PROSPECTUS 2019-20 So why choose Fife College? The people, the place, the potential, the possibilities... Here are the reasons why we’re the best place for you to come and study.

CONTENTS You'll find the right course for you A helping hand from our friends 1 6 We’ve got a huge range of courses. We have a number of generous Over 400, across 40 different subject areas, all sponsors who offer a range of scholarships 4 Your degree, your journey carefully tailored to meet latest industry needs. which can help with the costs of your studies. So whatever your career goals, you can get a And there are others who provide technology, 6 Your study options relevant qualification to help you here. books, visits and trips – all of which mean 10 Built Environment more opportunities during your time here. Helping you take the next step Business, Management, 2 20 And help from us too Administration and Enterprise We’ve got courses to help you get what 7 you need from introductory level to HNCs, We’re here to help and support you Care, Social Sciences and 32 HNDs, and degrees including SWAP courses all the way through your application, on the Access to Qualifications that allow you to progress to university level course you choose, and beyond. Our award Computing and Digital after only one year. winning Students’ Association also represents 48 Technologies you and makes your voice heard by the The buzz of a local college, the College management team, working together 62 Creative Industries 3 qualifications of a uni to make positive changes. 82 Culinary Arts and Hospitality Did you know an HNC is the same level as 1st year of a university degree? And an HND Where learning comes alive Engineering, Energy and 8 88 is the same level as 2nd year. So you can Our lecturers and teaching staff are Mathematics move seamlessly to second or third year experts in their respective industries, with Hair, Beauty and Make-up at university when you’ve completed your years of unrivalled hands-on experience. And It all starts 98 Artistry college course. Plus we’ve got excellent links their passion, enthusiasm and knowledge with universities across Scotland and beyond make for an inspiring, stimulating environment 106 Languages and ESOL to make this even easier. to learn new skills. here... 112 Science From care to construction Getting you ready to take on the world 118 Sport and Fitness 4 9 Our first rate facilities include fully We offer a range of Foundation Hello! 126 Supported Learning kitted out construction and engineering Apprenticeship opportunities which mean you Tourism, Events and workshops, kitchens, bistros, a recording can develop practical skills and knowledge 132 studio, radio station, theatre, computing while you’re still at school, and gain valuable Customer Service Thanks for picking up a copy of our brand labs, hair and beauty salons, and even an experience which gets you fully ready for the new guide to studying at Fife College. It’s full Community Based Adult 140 aircraft cabin. world of work. of everything you need to know about how Learning you can find a real course for a real career in Where connections are made We've got serious skills... the real world. 144 Part-time listing 5 5 We’ve built up a strong network of Skills are at the heart of everything we Building your career with a partnerships with local and national employers do. All the things we mention here – our wide We’re really excited about the year ahead, 148 Modern Apprenticeship to make sure that that our courses are aligned range of carefully tailored courses, our innovative and we hope you are too! 150 Qualifications Explained to their needs. And you’ll also have the state-of-the-art facilities, our partnerships with opportunity to gain valuable work experience businesses, our nurturing, supportive campus Whether you’re going on to further studies, or 153 All the support you need and work on live projects with our partners; environments are all geared towards providing want to get straight into work, getting ready which will put you in the best place for the you with the most meaningful, relevant work- for the job you really want starts right here. 156 Find us career you want. ready skills for the real world. 158 How to apply

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Higher National Qualifications - Going on to uni Carrying on your studies at The HNCs/HNDs Open University (OU) If you want to carry on with your studies, Fife HNCs and HNDs are the equivalent level to College is the perfect bridge between finishing We work with The OU in Scotland to offer you a years 1 and 2 at university respectively. But at school and going on to university. number of flexible modules to build on your HNC they mean you get to study in a more flexible You can move from an HNC/HND to year 2/3 or HND, or to learn new skills in different areas. way that suits you and your plans for the future. of a degree without having to re-learn the same So if you want to start working towards a part- One of the many great things about studying at things or repeat a year. time degree, we can help you find a course Fife College is that you don’t have to commit to And you’ll get the chance to get all the tailored to your personal needs and ambitions four years of continuous study like at university. independent study and research skills you need for a career after college. You can just take it year by year, and see how to thrive when you go to university. Plus you could even be able to transfer credits you get on. from your HNC and/or HND to count towards Because you finish each year with a your degree with The OU. recognised qualification, you can go straight Your full degree at Fife College Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk/OU into a job you’re now qualified for. Or go on to your degree. Or take a break and consider Thanks to our close ties with partner what’s next. universities, you can also study for a complete degree right here on your doorstep. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll have the same qualifications as your friends who went This means you can keep all of your costs straight to uni. down, but also benefit from using university facilities like the library, open days, and even But here, you’ll be in a smaller class size and so will some lectures, and get a fully accredited get more help and support from your lecturers. university degree at the end of it all. And because you’ll be studying locally, you can keep your living, travel and study costs down. Plus you can choose to study on a part-time basis, or at evenings and weekends if that’s what fits in best with your life. Your degree, your journey

4 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 5 Part-time study that fits in with Your study options while still Foundation Apprenticeships your life at school If you’re a pupil in S5 in Fife you can kick Not everyone is able to commit to full-time study. You don’t have to wait until you finish school start your career while still at school with a If you’ve got a busy life, with family and work to start thinking about what you want to do Foundation Apprenticeship. commitments, it’s not easy to find the time. afterwards – you can kick start your future a This innovative career pathway allows you to little bit earlier. That's why we offer a range of part-time learn the skills that employers want and need, courses to help you learn something new and We can help you give yourself a head start and pick up real life work experience. You will get the skills you need for the job you want. through the huge range of courses we offer also get an industry-recognised qualification at through our School College Partnership. SCQF Level 6 – the same level of learning as a You can choose to study a range of courses Higher – all of which adds to your CV for future from introductory to HNC/HND on a part-time In many cases, it means you can come to our college and job applications. basis to fit your studies around your other campus where you’ll experience college life, commitments. Whether day, evening, weekend, learn new skills in our state-of-the-art facilities, You can choose from a range of practical distance, online, or work-based learning suits and study in vocational areas – like hospitality, courses, which can provide a pathway to you best, we are here to help you find the right childcare, engineering, construction, and careers in a range of booming sectors, option for you. Many of our courses are also loads more. All developed with universities and from software development and finance to available to apply for at any time of the year, so industry so you get the skills you really need. engineering and creative industries. you can take that first step to your new career Visit www.fife.ac.uk/schools There are 11 Foundation Apprenticeships whenever you feel ready. available in partnership with Fife Council and And with plenty of funding options available to Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and we can you to support you with any costs, you will find help you on to the next stage with a number that getting the qualification you need is within of progression routes after you complete your your reach! apprenticeship. Check out our part-time listing on page 146. Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk/foundation

6 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 7 The first step to your career Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk/degrees Everyone is different. Everyone has their own goals and dreams for the future. And everyone has different skills and interests. So getting the job you really want starts with choosing the right course for you. You might know exactly what you want to do. You might need a little advice before you decide. Either way, we’re here to help. Our courses prepare you for whatever is next. Whether that’s a job, or further study. We help you make sure you have the practical knowledge, relevant skills, genuine understanding, and hands-on experience of the area you’re interested in. And, more than that, our courses help give you confidence and independence to take forward with you in life. If you’re still not sure which course will help you into your dream career, then try our Career Coach at www.fife.ac.uk/yourcareer You can search for careers and see what courses will help you get there, see what jobs are popular in the local area, and take our quiz to work out what career might be best for you. If you’re motivated, hard working and keen to learn, you’ll find Fife College to be a vibrant, fun and inspiring place to study. The perfect start to being successful in your chosen career.

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Built Environment

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Michelle Reid We’ve got industry approved courses that Problem solving skills, good communication, Studying for a career in Construction meet the demands of today’s construction, adaptability, flexibility, organisation, focus, furniture, and interior design industries. And resilience, and good collaborative working. for every level; including craft, technician, and management. We can help you get the essential technical skills, knowledge and What route can I take to my ideal career? understanding you need to make a start in You can start at SCQF level 5 (the equivalent to your chosen career, or progress your career National 5s) and progress through HNC/HND from your existing job. From plumbing, then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university furniture making and electrical services, to civil or move into employment. engineering, 3D interior design and quantity surveying, you'll find the course for you.

What areas can I study? "I have always been interested in trades work. I What kind of career could I have? Building Services decided to study construction at Fife College as Built Environment Technician it was my local college and, after looking at the Plasterer, painter, construction worker, gas and Interior Design prospectus, I found the NPA to suit me best. engineer, furniture designer, retail display Construction Craft assistant, shop fitter, quantity surveyor, Furniture "I definitely think that the course helped me construction manager, estimator, site manager, prepare for a career in bricklaying. I am now painter, CAD technician, visual artist, and more. See our full list of career-focused doing an apprenticeship in bricklaying. courses for more information: www.fife.ac.uk/built "National Progression Award: Construction was a great course to build confidence and learn new skills.

"My ambition is become a great bricklayer."

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HND: 3D Interior HNC: 3D Interior Design Design Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry National Certificate: to years 2 or 3 of a related degree Skills for Work: Furniture National Certificate: exist for degree courses at Abertay Construction Crafts Architecture with HND: Furniture University, Edinburgh Napier (School College Interior Design University, Heriot-Watt University Partnership) and Robert Gordon University on HNC: Furniture successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

HND: Architectural Technology Foundation Certificate: Access Apprenticeship: to Construction Civil Engineering (School College HNC: Civil National Progression Partnership) Engineering Award: Construction

National Certificate: Certificate: Built Environment Construction HNC: Architectural Futures Technology (Part-Time Only)

HND: Quantity National Progression Surveying Award: Building Services: Plumbing National Certificate: Key: and Electrical HNC: Construction Building Services Management (Part-Time Evenings Only) Solid line box College courses National Certificate: Electrical Engineering (Electrical Installation) HNC: Quantity Filled in box School College Partnership courses Surveying (Part-Time Only)

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Plasterer, painter/ MA in plumbing, MA in electrical Gas engineer, architectural technician, Furniture designer/maker, manufacturing Furniture designer/maker, manufacturing designer, shop fitter, POTENTIAL CAREER decorator, construction installation, electrical technician, building technician, civil engineering designer, shop fitter, independent furniture independent furniture maker, quantity surveyor, estimator, 3D operative cabinet maker, upholsterer, polisher/ technician, quantity surveying technician, maker, civil engineer technician, setting out designer, interior designer, retail display designer, space planner, OPPORTUNITIES finisher, independent visual artist, civil engineer technician, setting out engineer, site agent, construction manger, CAS technician/assistant, architectural technician/technologist, interior design trainee, space engineer, site agent, construction manager assistant site manager building standards technician, revit/CAD technician planning assistant, retail display 12 assistant, visual artist 13 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. BUILT ENVIRONMENT Built Environment National Progression Award: Building Built Environment Technician HNC: 3D Interior Design Building Services Services: Plumbing and Electrical and Interior Design SCQF Level 7 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 14 National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 5 (Electrical Installation) Stenton Campus, Glenrothes National Certificate: Architecture with This course is about designing spaces and places 14 National Progression Award: Building Services: This course is aimed at those who have an interest in Interior Design for people, creating interior schemes and solving Plumbing and Electrical following a career in plumbing, electrical installation, SCQF Level 6 problems to improve the world around us. It enables 14 National Certificate: Building Services or gas. You will study a series of units covering basic Stenton Campus, Glenrothes you to develop the creative, analytical and technical plumbing and electrical skills, and consider energy skills for jobs in the interior design profession. Built Environment Technician and Interior Design This practical design course aims to introduce and the environment and its link to building services. 15 National Certificate: you to the skills required to begin a career in the Entry Requirements

BUILT ENVIRONMENT BUILT Architecture with Interior Design Entry Requirements design industry. You will be encouraged to develop One of the following: 15 National Certificate: Built Environment imaginative, creative ideas while working on a series of Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping from National Certificate: Architecture with Interior 15 HNC: 3D Interior Design design projects, and learn how to research and source school, college or the workplace is necessary, as is Design SCQF Level 6 15 HNC: Architectural Technology information for materials, finishes, and products. one of the following: Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 16 HNC: Civil Engineering Entry Requirements One Higher at Level C or above, including 16 HNC: Construction Management Four National 4s or equivalent (see our Art and Design or Graphic Communication, 16 HNC: Quantity Surveying Qualifications Explained section for details) Four units/subjects or more at SCQF Level 4 plus National 5 English at Level C or above or 16 HND: 3D Interior Design including Maths and English or above in subjects including: Art and Design, equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained 17 HND: Architectural Technology Successful completion of the School College Graphic Communication, Product Design, Craft section for details) 17 HND: Quantity Surveying Partnership course Skills for Work: Construction and Design Craft (Fife schools only) plus two National 4s or An appropriate portfolio of artwork PLUS Construction Craft equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained page In addition, internal applicants will also require a One or more of the following: English, History, 17 Certificate: Access to Construction for details) in English and Maths positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Modern Studies, and/or Maths or Science subjects 17 Certificate: Construction Futures Certificate: Construction Futures 18 National Progression Award: Construction Successful completion of an engineering course A relevant Art and Design achievement at SCQF at SCQF Level 4 Level 4 or 5 Furniture HNC: Architectural Technology In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience and/or other 18 National Certificate: Furniture positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications will be considered on an (Part-Time Only) 18 HNC: Furniture individual basis SCQF Level 7 18 HND: Furniture In addition, internal applicants will also require a Stenton Campus, Glenrothes National Certificate: Building Services positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This is a varied course that provides a valuable Building Services insight into the diverse technical aspects which are SCQF level 6 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes fundamental to the architectural professions. National Certificate: Electrical National Certificate: Built Environment Entry Requirements Engineering (Electrical Installation) This course is aimed at providing you with SCQF Level 6 knowledge in the basic principles of building services One of the following: SCQF Level 5 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes engineering. It focuses on the design, installation, Stenton Campus, Glenrothes One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant maintenance, and management of building services This course will develop knowledge, understanding subject plus three National 5s at Level C or above This course is part of an introduction to electrical systems i.e. heating, ventilating and air conditioning, and skills relevant to careers within the built or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained installation and is delivered over one year. It gives electrical, and plumbing. environment industry. It is ideal for those who desire section for details) which must include Maths you the opportunity to partake in a work placement to work in the industry and for those who want to Entry Requirements National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF activity over approximately three 3-week periods with progress on to technician roles in quantity surveying, Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction an electrical installation company. National 5 Maths at Level C or above or architectural technology, or construction management. Technician unit) equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering Entry Requirements Entry Requirements section for details) SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping from Equivalent qualifications in building services will One of the following: or above school, college or the workplace is necessary, as is also be considered Three National 4s or equivalent and two National Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 one of the following: In addition, internal applicants will also require a 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Relevant industry experience and/or other Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Qualifications Explained section for details) which qualifications will be considered on an in Maths and English plus two National 4s or must include Maths and English individual basis equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained A course at SCQF Level 5 in either construction In addition, internal applicants will also require a section for details) or engineering and SCQF Level 5 Maths: Craft 1 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Certificate: Construction Futures (F3HV11) or equivalent Successful completion of an engineering course Relevant industry experience and/or other at SCQF Level 4 qualifications will be considered on an Relevant industry experience and/or other individual basis qualifications will be considered on an individual In addition, internal applicants will also require a basis and you will be required to pass a pre- positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). entry test In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 14 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 15 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. BUILT ENVIRONMENT HNC: Civil Engineering HNC: Quantity Surveying HND: Architectural Technology Construction Craft SCQF Level 7 (Part-Time Only) SCQF Level 8 Certificate: Access to Construction Stenton Campus, Glenrothes SCQF Level 7 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This course is designed to equip you with knowledge, This varied two-year course provides valuable insight into Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline the diverse technical aspects which are fundamental to understanding and skills to allow you to gain This course has been designed to provide you with Stenton Campus, Glenrothes the architectural professions. In year 1, you will achieve employment in the construction, construction the knowledge and understanding necessary to start the units necessary for HNC: Built Environment plus This is a supported progression course for young engineering, structural, and civil engineering fields, a career in quantity surveying. It is also ideal for those additional units required for progression on to year 2 people who are interested in a career in construction. or to progress to a Higher Education or professional already working in the sector who are looking to where you will achieve HND: Architectural Technology. On successful completion, this course will enable you to body qualification. progress in their career. Entry Requirements progress on to an SCQF Level 4/5 course in this area.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT BUILT Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: One Higher at Level C or above plus three Successful completion of a School Transition One Higher at Level C or above (in a relevant One Higher at Level C or above plus three National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see Form and an individual interview STEM discipline) plus three National 5s at Level National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) In addition, internal applicants will also require a C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications our Qualifications Explained section for details) which must include Maths positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Explained section for details) which must which must include Maths National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF include Maths Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C Technician unit) Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction or above National Certificate: Civil Engineering SCQF Technician unit) National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction Certificate: Construction Futures Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering Level 6 Technician unit) Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Level 2 Design Engineer Construct Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline or above Successful completion of the School College Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering SCQF Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Relevant industry experience and/or other Partnership course Pre-MA/Pathway to HE in Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C or above qualifications will be considered on an Built Environment (Fife schools only) Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Construction Futures is the overall title for the City individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Relevant industry experience and/or other & Guilds Certificate in Basic Construction Skills. It is a pre-apprenticeship course that develops the In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an qualifications will be considered on an underpinning knowledge necessary to work in the positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis individual basis building trade. In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Entry Requirements HNC: Construction Management One of the following: (Part-Time Evenings Only) HND: Quantity Surveying Two National 4s in English and Maths or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details SCQF Level 7 HND: 3D Interior Design SCQF Level 8 Successful completion of the School College Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline SCQF Level 8 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Partnership course Skills for Work: Construction Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This nationally recognised course has been designed This course will provide you with the knowledge Craft (Fife schools only) and understanding necessary for a career in to provide all the knowledge and understanding This is year 2 of HNC: 3D Design specialising in interior Certificate: Access to Construction with lecturer quantity surveying or for those working in the necessary for a career in construction management. design. It is about designing spaces and places recommendation industry and looking to gain a promotion. During for people, creating interior schemes, and solving Relevant industry experience and/or other Entry Requirements year 1, you will achieve all the necessary units problems to improve the world around us. It enables qualifications will be considered on an for HNC: Built Environment plus additional units One of the following: you to develop creative, analytical and technical skills individual basis required for progression. One Higher at Level C or above plus three for jobs in the interior design profession. In addition, internal applicants will also require a National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see Entry Requirements positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Entry Requirements our Qualifications Explained section for details) One of the following: which must include Maths One of the following: One Higher at Level C or above plus three Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering A minimum of 12 credits from the HNC: 3D National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C Interior Design framework for entry to year 2, our Qualifications Explained section for details) or above including the HNC mandatory units which must include Maths National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF Those with qualifications of an equivalent National Certificate: Built Environment SCQF Level 6 nature could be given opportunities in APL Level 6 (with additional Maths for Construction Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (Accreditation of Prior Learning) or accelerated Technician unit) Successful completion of the School College assessment to enter year 2 of the HND award Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering Partnership course Pre-MA/Pathway to HE in SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C Built Environment (Fife schools only) In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). or above Relevant industry experience and/or other Level 2 Design Engineer Construct qualifications will be considered on an External applicants will also require an appropriate Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 individual basis portfolio of artwork in addition. Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an individual basis positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 16 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 17 For full information on all our courses, visit our website.

National Progression Award: HNC: Furniture Construction SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 5 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Fife has a long history of providing training for the Stenton Campus, Glenrothes furniture industry, and we continue to develop the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship for which This course is designed to provide structured this course is recognised. Projects are integrated opportunities for you to experience the world of work to fully enhance the design-and-make ethos. The and also to develop your skills. The opportunity for work course develops innovative and creative designs for placements within the community may be available furniture related artefacts. during the course which can culminate in a National BUILT ENVIRONMENT BUILT Progression Award in a specialism of your choice. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: National Certificate: Furniture SCQF Level 5 One Higher at Level C or above, including Craft Certificate: Construction Futures and Design or Product Design National 5 Practical Craft Skills at Level C or An appropriate portfolio of design work above or equivalent, plus four National 4s or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained In addition, internal applicants will also require a section for details) including Maths and English positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis HND: Furniture In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SCQF Level 8 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Fife has a long history of providing training for the Furniture furniture industry, and we continue to develop the highest standards of skill and craftsmanship for which National Certificate: Furniture this course is recognised. Projects are integrated to fully enhance the design-and-make ethos. The SCQF Level 5 course develops innovative and creative designs for Stenton Campus, Glenrothes furniture related artefacts. This course will provide you with the skills you will Entry Requirements need for a career in furniture. You will work through One of the following: a range of projects which will challenge your thinking and practical design skills. Many subjects are One Higher at Level C or above from within Art integrated, so you will be completing assessments for and Design/Craft and Design a few subjects through one project. Mature students will be considered on an individual basis based on a portfolio of art and Entry Requirements design work from within your field of study and One of the following: experience Four National 4s or equivalent (see our HNC: Furniture SCQF Level 7 Qualifications Explained section for details) to National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF Level 6 include English, Graphic Communications, and Another appropriate creative course at SCQF Craft and Design and/or Art and Design Level 6 Certificate: Art and Design In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another relevant qualification at SCQF Level 4 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Vicky Vettrino Studying business, management, Confidence, problem solving skills, good Studying for a career in Administration administration and enterprise opens doors to communication, flexibility, organisation, focus, opportunities in a wide range of sectors. Our critical thinking, and collaborative working. long established relationships with companies in every sector mean that you will benefit from valuable commercial insight and experience What route can I take to my ideal career? when studying for the career you want. From You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to office management, managing people and National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND organisations, economics, and marketing as and on to year 3 of a degree at Fife College or well as a range of other subjects and skills, our one of our partner universities, or move into courses will prepare you for a role in a modern employment. office environment and help you gain the valuable skills and competencies you need in today’s job market. “After 11 years of working in retail, I decided I What areas can I study? wanted a change of career. I searched several Accounting job sites and found numerous administration What kind of job could I do? Administration jobs available, but I realised I didn’t have the Business necessary experience or qualifications needed. Office administrator, payroll assistant, Legal Services mortgage executive, bookkeeper, office “My first class went very well, and my tutor was so supervisor, human resource manager, banker, nice. The students studying alongside me were of financial analyst, administrator, management See our full list of career-focused courses for mixed ages, which helped my confidence. accountant, receptionist, legal assistant, team more information: www.fife.ac.uk/business “I’m now working as an administration assistant leader, courts officer, and more. and I’ve just completed my HNC. I love my job and I’m so grateful I decided to study at college. I highly recommend Fife College and the administration and IT course. “The course has certainly helped prepare me for a career in administration and IT, and I have decided to return to complete my HND. I feel excited to further my knowledge and gain more qualifications. “The College is so accommodating, and the course can be studied full or part-time. No matter what knowledge you have or what age you are. I am a mum of two and managed to fit this into life whilst also working part-time. If I can do it, anyone can!”

