, History OR • NQ in Hospitality or other appropriate NQ OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. You will be invited for a group presentation where you will given a presentation about the course and careers in Hospitality industry. This will be followed by a small group or individual interview. You will be interviewed by staff from City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University. HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT HOSPITALITY BA (SCQF Level 9) Contact HND (SCQF Level 8) About This Course [email protected] This degree programme in Hospitality is run in partnership About This Course with Edinburgh Napier University. It gives hospitality The course develops the knowledge and skills required students a qualification that is recognised nationally and to operate effectively at supervisory level in the hospitality internationally. industry. The first year covers a range of subjects both practical and theoretical. The second year focuses on The main focus is to provide the skills and knowledge you providing you with the necessary managerial knowledge need for positions in the global hospitality industry. Edinburgh PATISSERIE HNC (SCQF Level 7) and skills for a junior management position. Napier University has delivered a BA (Hons) Degree in Hospitality Management for many years, and is experienced About This Course These courses provide you with valuable qualifications for in supporting degrees delivered by partner institutions. employment in an exciting and ever changing industry, The HNC course develops your culinary skills to an or further studies. Minimum Entry Requirements advanced level and provides the knowledge you’ll need for • HND in Hospitality Management OR a supervisory role. You will focus on specialist Patisserie Minimum Entry Requirements subjects to develop your skills to an advanced level. • HND Professional Cookery. • Two Higher passes with a minimum of C passes OR • Meet the general admission requirements of Edinburgh Minimum Entry Requirements • NQ in Hospitality or other appropriate NQ OR Napier University (apply via UCAS). • Professional Cookery Year 2 / NC Professional Cookery • Other relevant industry experience or equivalent Occasionally, you may need to go to events at the (Level 6) or an appropriate group of National Units OR qualification. Edinburgh Napier University Craiglockhart Campus. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. Contact Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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About This Course This course develops skills in professional cookery and covers presentation, preparation and production of dishes. This course will also give you an opportunity to develop some bakery and patisserie skills. The course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in the Catering Industry or to progress onto either a Professional Cookery or Bakery Course in Professional Cookery. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Access 3/ SCQF Level 3 Qualifications or equivalent, to include English and Maths (or Level 3 Literacy/Numeracy Units) and one from Home Economics, Food Technology or Hospitality or, a related subject OR • A National Progression Award in Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 3 OR • Two years work experience in a commercial Bakery. Contact [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL COOKERY NC PROFESSIONAL COOKERY NC PROFESSIONAL COOKERY HND (SCQF Level 5) (SCQF Level 6) (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course About This Course This qualification provides an introduction to Professional This course develops skills in professional cookery and The first year will develop your culinary skills to an Cookery; giving students an opportunity to develop the covers presentation, preparation and production of dishes. advanced level and provide the knowledge you’ll need for skills, knowledge and understanding required to secure You’ll develop your cookery skills and knowledge using the a supervisory role. In second year you’ll combine culinary employment in the catering industry or to articulate onto the College’s commercial kitchens and training restaurants. The expertise and managerial skills. The course contains NC Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 6) Course. course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge practical and theory units, which are assessed throughout. you’ll need to work in the catering industry or to progress Experience in the hospitality industry is an integral part You will learn how to prepare, cook, hold and present onto an HNC or HND course in Professional Cookery. of the course, and you’ll work towards the Industrial a range of sweet and savoury dishes in both our fully Experience unit. equipped training kitchens and our training restaurant. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • NC in Professional Cookery (SCQF Level 5) OR • Professional Cookery Year 2 / NC Professional Cookery • National Progression Award (NPA) in Professional Cookery • Successful completion of Year 1 Professional Cookery OR (Level 6) or an appropriate group of National Units OR (SCQF Level 4) OR • Any SCQF Level 5 Qualification in Professional Cookery • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. • Three National 4 or National 5 Qualifications; including e.g. NVQ or SVQ at Level 2 OR SCQF Level 4 English and Maths or Numeracy OR • Three year’s work experience in a reputable restaurant Contact • Three Standard Grades at General Level including English or hotel; employed as a chef. [email protected] and Maths or Numeracy OR Contact • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