20 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 21 ADMINISTRATION, ENTERPRISE AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LEGAL SERVICES SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL COURSE AND Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 CAREER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University PLANNER Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise Articulation to university and Business with Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree Legal Services exist for degree courses at Abertay University, the University of the West of Scotland and the University of the Highlands and Islands on successful Please see Business Advanced Certificate: completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information. and Accounting or Enterprise and Tourism, Events and Business with Legal HNC: Legal Services Customer Service Services (School College career maps for more Partnership) progression options

Certificate: Enterprise Intermediate HNC: Legal Services Certificate: Enterprise and Business Foundation and Business Apprenticeship: Business Skills (School College Partnership) HND: Legal Services BA Business BA (Hons) Management Business National Progression Intermediate HNC: Administration Management Award: Business and Certificate: Enterprise and Information Marketing and Business with Technology (School College Administration Partnership) Advanced Certificate: Customer Service with Events HND: Administration and Information Technology

Advanced Certificate: Key: Enterprise and HNC: Administration Business and Information Technology (School College Please see Business Partnership) Solid line box College courses and Accounting or Tourism, Events and Advanced Certificate: Customer Service Enterprise and career maps for more Business with Filled in box School College progression options Administration Partnership courses

This planner shows possible routes of progression. Dotted line box Courses share progression options For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Business, administration, Office junior, administrative assistant, Accounts assistant, payroll assistant, Office administrator, office supervisor, Team leader, administrator, office Human resource manager, Human resource manager, customer services, clerical assistant, receptionist, HR assistant, administrative assistant, personal assistant, HR administrator, supervisor, personal assistant, HR banker, administrator, team leader, administrator, POTENTIAL CAREER MAs, travel industry, trainee administrator legal assistant, office administrator, retail paralegal, mortgage executive, public administrator, executive secretary, financial analyst, financial analyst, OPPORTUNITIES hospitality industry operative, sales assistant, retail supervisor, sector legal departments, banking, office manager, paralegal, mortgage operations manager, management accountant, customer services, warehousing and retail management, accounting, sheriff officer, executive, public sector legal secondary school teacher operations manager display assistant court officer, Scottish courts service, departments, banking, management, precognition agent, estates agent accounting, sheriff officer, court officer, Scottish courts service, 22 precognition agent, estates agent 23 BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Please see Administration, Enterprise Articulation to university and Legal Services or Foundation Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 Tourism, Events and Apprenticeship: of a related degree exist for degree courses at the Customer Service Accounting University of Aberdeen, Abertay University, Edinburgh career maps for more (School College Napier University, Heriot Watt University, Queen progression options Partnership) Margaret University, the University of Stirling, The Open University, the University of the Highlands and Islands and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our Advanced Certificate: website for further information. Enterprise and Business with Accounting Certificate: Enterprise Intermediate HNC: Accounting and Business Certificate: Enterprise and Business

National Progression Advanced Certificate: Award: Business and HNC: Business Marketing Enterprise and HND: Accounting BA Accounting BA (Hons) (School College Business and Finance Accounting Partnership) and Finance

Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise Advanced Certificate: and Business with Customer Service Accounting with Events HND: Business BA Business BA (Hons) Key: Management Business Management HNC: Business Please see Foundation (School College Partnership) Solid line box College courses Administration, Apprenticeship: Enterprise and Legal Business Skills Services or Tourism, (School College Events and Customer Partnership) Service career maps Filled in box School College Partnership courses for more progression options

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Business, administration, Accounts assistant, payroll Accounts assistant, payroll assistant, Accounting, finance, banking, insurance, Accounts/audit assistant, credit Human resource manager, Human resource manager, POTENTIAL CAREER customer services, assistant, costing assistant, trainee HR assistant, administrative assistant, bookkeeping, HR manager, adminstrator controller, bookkeeper, sales ledger/ banker, administrator, team leader, administrator, MAs, travel industry, personnel assistant, HR assistant, legal assistant, office administrator, retail purchase ledger clerk, accountant, financial analyst, financial analyst, OPPORTUNITIES hospitality industry administrative assistant, office operative, sales assistant, retail supervisor, financial controller, financial analyst, operations manager, management accountant, administrator customer services, warehousing and retail HR manager, banking, adminstrator secondary school teacher operations manager display assistant 24 25 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE Business, Management, Accounting HNC: Accounting BA Accounting and Finance Administration and Enterprise Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 9 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Accounting and Business with Accounting St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 26 Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 This course will prepare you for a career in the Business with Accounting Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline This course is designed for those wishing to take up accounting profession and finance generally. It 26 Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy a career in accounting and financial administration provides you with the skills and knowledge required to with Accounting within a range of organisations. You will gain a range deal with the major issues you are likely to encounter This course is designed to equip you with the skills of competencies required by employers, allowing in your career. It is accredited by major accountancy 27 HNC: Accounting and knowledge needed to work in today’s modern 27 HND: Accounting scope to develop and progress in a variety of bodies, with further accreditation being sought. business environment. It’ll help you build vital functions within organisations. 27 BA Accounting and Finance business and entrepreneurial skills whether you want Entry Requirements 27 BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance to start up your own business or work with any of the Entry Requirements HND: Accounting SCQF Level 8 studied wide range of employers. One of the following: at Fife College Administration Entry Requirements Two Highers at Level C or above in relevant In addition, applicants will also require a positive 27 Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and One of the following: subjects plus four National 5s at Level C or Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Business with Administration above or equivalent (see our Qualifications 28 Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) Explained section for details) Business with Administration Foundation Apprenticeship: Accounting SCQF BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 28 HNC: Administration and Information including Administration Level 6 plus for National 5s at Level C or above SCQF Level 10 Technology Certificate: Enterprise and Business Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline 28 HND: Administration and Information Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4 Relevant industrial experience and/or other with Accounting, including a minimum of two Technology This course will prepare you for a career in the qualifications will be considered on an units at SCQF Level 6 accounting profession and finance generally. It individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Business qualifications will be considered on an provides you with the skills and knowledge required to 28 Certificate: Enterprise and Business In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual basis deal with the major issues you are likely to encounter positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). in your career. It is accredited by major accountancy 29 Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise In addition, internal applicants will also require a bodies, with further accreditation being sought. and Business positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 29 Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Entry Requirements 29 HNC: Business HND: Accounting 29 HND: Business Business with Accounting BA Accounting and Finance SCQF Level 9 studied SCQF Level 8 at Fife College and awarded by Abertay University 30 BA Business Management Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline In addition, applicants will also require a positive 30 BA (Hons) Business Management Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Internal Learner Reference (ILR). St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Legal Services

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, This course will provide you with the full range of 30 Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and This is the perfect course to start your journey competencies to meet the requirements of employers Administration Business with Legal Services towards a rewarding, professional career, or towards recruiting accounting staff. It will also give you the 30 Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and starting your own business. It equips you with skills scope to develop and progress in a variety of ways Business with Legal Services and abilities you’ll need to continue with your studies within organisations of all types and sizes. Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise 31 HNC: Legal Services at a higher level. Entry Requirements and Business with Administration 31 HND: Legal Services Entry Requirements Year 1 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 One of the following: One of the following: Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline National 5 Business at Level C or above plus Two Highers at Level C or above in relevant St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy three other National 5 units at Level C or subjects plus four National 5s at Level C or This course introduces you to administration topics equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained above or equivalent (see our Qualifications such as marketing, human resources, ICT, and section for details) Explained section for details) customer care, as well as including business and Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business enterprise subjects which could spark further study and with Accounting with a minimum of 12 credits with Accounting including a minimum of two a rewarding career in a range of professional sectors. National 5 Administration at Level C or above units at SCQF Level 6 plus three other National 5 units at Level C Relevant industry experience and/or other Entry Requirements or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications qualifications will be considered on an One of the following: Explained section for details) individual basis Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, internal applicants will also require a Qualifications Explained section for details) qualifications will be considered on an positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). including Administration individual basis Year 2 Certificate: Enterprise and Business HNC: Accounting SCQF Level 7 In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4 Internal candidates must successfully achieve positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industrial experience and/or other year 1 qualifications will be considered on an Direct entry to year 2 is possible with a minimum individual basis of 12 credits at HNC (15 desirable) In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 26 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 27 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and HND: Administration and Information Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise HNC: Business Business with Administration Technology and Business SCQF Level 7 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 8 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy You will gain knowledge of the challenges and If you’re a creative person who has good ideas and This course reflects the increasingly important role Regardless of your career intention, enterprise is a current thinking in business and, in particular, the enjoys being able to innovate processes, studying that administration and information technology fantastic subject to study. It allows you to recognise challenges of decision making and of managing admin and enterprise could allow you to unlock your play in today’s business environment. Successful and reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, and people effectively in organisations. You will develop own potential and find an outlet for your originality achievement of this HND will allow you to progress to to develop your skills. This course introduces you to your skills in managing your own performance and and vision. This is the ideal course if you want to degree level study. elements key to a career in business and to creating that of others. progress onto HN level study. your own business. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: Two Highers at Level C or above in relevant One of the following: Two Highers at Level C or above in a relevant National 5 Business at Level C or above plus subjects Three National 4s or equivalent (see our subject plus four National 5s at Level C or above three other National 5 units at Level C or Intermediate Certificate: Administration including Qualifications Explained section for details) which or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained a minimum of two units at SCQF Level 6 and a must include Administration section for details) section for details) successful entrance assessment Certificate: Enterprise and Business Foundation Apprenticeship: Enterprise and Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4 Business Skills SCQF Level 6 with Administration with a minimum of 12 credits with Administration Relevant industry experience and/or other Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business National 5 Administration at Level C or above Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 qualifications will be considered on an including a minimum of two units at SCQF Level 6 plus three other National 5 units at Level C Relevant industry experience and/or other individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual basis Explained section for details) individual basis positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other Direct entry to year 2 requires an HNC in In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an Administration and Information Technology positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a Advanced Certificate: HND: Business positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Enterprise and Business SCQF Level 8 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Business Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, HNC: Administration and Information Throughout this course, you will gain knowledge Certificate: Enterprise and Business This course will provide you with a range of of the challenges and current thinking in business Technology Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 advanced skills and understanding which will and, in particular, the challenges of decision making SCQF Level 7 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline allow you to work in all business sectors. There and of managing people effectively in organisations. Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Levenmouth Campus are a range of specialisms which provide specific You will develop your skills in managing your own St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy knowledge and skill requirements. performance and that of others. This course reflects the increasingly important role If you are interested in finding out more about a Entry Requirements Entry Requirements that administration and information technology play career in business and enjoy a challenge, then this One of the following: Year 1 in today’s business environment. It will equip you with course is for you. Successful completion will put you National 5 Business at Level C or above plus One of the following: the essential skills and knowledge required to play a in a stronger position to progress to the next stage of three other National 5 units at Level C or Two Highers at Level C or above in relevant key role in any organisation, in addition to giving you your career, or academic study. equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained subjects plus four National 5s at Level C or excellent career opportunities in all sectors. Entry Requirements section for details) above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Entry Requirements Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business Explained section for details) One of the following: Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business One of the following: with a minimum of 12 credits Three National 3s or equivalent (see our National 5 Administration at Level C or above including a minimum of two units at SCQF Level One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant Qualifications Explained section for details) plus three other National 5 units at Level C 6 subject Relevant industry experience and/or other or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Relevant industry experience and/or other Foundation Apprenticeship: Business Skills qualifications will be considered on an Explained section for details) qualifications will be considered on an SCQF Level 6 individual basis Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business individual basis Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business In addition, internal applicants will also require a with Administration with a minimum of 12 credits In addition, internal applicants will also require a with Administration positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 qualifications will be considered on an Year 2 Relevant industry experience and/or other individual basis qualifications will be considered on an HNC: Business In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual basis Internal candidates must successfully achieve positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a year 1 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 28 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 29 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE BA Business Management Legal Services HNC: Legal Services SCQF Level 9 SCQF Level 7 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy On this course you will gain a detailed knowledge of and Business with Legal Services the critical challenges and current thinking in business Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 This course offers a variety of prospective career and, in particular, the challenges of decision making Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline paths, most notably a future in the legal industry, but and of managing people effectively in large and St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy also access to professions such as management, complex organisations. You will develop your skills in finance and business. managing your own performance and that of others. This course introduces you to legal services as a subject and opens the door into a wide range of Entry Requirements Entry Requirements specialist careers and professions, preparing you One of the following: One of the following studied at Fife College: for the real world of work as well as progression to One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant HND: Business SCQF Level 8 further study in the subject. subject HND: Administration and Information Technology Entry Requirements Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business SCQF Level 8 (with graded unit 2 at A) with Legal Services One of the following: In addition, applicants will also require a positive Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Relevant industry experience and/or other Qualifications Explained section for details) which qualifications will be considered on an must include Administration individual basis Certificate: Enterprise and Business BA (Hons) Business Management In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SCQF Level 10 Relevant industry experience and/or other Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline qualifications will be considered on an individual basis On this course you will gain a detailed knowledge of the critical challenges and current thinking in business In addition, internal applicants will also require a HND: Legal Services and, in particular, the challenges of decision making positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SCQF Level 8 and managing people effectively in large and complex Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline organisations. You will also develop your skills in St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy managing your own performance and that of others. Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and This course offers a variety of prospective career Entry Requirements paths, most notably a future in the legal industry, but BA Business Management SCQF Level 9 studied Business with Legal Services also access to professions such as management, at Fife College and awarded by Abertay University Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 finance and business.

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND ENTERPRISE ADMINISTRATION MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS, Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline In addition, applicants will also require a positive Entry Requirements Internal Learner Reference (ILR). St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Year 1 This course gives you the opportunity to learn about property and Conveyancing, and commercial and One of the following: private law, as well as ethics and cash handling, and One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant communication and research skills. It is the perfect subject course if you want to go on to study legal services at Advanced Certificate: Enterprise and Business HN level. with Legal Services Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Entry Requirements Relevant industry experience and/or other One of the following: qualifications will be considered on an National 5 Business at Level C or above plus individual basis three other National 5 units at Level C or In addition, internal applicants will also require a equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). section for details) Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business Year 2 with Legal Services with a minimum of 12 credits HNC: Legal Services SCQF Level 7 National 5 Administration at Level C or above Internal candidates must successfully achieve plus three other National 5 units at Level C year 1 or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications In addition, internal applicants will also require a explained section for details) positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < David Williamson Working in the care industry can make a real Social awareness, objectivity, creativity, self- Studying for a career in Social Services difference to people’s lives. And whether you awareness, confidence, good communication, want to work in childcare, social care, or flexibility, organisation, good collaborative healthcare we can make a real difference to working, and good time management. your chances of getting the job you want, with a range of acclaimed, practical courses from introductory level right through to studying for What route can I take to my ideal career? your degree. Get the knowledge, transferable You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to skills and practical work experience you need National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND to get that dream job. and on to year 2/3 of a degree at Fife College or one of our partner universities, or move into employment. What kind of job could I do? “Never having done any social work before, I Playworker, nanny, nursery assistant, couldn’t get straight on to a social work degree childminder, educational support assistant, What areas can I study? course, so I had to do something to access childcare practitioner/supervisor, support that level of study. Access to Qualifications, Further Study and worker, project worker, teaching, probation “So, after a bit of research, I found out about Higher Education officer, social worker, community education, HNC: Social Services and that, realistically for Early Education and Childcare and more. me, the only way I could do it was full-time over Health one year. This meant giving up my job, but I Social and Community Care was quite prepared to do that, so after being Social Sciences offered a place on the course at my interview, I quit my job and started college. See our full list of career-focused courses “A key part of the course is that we’re only for more information: www.fife.ac.uk/care really in college two days a week. We have one day that is set aside as a study day, and the final two days of the week are spent at a placement in a work setting, where we act and are treated as a member of staff. This involves sitting in on meetings and being expected to turn up on time every day. I’d say that this practical, hands-on aspect of the course is my favourite part. “I think coming on the HNC course, although it wasn’t my initial plan, has been beneficial to me as the style of learning and the work experience elements will stand me in good stead for moving to university." 32 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 33 EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Please see the Health, Social and Community Care career map for more progression options Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

National 5: Early Certificate: First Education and Steps to a Career Childcare – Skills in Childcare for Work incorporating (School College Early Learning and Partnership) National Certificate: Childcare National 4: Early Education and Skills for Work Childcare

Intermediate Certificate: HNC: Childhood Early Education and Practice Certificate: Skills Childcare incorporating for Childcare National Progression Advanced Certificate: Access to HN incorporating Award: Playwork and HND: Additional Childhood Practice BA Learning Early Learning and Childcare Support Needs: Difficulties/ Childcare National 4: Managing and Disabilities Skills for Work Supporting the Services HNC: Additional Professional Support Needs: Development Award: Supporting the Individual Intermediate Certificate: Educational Support Assistance National 4: Early Preparation for Early Education and Learning and Childcare Childcare – Skills incorporating National 5: Education and Childcare for Work SVQ: Social Services (January Start) Key: (School College (Children and Young Partnership) People)

SVQ: Social Services SVQ: Social Solid line box College courses (Children and Young Services (Children Foundation People) and Young People) Apprenticeship: Children and Young School College People (School College Filled in box Partnership) Partnership courses

Foundation Apprenticeship: Dotted line box Courses share progression options Social Services and Healthcare (School College Partnership) This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Playworker, nanny, childcare Support worker – early years, nursery Childcare practitioner, early years officer, Practitioner, supervisor Manager/lead practitioner POTENTIAL CAREER assistant assistant, playworker, childminder, educational support assistant of a day care of children educational support assistant service, social care, OPPORTUNITIES education

34 35 HEALTH, SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CARE COURSE SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL AND CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at Abertay University, Queen Margaret University, the University of the Highlands and Islands and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare

HNC: Social Services

HND: Additional BA Learning Support Needs: Difficulties/ Managing and Disabilities Certificate: Practical National Certificate: Advanced Certificate: Supporting the Care Skills Child, Health and Health and Social Services Social Care Care (Access to HNC: Care and Nursing and all Care Administrative HNCs) Practice

Foundation Apprenticeship: Children and Young Intermediate HNC: Additional People (School College Certificate: Nursing Support Needs: Partnership) and Care Work Supporting the Individual Foundation Key: Apprenticeship: Social Services and HNC: Working with Healthcare (School Communities College Partnership) Solid line box College courses

School College An Introduction to Filled in box HNC: Counselling HND: Counselling Partnership courses Counselling Skills (Part-Time) (Part-Time)

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Care assistant Care assistant, support worker Support worker, project worker Support worker, manager, supervisor Social care, education POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

36 37 SOCIAL SCIENCES, 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PATHWAYS AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL ACCESS TO Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 QUALIFICATIONS National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University COURSE AND CAREER PLANNER Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at the University of Aberdeen, Abertay University, the University of the Highlands and Islands, The Open Higher: Psychology University, Queen Margaret University, the University of (School College Stirling and the University of the West of Scotland on Partnership) successful completion of an HNC or HND. Please see our website for further information.

Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Social Sciences

Certificate: Start Here Intermediate Advanced Certificate: HNC: Social Sciences HND: Social Sciences for Qualifications Certificate: Pathway SWAP Access to to Social Sciences Arts, Humanities and Primary Education

Intermediate Advanced Certificate: Certificate: Pathway Pathway to HNC/D to HNC/D and Degree and Degree

Key:

Solid line box College courses

Filled in box School College Partnership courses

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Public services employment, retail, Public services employment, retail, Teaching, community education, HR, social Teaching, community education, POTENTIAL CAREER care, finance, community education, care, finance, community education, researcher, social worker, probation officer, HR, social researcher, social worker, administration administration psychologist, public services employment probation officer, psychologist, public OPPORTUNITIES services employment

38 39 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS

Care, Social Sciences and Access to Qualifications, Further Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Intermediate Certificate: Early Access to Qualifications Study and Higher Education HNC/D and Degree Education and Childcare incorporating Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 National Progression Award: Playwork Access to Qualifications, Further Study Certificate: Start Here for and Higher Education Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline and Childcare Qualifications St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 40 Certificate: Start Here for Qualifications Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 40 Intermediate Certificate: This course allows you to study a variety of subjects Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Pathway to HNC/D and Degree at SCQF Level 6 (the same level as Highers), with a St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 41 Advanced Certificate: view to moving on to HNC, HND, or university study. Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Entry Requirements Pathway to HNC/D and Degree This course provides an introduction to working with This course is intended for those interested in One of the following: children and develops the skills, values and attributes Early Education and Childcare pursuing further academic study in a variety of areas. Four National 5s at Level C or above or required to study within the field of childcare. You will It is a good place to start if you have few or no 41 Certificate: First Steps to a Career in Childcare equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained learn about the importance of play, child development, qualifications and are interested in developing your incorporating Early Learning and Childcare section for details) in relevant subjects children’s rights and protection, and how to support skills in academic study. National 4: Skills for Work Intermediate Certificate: Pathway to HNC/D children with additional support needs. 41 Intermediate Certificate: Early Education and and Degree Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Childcare incorporating National Progression In addition, internal applicants will also require a This course does not require you to have any Award: Playwork and Childcare positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). You must be 16 years of age at the start of the 42 National Certificate: Early Education and formal qualifications. However, you will need to course and possess one of the following: Childcare be able to demonstrate an interest in learning and an ability to work at SCQF Level 4 Four National 4s or equivalent (see our 42 HNC: Childhood Practice Early Education and Childcare Qualifications Explained section for details) In addition, internal applicants will also require a including English Health positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Certificate: First Steps to a Career in Childcare 43 National Certificate: Certificate: First Steps to a Career incorporating Early Learning and Childcare Child, Health and Social Care in Childcare incorporating Early National 4: Skills for Work 43 Intermediate Certificate: Learning and Childcare National 4: Certificate: Practical Care Skills Nursing and Care Work Intermediate Certificate: Pathway to Skills for Work 43 Advanced Certificate: Health and Social Care HNC/D and Degree PLUS Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 You will also require a PVG check through (Access to Nursing and all Care HNCs) Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the 44 HNC: Care and Administrative Practice Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline placement(s) as part of this course St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course develops the knowledge, values and

CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS CARE, Social and Community Care attributes required to study within the field of In addition, internal applicants will also require a 44 Certificate: Practical Care Skills This course allows you to study a variety of subjects childcare. You will learn skills required to organise a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 44 SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare at National 5 level with a view to moving on to SCQF safe environment for children and plan suitable play 45 HNC: Additional Support Needs: Level 6 (the same level as Highers). experiences. You will take part in activities in and out Supporting the Individual Entry Requirements of the classroom and undertake a work placement. 45 HNC: Counselling Entry Requirements 45 HNC: Social Services One of the following: 46 HNC: Working with Communities Four National 4s or equivalent (see our You must be 16 years of age at the start of the 46 HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing Qualifications Explained section for details) in course and possess one of the following: and Supporting the Services relevant subjects Two National 4s or equivalent (see our 46 BA Learning Difficulties/Disabilities Certificate: Start Here for Qualifications Qualifications Explained section for details), one In addition, internal applicants will also require a of which should be English or equivalent Social Sciences positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). All the units from an appropriate care course at 46 Intermediate Certificate: SCQF Level 3, such as Developing Skills for Care Pathway to Social Sciences Relevant industry experience and/or other 47 Advanced Certificate: qualifications will be considered on an Pathway to Social Sciences individual basis 47 Advanced Certificate: SWAP Access to Arts, PLUS Humanities and Primary Education 47 HNC: Social Sciences You will also require a PVG check through 47 HND: Social Sciences Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

40 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 41 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS