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About This Course About This Course Exciting and challenging, this is a full-time, two-year course. The course offers a high-level beauty qualification and You’ll study beauty treatments and related subjects to covers a wide range of therapies and management skills. National Certificate level. This can lead to employment You’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of facial within the beauty industry or entry to higher level courses. and body problems, and the application of treatments in This course is suitable for those with no formal school a salon environment. Develop your analytical skills, devise qualifications, or those looking to get back into education. suitable treatment plans and evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • There are no formal entry requirements. • We advise you to apply early as this is a popular course. • Two Higher grade passes at C or above, one of which should be English OR Contact • Relevant Experience. [email protected] [email protected] Contact [email protected]

BEAUTY CARE & MAKE-UP BEAUTY CARE NC (SCQF Level 6) NCGA (SCQF Level 5) About This Course This course will allow you to develop practical professional About This Course skills required to work effectively in the beauty industry. You’ll An excellent introduction to beauty, the course provides study beauty treatments and related subjects to National qualifications you need to gain a junior role within the beauty Certificate level, and the course provides qualifications you industry as well as professional membership and insurance. need for professional membership and insurance. The course also provides the entry requirements needed for NCGA Beauty Care Level 6 and HNC Fashion Make-Up. Minimum Entry Requirements • Four Standard Grades at Level 3 or above OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Four National 4 qualifications, for these qualifications, • Three Standard Grades at Grade 4 or above OR English and a Science are preferred. • Three National 4 qualifications or above. • Previous experience or a qualification in Beauty Care is an Contact advantage e.g. NC Group Award Beauty Care Level 5. [email protected] Contact [email protected]

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About This Course About This Course About This Course The course provides qualifications you need for professional This advanced level course develops skills involved within This course is designed for those wishing to pursue a career in membership and insurance or employment in the field of Complementary Therapies, including a variety of massage Fashion Make-up. It will enable you to gain basic skills required complementary and holistic therapies. You’ll study holistic techniques, stress management and health & wellbeing. for a successful career in the industry. During the course you therapies and related subjects to National Certificate Level 6. It will encourage you to scrutinise alternative methods of will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities enhancing general health and allow you to gain experience including presentations, workshops and demonstrations. Minimum Entry Requirements and confidence working with clients. You will be able Minimum Entry Requirements • Four Standard Grades at Level 3 or above, English to participate in a variety of volunteering opportunities and a Science subject preferred OR throughout the year and develop an appreciation of the • You require SCQF Level 5 or SVQ Level 2 Ladies • Four National 4 qualifications. Complementary Therapist’s role. Hairdresssing OR • NCGA Level 5 in Beauty Care and Make-up OR Contact Minimum Entry Requirements • Qualification that combines Hairdressing and Beauty units [email protected] • Two Higher grade passes at C or above (English to a minimum SCQF Level 5 or equivalent VQ. and Science subject preferred) OR Entry will be based on a successful interview, where you • NC Wellness Therapies OR will be expected to show good communicate skills and an • NC Level 6 in Beauty Care OR understanding of the Fashion Make-up Industry. • Relevant Experience. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

GENTS HAIRDRESSING SVQ / NQ HAIRDRESSING HNC (SCQF Level 7) (SCQF Level 5) COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES About This Course About This Course This course is designed for hairdressers seeking an HND 2nd Year Applicants (SCQF Level 8) advanced certificate which will develop their hairdressing This course provides the necessary training if you wish skills, technical knowledge and give them the opportunity to pursue a career in Barbering. Assessment includes About This Course to design and create hairstyles. The course also includes producing a portfolio of evidence i.e. practical performance This advanced level course develops a variety of skills building a portfolio which will involve you using computer assignments, projects and written/oral questions. Work within Complementary Therapies. Throughout the course, aided design skills, improve communication and selling skills. learners will develop an appreciation of the value of the experience is an essential part of this course and you will During the course you will have the opportunity to take Complementary Therapist’s role, will gather confidence be required to secure a work placement. During the course part in a variety of activities including visits to trade fairs in relating to clients and participate in a variety of you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of and exhibitions. demonstrations. The course aim is to produce qualified activities including the chance to participate in competitions, presentations and demonstrations. practitioners, eligible for professional membership and Minimum Entry Requirements insurance within the field of Complementary Therapies. Minimum Entry Requirements • Qualification in either SCQF Level 6 or SVQ Level 3 Minimum Entry Requirements • You should have experience in or knowledge of the Hairdressing OR • HNC Complementary Therapies (15 credits): to include hairdressing/barbering industry OR • A minimum of 5 years experience within the Hairdressing Reflexology; Stress Management and Stress Management • Two Standard Grades Level 1 - 4 OR Profession. for Clients. • Two National 4 or 5 qualifications. • You should be working within the Hairdressing Profession. Contact Due to EU Legislation applicants must be a minimum You will be required to supply relevant items of professional [email protected] of 16 years of age by 30th September 2015. equipment essential to the course, information will be given at interview. Contact [email protected] Contact [email protected]