National Certificate: Early Education HNC: Childhood Practice Health Advanced Certificate: and Childcare SCQF Level 7 National Certificate: Health and Social Care (Access to SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Nursing and all Care HNCs) St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Child, Health and Social Care Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Levenmouth Campus Stenton Campus, Glenrothes SCQF Level 5 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy There are currently greatly increased opportunities to Levenmouth Campus Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Levenmouth Campus work with children and young people and this course St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course combines theory and practical work is the ideal practitioner level qualification in early Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes education and childcare. It provides the opportunity experience in an early years setting. You will gain This course offers you an opportunity to learn about for practical, real-life work experience through a work This course provides an introduction to all areas of an understanding of the key issues involved in the health and social care professions and the career caring for young children, including their needs and placement within a childcare setting. the care industry and is aimed at those who have yet to decide which area they wish to work in. It provides paths that are available in these areas. It allows how to provide for development and education Entry Requirements you to begin your studies on a generic programme from birth onwards. knowledge of the core values of the industry which You must be a minimum of 17 years of age at the apply to childcare, healthcare, and social care. working towards Higher Care and Higher Psychology Entry Requirements start of the course, have had experience of working and is designed to support you to work towards Entry Requirements university entrance. You must be 16 years of age at the start of the with children, and possess one of the following: course of study and possess one of the following: Two Highers at Level C or above, including One of the following: Entry Requirements Five National 5s at Level C or above including English at A or B Four National 4s or equivalent (see our One of the following: Foundation Apprenticeship: Children and Young Qualifications Explained section for details) English at Level A or B Four National 5s at Level A or B or equivalent People SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at including English Completion of an SCQF Level 5 course, such (see our Qualifications Explained section for Level A or B Certificate: Practical Care Skills as Intermediate Certificate: Early Education and details) including English Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and Completion of all units on another appropriate Childcare incorporating National Progression National Certificate: Child, Health and Social Care Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at SCQF Level 4 course Award: Playwork and Childcare with 12 assessed SCQF Level 5 (including a pass at Level C in the Level A or B credits including Maths/Numeracy, IT, and In addition, internal applicants will also require a external Level 5 assessment) National Certificate: Early Education and Communication at SCQF Level 5 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other Childcare SCQF Level 6 group award Alternative equivalent qualifications will be qualifications will be considered on an SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young considered on an individual basis individual basis People) SCQF Level 6 Intermediate Certificate: Nursing and PLUS Other SCQF Level 6 qualifications and/ Care Work (Short Course) PLUS You will also require a PVG check through or experience of working in childcare will be You will also require a PVG check through Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the considered on an individual basis Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the

CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS CARE, Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline placement(s) as part of this course placement(s) as part of this course PLUS St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a You will also require a PVG check through Stenton Campus, Glenrothes positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the This is a short full-time course for those who want to placement(s) as part of this course progress to further study in care work and may be of In addition, internal applicants will also require a interest to those returning to education or changing positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). career as well as school Winter Leavers. It provides a strong foundation for progressing onto other courses. Entry Requirements One of the following: Four National 3s or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

42 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 43 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS Social and Community Care You do not have to be currently working in a care HNC: Care and Administrative environment to study at Levenmouth Campus HNC: Counselling Practice Certificate: Practical Care Skills Some level of computer literacy is required SCQF Level 7 You will also require a PVG check through St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SCQF Level 7 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the Levenmouth Campus placement(s) as part of this course This course is specifically designed for you if you St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy already have a knowledge of counselling. It provides In addition, internal applicants will also require a Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This course is intended for those interested in you with the skills, theoretical knowledge, and pursuing a career in care who have few or no formal positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This course provides the underpinning knowledge personal development required to use counselling qualifications. It provides an introduction to the skills skills with people in a range of settings. for healthcare support workers working in a senior and knowledge required to work in the industry. You role, and those wishing to apply for Higher Education will complete practical activities and may have a Entry Requirements courses such as nursing and midwifery. It includes placement in a care setting. HNC: Additional Support Needs: placements within a healthcare setting. You should Two Highers at Level C or above or equivalent (see note that many placements have a minimum age Entry Requirements Supporting the Individual our Qualifications Explained section for details) Counselling Skills at SCQF Level 6 requirement of 18 years. SCQF Level 7 Two National 4s or equivalent (see our Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline In addition, internal applicants will also require a Entry Requirements Qualifications Explained section for details) one of St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). One of the following: which should be English or equivalent All the units from an appropriate care course at This course is intended to provide a progression Two Highers at Level C or above, preferably SCQF Level 3, such as Developing Skills for Care route for those who wish to continue higher level including English Relevant experience will be considered on study in the area of additional support needs (ASN). Advanced Certificate: Health and Social Care HNC: Social Services an individual basis for those without formal You will undertake a placement for two days per (Access to Nursing and all Care HNCs) plus qualifications week between September and June to give you SCQF Level 7 external Higher Care Exam at Level C or above practical experience in working in this sector. Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Other SCQF Level 6 qualifications and/or PLUS St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy experience of working in a health or social care You will also require a PVG check through Entry Requirements Stenton Campus, Glenrothes setting will be considered on an individual basis Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the One of the following: This course is designed to meet the registration placement(s) as part of this course PLUS Two Highers at Level C or above, including requirements to work in social care settings and is National 5 Maths or equivalent (see our In addition, internal applicants will also require a English at preferably A or B aimed at those who have some experience in working Qualifications Explained section for details) is positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young in care in either a paid or voluntary capacity, with most desirable for those who wish to progress to People) SCQF Level 6 of the units applied to work experience and placements. certain degree programmes Foundation Apprenticeship: Children and Young Entry Requirements You are required to have a pre-placement People SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at

CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS CARE, health check SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare Level A or B One of the following: Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and There may be a charge for your health check and SCQF Level 6 Two Highers at Level C or above Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at additional uniform Levenmouth Campus Foundation Apprenticeship: Children and Young Level A or B You will also require a PVG check through St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy People SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the Relevant industry experience and/or other The aim of this course is to enable those currently Level A or B placement(s) as part of this course qualifications will be considered on an Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and working or wishing to work in a care environment to individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at develop their skills, knowledge and understanding. Another relevant course in a related subject positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). It will allow staff to register with the Scottish Social Level A or B such as social care, healthcare, humanities or A relevant course in a related subject such as social Services Council (SSSC). You can study full-time at social sciences Levenmouth, or work-based at St Brycedale. care, healthcare, humanities or social sciences In addition, internal applicants will also require a Evidence of some work or experience in the Entry Requirements positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). care sector One of the following: Evidence that you can meet the academic Four National 5s at Level C or above or requirements of SCQF Level 7 with the equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained submission of a written piece at interview (if you Section for details) including English do not meet any of the above requirements and National Certificate: Child, Health and Social Care are looking for a change of career) SCQF Level 5 PLUS Intermediate Certificate: Nursing and Care Work Most placements have a minimum age Intermediate Certificate: Early Education and requirement of 18 years Childcare incorporating National Progression You will require a PVG check through Disclosure Award: Playwork and Childcare Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) Relevant industry experience and/or other as part of this course qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). PLUS You must work in social care or be working in a care environment as a care assistant, nursing auxiliary or similar role to study at St Brycedale Campus

44 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 45 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS HNC: Care and Administrative Practice SCQF HNC: Working with Communities Level 7 Advanced Certificate: HNC: Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 HNC: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 7 Pathway to Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy HNC: Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 7 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline HNC: Social Services SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course is ideal if you have experience of Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline You will also need a PVG check through Disclosure working or volunteering in a community learning St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This is an excellent course for students seeking Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as and development setting such as youth work, adult entry to a range of degrees courses, employment, part of this course. This course introduces you to the world of social education or community capacity building and have a sciences. You will learn about the society we live in, and vocational training. It focuses on the systematic strong desire to further develop your knowledge and In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual behaviour and what makes us who we are, study of people and society, and aims to develop experience in the broad field of community learning positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). gaining Higher level qualifications along the way. transferable skills including communication, analytical and development. ability and research skills. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: One of the following: BA Learning Difficulties/Disabilities One of the following: SCQF Level 9 Four National 5s at Level C or above or Two Highers at Level C or above plus two equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Two Highers at Level C or above, one of which National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline must be English*. The other should be drawn St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy section for details) in relevant subjects our Qualifications Explained section for details) Intermediate Certificate: Pathway to Social from a range of relevant subjects which could A relevant course in a related subject such as social This course offers a progression route from HND: Sciences include Modern Studies, History, Sociology, care, healthcare, humanities or social sciences Additional Support Needs: Managing and Supporting Another relevant course at SCQF Level 5 Psychology, Geography, Economics, Politics, Appropriate experience in a community learning the Services or HND: Social Sciences. This unique Philosophy, Maths, Biology or Religious, Moral In addition, internal applicants will also require a and development setting together with other course is one of the most popular degrees at Fife and Philosophical Studies. In addition, you are positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications may be considered College. It provides you with an opportunity to study required to have two National 5s at Level C at SCQF Level 9 and progress to Honours degrees. or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications PLUS Explained section for details) Entry Requirements You will require a PVG check through Disclosure Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Social Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) One of the following: Advanced Certificate: Sciences as part of this course HND: Additional Support Needs: Managing and SWAP Access to Arts, Humanities *NC Communication Higher and Literature 1 is an In addition, internal applicants will also require a Supporting the Services SCQF Level 8 and Primary Education acceptable alternative to Higher English at Level C HND: Social Sciences SCQF Level 8 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, applicants will also require a positive Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Internal Learner Reference (ILR). St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy

CARE, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ACCESS TO QUALIFICATIONS CARE, This course is designed for those who have been HND: Additional Support Needs: Social Sciences out of formal education for a period of three years HND: Social Sciences Managing and Supporting the Services or more and want to return and progress to Higher SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Education. Successful completion can lead you to Intermediate Certificate: Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline a guaranteed place on an HNC, HND, or degree Pathway to Social Sciences St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy course at college or university. Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 This course is designed for those who are working Entry Requirements This course follows on from HNC: Social Sciences. St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy You will need to have completed the HNC with 15 within the area of additional support needs No formal entry requirements (ASN) and wish to undertake further professional This course introduces you to the world of social credits before enrolling on the HND. This course offers Entry is by interview where you will be asked to routes into a range of degrees, employment, and development. It is also for those who are sciences. You will learn about the society we live in, demonstrate that you have the relevant life skills considering entering this field, who have previously individual behaviour and what makes us who we are, vocational training. It aims to develop transferable skills to successfully complete the course. Evidence and the handling of complex information. achieved a related HNC (or equivalent). gaining National 5 level qualifications along the way. of life skills may include level of maturity and Entry Requirements Entry Requirements experience of skills related to the potential choice Entry Requirements of degree subject, including paid employment or HNC: Additional Support Needs: Supporting the One of the following: HNC: Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 with 15 credits volunteering and awareness of subject choice Individual SCQF Level 7 (G8P2 15) is preferred. Four National 4s or equivalent (see our In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a However, its predecessor HNC: Supporting Qualifications Explained section for details) in positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Learning Needs SCQF Level 7(G5ML 15) may relevant subjects allow you to credit transfer for the current HNC Certificate: Start Here for Qualifications Please note that school leavers cannot apply for (G8P2 15) at the College’s discretion SWAP courses and so should consider: Foundation Apprenticeship: Children and Young In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Intermediate Certificate: People SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at Pathway to Social Sciences Level A or B Advanced Certificate: Foundation Apprenticeship: Social Services and Pathway to Social Sciences Healthcare SCQF Level 6 plus Higher English at Level A or B In particular situations, you may instead have successfully completed one of the following: HNC: Social Care SCQF Level 7 HNC: Health Care SCQF Level 7 46 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 47 Looking for a career in Computing and Digital Technologies

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Natalie Kent Computing and digital technologies Problem solving, good communication, Studying for a career in touch every part of our everyday lives. adaptability, flexibility, organisation, focus, Software Development Understanding the different aspects, from resilience, and good collaborative working. cyber security and networking to web design and mobile applications, and how they interact with each other and with us is a skill that can What route can I take to my ideal career? lead to a huge, and ever-expanding, number You can start at SCQF level 5 (the equivalent of career opportunities. Our dynamic, inspiring to National 5s) and progress through HNC/ courses are a launch pad into an exciting, HND and on to year 3 of a degree at Fife rapidly changing world and, whatever your College or one of our partner universities, or level of expertise, our award-winning lecturers move into employment. have the skills and dedication to support you every step of the way to help you prepare for the job you want. “I was drawn to software development as What areas can I study? it means I can be creative and have some Networking freedom. It’s fun, I enjoy it. What kind of job could I do? Software Development “Studying at the College is good but different to Technical Support 3D animator, games developer, digital TV what I’m used to. I’m enjoying the course. I like Digital Technologies producer, web developer, network engineer, how you have the freedom to work on your own. cyber security, mobile app developer, UX “Now I’ve completed HND: Computing: designer, games tester, IT technician, network See our full list of career-focused courses for Software Development, I would like to continue engineer, and more. more information: www.fife.ac.uk/computing at Fife College and go on to BSc Web Design and Development (incorporating Mobile Applications Development). Then, after that, I’d hope to get a job; perhaps in web design."

48 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 49 COMPUTING COURSE AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 CAREER SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL PLANNER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University Foundation Apprenticeship: Articulation to university Information Technology: HND: Cyber Security Articulation routes for direct entry to Software Development years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist (School College for degree courses at the University Partnership) of Aberdeen, Abertay University, Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow Foundation Caledonian University, Heriot Watt Apprenticeship: Professional University, the University of the Information Technology: Development Highlands and Islands, University of Hardware/Software Award: Software Stirling and the University of the West Support (School College Development (School of Scotland on successful completion Partnership) College Partnership) of an HND. Please see our website for further information. HNC: Computing (Science) HND: Computing: National Progression Software Award: Cyber Security Higher: Computing Development (with Get Connected (School College Science (School Data Analytics) (School College Partnership) College Partnership) Partnership)

HNC: Computing HND: Computing: (Evening Only) Technical Support Certificate: Advanced Certificate: Computing with Computing with Digital Media Digital Media

HND: Computing: Networking National Progression Award: Computer HNC: Cyber Security Refurbishment Introduction to Cyber Key: (School College Security (School Partnership) College Partnerhip) Intermediate BSc Applied Certificate: Networking Technologies Computing with HND: Cyber Security Solid line box College courses Digital Media Introduction to Internet of Things Professional (School College Development Award: Partnerhip) Computer Support Filled in box School College Partnership courses Entrepreneurship (School College Partnerhip) HND: Technologies in Dotted line box Courses share progression options HNC: Technologies in Business Business This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Trainee network engineer, trainee IT Trainee network engineer, trainee IT technician, Network engineer, network administrator, network support POTENTIAL CAREER technician, trainee web developer, trainee web developer, trainee software analyst, systems administrator, infrastructure engineer, trainee software developer, trainee developer, trainee technical support engineer software developer, applications developer, mobile applications OPPORTUNITIES technical support engineer developer, software engineer, database engineer, web developer, IT support analyst engineer, technical support analyst 50 51 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at Abertay University, Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information. National Progression Award: Web Design National Certificate: Fundamentals Computer HNC: 3D Computer (School College Games: Software Animation HND: Filmcraft, Partnership) Development (Over 2 years) Animation (and (School College (School College Special Effects) Partnership) National Progression Partnership) Award: Digital Media Animation HND: Computer (School College Games Development Partnership) National Certificate: Computer National Progression Games: Software Award: Computer Development Games Development (School College HNC: Filmcraft, Partnership) Animation (and National Certificate: Special Effects) HND: 3D Computer Computer Games: Animation Creative Development National Certificate: (and Animation) Computer Games BSc Web Development Design and HND: Web Development Development National Certificate: (incorporating Key: National Certificate: Computing with Mobile Application Computing with Digital Media Development) Digital Media (Web and Mobile (Web and Mobile Applications) Applications) Solid line box College courses

Intermediate HND: Digital Design Certificate: Access Foundation and Development Apprenticeship: (Games) Filled in box School College to Computer Games. Partnership courses Web Development Information Technology: and Animation Software Development The (School College successful Partnership) Courses share completion of Dotted line box HND year 1 is progression options the equivalent of an HNC This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

3D animator, games developer, digital TV producer, digital imaging creator, web-based Web developer HTML/ POTENTIAL CAREER entertainment developer, level designer, games programmer, games producer, games PHP/JQuery, prototyping designer, games tester, software developer, programmer, mobile apps developer, engineer, user interface OPPORTUNITIES web software developer, responsive web app developer, webmaster, games industry developer, self-employed advisor, instrumental media developer, self-employment, user experience designer, web developer games tester, interactive content development 52 53 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES Computing and Computing Advanced Certificate: HNC: Computing (Science) Digital Technologies Certificate: Computing with Digital Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Computing Media (Short Course) Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline This course covers a wide variety of related skills 54 Certificate: Computing with Digital Media Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 54 Intermediate Certificate: St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy including developing software, relational database Computing with Digital Media This exciting and hands-on computing course is management systems, website development, This exciting and practical new entry level course 55 Advanced Certificate: suitable for school leavers or mature students who networking and project management. It also offers provides the foundation for those interested in Computing with Digital Media want to develop the key computing skills required to introductions to ethical hacking and cloud computing. pursuing a career in this exciting and growing 55 HNC: Computing progress on to a number of HND courses. Throughout industry. It is designed to provide you with a Entry Requirements 55 HNC: Computing (Science) the course you will use industry standard software and broad experience of computing and digital media Year 1: 55 HNC: Cyber Security have access to well-equipped specialist labs. knowledge and skills at introductory level and is very 56 HNC: Technologies in Business One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant hands-on. Entry Requirements 56 Professional Development Award: subject such as Computing Science, Maths, or Computer Support Entry Requirements One of the following: Physics, plus three relevant National 5s at Level 56 HND: Computing: Networking C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications One of the following: Four National 5s at Level C or above or 57 HND: Computing: Software Development equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Explained section for details) (with Data Analytics) National 3 Information Technology or equivalent section for details) preferably including A related course at SCQF Level 6 57 HND: Computing: Technical Support (see our Qualifications Explained section for Computing Science A relevant combination of vocational awards at 57 HND: Cyber Security details) Intermediate Certificate: appropriate levels 58 BSc Applied Networking Technologies National 3 Communication or equivalent (see our Computing with Digital Media Relevant industry experience and/or other Qualifications Explained section for details) Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an National 3 Numeracy or equivalent (see our individual basis COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTING AND DIGITAL Digital Technologies qualifications will be considered on an Qualifications Explained section for details) 58 National Certificate: individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience and/or other Computer Games Development positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a 58 Intermediate Certificate: Access to Computer individual basis positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Games, Web Development and Animation 59 National Certificate: Computer Games: In addition, internal applicants will also require a HNC: Cyber Security positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Creative Development (and Animation) SCQF Level 7 59 National Certificate: Computer Games: HNC: Computing (Evenings Only) St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Software Development 59 National Certificate: Computing with Digital SCQF Level 7 This course will develop your knowledge and Media (Web and Mobile Applications) Intermediate Certificate: St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy skills in cyber security. You will learn how to think 59 HND: 3D Computer Animation Computing with Digital Media This is a broad-based course which will introduce like a hacker, and gain a deep understanding of 60 HND: Computer Games Development security issues and concerns. It introduces you to Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 you to a range of computing-related subjects and is 60 HND: Digital Design and Development (Games) characteristics of cybercrime, security principles, Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline designed to provide you with useful foundations for a 60 HND: Filmcraft, Animation (and Special Effects) technologies and procedures to defend networks. St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy successful career in computing and technology. 61 HND: Web Development (incorporating Mobile Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Entry Requirements Applications Development) Entry Requirements 61 BSc Web Design and Development This course is aimed at those who want to develop One of the following: One of the following: skills in a wide range of computing and digital media One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant subjects. It is designed to develop your knowledge subject, such as Computing Science, Maths, subject, such as Computing Science, Maths, and skills in the use of contemporary applications of Physics, Graphic Communication plus four Physics, or Graphic Communication, plus four computing and digital media technologies being used National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent in the industry today. (see our Qualifications Explained page for (see our Qualifications Explained section for details), including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or Entry Requirements details), including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent equivalent One of the following: National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media Advanced Certificate: Computing with Digital Media Four National 4s or equivalent (see our SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Qualifications Explained section for details) Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 In addition, internal applicants will also require a preferably including Computing Science Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Certificate: Computing with Digital Media qualifications will be considered on an Relevant industry experience and/or other individual basis qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual basis positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

54 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 55 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES HNC: Technologies in Business HND: Computing: Networking HND: Computing: Software HND: Computing: Technical Support SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 Development (with Data Analytics) SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This new course is designed to address the business This course offers you the opportunity to develop skills St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy in network technologies. There is an emphasis on This course offers you the opportunity to develop your needs for multi-skilled individuals who possess the Developed in response to the current shortage of developing technical and networking skills, as well as technical skills, including operating systems, hardware, IT, business, and inter-personal skills required for the skilled software developers in Scotland, this course team working, problem solving and communication team working and project management skills. It is changing world of the digital economy. offers an introduction to software development. It will skills. In addition to SQA certification, there are suitable for a range of learners wishing to train for introduce you to a range of subjects and skills that Entry Requirements opportunities to gain recognised vendor certifications a career in technical support and for those who are contribute to the design and development of good through Microsoft, CISCO, and VMWARE. passionate about building computers and networks. One of the following: quality software. One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements subject, such as Computing Science, Business, Year 1 Year 1 Maths, Physics, or Graphic Communication, Year 1 One of the following: One of the following: plus four National 5s at Level C or above or Successful completion of programming suitability One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant assessment section for details) including Core Skills Level 5 subject, such as Computing Science, Maths, subject, such as Computing Science, Maths, Literacy or equivalent Physics, or Graphic Communication, plus four PLUS one of the following: Physics, or Graphic Communication, plus four National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see A relevant course at SCQF Level 6 National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent One Higher at Level C or above in a relevant our Qualifications Explained section for details), Relevant industry experience and/or other (see our Qualifications Explained section for subject, such as Computing Science, Maths, including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent qualifications will be considered on an details), including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or Physics, or Graphic Communication, plus four Advanced Certificate: individual basis equivalent National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see Foundation Apprenticeship: Information Computing with Digital Media COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTING AND DIGITAL our Qualifications Explained section for details), In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Technology: Software/System Support SCQF including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other Level 6 plus four National 5s at Level C or above Foundation Apprenticeship: Information qualifications will be considered on an including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent Technology: Software/System Support SCQF individual basis Advanced Certificate: Computing with Digital Media Level 6 plus four National 5s at Level C or above Professional Development Award: Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 including Core Skills Level 5 Literacy or equivalent In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience and/or other Advanced Certificate: Computing with Digital Media positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Computer Support qualifications will be considered on an Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Year 2 SCQF Level 7 individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Successful completion of HNC: Computing (with St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a 15 credits). Please note that this must be from individual basis This course allows you to learn how to build and positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). the new group award: GF3E15 In addition, internal applicants will also require a set up a computer and connect it securely to a Year 2 In addition, internal applicants will also require a network; your first step to an IT career. You will gain positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Successful completion of HNC: Computing. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). a recognised computer technician certificate from Please note that this must be from the new group Year 2 Cisco, as well as the entry requirements for our full- award: GF3E15 time computing HND courses. Successful completion of HNC: Computing (with In addition, internal applicants will also require a 15 credits). Please note that this must be from Entry Requirements positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). the new group award: GF3E15 HND: Cyber Security You are expected to have a basic understanding In addition, internal applicants will also require a SCQF Level 8 of, and interest in, computer hardware and positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy software This course is designed to continue your In addition, internal applicants will also require a development in cyber security. You will gain a deeper positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). understanding of cyber security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. You will also further develop the knowledge and skills secured at HNC level. Entry Requirements HNC: Cyber Security SCQF Level 7 In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