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COACHING & DEVELOPING COACHING & DEVELOPING SPORT HNC (SCQF Level 7) SPORT HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course The course introduces and develops the skills and The course introduces and develops the skills and knowledge you’ll need for sports coaching. The principles knowledge you’ll need for sports coaching. The of good coaching practice are examined and a wide principles of good coaching practice are examined and practical and theoretical knowledge of games and a wide practical and theoretical knowledge of games sports is developed. Work experience is included on HN and sports is developed. You will lead practical coaching programmes. You will also have the opportunity to qualify for sessions in college. Sports Coaching awards from National Governing Bodies. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Two Highers at grade C or above inclusive of English • At least one Higher at Grade C or equivalent. or equivalent. • NQ / NC qualification at Level 6. The interview will consist of a group discussion and a The interview will consist of a group discussion and a practical assessment. practical assessment. You will need to submit a reference normally from You will need to submit a reference normally from a PE teacher or coach. a PE teacher or coach. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected] LADIES HAIRDRESSING NC LADIES HAIRDRESSING NC (SCQF Level 5) (SCQF Level 6)

About This Course About This Course This course is designed for those wishing to pursue a career This course will consolidate your hairdressing skills and help in Hairdressing. It will enable you to develop and master the you develop more creative techniques. Work experience is basic skills required for a successful career in hairdressing. an essential part of the course and you will be required to Work experience is an essential part of the course and you secure a work placement in a hairdressing salon one day will be required to secure a work placement. per week. During this course you will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, including participating During the course you will have the opportunity to take part in hairdressing competitions, presentations, workshops and in a variety of activities including the chance to participate in demonstrations. competitions, presentations and demonstrations. Minimum Entry Requirements Minimum Entry Requirements • Qualification in either SCQF Level 5 or SVQ Level 2 Ladies • Two Standard Grades Level 1-4 OR Hairdressing OR • Two National 4 or 5 qualifications OR • Relevant experience in Hairdressing - you require to have • You should have experience in or knowledge of the basic cutting and colouring skills. hairdressing profession. Due to EU Legislation applicants must be a minimum of 16 Due to EU Legislation applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age by the 30th of September 2015. years of age by 30th September 2015. Contact Contact [email protected] [email protected]

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About This Course The course covers a range of practical and theoretical SQA units which are at level 6. The course content is designed to allow a clear progression pathway to HN level study within the areas of Fitness, Coaching and Sports Therapy. There are many practical elements on the course to allow you to develop your ability to plan, coach and play sports along with leading exercise and fitness sessions. In addition volunteering and employment skills and experiences will develop knowledge of the world of work. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Intermediate 2 including English OR • Three Standard Grades at Band 3 including English OR • Three National 5 Qualifications including English OR • An appropriate sports qualification at Intermediate 2 OR • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. An element of the interview process will involve small group games practice. Please bring suitable indoor gym wear. Contact FITNESS, HEALTH & EXERCISE FITNESS, HEALTH & EXERCISE [email protected] HNC (SCQF Level 7) HND (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course This course is for people with an interest in fitness and This course is suited for those with an interest in the exercise training who would like to develop a career within field of fitness, health and exercise. It is the ideal choice the area of fitness leadership and exercise prescription. for individuals wishing to pursue careers ranging from SOFT TISSUE THERAPY HNC The course will begin to equip you with the knowledge personal training and exercise instruction to teaching (SCQF Level 7) and competency skills to fitness test clients, carry out gym physical education or working within sports science. The inductions, prepare training programmes and take fitness new framework has been developed to include industry About This Course and exercise to music sessions. recognition in the form of the endorsement by the Register This is a brand new course designed to allow successful of Exercise Professionals (REPS). Therefore, on successful Minimum Entry Requirements participants to obtain a SMA level 4 qualification. The completion of Year 1 the HND candidate is awarded both knowledge and skills taught on the course will advance • At least one Higher at Grade C or above OR Gym-based Exercise and Exercise to Music at Level 2. the learners knowledge and understanding of Anatomy, • A NQ/NC qualification at Level 6 OR On successful completion of Year 2 the HND candidate is Physiology and management of sports injury. The course awarded the Level 3 Personal Trainer accreditation. • Relevant Experience. design focuses heavily of Sports Massage and is a mirror image of the first year of the HND Sports Therapy course. An element of the interview process will involve paired Minimum Entry Requirements exercise where you demonstrate an exercise of your choice, • At least one Higher at Grade C or above OR Minimum Entry Requirements to a partner, highlighting safe and effective practice. Please • A NQ/NC qualification at Level 6 • A minimum of two Highers one must be English with bring suitable indoor gym wear. • Relevant Experience is advantageous the other in a science subject OR Contact An element of the interview process will involve paired • National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in appropriate [email protected] exercise where you demonstrate an exercise of your choice, subject area OR to a partner, highlighting safe and effective practice. Please • Occupationally relevant skills and experience OR bring suitable indoor gym wear. • SVQ/NVQ at level 3 in appropriate subjects. Contact Contact [email protected] kath.o’[email protected]

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About This Course About This Course About This Course The course introduces and develops the skills and knowledge If you want a career in sport, health and fitness or coaching The course has a number of practical and theory elements you’ll need for sports coaching. The principles of good this National Qualification and Certificate will give you that combine to give you a foundation to develop your coaching practice are examined and a wide practical and an excellent introduction to the many opportunities interest in all areas Sport and Leisure and allow progression theoretical knowledge of games and sports is developed within Sport. The course is designed to prepare you for to a chosen HNC award. It also gives you an insight into the alongside knowledge of fitness training methods. You will also progression to a higher award whilst also giving you a sound business of Sport and Leisure providing you with knowledge have the opportunity to qualify for Sports Coaching awards start for jobs in the sport and leisure industry. The course of many aspects of the industry and what’s required by from National Governing Bodies. provides you with knowledge of many aspects of Exercise employees in the sector. Anatomy, Exercise Prescription, Training and Sports Minimum Entry Requirements Participation. Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Intermediate 2 courses including PE and English OR • National 5 English OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Three Standard Grades at Band 3 including PE and • National 5 Science subject OR • Three Standard Grades at level 4 OR English OR • One other National 5 OR • Three National Qualifications at level 4 OR • Three National 5 qualifications including PE and English. • A pass in a level 5 NQ/NC relevant sports related • As this is a practical natured course, a good level of fitness • Other equivalent qualifications and experience will subject OR be considered. is required. • Occupationally relevant skills and experience. • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. An element of the interview process will involve small group games practice. Please bring suitable indoor gym wear. Contact The interview will consist of a group discussion and a kath.o’[email protected] practical assessment. Contact You will need to submit a reference form normally from a PE [email protected] teacher or coach. Contact [email protected]

SPORTS THERAPY ACCESS SPORTS THERAPY HND (SCQF Level 5/6) (SCQF Level 8)

About This Course About This Course On this course you will study a range of subjects from The Sports Therapy course will equip participants with the human physiology, body massage and sports mechanics skill required to help prevent injury and rehabilitate clients which will prepare you for entry into our HNC Soft Tissue back to full functional fitness. The first year of the course Therapy / HND Sports Therapy courses. focuses heavily on the area of Sports Massage and will give an industry recognised qualification on completion. Minimum Entry Requirements The second year of the course focuses on the assessment • National 5 English OR and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions arising from • National 5 in a Science Subject OR sporting activity. • One other subject at National 5 level OR Minimum Entry Requirements • A pass in a relevant level 5 NQ / NC Sports related • At least two Highers at Grade C or above preferably course OR English and a Science subject OR • Occupationally relevant skills and experience. • NQ/NC qualification in a related subject at Level 5 / 6. Contact Contact kath.o’[email protected] kath.o’[email protected]

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MARITIME ENGINEERING pg87 Marine Engineering HNC Marine Engineering HND Marine Engineering Cadetship NC / HNC Marine Engineering (for Cadets from Overseas College) HND