56 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 57 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES BSc Applied Networking Technologies Digital Technologies National Certificate: Computer National Certificate: Computing SCQF Level 9 National Certificate: Computer Games Games: Creative Development with Digital Media (Web and Mobile St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Development (and Animation) Applications) In response to industry demand for security specialists SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 6 with strong skills in network technologies, this course Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Stenton Campus, Glenrothes is designed to give you a solid grounding within the Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This is the perfect launch pad for those seeking a technical themes of security and computer networks, This course is designed for those who wish to career within the industry. It’s ideal for those who cloud computing and virtualisation, and more generally This course is a launch pad for progression in pursue a career within the creative development have some prior knowledge of HTML5, CSS, and within the theme of professional development. computer animation or games development. You’ll learn how a game is constructed from initial concept side of computer games design. You will learn the scripting languages such as JavaScript. Entry Requirements fundamentals of 2D and 3D computer modelling to final product. You should have an interest in Entry Requirements One of the following studied at Fife College playing a variety of computer games, exploring how and animation, and create graphics and sound for One of the following: accompanied by a successful interview and they work and what makes a game enjoyable. incorporation into computer games. academic references: Entry Requirements Four National 5s at Level C or above or Entry Requirements equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained HND: Computing: Networking SCQF Level 8 Communication at SCQF Level 5 section for details), preferably in subjects such as (with a graded unit 2 pass at A or B) Creative Development stream English, Maths, Computing, Science, or Art and HND: Computing: Technical Support SCQF Level (Halbeath Campus): PLUS one of the following: Design, but all subjects will be considered 8 (with a graded unit 2 pass at A or B) Communication at SCQF Level 4 Three National 5s at Level C or above or National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media In addition, applicants will also require a positive Three other National 4s or equivalent (see our equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Qualifications Explained section for details) (Web and Mobile Applications) SCQF Level 5 Internal Learner Reference (ILR). section for details) Intermediate Certificate: In addition, internal applicants will also require a Intermediate Certificate: positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Computing with Digital Media COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTING AND DIGITAL Computing with Digital Media Another appropriate course at SCQF Level 5 Games Programming and Maths stream National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media Mature students will be considered on an (Stenton Campus): (Web and Mobile Applications) SCQF Level 5 individual basis National Certificate: Computer Games Communication at SCQF Level 4 Development SCQF Level 5 In addition, internal applicants will also require a National 4 Maths (including added value unit) positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). or equivalent In addition, internal applicants will also require a Three other National 4s or equivalent (see our positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Qualifications Explained section for details) Please note: National 4 Numeracy or Application HND: 3D Computer Animation of Mathematics are not suitable qualifications National Certificate: Computer SCQF Level 8 In addition, internal applicants will also require a Games: Software Development Stenton Campus, Glenrothes positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SCQF Level 6 This course will develop your 3D computer modelling Stenton Campus, Glenrothes and animation skills through the extensive use Intermediate Certificate: Access to This course allows you to learn how a game is of industry-leading software including Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Computer Games, Web Development constructed from initial concept to final product. To benefit from this course, you should have an interest in After Effects, and Animate. You will also have an and Animation (January Start) playing a variety of computer games and also exploring opportunity to use motion capture equipment to Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 how they work and what makes them enjoyable. enhance your computer animation sequences. Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Entry Requirements Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Entry Requirements Communication at SCQF Level 5 You must demonstrate a portfolio of previous work This course is an excellent opportunity for school Winter National 5 Maths at Level C or above or and possess one of the following: Leavers or returning learners to access the world of equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained National Certificate: Computer Games: Software computer games development, computer animation, section for details) Development SCQF Level 6 and website design and development. It covers a broad National Certificate: Computer Games: Creative PLUS one of the following: range of skills in computer programming, computer Development (and Animation) SCQF Level 6 animation, website design, and development using Three other National 5s at Level C or above Two Highers at Level C or above in subjects technologies and software from industry. or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained such as Art, English, Computing, or Graphic Entry Requirements section for details) Communication, plus three National 5s at Level Intermediate Certificate: Computing with Digital C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications No formal entry requirements Media Explained section for details) You should be able to demonstrate a familiarity National Certificate: Computer Games Relevant industry experience and/or other with Computing, Maths, Art, and Craft subjects Development SCQF Level 5 qualifications will be considered on an and would likely have studied these at National National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media individual basis 4 level or equivalent (see our Qualifications (Web and Mobile Applications) SCQF Level 5 Explained page for details) In addition, internal applicants will also require a Communication at SCQF Level 4 is recommended In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 58 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 59 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES HND: Computer Games Development HND: Digital Design and Development HND: Web Development (incorporating SCQF Level 8 (Games) Mobile Applications Development) Stenton Campus, Glenrothes SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Do you have a desire to delve into the depths of Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes computer games and investigate how they work? You should have an interest in and flair for games Currently, demand is high in Scotland for skilled Do you have an interest in and flair for programming, level editing, user interface design, developing digital professionals who can design and develop web and mathematics and solving complex problems? Do you media, and should also enjoy playing a variety of mobile applications. Most organisations now require enjoy playing computer games and designing your computer games. You will need great communication a strong dynamic web presence for multi-platform own games? This is the course for you. and team working skills and the determination to use. Mobile applications have also become very Entry Requirements persevere until something works. popular in recent years with the increased use of smartphones and mobile devices. You must successfully complete a programming Entry Requirements suitability assessment and possess one of the following: Higher Communication or Higher English at Entry Requirements Two Highers at Level C or above, preferably Level C or above One of the following: Maths and Computer Science, plus four National PLUS one of the following: One Higher in a relevant subject at Level C or 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our above plus four National 5s at Level C or above Qualifications Explained section for details) One other Higher at Level C or above, preferably or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Foundation Apprenticeship: Information in Computing, plus four National 5s at Level C section for details) Technology: Software Development SCQF Level or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Foundation Apprenticeship: Information 6 plus four National 5s at Level C or above Explained page for details) Technology: Software Development SCQF Level National Certificate: Computer Games: Software Foundation Apprenticeship: Information 6 plus four National 5s at Level C or above Development SCQF Level 6 Technology: Software Development SCQF Level COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTING AND DIGITAL National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media 6 plus four National 5s at Level C or above (Web and Mobile Applications) SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Computer Games: Creative National Certificate: Computer Games: Software Relevant industry experience and/or other Development and Animation SCQF Level 6 Development SCQF Level 6 qualifications will be considered on an National Certificate: Computer Games: Software National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media individual basis Development SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (Web and Mobile Applications) SCQF Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other National Certificate: Computing with Digital Media qualifications will be considered on an SCQF Level 6 individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

HND: Filmcraft, Animation (and Special Effects) BSc Web Design and Development SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 9 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Creating web and mobile applications requires skilful This course provides you with the professional planning and management, and extensive knowledge skills and creativity to produce highly engaging of digital media asset creation technologies and animations and special effects for film and computer software development skills. You will develop your games. Working with a variety of digital computer project management skills, improve technical and technologies, including virtual reality, motion capture, software skills, and develop responsive web and action tracking, and particle systems, you will create mobile based applications with support from skilled a range of computer animations. and experienced mentors. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements National Certificate: Computer Games: Creative One of the following studied at Fife College: Development and Animation SCQF Level 6 HND: Web Development (incorporating Mobile Two Highers which must include Art at Level C or Applications Development) SCQF Level 8 above, plus three National 5s at Level C or above HND: Computing: Software Development SCQF or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Level 8 (depending on units taken) section for details) Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, applicants will also require a positive qualifications will be considered on an Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 60 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 61 Looking for a career in Creative Industries

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Rebekah Pattison Our courses are designed to get the best out Creativity, entrepreneurship, commitment, Studied for a career in Technical Theatre of your individual talents and give you the skills motivation, self-awareness, problem solving, you need for a job in the creative industries in good communication, adaptability, resilience Scotland – and beyond. Whether your talent and good collaborative working. is art, music, design, theatre, film, journalism, or photography, you’ll get amazing projects to work on to get you ready for your chosen What route can I take to my ideal career? career. These courses are designed with You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to industry professionals to boost your creative National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND talents and give you the skills, experience and on to year 3 of a degree at Fife College or and knowledge you need in a number of fast one of our partner universities, or move into "I've always been in love with more creative and paced, vibrant industries. employment. hands-on subjects, and have been interested in the theatre since I was little, but I always wanted to be a part of the ‘making’ rather than What kind of job could I do? What areas can I study? the acting. Ever since I was younger, I would be looking at the different design aspects of putting Interior designer, product designer, artist, Art and Design the show together and that's what I wanted to animator, jewellery designer, digital publishing Creative Media be and since then it's never changed. assistant, journalist, radio presenter, stage Fashion crew, photographer, sound engineer, fashion Jewellery "The course experience was amazing. I met so designer, actor, director, and more. Performing Arts many great people from students to lecturers. Technical Theatre and Production Arts I found myself in the perfect course being taught about everything from lighting and See our full list of career-focused courses for sound to stage and costume design and stage more information: www.fife.ac.uk/creative management. I learned so many new skills and gained so much knowledge in every aspect of the course. As much as I loved learning in classes, the fun part was using your knowledge to work as a professional team to create shows that would test out our knowledge on a more hands-on manner – just as if we were all working for a professional theatre company. "I would 100% recommend technical theatre at the College. From knowing very little, I have left with a great amount of knowledge that has helped me so much in the theatre industry. It is knowledge you need to know and, without this course, it would have been a bigger struggle to get to where I am today.” 62 Fife College Study Guide 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 63 ART, DESIGN AND JEWELLERY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at the University of the Highlands and Islands and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

Certificate: 3D Creative Design Techniques (School College Partnership)

HND: Jewellery Certificate: Jewellery Techniques (School College Partnership) National Certificate: Jewellery

Certificate: Art and Intermediate Design Certificate: Art and HND: Art and Design Design Portfolio BA Visual National Certificate: Communication Art and Design and Digital Publishing

Certificate: Experimental Painting Techniques (School College Partnership) Advanced Certificate: Key: Graphic and Digital Design HND: Visual Communication

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Interior designer, Artist, designer, Artist, designer, graphic Artist, designer, graphic designer, POTENTIAL CAREER product designer, graphic designer designer, jewellery visual communicator, digital OPPORTUNITIES fashion designer, games design and manufacture publisher, jeweller and silversmith, designer, graphic design agency assistant, digital designer, artist, animator publishing assistant 64 65 CREATIVE MEDIA COURSE AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAREER SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL PLANNER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at Abertay University, Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of the Highlands and Islands, the University of Sunderland and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

Intermediate National Certificate: HND: Photography Certificate: Photography Introduction to Photography (School College Partnership) HND: Visual BA Visual Communication Advanced Certificate: Communication Intermediate and Digital Graphic and Digital Certificate: Sound Publishing Design for Games Design and Film (School College Partnership) The successful completion of HND year 1 is the equivalent of an HNC

National Certificate: Sound Production Intermediate HNC: Screen Certificate: Production Introduction to HND: Creative Radio Production Industries: Radio Key: (School College Partnership) National Certificate: Creative Industries: Broadcast Media

Solid line box College courses Intermediate Certificate: HNC: Creative HND: Sound Introduction to Industries: Media and Production Screen Production Communication Filled in box School College (School College Partnership) Partnership courses Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital Media (School College HNC: Practical Dotted line box Courses share progression options Partnership) Journalism

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Photographer, production assistant, AV Trainee journalist, press relations Presenter, researcher, radio journalist, Graphic designer, visual POTENTIAL CAREER technician, stage crew, band technician, reporter, freelance photographer, communicator, creative sound production assistant sound engineer, broadcasting assistant, publishing OPPORTUNITIES assistant, news correspondent, sound assistant, design agency designer, graphic designer, visual assistant communicator 66 67 FASHION COURSE AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CAREER SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL PLANNER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

The successful completion of HND year 1 is the equivalent Certificate: Fashion of an HNC Technology Articulation to university (School College Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related Partnership) degree exist for degree courses at Glasgow Caledonian Intermediate HND: Fashion Design HND: Fashion Design University, Robert Gordon University and Heriot-Watt Certificate: Fashion and Production with and Production with University on successful completion of an HND. Please see Design and Retail Year 1 Retail Year 2 our website for further information. Manufacturing Certificate: Art and Design

< Ellen MacGregor Studied for a career in eCommerce “I have always been a creative person and enjoyed art from a young age. It was actually through art that I found my passion for marketing and fashion. “I struggled with high school, not in terms of the work but the environment. I found it hard to concentrate and would rather socialise with friends than attend classes. My attendance dropped dramatically and I left school in 4th Key: year and applied for college. “The courses were practical and taught me valuable lessons in working on projects, analysing problems and Solid line box College courses timescales. I credit this massively for my ability to enter into the working world almost seamlessly after studies. “After completing HND: Fashion Design and Production Filled in box School College with Retail with the College, I went on to study BA (Hons) Partnership courses Fashion Management under Marketing and Media and left with First Class Honours. “I would definitely recommend the fashion courses at Fife Dotted line box Courses share progression options College. They allowed me to get into university which in turn opened many doors for me. I may never have had the This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online. chance to do this if not for my time at college.”

Trainee designer, trainee pattern Fashion design, fashion buying, POTENTIAL CAREER cutter, trainee buyer, fashion retail, fashion merchandising, fashion dressmaker, illustrator, fashion stylist, retail, visual, merchandising, retail OPPORTUNITIES self-employment, trainee costume management, pattern cutting, designer, trainee in wardrobe dressmaker, self-employment 68 69 PERFORMING ARTS 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to year 2 of a related degree exist for degree courses at Queen Margaret University or the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HNC and to Year 3 of related degree courses at the University of the West of Scotland and the University of Sunderland on successful completion of an HND.

Youth Theatre – Studio 38 from ages 3 to 25 HND: Musical Theatre

National Certificate: Acting and Theatre Performance Diploma Intermediate HND: Acting and in Physical Certificate: Acting and Performance Theatre Theatre Performance Practice

National Certificate: Technical Theatre

HND: Technical Theatre and Production Arts Key:

The successful DID YOU KNOW... completion of All university degrees for Solid line box College courses HND year 1 is Acting and Performance the equivalent (with the exception of Royal of an HNC Conservatoire of Scotland) School College require an HND in Acting Filled in box and Performance which Partnership courses means you cannot apply directly from school

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Acting and performance, technical Acting and performance, technical theatre, Actor/performer, acting for stage/screen/TV/film/radio, contemporary performance, Physical theatre POTENTIAL CAREER theatre, musical theatre musical theatre teaching, drama facilitation, community theatre practitioner, independent performing practitioner/facilitator, artist, radio/TV/arts administration, arts journalism/presenting, musical theatre independent performer, OPPORTUNITIES performer/practitioner, drama and dance practitioner/educator, singing/music teacher, clown doctor vocal/recording artist, assistant stage manager, assistant lighting technician, assistant sound technician, events management assistant, wardrobe assistant, scene artist 70 71 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Creative Industries Art and Design National Certificate: Art and Design Creative Media Art and Design Certificate: Art and Design SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Creative Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 72 Certificate: Art and Design Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 Industries: Broadcast Media 72 Intermediate Certificate: Art and Design St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course enables you to broaden and strengthen SCQF Level 6 Portfolio your creative ability and provides an ideal platform Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 73 National Certificate: Art and Design This course provides a foundation in art and design for career progression in visual arts. The combination 73 HND: Art and Design skills that will enable you to then decide on your of drawing, illustration, painting, and 2D and 3D This is an exciting hands-on course designed as specialism. Over one year, you will improve your design skills will give you the opportunity to build a an introduction to career paths in radio, television, Creative Media practical skills, build your portfolio and gain the entry substantial portfolio. film, digital media, journalism, or media and qualifications needed to progress to a higher level 73 National Certificate: Creative Industries: communications. You will work on a range of creative course. Entry Requirements Broadcast Media briefs for internal and external clients and prepare for CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE 73 Advanced Certificate: Graphic and Digital Entry Requirements One of the following: further study at HND and/or degree level. Design Two National 4s or equivalent (see our Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent Entry Requirements 74 National Certificate: Photography Qualifications Explained section for details), (see our Qualifications Explained section for 74 National Certificate: Sound Production One of the following: preferably in subjects such as Art and Design, details) in Art and Design and English 74 HNC: Creative Industries: Media and Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent Digital Media, English, and ICT, however all Intermediate Certificate: Art and Design Portfolio Communication (see our Qualifications Explained section for subjects will be considered Another relevant creative course at SCQF Level 5 74 HNC: Practical Journalism or equivalent details) including English and either a Creative, 75 HNC: Screen Production In addition, internal applicants will also require a Mature students will be considered on an Media, or Science based subject 75 HND: Creative Industries: Radio positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis based on portfolio of art and Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital 75 HND: Photography design work and experience Media SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at 76 HND: Sound Production In addition, internal applicants will also require a Level C or above 76 HND: Visual Communication positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). A relevant qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 76 BA Visual Communication and Digital Intermediate Certificate: equivalent Publishing Art and Design Portfolio Mature students with related work experience and a demonstrable interest in media production Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Fashion St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy HND: Art and Design In addition, internal applicants will also require a 77 Intermediate Certificate: Fashion Design and SCQF Level 8 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This broad art portfolio course gives you an excellent Manufacturing Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 77 HND: Fashion Design and Production with grounding in the area of visual arts. If you want time Retail to prepare a substantial portfolio for entry to art This course allows you to explore and study a variety college or HN level study, this is the course for you. of creative arts including life drawing, illustration, Advanced Certificate: Graphic and Jewellery painting, 2D/3D design skills, print making, and Entry Requirements Digital Design 78 National Certificate: Jewellery mixed media. You will develop your expressive ideas One of the following: and build a substantial portfolio. You will also take Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 78 HND: Jewellery Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Three National 4s or equivalent (see our part in an exhibition of your own work. Qualifications Explained section for details) Performing Arts Entry Requirements This course introduces you to the exciting and including English and Art demanding world of creative graphic and digital 78 Intermediate Certificate: Acting and Theatre Certificate: Art and Design Year 1 design. Using the very latest Adobe Creative Suite Performance Another appropriate creative course at SCQF In addition to a successful interview and portfolio or of software packages as well as traditional methods, 78 National Certificate: Acting and Theatre Level 4 evidence of art and design projects/artefacts, you e.g. illustration, we will encourage you to work on Performance Relevant industry experience and/or other must possess one of the following: real-life projects where you will also develop work- 79 HND: Acting and Performance qualifications will be considered on an individual ready skills. 79 HND: Musical Theatre Two Highers at Level C or above, including basis 80 Diploma: Physical Theatre Practice English and Art, plus two National 4s or Entry Requirements In addition, internal applicants will also require a equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained In addition to a portfolio of artwork/graphic design Technical Theatre positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). section for details) or above National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF Level 6 work, you must possess one of the following: 80 National Certificate: Technical Theatre National Certificate: Jewellery SCQF Level 6 Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent 80 HND: Technical Theatre and Production Arts Another appropriate creative course at SCQF (see our Qualifications Explained section for Level 6 details) including Art and Design and English Mature students will be considered on an Intermediate Certificate: Art and Design Portfolio individual basis based on a portfolio of art and Another relevant creative course at SCQF Level 5 design work in their field of study and experience Mature students will be considered on an individual basis based on a portfolio of art and design work in Year 2 their field of study, and work experience One of the following: In addition, internal applicants will also require a HNC: Art and Design positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Successful completion of HND: Art and Design year 1 In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 72 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 73 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES National Certificate: Photography HNC: Creative Industries: Media and HNC: Screen Production HND: Creative Industries: Radio SCQF Level 6 Communication SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline SCQF Level 7 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes The course is ideal for anyone who would like to St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Action! Are you passionate about story-telling and Want to work with the likes of Forth FM, Clyde 1 improve their basic photographic skills. It prepares Stenton Campus, Glenrothes committed to a career in the screen industries? Film- and 2, BBC, Wave FM, Inrix, Tay FM, Kingdom FM, Central FM, and many more? Radio broadcasting you for progression to an HND through the This course is for people passionate about words making, Cable, Satellite; small screen big screen; continues to grow as new hyper-local, community, development of both a print and electronic portfolio. and the messages they can convey. Writer? DVDs, downloads and streaming; the need for stories commercial and national radio stations compete to You will work in our specially equipped photography Blogger? Vlogger? Podcaster? Got your own and content is growing. Bring your creativity, we’ll add provide a huge choice and variety of programming. studios and darkroom on film and paper-based (wet- stories to tell? News to share? Opinions to discuss? skills and help you develop engaging screen content. process) photography. This course gives you the production skills to get Entry Requirements Entry Requirements your own or your employer’s messages to a wider CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE Entry Requirements One of the following: Year 1 audience effectively. One of the following: A strong portfolio of work containing a minimum of One Higher at Level C or above from English, 20 images from a range of subjects plus one of the Entry Requirements Higher English at Level C or above plus two Media Studies, or a suitable Creative subject National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see following: One of the following: such as Music, Music Technology, or Drama our Qualifications Explained section for details), Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent One Higher at Level C or above from subjects Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital ideally from Media or Music/Music Technology (see our Qualifications Explained section for such as English or Media Studies, Politics Media SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital details), including English and a creative subject National Certificate: Creative Industries: National Certificate: Creative Industries: Media SCQF Level 6 A relevant creative qualification at SCQF Level 5 Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Creative Industries: Mature students will be considered on an individual National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 basis based on a portfolio and work experience Relevant industry experience and/or other National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an Level 6 Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Another appropriate creative course at SCQF qualifications will be considered on an Level 6 PLUS individual basis Mature students will be considered on an You will be interviewed and required to demonstrate You will be interviewed and you will be required to individual basis taking into account previous National Certificate: Sound Production a passion for communication and writing, and demonstrate a passion for story-telling, creativity qualifications and/or experience evidence of creativity and or associated technical SCQF Level 6 and or associated technical production skills. A short In addition, internal applicants will also require a production skills. A short show-reel or on-line Stenton Campus, Glenrothes show-reel or on-line portfolio would be an advantage. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). portfolio would be an advantage In addition, internal applicants will also require a Year 2 Sound production is an exciting career combining In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). HNC: Creative Industries: Radio science, technology, engineering and creativity. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Sound is arguably the most important production In addition, internal applicants will also require a component in music, film, television, radio, and the positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). computer, media and games industries. This course helps you to develop a broad range of creative HNC: Practical Journalism technology knowledge and skills. HND: Photography SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Entry Requirements Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline As well as evidence of sound or music production, Working closely with local and national news This is a highly practical course where your creative you must possess one of the following: organisations, you will carry out a highly practical, photographic techniques will develop along with hands-on approach to create engaging journalistic Two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent your technical and practical skillsets. Working in our content. This includes analysis of local, national and (see our Qualifications Explained section for dedicated photography studios you will acquire skills international news, writing, research, interviewing, details) ideally including English and Music or that are commercially relevant for a variety of roles in news and magazine production, desktop publishing, Music Technology the photography industry. Four National 4s or equivalent (see our recording and editing sound and video, and multi- Qualifications Explained section for details) platform content generation. Entry Requirements including English and preferably Music or Music Year 1 Entry Requirements Technology, Science, or Art In addition to a portfolio of photography, you must One of the following: A relevant qualification at SCQF Level 5 possess one of the following: Mature students will be considered on an Two Highers at Level C or above, including Two Highers at Level C or above, ideally including individual basis English, Modern Studies or Media Photography or English, plus two National In addition, internal applicants will also require a National Certificate: Creative Industries: 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 Qualifications Explained section for details) Another relevant creative course at SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 Mature students will be considered on an Digital Imaging or Media at SCQF Level 6 and a individual basis based on a portfolio of art and strong portfolio of 20 images design work in your field of study and experience Year 2 In addition, internal applicants will also require a HNC: Photography positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 74 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 75 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES HND: Sound Production HND: Visual Communication Fashion HND: Fashion Design SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Intermediate Certificate: Fashion and Production with Retail Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Design and Manufacturing Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 8 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Does music and sound have a definite impact on Graphic designers and visual communicators work Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 your emotions? Are you interested in why and how creatively to convey a message or to enhance Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Your creativity and practical skills will thrive on music and sound has an emotional impact on you consumer experience. Whether it is graphic design this course as you learn about fashion design, and others? Then this creative, technical course is for for online infographics, digital advertising, or more This introductory course provides a dynamic starting textiles, market research, pattern cutting, garment you! It’s highly practical and delivered in our uniquely traditional mediums such as magazines, books, point for a career in fashion. From the outset, you manufacture, fashion promotion, merchandising, designed professional recording studio complex. posters, webpages, and packaging, creativity, design are encouraged to develop an individual approach and finishing techniques. After two years you will skills and imagination are essential. to garment design and manufacture while working Entry Requirements be ready to progress to year 3 of six fashion degree within a team to master the basic principles of programmes or fashion employment. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE Year 1 Entry Requirements fashion design, fashion merchandising, and pattern One of the following: Year 1 and garment production. Entry Requirements One Higher at Level C or above, preferably in A comprehensive portfolio plus one of the following: Entry Requirements Year 1 One of the following: Music Technology or Music, plus National 5 One Higher at Level C or above, preferably from One of the following: English at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Art and Design or Craft and Design One Higher at Level C or above Qualifications Explained section for details) Advanced Certificate: Graphic and Digital Design Four National 4s including English or equivalent (see Intermediate Certificate: Fashion Design and Foundation Apprenticeship: Creative and Digital National Certificate: Photography SCQF Level 6 our Qualifications Explained section for details) Manufacturing (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Media SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF Level 6 Certificate: Art and Design (to include 14 SQA Level 6 or above) Higher English at Level C or above, plus National Mature students will be considered on an units at SCQF Level 4 or above) National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF 5 Music Technology or Music at Level C or above individual basis based on a portfolio of art and Another related and relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained design work in their field of study and experience Level 4 (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 4 6 or above) section for details) or above) Another appropriate course at SCQF Level 6 (to In addition, internal applicants will also require a Industry experience and/or other qualifications National Certificate: Sound Production SCQF positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 6 or above) Level 6 will be considered on an individual basis, in which Mature students will also be considered on an National Certificate: Creative Industries: Year 2 case a design portfolio that shows creative ability individual basis based on a portfolio of fashion will be required Broadcast Media SCQF Level 6 HNC: Visual Communication SCQF Level 7 related work and/or relevant fashion, retail or Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 In addition, internal applicants will also require a business experience In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Year 2 qualifications will be considered on an Internal applicants must have successfully individual basis achieved Year 1 In addition, internal applicants will also require a External applicants must have HNC: Fashion positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). BA Visual Communication Design and Production Year 2 and Digital Publishing In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). HNC: Sound Production SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 9 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Graphic designers are at the forefront of a growing communication revolution. New styles and techniques of visual communication are evolving as media, marketing and businesses create the demand for up-to-date information and smart ways to interact. Entry Requirements One of the following studied at Fife College: HND: Visual Communication SCQF Level 8 HND: Photography SCQF Level 8 HND: Art and Design SCQF Level 8 HND: 3D Computer Animation SCQF Level 8 In addition, applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

76 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 77 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Jewellery Performing Arts HND: Acting and Performance HND: Musical Theatre National Certificate: Jewellery Intermediate Certificate: Acting and SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 8 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SCQF Level 6 Theatre Performance St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 This demanding practical course has been designed St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy On this course, you will not only participate in to equip you with practical skills, training and This course is suitable for those who wish to combine varied and exciting practical workshops focusing development in voice, singing and music theory, creativity and practical craft skills. It provides a This course is designed as an access route into on movement, voice and acting, you will also movement, and dance practice as well as acting strong foundation in the design and manufacture acting and performing arts. It provides opportunities collaborate with others to create dynamic techniques. Working with experienced lecturers and of contemporary jewellery. Using both traditional to explore acting techniques in devising and role play, productions and showcase these skills. You will industry practitioners, you will develop the skills and and 3D design techniques, you will work on a pass the National 5 qualification, and achieve the learn how to evaluate, analyse and further develop techniques required for your career. range of projects and have the opportunity to enter Creative Industry Award. your skills whilst building a portfolio. CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE exhibitions/competitions. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements External Candidates One of the following: Year 1 In addition to a portfolio of work, you must possess You will need to complete a successful audition and Three National 4s or equivalent (see our one of the following: At least one of the following: possess one of the following: Qualifications Explained section for details) Two Highers at Level C or above, ideally including Two Highers, one of which should be Drama Two Highers at Level C or above including Drama including English and/or English, at an A, B or C pass and/or English Art and Design, plus National 5 English at Level Relevant industry experience and/or other C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Relevant experience National Certificate: Acting and Theatre qualifications will be considered on an National Certificate: Acting and Theatre Performance SCQF Level 6 Explained section for details) individual basis Intermediate Certificate: Art and Design Portfolio Performance SCQF Level 6 including the Higher Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another appropriate creative course at SCQF Drama exam at an A, B or C pass Relevant industrial experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Level 5 A relevant National Progression Award or qualifications will be considered on an Mature students will be considered on an baccalaureate individual basis individual basis based on a portfolio of art and In addition, internal applicants will also require a You will be required to take part in a workshop design work positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). and present a musical theatre practical portfolio National Certificate: Acting and In addition, internal applicants will also require a Year 2 consisting of: positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Theatre Performance On successful achievement of the HNC/HND A monologue (between 1.5-3 minutes) SCQF Level 6 year 1 Acting and Performance (15 Credits), an A prepared song (2-3 minutes) St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy offer of progression to HND year 2 will be made A prepared movement/dance sequence (1-2 minutes) This course offers you the chance to learn all about In addition, internal applicants will also require a Please bring sheet music/accompaniment with HND: Jewellery how to develop your acting and performance skills as positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). you to audition SCQF Level 8 well as how to apply these in a future career, whether Stenton Campus, Glenrothes that’s on a stage, in a radio, film, or television studio, Internal Candidates or in a classroom. This course offers a comprehensive range of skills in Year 1 jewellery and silversmithing. Combining creativity, design Entry Requirements You will need to complete a successful audition and and craft skills, the projects will allow you to develop One of the following: possess one of the following: your own interests and produce a series of creative National Certificate: Acting and Theatre works for your portfolio. You will have the opportunity to Four National 5s at Level C or above or Performance SCQF Level 6 enter your work in exhibitions and competitions. equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 Entry Requirements Intermediate Certificate: Acting and Theatre In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition to a portfolio of art and design or jewellery Performance (with an A, B or C pass in the exam) positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). making, you must possess one of the following: Mature students will be considered on an individual basis Year 2 One Higher at Level C or above including Art On successful achievement of HND year 1 and Design plus National 5 English at Level C PLUS Musical Theatre, an offer of progression to HND or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Drama workshop, interview, and written exercise year 2 will be made Explained section for details) National Certificate: Art and Design SCQF Level 6 In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a National Certificate: Jewellery SCQF Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Mature students will be considered on an individual basis based on evidence of creativity, relevant qualifications and/ or work experience In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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Diploma in Physical Theatre Practice Technical Theatre SCQF Level 9 National Certificate: Technical Theatre Summerhall, Edinburgh SCQF Level 6 This is a one year, full-time course offering an St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy attractive chance for university graduates to get practical experience in an area they may have This course offers you hands-on experience using previously studied in theory only. It offers HND our intelligent lighting, digital sound kit, props and graduates specialist training and offers part-time, model making facilities. It covers basic skills from or not fully professional performers, the chance to stage management, lighting and sound to set and formalise their learning. costume design and construction. You will work as an assistant on performances in our studio theatre.

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CREATIVE Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: You will need to complete a successful audition and HND: Acting and Performance SCQF Level 8 possess one of the following: Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Four National 5s at Level C or above or individual basis equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) including English and Maths PLUS Experience in a production role (minimum of one Successful workshop audition and an interview year) at Summerhall, Edinburgh. These are arranged In addition, internal applicants will also require a periodically and you will be invited to attend positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

HND: Technical Theatre and Production Arts SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This practical course offers experience as designers and heads of department in lighting, sound, stage management, set and costume. Accessing our state of the art equipment you will design, produce and manage our pubic performances. You will undertake a professional theatre placement providing the bridge between college and the profession. Entry Requirements You will need to complete a successful audition (please bring relevant production paperwork to your audition) and possess one of the following: Two Highers at Level C or above (or equivalent at SCQF Level 6) including English or Drama, plus three National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) preferably including English and Maths National Certificate: Technical Theatre SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Amber Miller Culinary arts and hospitality have seen steady Motivation, creativity, good work ethic, good Studying for a career in growth in recent years, leading to new and communication, good time management, Secondary School Teaching exciting career opportunities for those who resilience, collaborative working, confidence, have the drive and skills to get into these organisation, focus, adaptability, problem industries. All of our courses are delivered solving, and flexibility. in purpose-built training kitchens and bistro facilities and you’ll also have the opportunity to get actively involved with events, including What route can I take to my ideal career? charity events, which is a fantastic way to You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to consolidate your learning and test your skills. National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND So, whatever your dream career is, there are then onto year 2 or 3 of a degree at university wonderful opportunities on offer if you have the or move into employment. skills, knowledge and determination to succeed “I have enjoyed cooking since I was in high – as well as the right qualification. school. I enjoy trying different cuisines and What areas can I study? cooking for friends and family.

What kind of job could I do? Culinary Arts “I took redundancy after several years working Hospitality for HMRC and applied to Fife College as it’s my Food technologist, chef de partie, assistant local college. chef, food and beverage manager, baker, See our full list of career-focused pastry chef, food stylist, commis chef, food “I enjoyed all of the subjects I studied during courses for more information: product developer, home economist, and more. my time at the College, but my favourites were www.fife.ac.uk/hospitality the practical cooking classes. The highlight was the Italian trip to Conegliano with other members of my class and students from the other cookery classes. “The courses I studied have all improved my knowledge and skill level, both in cooking and plating. I have also learned about the financial side of planning dishes, good working practices, and organisational skills. “I am currently working as a commis chef in the Fairmont Hotel in St Andrews. “Deciding to change my career and coming to study at Fife College is one of the best decisions I have ever made and I would definitely recommend studying at the College to anyone looking to have a career in the hospitality industry." 82 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 83 CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University

Articulation to university Foundation Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree Apprenticeship: exist for degree course at Abertay University and the University of the Food and Drink Highlands and Islands on successful completion of an HND. Please Technologies see our website for further information. (School College Partnership) Intermediate Certificate: Food and Drink Studies (School College Advanced Certificate: Certificate: Bakery Partnership) Business and Events (School College Partnership)

Advanced Certificate: HNC: Hospitality Patisserie

Certificate: Access to Professional Cookery Intermediate Certificate: Bakery

Advanced Certificate: HNC: Professional Professional Cookery Cookery SVQ: Professional Cookery (including Hospitality) SVQ: Professional Cookery

Key: Advanced Certificate: Hospitality

Intermediate Solid line box College courses Certificate: Hospitality (School College Partnership) Filled in box School College Partnership courses

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Bakery operative, trainee Bakery operative, assistant pastry Commis chef, senior commis chef, junior Chef de partie, assistant chef, cook, Food technologist, home POTENTIAL CAREER cake decorator, trainee cook, chef, junior cook, cook, commis chef de partie, cook, bakery operative, sous chef, chef, assistant food and economist, food stylist, food trainee chef, café cook, café chef, host, trainee chef, chef, cake designer, baker, pastry chef, food beverage manager, food technologist, product developer OPPORTUNITIES assistant, commis chef, assistant cook technologist, home economist, food stylist, home economist, food stylist, food kitchen assistant, Modern food product developer product developer Apprentice 84 85 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY

Culinary Arts and Hospitality Intermediate Certificate: Bakery Advanced Certificate: Patisserie HNC: Hospitality Culinary Arts and Hospitality Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 86 SVQ: Professional Cookery (including Hospitality) SCQF Level 4 Are you looking for a career in a bakery or catering This course will develop the skills you need to work Industry is in need of well qualified and motivated 86 SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5 outlet? This course will help develop the skills you in a pastry section, patisserie, or artisan bakery. You people who are ready to take on a challenge. This 86 Intermediate Certificate: Bakery require. You will learn about craft baking and the art of will study craft baking, artisan breads, sweets and course develops the knowledge and skills required 86 Advanced Certificate: Hospitality making bread and dough products, and gain specialist desserts, and specialist units including marzipan and to follow a career in hospitality, through a mixture of 87 Advanced Certificate: Patisserie knowledge in pastry and cake decoration. sugar products. Making fantastic products, you will theory and practice in supervisory skills, customer 87 Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery be in demand for your bread, cakes, and desserts. care, food and drink operations, and events. 87 HNC: Hospitality Entry Requirements 87 HNC: Professional Cookery One of the following: Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Four National 4s or equivalent (see our One of the following: One Higher at Level C or above including English, SVQ: Professional Cookery Qualifications Explained section for details) or Intermediate Certificate: Bakery Hospitality, or a Business related subject, plus four National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see (including Hospitality) above including English or Communication SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5 Certificate: Introduction to Hospitality and Catering Four National 5s at Level C or above or our Qualifications Explained section for details) SCQF Level 4 SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4 plus equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Advanced Certificate: Hospitality Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline one Core Skill in Communication ICT at Level 4 section for details) preferably including English Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business Levenmouth Campus Relevant industry experience and/or other and Hospitality or Practical Cake Craft and (with 14 credits including Communication and CULINARY ARTS AND HOSPITALITY ARTS CULINARY St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy qualifications will be comsidered on an accompanied by a portfolio of cake making ICT at Level 6) individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other Intermediate Certificate: Enterprise and Business This course is the perfect way to start your career with Administration (with 14 credits including in professional cookery and the hospitality industry. In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be comsidered on an individual basis Communication and ICT at Level 6) The hospitality industry has many different jobs positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Advanced Certificate: Customer Service and available at every level so you are sure to find one In addition, internal applicants will also require a Events (with 14 credits including Communication that is right for you. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). and ICT at Level 6) Entry Requirements Advanced Certificate: Hospitality Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an Interest in the hospitality industry and cooking is Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Advanced Certificate: individual basis required PLUS one of the following: St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Professional Cookery In addition, internal applicants will also require a The ability to demonstrate working at National Do you want to work in the Hospitality industry? Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 3 or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained This course is the ideal place to start. It focuses on Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline section for details) developing the skills required to work in a variety of Levenmouth Campus Relevant industry experience and/or other food outlets and styles. You’ll study in purpose-built St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy HNC: Professional Cookery qualifications will be considered on an facilities and have the opportunity to work on internal individual basis and external events. This course is all about further developing your SCQF Level 7 In addition, internal applicants will also require a culinary skills and knowledge in order to gain St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Entry Requirements employment in a professional kitchen. The focus is on positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This course is aimed at those intending to work at a One of the following: food production and dish presentation skills. You will higher level in professional cookery and culinary arts. Four National 5s at Level C or above or cook a wide variety of dishes from soups and starters Producing highly technical dishes, you will develop SVQ: Professional Cookery equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained through to main courses and desserts. your cookery skills while working in the professional SCQF Level 5 section for details) preferably including English kitchen. You will need to have good chef skills and a Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline and Hospitality Entry Requirements passion for working with food. Levenmouth Campus Successful completion of the School College One of the following: Partnership course Intermediate Certificate: St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 5 Entry Requirements Hospitality (Fife schools only) (successful completion of the course and a This course will develop your professional cookery skills Relevant industry experience and/or other One of the following: portfolio of dishes) including Communication at working in a professional kitchen and food service area. qualifications will be considered on an individual Advanced Certificate: Professional Cookery level 5 It's a practical, hands-on course where you will be basis SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other producing and serving food in one of our campuses. Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an qualifications will be considered on an Entry Requirements positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis individual basis One of the following: In addition, internal applicants will also require a PLUS Three National 4s or equivalent, preferably with positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Core Skills in Communication, Numeracy and IT Knowledge and skills test (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) A portfolio of practical evidence SVQ: Professional Cookery (including Hospitality) In addition, internal applicants will also require a SCQF Level 4 plus Communication unit at level 4 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 86 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 87 Looking for a career in Engineering, Energy and Mathematics

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Olivia Burley If you are looking for a stimulating career in a Logic, motivation, problem solving, quick Studying for a career in Aerospace, rapidly expanding industry, engineering could be learning, good communication, resilience, good Defence and Security the field for you. Engineers apply ingenuity and time management, confidence, organisation, creativity to resolve complex challenges across adaptability, and collaborative working. many different industries. Our courses give you the wide ranging skills and first class training you’ll need to start building your career in this What could I do next? fast-growing sector. From practical experience You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to and hands-on study, to a blend of tailored National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND learning that gets you fully industry-ready. then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university or move into employment. What kind of job could I do? “My favourite subject whilst I was at school Mechanical engineer, wind turbine engineer, What areas can I study? was design and manufacture, I always enjoyed welder, electrical maintenance engineer, the theory side of the subject as well as the Electrical and Electronic Engineering seismic surveyor, CAD technician, renewable practical. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do Engineering Systems and Renewables energy technician, systems engineer, fabricator, when I left school so when I heard of the Shell Fabrication and Welding Modern Apprentice, engineering trainee, ‘Girls in Energy’ course, I was enthusiastic to Manufacturing Engineering electrical technician, mechanical/electrical participate to see if a career in the engineering Mathematics maintenance engineer, non-destructive testing industry was for me. Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (NDT) technician, light vehicle MOT tester, Petroleum, Oil and Gas automotive fast fit/maintenance/diagnostic "I am currently a manufacturing apprentice with technician, and more. Leonardo, a global high-tech company and one See our full list of career-focused of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and courses for more information: Security. The programme helped me to make a www.fife.ac.uk/engineering decision on what career path I wanted to take and prepared me for the work that I would be doing during my apprenticeship. I really enjoy my job and love getting to see the different departments and types of engineering that goes into the work we do. "I am keen to encourage young people to follow the apprenticeship route that I have taken, and in particular encourage females into the engineering industry – to break the stereotype of engineering always being dirty work and to reduce the gender inequality between men and woman that exists in engineering today.” 88 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 89 ENGINEERING AND ENERGY 4 5 6 7 8 COURSE AND SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL CAREER Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 PLANNER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at the University of Aberdeen, Edinburgh Napier University, Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of the Highlands and Islands, the University of the West Of Scotland and Teeside University on successful completion of Skills for Work: Energy Advanced Certificate: an HND. Please see our website for further information. (Girls into Energy Manufacturing (Shell)) (School College Engineering Partnership) HNC: Manufacturing Engineering

National Certificate: HND: Petroleum Skills for Work: Measurement and Engneering Engineering Control Engineering (School College Partnership) National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding HNC: Fabrication, Engineering Welding and Inspection Certificate: Engineering Skills National Certificates: (School College IMI Award: Transport Electrical Engineering and Partnership) Maintenance IMI Level 1 Engineering Systems HNC: Engineering Systems

Certificate: Introduction National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering to Engineering and Intermediate Certificate: Technology (including (including SWAP Access Engineering Pre- HNC: Mechanical HND: Mechanical Automoitve Skills) EAL to Engineering) Apprenticeship Engineering Engineering Level 1

IMI Certificate: Transport Maintenance IMI Level 2 National Certificate: HNC: Computer Aided Engineering Practice Draughting and Design Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering (School Key: Intermediate Certificate: College Partnership) Introduction to HNC: Engineering Systems Electrical and Electronic with Renewables Engineering (School College Wind Turbine Partnership) Solid line box College courses Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) National Certificate: HND: Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering HNC: Electrical Engineering Filled in box School College Partnership courses

Courses share National Certificates: HNC: Electronic Dotted line box Electrical Engineering Engineering progression options and Electronic Engineering This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Modern Apprentice, engineering trainee Modern Apprentice, fabricator, welder, Modern Apprentice, electrician, electrical Electricial engineer, mechanical engineer, Electricial engineer, mechanical engineer, POTENTIAL CAREER in: mechanical, electrical, automotive, engineering trainee in: mechanical, technician, wind turbine technician, electrical manufacturing engineer, systems manufacturing engineer, systems engineer, OPPORTUNITIES CNC or maintenance engineering, energy, electrical, automotive, CNC or maintenance maintenance engineer, renewables energy engineer, CAD technician, architectural seismic surveyor, research engineer renewables engineering, energy, renewables technician technician, NDT technician

90 91 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. ENGINEERING AND ENERGY Engineering and Energy Electrical and Electronic National Certificates: Electrical HND: Electrical Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering Engineering and Electronic Engineering SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 6 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 92 National Certificate: Electrical Engineering National Certificate: 92 Intermediate Certificate: Introduction to Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Electrical Engineering This course will introduce you to the higher level Electrical and Electronic Engineering This course is for those interested in a career aspects of electrical engineering. You will take part in 93 National Certificates: Electrical Engineering and SCQF Level 5 or apprenticeship in electrical and electronic significant practical activities which are underpinned Electronic Engineering Rosyth Campus engineering. You will receive a high level of practical by strong theoretical content that will guide you 93 HNC: Electrical Engineering training and study the underpinning theories. You will towards a career in electrical engineering. 93 HND: Electrical Engineering On this course you will gain practical experience in both electrical and electronic engineering. You will achieve a double award: one in electrical engineering Entry Requirements be introduced to basic concepts whilst also covering and one in electronic engineering. Engineering Systems and Renewables One of the following: hand-skills required in electrical engineering. You will Entry Requirements 94 Wind Turbine Maintenance study maths and develop Core Skills, improving your One Higher at Level C or above, one of which (Technical Knowledge) chances of gaining an apprenticeship or progression. One of the following: must be in Maths, with the other being from

ENGINEERING AND ENERGY 94 National Certificates: Electrical Engineering and Intermediate Certificate: Introduction to Electrical Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies Engineering Systems Entry Requirements and Electronic Engineering A relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (incorporating 94 HNC: Engineering Systems One of the following: Three National 5s at Level C or above or Maths: Tech 1 and 2) accompanied by a good academic reference recommending progression Three National 4s or equivalent (see our equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Fabrication and Welding to a higher level Qualifications Explained section for details) section for details) including Maths, and Physics Relevant industry experience and/or other 94 National Certificate: which must include Maths and English as well as or a Technology subject and English or equivalent qualifications will be considered on an Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology or a Science-based subject Relevant industry experience and/or other individual basis 95 HNC: Fabrication, Welding and Inspection Certificate: Introduction to Engineering and qualifications will be considered on an Technology EAL Level 1 individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a Manufacturing Engineering positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a 95 Advanced Certificate: Manufacturing positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Engineering Please note: you will be required to complete an Please note that you will be required to complete an 95 HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design aptitude test and successful interview. aptitude test and successful interview. 95 HNC: Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical and Automotive Engineering 96 Certificate: Introduction to Engineering and Intermediate Certificate: Introduction HNC: Electrical Engineering Technology EAL Level 1 to Electrical and Electronic Engineering SCQF Level 7 96 IMI Award: Transport Maintenance IMI Level 1 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Rosyth Campus 96 IMI Certificate: Transport Maintenance IMI Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Level 2 96 National Certificate: Engineering Practice On this course you will gain practical experience in This course will introduce you to the higher level 97 Intermediate Certificate: Engineering Pre- both electrical and electronic engineering. You will aspects of electrical engineering. You will take part in Apprenticeship be introduced to basic concepts whilst also covering significant practical activities which are underpinned 97 National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering hand-skills required in electrical engineering. You will by strong theoretical content that will guide you (including SWAP Access to Engineering) study maths and develop Core Skills, improving your towards a career in electrical engineering. 97 HNC: Mechanical Engineering chances of gaining an apprenticeship or progression. 97 HND: Mechanical Engineering Entry Requirements Entry Requirements One of the following: Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Petroleum, Oil and Gas One Higher at Level C or above, one of which Qualifications Explained section for details), to 98 HND: Petroleum Engineering must be in Maths, with the other being from include a Science or Technical subject, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies and preferably also English Foundation Apprenticeship: In addition, internal applicants will also require a Engineering SCQF Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 6 Please note that you will be required to complete an Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) aptitude test and successful interview. SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) accompanied by a good academic reference recommending progression to a higher level Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