MARITIME SKILLS pg88 Deck Officer Trainee ProgrammeNC / HNC Marine Operations SCOTTISH PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA Nautical Science HNC / Nautical Science (Alt Route Phase 3D) HNC Nautical Science HND / PDA Shipping & Maritime Operations NC

If you meet the minimum entry requirements (and there are still places FACULTY OF available) you will be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you will get the opportunity to find out more about the course and tell us why you are interested in this subject area. NAUTICAL STUDIES This prospectus details the minimum entry requirements for courses. However, there are some courses which have additional selection requirements, i.e., practical assessments, portfolio, audition. Please visit the website for full details. NAUTICAL SCIENCE HND MARINE ENGINEERING MARINE OPERATIONS (SCQF Level 8) MARITIME ENGINEERING CADETSHIP NC / HNC (SCQF Level 6/7) & SENIOR MARINE About This Course About This Course This is a full time course conducted in collaboration with The aim of the course is to provide training and qualifications partner institutes overseas. The course is approved by the MARINE ENGINEERING HNC necessary for employment in the Merchant Navy as an Maritime and Coast Guard Authority (MCA) UK and the (SCQF Level 7) Engineering Officer of the Watch. At time of writing successful Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The Scheme of completion of the course will give full exemptions to MCA NAUTICAL SCIENCE HND / Training is also approved by the Merchant Navy Training About This Course examinations for academic subjects at Class 2, however this may Board and the Department of Transport (U.K.). The The aim of the course is to provide training and qualifications change with the introduction and implementation of STCW10. CHIEF MATE FULL / MASTER objective of the course is to develop the competency necessary for employment in the Merchant Navy as an required to enable the student to carry out his duties as a Minimum Entry Requirements Engineering Officer of the Watch. At time of writing successful INC HND (SCQF Level 8) Deck Officer in the Merchant Navy. completion of the course will give full exemptions to MCA • Shipping Company Sponsorship (initially applications should be made to a shipping company or training provider). About This Course Minimum Entry Requirements examinations for academic subjects at Class 2, however this may change with the introduction and implementation of • Three Standard Grades at Credit Level (including This course is designed for you to progress from OOW level • You will have passed 12 months of your academic STCW10. Mathematics, Physics or Technological Studies) or National (deck) to Chief Mates level. The course requires that you have education in Science subjects and completed the first Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering OR held a MCA approved OOW certificate and that you have held year of HND Nautical Science from one of our overseas Minimum Entry Requirements that position at sea for a period of 18 months. You will also partner colleges/institutions. • Three National 5 level passes (including Mathematics, complete the following short courses HELM Management, • Shipping Company Sponsorship (initially applications should Physics or Technological Studies). • Amet University - Chennai be made to a shipping company or training provider). NAEST Management and a Medical Care certificate. The Contact course overall will equip you to become a competent and • Vels University - Chennai • Three Standard Grades at Credit Level (including efficient Chief Mate. • BP Marine College - Mumbai Mathematics, Physics or Technological Studies) or National [email protected] • MTI College - Karachi Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering OR Minimum Entry Requirements • Western Maritime Academy - Dhaka • Three National 5 level passes (including Mathematics, • You should have recognised sea time of 18 months at OOW Physics or Technological Studies). level. ECDIS generic certificate and valid signals certificate Contact Contact (To be valid when finally applying for your COC) both [email protected] courses are scheduled within course program if required. [email protected] MARINE ENGINEERING (for Contact Cadets from Overseas College) [email protected] HND (SCQF Level 8)

MARINE ENGINEERING HND About This Course (SCQF Level 8) The aim of the course is to offer provision for students studying at our affiliated colleges in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and About This Course Angola who wish to follow a sea going career. The first phase The aim of this course is to offer those students who have of the course is at an overseas college and thereafter at City of successfully completed the NC/HNC Marine Engineering Glasgow College. Successful attainment of all elements of the programme the opportunity to attain an HND in Marine course will give full exemptions for MCA examination academic Engineering. Successful completion of the course will give subjects at Class 2 and Class 1. full exemptions to MCA examinations for academic subjects at Class 2 and Class 1. Minimum Entry Requirements • It is expected that those recruited onto the Marine Engineering Minimum Entry Requirements Cadetship programme will have entry qualifications equivalent • Successful completion of the NC / HNC in Marine to Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Highers that include Engineering Cadetship Programme. Mathematics, Physics, Technological Studies or another science based subject all at level B or above. Contact • An English language qualification will be a distinct advantage. [email protected] The International Department of the City of Glasgow College can offer qualification matching services if required. Contact [email protected]