92 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 93 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. ENGINEERING AND ENERGY Engineering Systems HNC: Engineering Systems HNC: Fabrication, Welding and HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and and Renewables SCQF Level 7 Inspection Design Rosyth Campus SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Wind Turbine Maintenance Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Rosyth Campus Stenton Campus, Glenrothes (Technical Knowledge) Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This course aims to develop your skills and The application of computer aided draughting (CAD) SCQF Level 6 competence to a higher level across a wide range This highly sought after advanced level course offers is a powerful means of showing 2-dimensional, Rosyth Campus of modern engineering systems including electrical, you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of 3-dimensional, and animated drawings using mechanical, and mechatronics, acting as a route The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge commonly used and specialist welding processes the latest in computer technology. CAD has to further study or employment. It's suitable if you and understanding required for potential employees in and inspection techniques used within the oil, petro- revolutionised the way in which a wide range of are already working in the engineering industry and the field of wind turbine technology. It is based on the chemical, nuclear, and general fabrication industries. industries operate, including architectural drawing looking to progress. and interior design. standards set by industry, with skills for work energy Entry Requirements aspects focusing on developing generic employability Entry Requirements Entry Requirements skills needed for success in the workplace. One of the following: One of the following:

ENGINEERING AND ENERGY One of the following: Entry Requirements Two Highers at level C, one of which must be One Higher, one of which must be in Maths English, with the other being from Physics, Two Highers at Level C or above plus three One of the following: at Level B or above, with the other being from Chemistry, or Technological Studies, plus two National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent Three National 5s at Level C or above or Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies, at National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Level C or above ideally in Maths, a Science or a Technology details) one of which would preferably be Graphic section for details) which must include Maths, Foundation Apprenticeship: subject (see our Qualifications Explained section Communication and Physics or a Technology subject Engineering SCQF Level 6 for details) Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF National Certificate: Engineering Practice SCQF National Certificate: Engineering Systems SCQF Foundation Apprenticeship: Engineering SCQF Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C or above Level 5 Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 2) Level 6 plus two National 5s at Level C or above National Certificates: Electrical Engineering and National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding Engineering Systems SCQF Level 6 Level 5 (including SWAP Access Engineering) SCQF Engineering SCQF Level 5 with a good National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering Another relevant engineering group award at Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 2) academic reference recommending progression (including SWAP Access to Engineering) SCQF SCQF Level 5 (including Maths: Craft 1 and 2) Another relevant engineering course at SCQF to a higher level Level 6 Relevant industry experience and/or other Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) Relevant industry experience and/or other Another relevant at SCQF Level 6 accompanied qualifications will be considered on an accompanied by a good academic reference qualifications will be considered on an by a good academic reference recommending individual basis recommending progression to a higher level individual basis progression to a higher level Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications will be considered on an individual basis individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). National Certificates: Electrical Manufacturing Engineering positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Engineering and Engineering Systems SCQF Level 6 Fabrication and Welding Advanced Certificate: Rosyth Campus Manufacturing Engineering HNC: Manufacturing Engineering This course covers a variety of core subjects in the National Certificate: Fabrication and Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 principles of technology and will lead to an SQA Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes qualification that is recognised and sought after Welding Engineering by employers. It will equip you with the skills and SCQF Level 5 This is the theory component of a manufacturing This is an advanced level course which will equip you knowledge required to pursue a career or further Rosyth Campus Modern Apprenticeship. It covers a variety of with the wide variety of skills and knowledge that you study in this field. Stenton Campus, Glenrothes core subjects in the principles of manufacturing will need if you are looking ahead to employment in Entry Requirements technology, as well as significant practical workshop- the manufacturing industry. This course offers practical training to develop based units to enhance your skills. One of the following: your understanding and skills in the processes and Entry Requirements Three National 5s at Level C or above or Entry Requirements techniques used in fabrication and welding. One of the following: equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained One of the following: section for details) which must include Maths, Entry Requirements Two Highers at Level C or above plus two Three National 5s at Level C or above or English, and Physics or a Technology subject One of the following: National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained National Certificate: Engineering Practice SCQF Three National 4s or equivalent (see our our Qualifications Explained section for details) section for details) which must include English, Level 5 Qualifications Explained section for details) to ideally in Maths, English, and a Science subject Maths, and Physics or a Technology subject National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF include Maths, English, and a Science/Craft National Certificate: Manufacturing National Certificate: Engineering Practice SCQF Level 5 subject Engineering SCQF Level 6 (including a pass Level 5 Another relevant Engineering group award at Another relevant course at SCQF Level 4 on the units Mechanical Engineering Principles Relevant industry experience and/or other SCQF Level 5 (including Maths: Craft 1 and 2) and Maths: Tech 2) In addition, internal applicants will also require a qualifications will be considered on an Relevant industry experience and/or other Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). individual basis qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a Please note that you will be required to complete an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). aptitude test and successful interview. In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 94 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 95 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. ENGINEERING AND ENERGY Mechanical and IMI Certificate: Transport Maintenance Intermediate Certificate: Engineering HNC: Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering IMI Level 2 Pre-Apprenticeship SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 6 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Certificate: Introduction to Engineering Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Levenmouth Campus With this course, you will gain vital knowledge and and Technology EAL Level 1 Rosyth Campus understanding of engineering principles, working This course covers the same units and framework Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Broadly comparable to as years 1 and 2 of a Modern Apprenticeship. After towards a recognised Higher National qualification SCQF Level 4 Rosyth and successful completion, and with proven experience There is currently a shortage of engineers with both the that will allow you to progress onto a variety of further Levenmouth Campus Stenton and suitable motor trade employment, you could practical skills and academic qualifications required, so study options, including degrees, or employment in Campuses offer Rosyth Campus start year 3 of an apprenticeship. this specially developed fast-track course will give you the engineering industry. Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Automotive Skills as part of the academic requirements to progress into a range Entry Requirements Entry Requirements This course is aimed at this course of engineering disciplines including the energy sector, One of the following: those who wish to work in Three National 5s at Level C or above or onshore and offshore renewables, automotive, and the automotive, mechanical, equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained general engineering and manufacturing. Two Highers which must include Maths at Level

ENGINEERING AND ENERGY section for details), or above in Maths, English, B or above, with the other being from Physics, electrical, fabrication and welding, or manufacturing Entry Requirements engineering industries and focuses on improving and a Technology subject Chemistry, or Technological Studies at Level C or broad-based practical skills and knowledge with a In addition, internal applicants will also require a Three National 4s or equivalent (see our above hands-on approach throughout. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Qualifications Explained section for details) National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering in English, Maths, and preferably Physics, (including SWAP Access to Engineering) SCQF Please note: you will be required to complete an Entry Requirements or qualifications to this standard in a Craft or Level 6 aptitude test and successful interview. One of the following: Technology subject Another relevant engineering course at SCQF If you are able to demonstrate a keen interest Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) Three National 3s or equivalent (see our and aptitude for engineering and are willing and accompanied by a good academic reference Qualifications Explained section for details) have the ability to develop your practical and recommending progression to a higher level in Maths, English, and a Technology subject National Certificate: Engineering hands-on engineering skills, you may also be Relevant industry experience and/or other (preferably with at least one of these subjects considered qualifications will be considered on an areas at National 4 or equivalent, or at least an Practice individual basis indication of ability to work at National 4 level) SCQF Level 5 In addition, internal applicants will also require a If you are able to demonstrate a keen interest in Rosyth Campus positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a engineering, have good discipline and the ability Stenton Campus, Glenrothes positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). to develop your practical engineering skills, you This is a mainly practical course aimed at may also be considered improving your career prospects within mechanical, In addition, internal applicants will also require a manufacturing, or systems related areas within National Certificate: Mechanical HND: Mechanical Engineering positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). engineering. It follows an SCQF Level 5 Engineering Engineering (including SWAP Access SCQF Level 8 Please note: you will be required to complete an Practice award, providing a thorough grounding in to Engineering) Stenton Campus, Glenrothes aptitude test and successful interview. the engineering principles required by people working SCQF Level 6 With this course, you will gain vital knowledge and towards technician level. Stenton Campus, Glenrothes understanding of engineering principles, working Entry Requirements This course covers a variety of core subjects in the towards a recognised Higher National qualification IMI Award: Transport Maintenance IMI One of the following: principles of technology and will lead to an SQA that will allow you to progress onto a variety of further qualification that is recognised and sought after study options, including degrees, or employment in Level 1 Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details), which by employers. It will equip you with the skills and the engineering industry. SCQF Level 5 knowledge required to pursue a career or further must include Maths, English, and Technology or Entry Requirements Stenton Campus, Glenrothes a Science-based subject study in this field. One of the following: This is a pre-apprenticeship course for those Certificate: Introduction to Engineering and Entry Requirements Two Highers which must include Maths at Level looking to follow a career in automotive, mechanical, Technology EAL Level 1 One of the following: B or above, with the other being from Physics, manufacturing, or electrical engineering. The units are SVQ: Pro-Engineering SCQF Level 4 Chemistry, or Technological Studies at Level C selected to provide a broad spectrum of fundamental In addition, internal applicants will also require a Three National 5s at Level C or above or or above skills required for each trade area and are assessed positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering through completing a variety of units. section for details) which must include Maths, Please note: you will be required to complete an and Physics or a Technology subject (including SWAP Access to Engineering) SCQF Entry Requirements aptitude test and successful interview. Successful completion of a relevant engineering Level 6 Three National 4s or equivalent (see our group award at SCQF Level 5 (including Maths at Another relevant engineering course at SCQF Qualifications Explained section for details) or Craft 1 and 2) Level 6 (incorporating Maths: Tech 1 and 2) above in Maths, English, and a Technology subject Relevant industry experience and/or other accompanied by a good academic reference qualifications will be considered on an recommending progression to a higher level In addition, internal applicants will also require a individual basis Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). qualifications will be considered on an In addition, internal applicants will also require a Please note: you will be required to complete an individual basis positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). aptitude test and successful interview. In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

96 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 97 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. Petroleum, Oil and Gas

HND: Petroleum Engineering SCQF Level 8 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This course is for those looking to work in the exciting world of petroleum discovery and recovery. It has been designed to meet industry demand for a skilled workforce working on oil/gas production platforms. You will study locating, extracting, and purifying the oil and gas before it is delivered. Entry Requirements One of the following:

ENGINEERING AND ENERGY One Higher, one of which must be Maths at Level B or above, with the other being at Level C or above in Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies National Certificate: Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 6 (including SWAP Access to Engineering) National Certificate: Electrical Engineering and Engineering Systems SCQF Level 6 Another relevant course at SCQF Level 6 accompanied with a good academic reference recommending progression to a higher level Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

98 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 99 Looking for a career in Hair, Beauty Employers interested in SVQ apprenticeships in hairdressing or and Make-up barbering should contact Andrea Artistry Mellon on [email protected]

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < Shona De Rose Our renowned facilities, industry-experienced Flexibility, organisation, motivation, creativity, self- Studying for a career in Make-up Artistry staff, and practical, real world studying make awareness, good communication, good time these hugely popular courses hugely popular management, adaptability, good collaboration, with employers too. From learning the ropes good work ethic, and quick learning. as a junior, to running your own salon or spa, we can give you all the help you need to go as far as you want in your chosen career. Learn What route can I take to my ideal career? practical skills and theoretical knowledge You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to from entry level right through to the highest National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND qualifications in the industry. then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university or move into employment. What kind of job could I do? “HND: Make-up Artistry has allowed me to Salon manager, film and fashion make-up artist, What areas can I study? combine my hairdressing skills with make-up, nail technician, beauty therapist, hair stylist, Beauty which I have long had a passion for. It’s only cosmetic counter assistant, self-employed Hairdressing recently become available to study in Fife hairdresser, trainee beautician, spa manager, Barbering as make-up artistry becomes more popular, health club beauty therapist, session stylist, Make-up Artistry making it the ideal time to study. and more. “Since starting the course, I’ve worked in See our full list of career-focused courses theatre and with brides, and my confidence has for more information: www.fife.ac.uk/hair soared under the direction of already respected and established lecturers who are willing to share their invaluable knowledge with us. I find the lecturers are as passionate about the subject as I am which in turn inspires me to push both boundaries and myself. “My favourite part of the course is using my imagination to transform people into whatever inspires me – with make-up there are no limits. Make-up also makes people feel beautiful and the best version of themselves on the outside, which also makes them feel good on the inside. “I am looking forward to participating in Wella’s Xposure Competition and fashion shows, as well as upcoming photo shoots and having the chance to work with others in a creative setting.”

100 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 101 HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ARTISTRY SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL COURSE AND Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 CAREER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University PLANNER

The successful completion of NVQ Diploma: Nail HND year 1 is Services VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma: Nail the equivalent Services VTCT Level 2 of an HNC

NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy Massage HND: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 3 NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2 Certificate: Learning for a National Certificate: Career in Hair Make-up Artistry and Beauty (School College Partnership) SVQ: Hairdressing

HNC: Fashion HND: Make-up Make-up Artistry

SVQ: Barbering

SVQ: Hairdressing Key:

Intermediate Certificate: Solid line box College courses Introduction to Make-up Artistry

Filled in box School College Partnership courses

Dotted line box Courses share progression options

This planner shows possible routes of progression. For full entry requirements for each course, always check in the College prospectus or online.

Trainee/junior Junior beauty therapist, cosmetic Beauty salons, nail salons, health clubs, Make-up salons, retail/fashion/ Salon manager in spa/beauty salon/ POTENTIAL CAREER hairdresser/beauty counter assistant, nail technician, health farms, spas, cruise liners, self- photographic industries cruise liner, TV/film/theatre/fashion therapist junior hair stylist, self-employed employed beauty therapist/nail technician, industries OPPORTUNITIES hairdresser junior hair stylist, hair stylist, session stylist, TV/film/theatre/fashion industries 102 103 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY

Hair, Beauty and Beauty NVQ Diploma: Nail Services VTCT NVQ Diploma: Nail Services VTCT Make-up Artistry NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2 Level 3 Beauty Level 2 SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 104 NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2 SCQF Level 5 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 105 NVQ Diploma: Nail Services VTCT Level 2 Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline This course is designed to advance your existing 105 NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy Massage VTCT Levenmouth Campus This course is ideal for those who wish to pursue qualifications as a nail technician and to allow you Level 3 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy a career in the creative and ever-expanding nail to learn exciting new techniques such as sculpting, 105 NVQ Diploma: Nail Services VTCT Level 3 services industry. It is delivered by lecturers who are air brushing, and 3D nail art. This will enable you 105 HND: Beauty Therapy This course will provide you with the basic knowledgeable, experienced and passionate about to expand your creativity, use your imagination and knowledge, understanding and skills needed to work the industry and provides the opportunity to learn the demonstrate your artistic abilities. Hairdressing competently as a beauty therapist or to progress to skills and techniques required for employment. further study. Your timetable, which will be issued Entry Requirements 106 SVQ: Barbering SCQF Level 5 prior to your course commencing where possible, Entry Requirements You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the 106 SVQ: Hairdressing SCQF Level 5 may include twilight/evening sessions. It is recommended that you are a minimum of 16 start of your course 106 SVQ: Hairdressing SCQF Level 6 You must have manual dexterity, a pleasant Entry Requirements years of age at the start of your course. However, Winter Leavers will be considered on production manner and a keen interest in the nail services Make-up Artistry It is recommended that you are a minimum of 16 of a successful Transition Form industry 107 Intermediate Certificate: years of age at the start of your course. However, Please note that parental/guardian consent will PLUS one of the following: Introduction to Make-up Artistry Winter Leavers will be considered on production be required to enable full participation in some 107 National Certificate: Make-up Artistry of a successful Transition Form elements of this course if you are under 16 NVQ Diploma: Nail Services VTCT Level 2 107 HNC: Fashion Make-up Please note that parental/guardian consent will You must have manual dexterity, a pleasant manner National Certificate: Beauty Care and Make-up HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY HAIR, 107 HND: Make-up Artistry be required to enable full participation in some and a keen interest in the nail services industry SCQF Level 5 elements of this course if you are under 16 You will be invited to an information session and Equivalent industry-recognised nail technician You must have manual dexterity, interpersonal individual interview qualification at SCQF Level 5 or above skills and a good understanding of the beauty In addition, internal applicants will also require a industry PLUS one of the following: positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). PLUS one of the following: Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details). It is A Beauty Therapy qualification at SCQF Level 4 recommended that these include English Three National 4s or equivalent (see our Relevant industry experience and/or other HND: Beauty Therapy Qualifications Explained section for details) qualifications will be considered on an SCQF Level 8 which should include English and one science- individual basis Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline based subject St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Mature applicants will be considered depending In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). on relevant experience This course will enable you to expand your In addition, internal applicants will also require a knowledge and enhance your practical skills in all positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). aspects of beauty therapy, allowing you to achieve the highest qualification in the industry. You will learn NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy advanced practical skills and research essential Massage VTCT Level 3 information on a wide range of beauty treatments. SCQF Level 6 Entry Requirements Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the start of your course This course is a progression from NVQ Diploma: You must have manual dexterity, a pleasant Beauty Therapy VTCT Level 2 and will provide the manner and a keen interest in the beauty industry necessary practical and theoretical knowledge for you to gain employment in the industry. It involves a PLUS one of the following: high level of practical salon activity and your timetable NVQ Diploma: Beauty Therapy Massage VTCT may include twilight/evening sessions. Level 3 Another relevant SCQF Level 6 Beauty Therapy Entry Requirements qualification You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the In addition, internal applicants will also require a start of your course positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). You must have manual dexterity, interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the Beauty You will be invited to an information session and industry individual interview. Qualifications in Beauty Therapy at SCQF Level 5 (SVQ level 2) or equivalent In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

104 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 105 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Hairdressing Year 2: Make-up Artistry An internal interview will be required before HNC: Fashion Make-up SVQ: Barbering progressing to year 2 Intermediate Certificate: Introduction SCQF Level 7 St. Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SCQF Level 5 Progression will depend on attitude, attendance, to Make-up Artistry St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy ability and achievement in year 1 If you have a real interest in fashion make-up and A work placement is mandatory in year 2 of Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 want to work in the fashion industry, this is the This course is designed for those aged 16 or over the course This course is ideal for you if you have an interest in course for you. You will develop skills and creativity and has a variety of practical and theoretical units In addition, internal applicants will also require a both hair and make-up and wish to start your journey in a variety of make-up applications and creative for you to achieve. You will be expected to gather positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). to become a make-up artist. You will develop your hairdressing techniques, and work on models and evidence of both the practical skills and underpinning skills in hairdressing and make-up techniques for the live projects. knowledge for each unit you study and create a creative industries. portfolio of evidence. Entry requirements Entry Requirements Entry Requirements SVQ: Hairdressing One of the following: Three National 4s or equivalent (please see our National Certificate: Make-up Artistry SCQF Level 6 You must be at least 16 years old SCQF Level 6 Qualifications Explained section for details) which Two Highers at Level C or above which must You must have a work placement in a St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy must include English barbershop as part of your course include English Three National 4s or above or equivalent (see Hairdressing is a very inspiring career with a lot of job You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the Relevant industry experience will be considered our Qualifications Explained section for details) satisfaction. You will learn a variety of creative cutting start of your course In addition, internal applicants will also require a and colouring techniques including colour correction preferably including English In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). and long hair skills. This course will prepare you for a National 5: English for Speakers of Other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Languages (ESOL) (where applicable) wide range of career opportunities.

HAIR, BEAUTY AND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY HAIR, You must have a good understanding of the industry Entry Requirements In addition, internal applicants will also require a HND: Make-up Artistry You must be currently employed or self- National Certificate: Make-up Artistry positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). employed within the industry SCQF Level 8 SVQ: Hairdressing SCQF Level 5 and relevant SCQF Level 6 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy industry experience St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course will continue to develop your hair and SVQ: Hairdressing National 5: English for Speakers of Other This course is ideal if you have an interest in both hair media make-up skills at an advanced level. Year Languages (ESOL) (where applicable) SCQF Level 5 and media make-up and wish to start your journey 1 will involve building a portfolio of fashion and Relevant industry experience and/or other Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline to becoming a make-up artist. You will develop your photographic hair and make-up looks. Year 2 will qualifications will be considered on an individual Levenmouth Campus skills in hairdressing and make-up techniques for the involve advanced techniques focusing on the skills basis with an interview St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy creative industries. required for gaining employment in industry. Sound knowledge of the hairdressing industry The hairdressing industry is a very inspirational Entry Requirements In addition, internal applicants will also require a Entry Requirements sector and this course will provide you with the right positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at the Year 1 balance of knowledge and skills to become a trainee start of your course and possess one of the following: hairdresser. In addition to practical skills, you will build Four National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent An SCQF Level 4 qualification or above in self-confidence and improve interpersonal skills by (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) hairdressing, beauty therapy, art and design, or working directly with clients and highly skilled staff. including English, plus one of the following: another similar discipline National Certificate: Make-up Artistry SCQF Level Entry Requirements Four National 5s at Level C or above or 6 or equivalent equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained Year 1 SVQ: Hairdressing SCQF Level 5 or equivalent at section for details) including English You must be a minimum of 16 years of age at SCQF Level 5 or above the start of your course. Winter Leavers will be In addition, internal applicants will also require a Relevant industry experience plus two Highers at considered with a successful Transition Form. positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Level C or above including English Certain treatments during the course may require In addition, internal applicants will also require a parental/guardian consent if you are under 16 positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). You must have manual dexterity, a pleasant manner and a keen interest in and knowledge of Year 2 the hairdressing industry To progress from year 1, you will be required to Previous work experience would be beneficial submit an application and attend an interview and relevant to your application Progression will depend on attitude, attendance, ability and achievement in year 1 PLUS one of the following: In addition, internal applicants will also require a Three National 4s or equivalent (see our positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Qualifications Explained section for details) National 5: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (where applicable) Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 106 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 107 Languages and ESOL

What’s it all about? < Renata Grosicka Our courses will help you develop your Studying for a career speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Primary Teaching in English. Whether you’re looking language skills to get a better job, or just for pleasure, we can help.

What skills will I develop? Motivation, creativity, self-awareness, good work ethic, entrepreneurship, resilience, social awareness, collaborative working, confidence, adaptability, organisation, and flexibility. “Both ESOL courses have definitely helped to prepare me for a future career or study at What route can I take to my ideal career? university. The lecturers are fantastic, they even You can start at SCQF level 2 and progress to help us to fill in application forms and find job SCQF level 6 – the equivalent of Highers. adverts. The Guidance team at the College have also been great. See our full list of career-focused courses “After finishing the Higher course, I am hoping for more information: www.fife.ac.uk/ESOL to find a job in my profession. Now that I can speak English more fluently, I am not afraid to go for an interview. My confidence has definitely been boosted! I will start with small steps as a classroom assistant and maybe I will be a primary teacher in the future. “My only regret over the ESOL courses is not starting them sooner! It’s a wonderful opportunity.”