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DECK OFFICER TRAINEE PROGRAMME NC / HNC (SCQF Level 6/7)

About This Course This course is designed for school leavers who wish to become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea. SAAS funding is available for Phase 3 of this course for eligible students. The course incorporates both the SQA NC Shipping and Maritime Operations and the HNC Nautical Science. The course is fully approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board. All students must be sponsored by various shipping companies or training agencies. More information can be MARINE OPERATIONS NAUTICAL SCIENCE HNC / found on the Careers at Sea website www.careersatsea.org SCOTTISH PROFESSIONAL NAUTICAL SCIENCE (Alt Route Minimum Entry Requirements • Minimum of four National Certificate Level 5 passes in DIPLOMA (SCQF Level 8/9) Phase 3D) HNC (SCQF Level 7) Mathematics or Lifeskills Mathematics a physical science (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) and English plus one other About This Course About This Course subject OR This course is designed for school leavers who wish to This course is for students already enrolled on a deck officer • Four Standard Grade passes at Grade 3 or above become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five training programme. It encompasses the academic element (Mathematics to Grade 2) OR distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea. of the course leading to an HNC in Nautical Studies. On completion of this course you will be qualified to be an • GCSE passes at Grade C or above or a passes at OOW on a merchant vessel. Minimum Entry Requirements Intermediate 2 in - Mathematics, English or a subject • The student will already have started an approved training involving the use of English PLUS a science subject with All students must be sponsored by various shipping MNTB programme and be sponsored by a shipping a significant content of a physical science plus one other companies or training agencies. More information can be company. subject OR found on the Careers at Sea website www.careersatsea.org • A Marine foundation course. Contact Minimum Entry Requirements [email protected] Contact • Standard Grade passes at Grade 3 or above (Mathematics [email protected] to Grade 2) OR • GCSE passes at Grade C or above OR • A pass at Intermediate 2 in Mathematics, English or a subject involving the use of English. A science subject with a significant content of a physical science OR • National Certificate passes at National 5 in Mathematics, English and a science subject. • Plus Higher Level/A Level: One or more passes at Higher Level/A Level subjects, amounting to at least 120 points on the UCAS tariff system, one of which should preferably be Mathematics or a physical science subject. Contact [email protected]

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HOW TO APPLY

You should apply online for full time courses on our website www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk. If you cannot use the online application, please call Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or email [email protected] or come along and speak to us. List your course choices in order of preference - if you apply for more than one course, we will process your application starting with your first choice course. Your second choice will only be activated if your first choice is full or you are unsuccessful in your first choice. This provides a better opportunity for all applicants to secure a place on their first NAUTICAL SCIENCE SHIPPING & MARITIME choice course. HND / PDA (SCQF Level 8/9) OPERATIONS NC (SCQF Level 6) What happens once I apply? About This Course About This Course This course is designed for school leavers who wish to This course is designed for school leavers who wish to • We will acknowledge your application and send all become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five become seagoing Deck Officers. It is structured into five future correspondence to the email address you distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at distinct ‘phases’ or blocks of time spent at college and at sea. provided on your application form. If you change this sea. It incorporates both the SQA HND Nautical Science and SAAS funding is available for Phase 3 of this course for eligible you need to let us know. the Professional Development Award in Marine Operations. students. The course incorporates both the SQA NC Shipping • Your application will be assessed in order by date and Maritime Operations and the HNC Nautical Science. The All students must be sponsored by various shipping received, and if you meet the entry requirements for course is fully approved by the UK Maritime and Coastguard companies or training agencies. More information can be the course, you will be sent an email inviting you to Agency (MCA) and the Merchant Navy Training Board. found on the Careers at Sea website www.careersatsea.org create an account (My Applications). Once logged on, All students must be sponsored by various shipping this account allows you to: Minimum Entry Requirements companies or training agencies. More information can be • Book an interview date and time. • Standard Grade passes at Grade 3 or above (Mathematics found on the Careers at Sea website www.careersatsea.org • View all your course choices. to Grade 2) OR • Accept or decline an offer of a place when made. Minimum Entry Requirements • GCSE passes at Grade C or above OR • Please note that you are booking an interview date • Minimum of four National 5 qualification passes in • A pass at Intermediate 2 in Mathematics, English in advance (sometimes 4-6 weeks in advance) and Mathematics or Lifeskills Mathematics a physical science or a subject involving the use of English OR therefore a course may be full by the time you attend (Physics, Chemistry or Biology) and English plus one other an interview. Where this happens we will make every • A science subject with a significant content of a subject OR physical science. effort to let you know before you attend an interview. • Four Standard Grade passes at Grade 3 or above However, we may still ask you to attend as applicants • PLUS one or more passes at Higher Level/A Level (Mathematics to Grade 2) or GCSE passes at Grade C with offers may cancel and spaces can become subjects, amounting to at least 120 points on the or above or a passes at Intermediate 2 in - Mathematics, available at short notice. Where the course is full and UCAS tariff system, one of which should preferably be English or a subject involving the use of English. A science you have a successful interview you will be given a Mathematics or a physical science subject. subject with a significant content of a physical science plus reserve offer. Contact one other subject OR [email protected] • A Marine foundation course. Contact [email protected]