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English for Speakers English for Speakers National 4: English National 5: English Higher: English for of Other Languages of Other Languages for Speakers of Other for Speakers of Other Speakers of Other (ESOL): Beginners (ESOL): Elementary Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL)

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Languages and ESOL English for Speakers of Other National 4: English for Speakers of Higher: English for Speakers of Other ESOL Languages (ESOL): Beginners Other Languages (ESOL) Languages (ESOL) 112 English for Speakers of Other Languages SCQF Level 2 SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 6 (ESOL): Beginners St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 112 English for Speakers of Other Languages Would you like a better job? Would you like to be Would you like to get a better job? Would you like Would you like to have a better job? Are you (ESOL): Elementary able to write a CV and speak to people at a job to pass the Citizenship test? Would you like to interested in passing the Citizenship test? Are you 113 National 4: English for Speakers of Other interview? Would you like to speak to people in pass the Cambridge PET? This course will help you thinking of starting a college or a university course? Languages (ESOL) English and understand English? This course will help to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and This course is designed to improve your speaking, 113 National 5: English for Speakers of Other you to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in English. listening, reading, and writing skills in English, as well Languages (ESOL) writing skills. as your general academic skills. 113 Higher: English for Speakers of Other Entry Requirements

LANGUAGES AND ESOL Languages (ESOL) Entry Requirements You must be 16 years or over Entry Requirements You will be required to sit a placement test which You will be required to sit a placement test which You will be required to sit a placement test which will determine the level at which you will study will determine the level at which you will study will determine the level at which you will study unless evidence of prior achievement is provided unless evidence of prior achievement is provided unless evidence of prior achievement is provided You will be invited to attend an interview with a You will be invited to attend an interview with a You will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the course team member of the course team member of the course team You must supply a personal statement prior to You must supply a personal statement prior to You must supply a personal statement prior to interview and if you are successful at interview, interview and if you are successful at interview, interview and if you are successful at interview, you will be expected to supply a reference you will be expected to supply a reference you will be expected to supply a reference In the case of Fife school leavers, the College will In the case of Fife school leavers, the College will In the case of Fife school leavers, the College will request a Transition Form from the school request a Transition Form from the school request a Transition Form from the school In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

English for Speakers of Other National 5: English for Speakers of Languages (ESOL): Elementary Other Languages (ESOL) SCQF Level 3 SCQF Level 5 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Would you like a better job? Would you like to be Would you like to get a better job? Would you like to able to write a CV and speak to people at a job pass the Citizenship test? Would you like to apply interview? Would you like to speak to people in for a course at college? This course will help you to English and understand English? This course will help improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing you to improve your speaking, listening, reading, and skills in English. writing skills. Entry Requirements Entry Requirements You must be 16 years or over You will be required to sit a placement test which You will be required to sit a placement test which will determine the level at which you will study will determine the level at which you will study unless evidence of prior achievement is provided unless evidence of prior achievement is provided You will be invited to attend an interview with a You will be invited to attend an interview with a member of the course team member of the course team You must supply a personal statement prior to You must supply a personal statement prior to interview and if you are successful at interview, interview and if you are successful at interview, you will be expected to supply a reference you will be expected to supply a reference In the case of Fife school leavers, the College will In the case of Fife school leavers, the College will request a Transition Form from the school request a Transition Form from the school In addition, internal applicants will also require a In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

112 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 113 Looking for a career in Science

What’s it all about? < Grant Duffus What skills will I develop? Our courses are delivered in state-of-the-art Studying for a career in Science labs with excellent facilities and instrumentation Logic, motivation, creativity, good work ethic, areas and are the perfect setting to get the quick learning, good communication, good time skills, technical knowledge and experience management, resilience, collaborative working, you need to begin or progress your chosen problem solving, adaptability, and organisation. career in a science based role. Whether you’re planning on entering employment or continuing your studies at university, our courses will make What route can I take to my ideal career? sure you’re ready. You can start at SCQF level 5 (the equivalent to National 5s) and progress through HNC/HND then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university What kind of job could I do? or move into employment. Laboratory technician, biomedical support “When I missed out on the degree course at worker, Modern Apprentice, Technical Heriot-Watt University, they recommended I Apprentice, laboratory assistant, biomedical See our full list of career-focused come to the College and do HNC: Applied scientist, research scientist, and more. courses for more information: Science before applying again. I applied again www.fife.ac.uk/science this year and received a conditional offer for the same degree, but with entry directly to Year 2 on completion of the HNC. I also received an unconditional offer for a similar course at another university, so coming to college to study has already proved beneficial for me! “I love the HNC course, and I’m enjoying it all. It’s a great mix of all three sciences, I would say. The first block focused on biochemistry, the second on chemistry and the third on physics. I feel I’m getting a good range of all the sciences. “I also love the fact that the College is so local. My class has been amazing, too. I’ve found studying here really enjoyable. Everyone, not just on my course, has been so welcoming and friendly."

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Articulation to university Foundation Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a Apprenticeship: related degree exist for degree course at the University Food and Drink at Aberdeen, Abertay University, Edinburgh Napier Technologies University, Heriot-Watt University, Queen Margaret (School College University, the University of the Highlands and Islands Partnership) and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

National Certificate: Applied Science

Advanced Certificate: HNC: Applied Science HND: Applied SWAP Access to (Biology Options) Biological Sciences Health and Life Sciences

National Certificate: Applied Science

Advanced Certificate: HNC: Applied Science HND: Applied Science Pathway to Science (Chemistry Options)

HNC: Applied Science (Chemistry Options)

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Biomedical support worker, Biomedical support worker, laboratory Modern Apprentice, biomedical support Technical Apprentice, biomedical POTENTIAL CAREER laboratory technician, Modern technician, Modern Apprentice worker band 3 any discipline, laboratory support worker band 4, laboratory Apprentice technician, research assistant technician, laboratory assistant OPPORTUNITIES (research and diagnostic)

116 117 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. SCIENCE

Science National Certificate: Applied Science Advanced Certificate: SWAP Access SVQ: Laboratory and Associated Science SCQF Level 5 to Health and Life Sciences Technical Activities Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline 118 National Certificate: Applied Science Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 7 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes SCIENCE 118 National Certificate: Applied Science Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 118 Advanced Certificate: Pathway to Science This course allows you to study the sciences at This course will provide you with the skills and The aim of this course is to enable people working in 119 Advanced Certificate: SWAP Access to Health National 5 level with a view to moving on to a Higher qualifications required for entry to health and life a laboratory environment to improve their laboratory and Life Sciences course at SCQF Level 6. sciences degrees and professions allied to medicine. practice by developing skills, knowledge and 119 HNC: Applied Science Entry Requirements This course is also suitable for those who do not understanding in the workplace. It allows staff access 119 SVQ: Laboratory and Associated Technical meet the SWAP conditions to access HNC level to professional registers such as Registered Science Activities SCQF Level 7 Four National 4s or equivalent (see our science courses. Technician (RSciTech). 119 HND: Applied Biological Sciences Qualifications Explained section for details) 119 HND: Applied Science which must include Maths, a Science subject, Entry Requirements Entrance Requirements and English Although there are no formal entry No formal entrance requirements for this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a requirements for this course, a good You must work in a laboratory environment positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). general education with some maths and In addition, internal applicants will also require a communication – ideally two National 4s or positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) – would be advantageous National Certificate: Applied Science Entry is by interview where you will be asked to SCQF Level 6 demonstrate that you have the relevant life skills HND: Applied Biological Sciences Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline to successfully complete the course (subject to approval) SCQF Level 8 In addition, internal applicants will also require a Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Stenton Campus, Glenrothes positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This course allows you to study the sciences at This excellent course allows routes into a range National 6 (Higher) level and develop the knowledge of science degree courses and employment and laboratory skills to progress to the HNC Applied in the science industry. It provides a thorough Science. These include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, HNC: Applied Science understanding of the principles of science combined and Mathematics. with practical laboratory work and a laboratory-based SCQF Level 7 project, both of which are essential for graduates Entry Requirements Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline entering employment. One of the following: Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Entry Requirements Four National 5s at level C or above or equivalent This is an excellent course which prepares you to HNC: Applied Science SCQF Level 7 (see our Qualifications Explained section for progress further in a science career. It is designed details) including two sciences and a minimum of to allow you to progress to HND: Applied Biological In addition, internal applicants will also require a National 4 Mathematics or equivalent Sciences or HND: Applied Science at Fife College or positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). National Certificate: Applied Science SCQF Level 5 to a university degree. In addition, internal applicants will also require a Entry Requirements positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). One of the following: HND: Applied Science One Higher at Level C or above in Biology, SCQF Level 8 Physics, Human Biology, or Chemistry, plus four Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Advanced Certificate: National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see Pathway to Science our Qualifications Explained section for details), This is an excellent course that allows routes into a range of science degree courses and Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 to include Biology, Chemistry and Maths employment in the science industry. It provides a Stenton Campus, Glenrothes National Certificate: Applied Science SCQF Level 6 Foundation Apprenticeship: Scientific thorough understanding of the principles of science, combined with practical laboratory work and a This course allows you to study the sciences at Technologies (Lab Skills) SCQF Level 6 plus laboratory-based project which are essential for Higher level with a view to moving on to HNC: Applied four National 5s at Level C or above to include graduates entering employment. Science then an HND course or university degree. Biology, Chemistry, and Maths Foundation Apprenticeship: Food and Drink Entry Requirements Entry Requirements Technology SCQF Level 6 plus four National 5s HNC: Applied Science SCQF Level 7 Four National 5s at Level C or above or at Level C or above to include Biology, Chemistry, equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained and Maths In addition, internal applicants will also require a section for details), from Chemistry, Biology, Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Physics, Maths, and English qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

118 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 119 Looking for a career in Sport and Fitness

What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? Our courses – from introductory level to HNC/ Motivation, leadership, positivity, good time HND – give you the skills, confidence and management, organisation, analysis and abilities that will open up loads of excellent evaluation, independent working, collaborative career options in the world of physical working, dependability, active listening, wellbeing and sport. All our courses have a responsibility, multi-tasking, friendliness, and good combination of practical and theoretical helpfulness. < Lauren Low subjects, with lecturers brimming with real world skills and experience to help you build Studying for towards the job you want. What route can I take to my ideal career? a career in Physiotherapy You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND What kind of job could I do? "When I was growing up I was always playing then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university sport. This is why I was so keen to work in the Fitness instructor, personal trainer, gym or move into employment. sport industry, and why I came to college to supervisor, health development officer, study sport. leisure attendant, pool lifeguard, lifestyle coach, community physical activity officer, What areas can I study? "I studied at Fife College as it was local and football development officer, active school had good links to Abertay University. I really Health and Fitness coordinator, sports development assistant, enjoyed HND: Coaching and Developing Sport; Sport and Fitness health development officer, assistant coach, with the sports mechanics and sports injury Sports Coaching and more. aspects being my favourite parts – this actually Uniformed Services inspired me to do my dissertation in this area during my degree! See our full list of career-focused courses for more information: www.fife.ac.uk/sport "The course definitely set me up well to move on to university study and as a direct entrant into year 3 of my degree, I benefited greatly from the research aspect during the HND. "I would definitely recommend the HND at Fife College to others as it provides a good transitional step from school education to university. It also includes such a wide variety of topics throughout that there is something everyone will enjoy and may inspire study in these areas, as it has for me. "My ambitions for the future are to graduate from the Masters in 2019 and work in a sports injury setting within physiotherapy."

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Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree courses at Abertay University, Queen Margaret University, The Open University, the University of the Highlands and Islands and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

Certificate: Advanced Certificate: HNC: Fitness, Health HND: Fitness, Health Introduction to Sport Sport and Fitness and Exercise and Exercise and Fitness (Short Course)

Intermediate Certificate: Sport and Certificate: Sport and Fitness Fitness

Advanced Certificate: HNC: Coaching and HND: Coaching and Certificate: Football Studies Developing Sport Developing Sport Preparation for the Armed Forces (Short Course)

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Leisure attendant, Leisure attendant, lifeguard (with Leisure assistant, fitness instructor, gym Fitness instructor, personal trainer, gym supervisor/manager, health development POTENTIAL CAREER lifeguard (with additional additional external qualifications), supervisor, sport development assistant, officer, leisure attendant/pool lifeguard, community physical activity developer, youth external qualifications), active schools coordinator, volunteer health development assistant, personal trainer, work incorporating sport and fitness, lifestyle coach, active schools coordinator, self- OPPORTUNITIES sports leader, volunteer in the sport and fitness industry, football development officer, assistant coach employment, sports development assistant, football development officer, community in the sport and youth/community work, sports (variety of sports), leisure attendant/pool sports coach, health development officer, community physical activity developer, youth fitness industry, youth/ development assistant lifeguard, community/youth work, lifestyle work (incorporating sport and fitness) community work, army, coach, active schools coordinator public services 122 123 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website.

Sport and Fitness HND: Fitness, Health and Exercise Certificate: Introduction to Sport and Advanced Certificate: Football Studies Health and Fitness SCQF Level 8 Fitness (Short Course Feb-June 2019) Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Stenton Campus, Glenrothes 124 HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 124 HND: Fitness, Health and Exercise This course follows on from HNC: Fitness, Health Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This course is designed for those who wish to pursue and Exercise. You will need to have passed the HNC This course will help you decide if a sport and fitness a career in the football industry. It is practical in nature Sport and Fitness prior to enrolling on the HND. The course continues related career is what you wish to pursue. It will also and allows you to develop your playing performance 124 Certificate: Sport and Fitness to develop your knowledge and skills as a personal introduce you to the skills, qualities and experiences in an elite setting while developing skills in a range of 125 Certificate: Introduction to Sport and Fitness trainer and working with individuals and groups. required for the industry. It allows you to progress on additional roles including coaching, scouting, sport (Short Course) science, and stadium management. Entry Requirements to further study and improve your career prospects. 125 Intermediate Certificate: Sport and Fitness SPORT AND FITNESS SPORT Entry Requirements AND FITNESS SPORT 125 Advanced Certificate: Football Studies HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise SCQF Level 7 Entry Requirements 125 Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness PLUS Four National 3s or equivalent (see our You must demonstrate practical ability at a regional or national level (e.g. pro club, Fife Schools, SFA A reference to support your application Qualifications Explained section for details) Sports Coaching including English Regional Performance Squad, within the last two A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in years) and possess one of the following: 126 HNC: Coaching and Developing Sport order to go out on the placement(s) as part of A reference to support your application 126 HND: Coaching and Developing Sport this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a Four National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see our Qualifications Explained In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Uniformed Services section for details) positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Intermediate Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a 126 Certificate: Preparation for the Armed Forces minimum of 13 assessed credits) (Short Course) Intermediate Certificate: Another Sport and Fitness related course at Sport and Fitness SCQF Level 5 (with 13 assessed credits) Sport and Fitness PLUS Certificate: Sport and Fitness Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 Health and Fitness St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy A reference to support your application Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Undertake the interview and selection process HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in This course is designed to provide you with the solid SCQF Level 7 order to go out on the placement(s) as part of This course will help you get started in pursuing a foundation of knowledge and skills required to work St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy this course career in a sport and fitness related environment. within the vocational areas of exercise and fitness, It will also introduce you to the skills, qualities and In addition, internal applicants will also require a This course will give you an excellent grounding sports coaching, and health and wellbeing. It will experiences required for the industry. It allows you to positive Internal Learner reference (ILR). if your ambition is to work in the fitness industry, also provide you with the underpinning knowledge progress on to other sport and fitness courses and either as an instructor, personal trainer or any other required for further study. improve your career prospects. occupation focusing on physical activity or health Entry Requirements and wellbeing. Entry Requirements Advanced Certificate: One of the following: Entry Requirements Four National 3s or equivalent (see our Sport and Fitness Four National 4s or equivalent or above (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 One of the following: Qualifications Explained section for details) including English St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Two Highers at Level C or above plus five Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a minimum of National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent (see PLUS 13 assessed credits) This course will prepare you to access HN level our Qualifications Explained section for details) A reference to support your application Certificate: Introduction to Sport and Fitness (with courses or entry level employment within the sport Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in a minimum of 11 assessed credits) and fitness industry. The units include both sport and minimum of 13 assessed credits) order to go out on the placement(s) as part of Certificate: Preparation for the Armed Forces fitness topics, thereby providing you with a pathway Another sport and fitness related course at SCQF this course (with a minimum of 11 assessed credits) to HNs in Coaching and Developing Sport, or Fitness, Level 6 Health and Exercise. In addition, internal applicants will also require a PLUS PLUS positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). A reference to support your application Entry Requirements You must pass a practical session A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in One of the following: order to go out on the placement(s) as part of A reference to support your application Five National 5s at Level C or above or equivalent this course A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in (see our Qualifications Explained section for details) order to go out on the placement(s) as part of In addition, internal applicants will also require a Intermediate Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a this course positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). minimum of 13 assessed credits) In addition, internal applicants will also require a Another sport and fitness related course at SCQF positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Level 5 PLUS A reference to support your application A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 124 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 125 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. Sports Coaching Uniformed Services

HNC: Coaching and Developing Sport Certificate: Preparation for SCQF Level 7 the Armed Forces St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy (Short Course) This course is designed to support those who wish Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 to pursue a career within sports coaching and Stenton Campus, Glenrothes sports development. At the same time, many of the This short full-time course focuses on Core Skills, competences achieved will allow you to make other fitness, and transferable skills. It is an introductory career decisions and follow different pathways within course that will encourage all-round personal SPORT AND FITNESS SPORT sport or other industries. development, enabling you to make an informed Entry Requirements decision about a future in the Army without any One of the following: obligation to enlist. Two Highers at Level C or above plus five National Entry Requirements 5s at Level C or equivalent (see our Qualifications Four National 3s or equivalent (see our Explained section for details) Qualifications Explained section for details) Advanced Certificate: Sport and Fitness (with a including English minimum of 13 assessed credits) PLUS PLUS A reference to support your application A reference to support your application In addition, internal applicants will also require a A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

HND: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course is designed to continue to support you to pursue a career within sports coaching and sports development. Many of the competences achieved will also allow you to make other career decisions and follow different pathways within sport or other industries. Entry Requirements HNC: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF Level 7 (with 15 credits) A PVG check through Disclosure Scotland in order to go out on the placement(s) as part of this course In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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What’s it all about? What route can I take to my ideal career? < Robbie Simpson Studying for a career in Performing Arts You might not know what the right career You can start at SCQF level 1 and progress is for you yet. Or you might just want some SCQF level 4 – the equivalent to National 4s. extra skills to make a start in fulfilling your potential. Our range of courses help you boost your knowledge, and boost your confidence, See our full list of courses for more learning in a friendly, supportive, encouraging information: www.fife.ac.uk/supported college setting.

What skills will I develop? Confidence, independence, good collaborative working, and independent working. “This is the third year that I’ve done at Fife College. Before coming on to Certificate: Access to Further Education, I did Future Pathways: Personal and Vocational Skills for two years. I liked Future Pathway; there were a lot of fun activities involved. “I‘m enjoying the Certificate, too, it’s an excellent course. All of the subjects that are included have been great fun. So far, we’ve done digital media, drama and cooking. I don’t have a favourite part – yet! “Once I finish this course, I’m going on to Intermediate Certificate: Acting and Theatre Performance next year. I did drama all through high school and really enjoyed it and I also enjoyed doing it this year. I think that doing the Access to Further Education and Future Pathways courses first is helping to get me ready for the step to Intermediate Certificate level. “My ambition, once I’ve finished college, is to be a movie star!”

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New Directions: Future Pathways (School College Partnership)

Future Pathways: Prince’s Trust Personal and Employability Vocational Skills and Personal Development

Community Skills

Certificate: Access to Further Education

New Directions: Life Skills (School College Partnership) National Progression Award: Enterprise and Employability Lifeskills Towards New Directions: Life Independence Experiences (School Key: College Partnership)

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POTENTIAL CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

130 131 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. Support for Learning Entry Requirements The successful completion of a School College 132 Community Skills Partnership course, such as New Directions, 132 Lifeskills Towards Independence from within the Faculty of Community and 132 Future Pathways: Personal and Vocational Skills Supported Learning 132 National Progression Award: Three National 2s (see our Qualifications Enterprise and Employability Explained section for details) 132 Certificate: Access to Further Education In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

Community Skills SCQF Level 2 National Progression Award: SUPPORTED LEARNING SUPPORTED Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Enterprise and Employability Stenton Campus, Glenrothes SCQF Level 4 This is a supported college course for young adults Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline with additional support needs. It is primarily aimed Stenton Campus, Glenrothes at those who have already completed a full-time This course gives an introduction to the world of work supported course within the College. The course is whilst developing Core Skills, social skills and building designed around ASDAN Lifeskills Challenge. on confidence. You will undertake an external work Entry Requirements placement. Work placements are both set up and coordinated by our work placement coordinator. Successful completion of an appropriate course at SCQF Level 2 Entry Requirements In addition, internal applicants will also require a The successful completion of a School College positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Partnership course, such as New Directions, from within the Faculty of Community and Supported Learning Three National 3s (see our Qualifications Lifeskills Towards Independence Explained section for details) SCQF Level 2 In addition, internal applicants will also require a Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Stenton Campus, Glenrothes This is a supported college course primarily aimed at school leavers with more complex additional support Certificate: needs, who have already completed a course such as New Directions at school. This course gives the Access to Further Education opportunity to build confidence, develop personal Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 and social skills and maintain/improve skills previously Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline learned at school. Levenmouth Campus Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Entry Requirements This is a supported progression course primarily The successful completion of a School College designed for school leavers after their final year of Partnership course, such as New Directions, school to give them an opportunity to engage with from within the Faculty of Community and college life with the aim of then progressing on to a Supported Learning full-time college course. Find out more at In addition, internal applicants will also require a www.fife.ac.uk/guidance positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Entry Requirements The successful completion of a School College Partnership course, such as New Directions, from within the Faculty of Community and Future Pathways: Personal and Supported Learning Vocational Skills Three National 3s or equivalent including Communication or Numeracy (see our SCQF Level 3 Qualifications Explained section for details) Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Stenton Campus, Glenrothes In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). This course gives the opportunity to build confidence and develop social and work skills appropriate to an employment setting. It offers a broad variety of vocational areas enabling you to make more informed choices on your future career/study pathway.

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What’s it all about? What skills will I develop? < William Morrison Whether you see yourself running events, Motivation, creativity, good work ethic, good Studying for a career in running your own shop or running trips to communication, good time management, Business and Retail foreign lands, we’ve got the course to help you resilience, collaborative working, confidence, go for it. There’s a whole host of challenging organisation, adaptability, problem solving, and and inspiring career options available, and with flexibility. courses for all levels, shaped for all sectors, you will get the support and skills you need at Fife College to get the job you want. What route can I take to my ideal career? You can start at SCQF level 4 (the equivalent to National 4s) and progress through HNC/HND What kind of job could I do? then on to year 2 or 3 of a degree at university Events manager, conference organiser, or move into employment. fundraiser, exhibition organiser, corporate "I didn’t feel like school was the best place hospitality promoter, live performance manager, for me so I the opportunity to study part-time retail operative, customer services, sales What areas can I study? Access to Retail and Customer Service was a assistant, travel agent, airline cabin crew, hotel Customer Service good option for me. receptionist, bar supervisor, visitor attraction Events assistant, holiday rep, and more. "I felt that the course was perfect and I loved Travel and Tourism having control over my own learning in a much more relaxed environment. I enjoyed the course See our full list of career-focused so much that I applied for level 5 and found courses for more information: that even more rewarding. www.fife.ac.uk/tourism "Studying things like marketing and merchandising made me realise that this was what I wanted to do as a career. "I have worked hard, enjoyed my placements and had a chance to be really creative with the Enterprise units. I achieved so much more than I expected, even getting awarded a scholarship for commitment and enthusiasm for my studies. "Now I’m ready to start my Advanced Certificate: Business and Customer Service which is the next step on my journey and I’m currently looking towards a degree, something I never expected to be able to achieve while I was at school. I will need to wait and see where my future takes me, currently the possibilities are endless."

134 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 135 TOURISM, EVENTS, AND 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CUSTOMER SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SCQF LEVEL SERVICE COURSE Equivalent to Equivalent to Equivalent to Highers Equivalent to Year 1 at University Equivalent to Year 2 Equivalent to Year 3 Equivalent to Year 4 AND CAREER National 4s National 5s and Advanced Highers at University at University (Honours) at University PLANNER Articulation to university Articulation routes for direct entry to years 2 or 3 of a related degree exist for degree course at Queen Margaret University and the University of the West of Scotland on successful completion of an HND. Please see our website for further information.