90 MARITIME SKILLS | www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk | GENERAL INFORMATION 91 THE SCOTTISH CREDIT & QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK How do I know if my application is successful? This Framework diagram has been produced to show the mainstream Scottish qualifications already credit rated by SQA • Once booked, a confirmation email will be sent to you • If your first choice course is full, we will let you know, and Higher Education Institutions. However, there are a diverse number of learning programmes on the Framework, which, confirming the date, time and location of your interview and place you on the waiting list. We will then progress due to the limitations of this format, cannot be represented here. together with any interview requirements. For example: your second choice - and let you know the decision on For more information on other credit rated provision, please visit the SCQF website at www.scqf.org.uk to view the • You must bring a copy of your qualifications each choice. interactive version of the Framework or search the database. • For most design courses you will be asked to • If both your choices are full, we may offer you an bring a portfolio or examples of your work. For alternative course. these courses entry is based on qualifications • If you change your mind about your choices contact and portfolio assessment. us immediately. Do not make a further application as SCQF SQA Qualifications Qualifcation of Higher SVQs / Levels Education Institutions MAs • If you do not meet the entry requirements for the this may delay the progress of your application. course, we will let you know. We may offer you an Professional alternative course, or invite you to attend an interview 12 Doctoral Degree Once you receive an offer you will be required to Apprenticeship to discuss your application further. accept or decline the place within 2 weeks. If we • If you are unsuccessful we will let you know. If you do don’t hear from you, we will cancel your offer. If at any Masters Degree, 11 Professional not receive an offer for any of your choices, we will Integrated Masters Degree, time you want to cancel or withdraw your application, Apprenticeship Some SQA qualifications are changing Post Graduate Diploma, give you the contact details for our Careers Advisors. please contact Student Services. SVQ 5 Please contact them for some advice and guidance between 2013-2016. Post Graduate Certificate about what to do next. If you have any questions about how to apply, or wish to check the progress of your application, contact: • Where you are successful in obtaining a place on your 10 See www.sqa.org.uk/readyreckoner Honours Degree, Graduate Professional Diploma, Graduate Certificate Apprenticeship first choice, we will cancel your second choice. We Student Services on 0141 566 6224 or do this to maximise places available to meet applicant [email protected] or Bachelors / Ordinary Degree, Technical demand. [email protected] 9 Professional Development Award Graduate Diploma, Apprenticeship Graduate Certificate SVQ 4

8 Higher National Technical Diploma of Higher Education Diploma Apprenticeship SVQ 4

7 Advanced Higher Higher National Modern Certificate of Higher Education Scottish Baccalaureate Certificate Apprenticeship SVQ 3

6 Modern Higher Apprenticeship SVQ 3

5 National 5 Modern Intermediate 2 Apprenticeship SVQ 2

4 National 4 National National SVQ 1 Intermediate 1 Certificate Progression Award

3 National 3 Access 3

2 National 2 Access 2

1 National 1 Access 1

*NQ qualifications sit at SCQF levels 3 to 6, These qualifications contain a group of SQA units which assist progression or employment.

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Apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland for the following funding elements. Visit www.saas.gov.uk

Fees - Scottish students studying in Scotland do not have Young Student Bursary - A grant you do not need to repay for to pay tuition fees, but you must still apply to SAAS to students who are under 25 where household income is below have them paid to the College on your behalf. If you do not £34,000. apply (or leave the course before the 1st December) you will be responsible for paying your fees and the College will invoice you direct.

Independent Students Bursary - A grant you do not Lone Parent Grant / Dependant Grant / Care Leavers Grant need to repay for independent students where household - Supplementary grants which you do not need to pay back income is below £17,000. Independent students are those if you live with an adult dependant with a low income, a child who are over 25 or under 25 and are living with a partner dependant where you are a lone parent or where you are a care or self-supporting. leaver who may need assistance during long holiday periods like the summer break.

Disabled Students Allowance - If you have a disability, Student Loan - You don’t have to take out a Student Loan learning difficulty or mental health problem you may be but it is the main source of living expenses for most students. eligible for additional help made up of a basic allowance, Remember you only pay back the loan once you’ve left college cost of special equipment or non medical personal help. or university and are earning more than £16,365. For advice on MONEY MATTERS If you think you might be eligible contact the College Student Loans contact our Student Advisors. Learning Support section. Most college students get financial support towards the cost of studying. For example most students do not have to pay course fees and many students receive support towards their living, travel, study and childcare expenses. The financial support you get depends on the level of course you study. The tables below show what you can apply for and who to contact. Apply to College for the following student elements. Visit www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk

FE FUNDING TABLE Further Education (FE) Courses Level 6 or below on the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework Childcare - The College can provide assistance with the Hardship Funds - Students who are experiencing financial cost of childcare. Priority is given to lone parents and low difficulty can apply to the college for additional support. It’s Apply to the college for the following funding elements. Visit www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk income families (evidenced by Working Tax Credits). important to apply early as funds are limited.

In addition to the Disabled For further assistance contact the Students Services Team on Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) - 16-17 Further Education Bursary - This is the main source of help with Support For Learning - year-olds can get up to £30 per week depending on living expenses, travel and study costs for those over 18 years Students Allowance offered by SAAS the college can offer 0141 566 6217 or [email protected]. household income (this will be based on your parent’s old. This award is means tested (based on household income i.e. practical support with equipment etc. earnings). EMA students will also be eligible to apply parental/spouse earnings) and how much you receive will also for a non means tested Bursary to cover travel and depend on your age and personal circumstances. study costs.

Childcare Fund Support - The priority groups for Further Education Hardship Fund - This Fund is primarily for childcare support are lone parents and low income emergency use to enable students to remain in education when families (evidenced by Working Tax Credits). Students situations arise that may prevent them from continuing with their studying full-time or part-time vocational programmes studies. Awards are based on an assessment of your income and are eligible to apply. Support from the fund is expenditure and are made at the discretion of the college. discretionary, and only open to eligible students to meet the costs of formal/registered childcare.

Student Development - Learning Support can provide Help for Students with a Disability - If you require additional assistance with any specialist or additional equipment assistance because of a disability you may be eligible for additional or support required in class. support from Bursaries e.g. help with the cost of travel if you incur additional transport costs as a result of your disability.

For further assistance contact the Students Services Team on 0141 566 6217 or [email protected]

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Do you have a disability, health condition or additional support need? Do you have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties that could impact on your time at college? We are here to help! The first step is letting us know. Every student has individual needs, so we will tailor support to meet your requirements. You can discuss your particular needs with a member of the team and have this recorded in your Personal Learning Support Plan (PLSP).

How can the College support me?

The support we offer students includes: • Sign language interpreters. • Electronic note-takers. • Education Support Workers (for example, to read, scribe and note-take for you). • Equipment loan (including laptops and digital voice recorders). • Adaptation of teaching, learning or assessment materials. • Workshops or one-to-one support in Study Skills, English Language support, basic ICT, basic literacy and numeracy etc. 5 • Alternative exam or assessment arrangements • Help with applying for Disabled Students 8 Allowance (HNC/D).

How to access support from the

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