HND: Events Management

HNC: Events Advanced Certificate: Customer Service and Events Certificate: Tourism, Intermediate Events and Customer Certificate: Tourism, Service (17 weeks) Events and Customer Service (17 weeks) Advanced Certificate: HNC: Travel and Tourism with Events Tourism

HND: Travel and Tourism

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Modern Apprenticeship, Retail operative, sales assistant, Airport ground staff, travel agency assistant, Visit Scotland opportunities, tour guide, Events manager, conference POTENTIAL CAREER customer services, retail supervisor, customer services, airline cabin crew, hotel receptionist, travel agent, tourist board, Historic Scotland organiser, fundraiser, self- retail operative, merchandiser, warehousing and holiday rep, events and conference opportunities, tour operator, attraction employed events coordinator, OPPORTUNITIES sales assistant, retail retail display assistant, modern assistant, visitor attraction assistant, food provider, National Trust opportunities, exhibition organiser, corporate supervisor, merchandiser apprenticeships in the travel industry service operator, bar supervisor events coordinator, conference organiser, hospitality promoter, live fundraiser, self-employed events performance manager coordinator, exhibition organiser, corporate 136 promoter, live performance manager 137 For full information on all our courses, visit our website. For full information on all our courses, visit our website. TOURISM, EVENTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Tourism, Events and Certificate: Tourism, Events and Advanced Certificate: Customer HNC: Events Customer Service Customer Service (Sept–June) Service with Events SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy 138 Certificate: Tourism, Events and Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 4 Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 Customer Service Levenmouth Campus Levenmouth Campus If you are excited by the prospect of organising, 138 Intermediate Certificate: Tourism, Events St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy coordinating and creating a wide range of events and conferences then this is the course for you. It will and Customer Service This course covers everything from looking after The aim of this course is to provide you with a range provide you with the skills and knowledge required to 139 Advanced Certificate: Customer Service with customers to job seeking activities and is a great of skills and understanding to allow you to work in pursue a career in this exciting and vibrant industry. Events way to get back into studying. A background to a range of business, retail, and events sectors. It 139 Advanced Certificate: Tourism with Events working in business, tourism, events, or retailing will covers a range of specialisms and provides specific Entry Requirements 139 HNC: Events give you the opportunity to develop your skills in knowledge and skill requirements. Successful One of the following: 139 HND: Events Management the workplace and to learn more about working in completion of this course will put you in a stronger 140 HNC: Travel and Tourism customer facing industries. position to progress to the next stage of your career One Higher at Level C or above, preferably in 140 HND: Travel and Tourism or to progress to Higher National level study. English, Modern Studies, or a Business related Entry Requirements subject, plus four National 5s at Level C or above One of the following: Entry Requirements Advanced Certificate: Tourism with Events (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above Three National 3s One of the following: and including the Developing Skills unit) Industrial experience or other qualifications will be Four National 5s (see our Qualifications Explained Advanced Certificate: Business and Enterprise (to considered on an individual basis page for details) including English include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above Intermediate Certificate: Tourism, Events and and including the Developing Skills unit) In addition, internal applicants will also require a Customer Service ( including 6 SQA units at level Relevant industry experience and/or other positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). 5 or above and including the Developing Skills Unit qualifications will be considered on an individual Relevant industry experience and/or other basis qualifications will be considered on an individual TOURISM, EVENTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TOURISM, Intermediate Certificate: Tourism, basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). In addition, internal applicants will also require a Events and Customer Service positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). (Feb–June)

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 5 HND: Events Management Levenmouth Campus St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy SCQF Level 8 Advanced Certificate: St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course will provide you with a practical and Tourism with Events broad introduction to the fields of tourism, business This course is designed to continue to support you Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6 retail, events, and customer service. to pursue a career in managing, coordinating and St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy creating a wide range of events and conferences. Entry Requirements This course will develop your skills and knowledge Opportunities for employment will be diverse, One of the following: in a range of sectors within the travel and events challenging and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to participate in many college and Four National 4 qualifications or equivalent (see industry including airlines, airports, travel agencies, external events. our Qualifications Explained page for details) tour operations, music festivals, and event and including English wedding planning. You will have the opportunity Entry Requirements to visit different visitor and event attractions and to Certificate Tourism, Events and Customer Service HNC: Events SCQF Level 7 (with 15 credits) (including 6 SQA units at level 4 or above) participate in many college and external events. Relevant industry experience and/or other In addition, internal applicants will also require a Entry Requirements qualifications will be considered on an individual positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). basis One of the following:

In addition, internal applicants will also require a Four National 5s (see our Qualifications Explained positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). page for details) including English Intermediate Certificate: Tourism, Events and Customer Service (including 6 SQA units at level 5 or above and including the Developing Skills Unit Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR) and successful completion of an SCQF Level 5 exam.

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HNC: Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 7 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy Travel and tourism is a diverse and vibrant industry with vast employment opportunities regionally, nationally, and internationally. This course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in this industry. You will have the opportunity to use our state of the art aircraft cabin. Entry Requirements One of the following: One Higher at Level C or above, preferably in English, Modern Studies, or a Business related subject, plus four National 5s at Level C or above Advanced Certificate: Tourism with Events (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above and including the Developing Skills unit) Advanced Certificate: Business and Enterprise (to include 14 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above and including the Developing Skills unit) Relevant industry experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual

TOURISM, EVENTS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE TOURISM, basis In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

HND: Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 8 St Brycedale Campus, Kirkcaldy This course is designed to continue to support you to pursue a career within travel and tourism. It will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to enter this exciting industry. You will gain knowledge in many aspects of tourism. Entry Requirements One of the following: HNC: Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 7 (with 15 credits) In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR).

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We offer lots of courses in local venues across Fife through our community based adult learning programmes, which can help you improve your skills for learning, work, and life. It means you can study somewhere close to your home and get the introductory level qualifications you need to get on to further courses. You can also get help with employability skills, and support and advice on how to achieve your job goals. Or you can just learn new skills and gain experience in areas you’re interested in. Classes are delivered in partnership with Fife Council and our other partners in a relaxed, informal, and supportive environment with experienced staff on hand to help you take the next step. You might even be eligible for assistance with travel costs and childcare. You can find out more at www.fife.ac.uk/community

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Community Based Step Up Prince’s Trust Employability and Adult Learning SCQF Level 3 Personal Development Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline SCQF Level 3-5 Levenmouth Campus, Buckhaven Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Levenmouth Campus < Courtney Step In This course is an opportunity for you to develop Stenton Campus, Glenrothes Christie SCQF Level 3 the skills and confidence needed to enable you to This unique course is for young people aged 16–25 Studying for a Levenmouth Campus progress on to a further course or employment. You and is designed to provide challenges that bring out career in Care Stenton Campus, Glenrothes will be provided with support throughout your course the best in you. A combination of practical activities The Tryst Centre, Dunfermline to help with choices. and classroom work provides a balance that can “Step Up is a really good course; I’m enjoying it and help you achieve qualifications in an employment- This is a practical, fun short course to help develop Entry Requirements I’ve met loads of new people. At the start of course focused environment. your skills and confidence. It provides a range One of the following: I was really quiet, but now we all pitch in and help of taster activities that will help you discover and each other. If I’m more comfortable with something Step In Entry Requirements develop your talents in a supportive, stress-free and than my classmates, I can help them, and vice versa. Prince’s Trust Employability and Personal You must be aged between 16-25 relaxed environment. Development You will be invited for interview at the start of the “The main thing that I’ve got from the course is Entry Requirements National 3 Communication, Numeracy and recruitment process confidence. Now I’m able to ask for support and talk A keen aspiration to gain qualifications and Information Technology In addition, internal applicants will also require a in front of the class. develop skills Previous work and/or life experience will be positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). considered but the ability to perform at Access 3 “I’m from Levenmouth, so it’s great being able to COMMUNITY BASED ADULT LEARNING COMMUNITY BASED ADULT In addition, internal applicants will also require a level in the areas above is required study at Levenmouth Campus. It’s smaller, too, which positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). suits me. And it’s so easy to get here. In addition, internal applicants will also require a Adult Achievement Award positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). SCQF Level 3 “After completing Step Up, I want to do a care Halbeath Campus, Dunfermline course next. I’d love to work with kids with additional Key to Work Levenmouth Campus support needs. I think Step Up will help me get there SCQF Level 3 as now I have the qualifications I need to take the Springboard This is an opportunity to gain a recognised Auchmuty Learning Centre, Glenrothes next step towards my dream career. qualification if you are already participating in a High Valleyfield Learning Centre SCQF Level 4 volunteering activity. Support will be provided until “I would 100% recommend Step Up. We all have Parkgate Learning Centre, Rosyth Auchmuty Learning Centre, Glenrothes you are ready to continue on a distance learning different backgrounds in the class but there’s no Park Road Centre, Kirkcaldy Cowdenbeath Learning Centre basis, recording your volunteering experience through judgement and the support on offer makes such a Templehall Learning Centre, Kirkcaldy High Valleyfield Learning Centre logging your activities. difference.” The Tryst Centre, Dunfermline Parkgate Learning Centre, Rosyth Park Road Centre, Kirkcaldy Entry Requirements The aim of this course is to give you the opportunity Templehall Learning Centre, Kirkcaldy to acquire qualifications and build your confidence in The Tryst Centre, Dunfermline You must currently be involved in volunteering a relaxed and supportive environment. It covers the In addition, internal applicants will also require a This part-time course will allow you to develop basic uses of computers and applications. You will be positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). provided with extra guidance and additional support confidence in a small and supported learning to help you achieve your goals. environment in your Local Learning Centre. You will develop skills and qualifications that will help you Further Education/ Entry Requirements with employment, volunteering, or progression on to Employment/ Volunteering A keen aspiration to gain qualifications and further college courses. develop skills Entry Requirements In addition, internal applicants will also require a Key to Work positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Previous work and/or life experience will be considered In addition, internal applicants will also require a positive Internal Learner Reference (ILR). Step Up Springboard Prince’s Trust Employability and Personal Development

Adult Achievement Step In Key to Work Award

144 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 145 Built Environment SVQ: Business Administration SCQF Level 5 Computing and Digital Technologies HNC: Construction Management SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Business Administration SCQF Level 6 Computing SVQ: Customer Services SCQF Level 5 Part-Time National Progression Award: Construction BSc Applied Networking SCQF Level 9 SVQ: Customer Services SCQF Level 6 Operations SCQF Level 5 HNC: Computing (Evenings Only) SCQF Level 7 FICA Preparation Course SCQF Level 6 SVQ: Management SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Management SCQF Level 9 HND: Computing: Networking SCQF Level 8 SVQ: Domestic Natural Gas SCQF Level 6 HND: Computing: Software Development (with SVQ: Emergent Technologies SCQF Level 6 SVQ: Management SCQF Level 11 Listing SVQ: Supply Chain Management SCQF Level 6 Data Analytics) SCQF Level 8 HNC: 3D Interior Design SCQF Level 7 HND: Computing: Technical Support SCQF Level 8 HNC: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Supply Chain Management SCQF Level 8 SVQ: Learning and Development SCQF Level 6 HNC: Computing (Computer Science) HNC: Civil Engineering SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 HNC: Quantity Surveying SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Learning and Development SCQF Level 8 SVQ: Learning and Development SCQF Level 9 HNC: Cyber Security SCQF Level 7 HND: Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8 HND: Cyber Security SCQF Level 8 HND: Quantity Surveying SCQF Level 8 (Assessors Award) SVQ: Learning and Development SCQF Level 11 Intermediate Certificate: (Verifiers Award) Computing with Digital Media Business and Management Advanced Certificate: Certificate: Access to Business, Hospitality Care, Social Sciences and Access Computing with Digital Media and Tourism to Qualifications Professional Development Award: Computer HNC: Administration and Information Technology Support SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 Access to Qualifications, Further Study and Cisco CCNA incorporating ICND1 and ICND2 HND: Administration and Information Technology Higher Education Introduction to Cybersecurity (CISCO) SCQF Level 8 Higher: English SCQF Level 6 Introduction to Internet of Things Professional Development Award: Information Advanced Certificate: Communications Higher/ Technology in Business SCQF Level 7 Literature 1 Digital Technologies HNC: Accounting SCQF Level 7 Intermediate Certificate: Pathway to HNC/D and AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting SCQF Degree BSc Web Design and Development Level 5 (subject to approval) Advanced Certificate: NQ Pathway to HNC/D (incorporating Mobile Applications Development) AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting SCQF and Degree SCQF Level 9 Level 6 (subject to approval) Certificate: Start Here for Qualifications HND: 3D Computer Animation SCQF Level 8 AAT Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping HND: Computer Games Development SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 5 (subject to approval) Early Education and Childcare AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping SCQF National Certificate: Computer Games Level 6 (subject to approval) Advanced Certificate: Development SCQF Level 5 HNC: Business SCQF Level 7 Access to HN Childhood Practice National Progression Award: Computer Games HND: Business SCQF Level 8 HNC: Childhood Practice SCQF Level 7 Development SCQF Level 5 HNC: Legal Services SCQF Level 7 Professional Development Award: Educational National Progression Award: Digital Media ISMM Certificate: Sales and Marketing ISMM Support Assistance SCQF Level 6 Animation SCQF Level 5 Level 2 ISMM Diploma: Sales and Marketing ISMM Level 3 Social and Community Care ISMM Diploma: Sales and Marketing SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 Management ISMM Level 4 SVQ: Social Services and Healthcare (Adults) ISMM Diploma: Sales and Account Management SCQF Level 7 ISMM Level 5 HNC: Care and Administrative Practice SCQF Level 7 ISMM Diploma: Strategic Sales Management HNC: Working with Communities SCQF Level 7 ISMM Level 6 An Introduction to Counselling Skills SCQF Level 6 Professional Development Award: Bookkeeping HNC: Counselling SCQF Level 7 SCQF Level 7 HND: Counselling SCQF Level 8 Professional Development Award: Financial (subject to approval) Accounting SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Housing SCQF Level 6 Professional Development Award: Management SVQ: Housing SCQF Level 7 Accounting SCQF Level 7 SVQ: Housing SCQF Level 8 SAGE Line 50 Professional Development Award: Health and Unit: HN Payroll SCQF Level 7 Social Care Supervision SCQF Level 7 CIPD Advanced Diploma: Human Resource Professional Development Award: Administration Management of Medication SCQF Level 7 CIPD Certificate: Human Resource Practice SVQ: Social Services (Children and Young CIPD Intermediate Certificate: Human Resource People) SCQF Level 7 Management HNC: Social Services SCQF Level 7 CMI Level 8 Diploma: Management and Leadership Social Sciences CMI Level 11 Diploma: Strategic Management HNC: Contracting Management SCQF Level 7 HNC: Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 HNC: Sustainable Resource Management SCQF Higher: Psychology SCQF Level 6 Level 7 146 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 147 Creative Industries Mathematics HND: Creative Industries: Radio SCQF Level 8 National 4: Mathematics SCQF Level 4 Creative Minds (Local School and Community Get Ready for National 5: Mathematics SCQF Projects) Level 4 Introduction to Radio Production National 5: Mathematics SCQF Level 5 Introduction to Screen Production Higher: Mathematics SCQF Level 6 Introduction to Photography HND: Art and Design SCQF Level 8 Hair, Beauty and Make-up Artistry HND: Jewellery SCQF Level 8 Modern Apprenticeship: Diploma in Hairdressing Introduction to Jewellery: Basic Techniques SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship: Diploma in Hairdressing HND: Acting and Performance SCQF Level 8 SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Acting and Theatre Evening classes including barbering, waxing, Performance SCQF Level 5 make-up, and brows/lashes will be available National Certificate: Acting and Theatre throughout the year. Please check our website Performance SCQF Level 6 for updates Youth Theatre (delivered at Halbeath Campus, Levenmouth Campus, St Brycedale Campus, Languages and ESOL and Rothes Halls, Glenrothes) Higher: Drama SCQF Level 6 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): National 5: Drama SCQF Level 5 Beginners Costume in a Nutshell English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Performing Arts: Using Performance Skills Elementary Higher: Dance SCQF Level 6 National 4: English for Speakers of Other Art: Life Drawing Languages (ESOL) National 5: English for Speakers of Other Culinary Arts and Hospitality Languages (ESOL) IBSL Award: British Sign Language Studies IBSL Intermediate Certificate: Practical Cake Craft Level 1 SVQ: Professional Cookery SCQF Level 4 IBSL Certificate: British Sign Language Studies National Progression Award: Professional IBSL Level 2 Cookery SCQF Level 4 Chef's Club Central Science Healthy Eating Workshops Introduction to Catering National Certificate: Applied Science SCQF Level 5 Pre-Business, Hospitality and Tourism National Certificate: Applied Science SCQF Level 6 Professional Development Award: Laboratory Engineering, Energy and Mathematics Science SCQF Level 7 HNC: Applied Science SCQF Level 7 Engineering and Energy HND: Applied Biological Sciences SCQF Level 8 National Certificate: Electrical Engineering SCQF HND: Applied Science SCQF Level 8 Level 5 Higher: Human Biology SCQF Level 6 National Certificate: Electrical and Electronic SVQ: Healthcare Support SCQF Level 5 Engineering SCQF Level 6 SVQ: Laboratory Science and Associated HNC: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 7 Technical Activities SCQF Level 7 HND: Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8 SVQ: Life Sciences and Related Industries SCQF HND: Petroleum Engineering SCQF Level 8 Level 7 Welding Skills Professional Development Award: Engineering Sport and Fitness Practice: Fabrication and Welding SCQF Level 7 HNC: Coaching and Developing Sport SCQF National Certificate: Fabrication and Welding Level 7 Engineering SCQF Level 5 HNC: Fitness, Health and Exercise SCQF Level 7 HNC: Fabrication, Welding and Inspection SCQF Level 7 Tourism, Events and Customer Service HNC: Computer Aided Draughting and Design SCQF Level 7 Certificate: Access to Business HNC: Manufacturing Engineering SCQF Level 7 and Customer Service HND: Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 8 National Certificate: Manufacturing Engineering Community and Supported Learning SCQF Level 6 Community Skills PEO Autoskills SCQF Level 4 Springboard Step In Step Up

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Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) are the perfect We collaborate with local and national way to get a job, get paid, and get qualified. employers to develop and run our courses. So you emerge into the world of work with It’s a qualification you work towards whilst all the skills, accreditations, qualifications, you’re in a job and earning a salary. It’s and attitudes they’re looking for. a fantastic way to get the skills you need to further your career. And it’s perfect for Our partnerships and close links with ambitious people what want to succeed in their industry also mean there’re lots of chosen industry. opportunities for work experience and the chance to get invaluable hands-on We offer MAs in a lot of different industries – practical experience in live work settings. not just the ones you traditionally associate with apprenticeships. And all our MA courses All of which helps make your dream job a are developed to fit the needs of their specific reality at Fife College. industries – which means they’re very popular Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk/MAs with employers who come to us looking for the best, most enthusiastic students to come and join them. You get to learn a broad range of useful, transferable skills that you can take with you Find out more at when you move on to the next level of your www.fife.ac.uk/MAs career. And by learning on the job, you get amazing experience that will look great on your CV. And remember, there’s also the option of studying on a full-time basis at Fife College before you apply for an apprenticeship. That way, you develop valuable knowledge and skills, and get hands-on experience before you start.

150 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 151 Further Education Higher Education Can’t see your qualification on Qualifications Certificate courses Higher National Certificates (HNC) the table on the next page? Certificate courses are the perfect stepping HNCs are normally offered through the You might not be able to find your qualification Explained stone for those with no or few formal equivalent of one year full-time study and on the SCQF table as it only features current qualifications who want to progress to higher are generally recognised as the equivalent qualifications. You'll find previous types of levels of study. of your first year of study at university. Upon qualification below. Like every Scottish university and successful completion of an HNC, you have Certificate courses do not lead to a nationally college, we use the Scottish Credit and the option of progressing to an HND, degree SCQF School Qualifications recognised group award but do contain Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels to (often entering the degree course in year 2 or Level (Historical Comparison – Equivalences) nationally recognised subject/unit qualifications. describe our courses. 3) or employment. National 5 Standard Intermediate 2 They are a cluster of units, mainly at SCQF Level (Grade A – C) Grade (Grade A – C) This lets you build up credits to the 5 4, that will give you an appropriate set of skills Credit Level qualification you want, transfer credits on to (Grade 1 – 2) and knowledge to support you on to the next other courses, and compare levels across Higher National Diplomas (HND) level of your education or chosen career path. National 4 Standard Intermediate 1 different courses and qualifications. An HND is two years of study if done as a (Not Graded) Grade (Grade A – C) full-time course. If you’re progressing through 4 There’s not one set or right way to get General Level from HNC level, you can go straight into the (Grade 3 – 4) through school, college, and uni and into Intermediate Certificate courses second and final year of the HND. This means the job you want. National 3 Standard Access 3 Intermediate Certificate courses do not lead that you will only need a year to complete your (Not Graded) Grade (Not Graded) We’ll help you get where you want to be by to a nationally recognised group award but qualification. HNDs are generally recognised 3 Foundation getting you on the right course for you and do contain nationally recognised subject/ as your second year of university study and Level at a level you’re comfortable with. unit qualifications. They are a cluster of units, give you the option of progressing through to (Grade 5 – 6) mainly at SCQF Level 5, that will give you a degree (often entering year 3 of the degree an appropriate set of skills and knowledge course) or employment. to support you on to the next level of your education or chosen career path. Degrees There are many routes to studying a degree Advanced Certificate courses with Fife College. Working alongside partner Advanced Certificate courses do not lead universities, we offer a great range of degrees to a nationally recognised group award but right on your doorstep, as well as routes to a do contain nationally recognised subject/ wide range of university courses with the benefit unit qualifications. They are a cluster of units, of studying the first two years locally. mainly at SCQF Level 6, that will give you an appropriate set of skills and knowledge to support you on to the next level of your Glossary of other qualifications education or chosen career path. SWAP – Scottish Wider Access Programme These courses are specifically designed National Certificate and City & Guilds courses for those who have been out of formal education for some time and want to return These courses are designed for school leavers and progress to Higher Education. and mature students, typically with duration of one year. They contain a nationally recognised SVQ – Scottish Vocational Qualification group award qualification and can be used as a NVQ – National Vocational Qualification stepping stone to employment or on to further study at a higher level. VRQ – Vocationally Recognised Qualification School College Partnership Course These courses are available at Fife High Schools. Speak to your school’s Guidance team or SDS Advisor.

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SCQF Qualifications of Higher Apprenticeships/ SQA Qualification Level Education Institutions SVQs All the support

Professional 12 Doctoral Degree you need Apprenticeship

Graduate Apprenticeship Masters Degree, Integrated Masters Professional 11 Some SQA qualifications Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, There’re loads of different ways we can Apprenticeship Post Graduate Certificate support you – in your studies, in your plans changed between SVQ Right here for for the future, in life outside college, and 2013-2016. Graduate Apprenticeship Honours Degree, Graduate Diploma, with your bank balance… 10 Professional Graduate Certificate you, right the see www.sqa.org.uk/readyreckoner Apprenticeship The important thing to remember is that Graduate Apprenticeship when you study with us, you really are with Professional Bachelors / Ordinary Degree, Technical us. You’re not on your own. And there’s way through 9 Development Graduate Diploma, Graduate Apprenticeship Award Certificate lots of support and help here for you. SVQ Higher Apprenticeship your studies Higher National Technical 8 Diploma of Higher Education Diploma Apprenticeship We want you to have the best possible SVQ experience at Fife College. So if you need to Advanced Higher Modern talk to someone in private about any issue Higher National 7 Scottish Certificate of Higher Education Apprenticeship during your time here, our Guidance and Certificate Baccalaureate SVQ Attendance teams are here to help. Foundation Apprenticeship They’ve got helpful team members at every National Certificate Student funding 6 Higher Modern campus who are always happy to chat, listen Advanced Certificate Apprenticeship Money and funding are big considerations for and help you. SVQ most students. So if you need a hand deciding It might be money worries, or concerns about National Certificate Modern which is the right option for you to fund your National 5 accommodation. It might be something more 5 Apprenticeship Intermediate 2 Intermediate studies, our Student Funding team is happy to personal. Whatever is on your mind, you can Certificate SVQ chat and answer all your questions. talk to our respectful, non-judgemental, helpful National National teams in complete confidence. National 4 If you do decide to apply for funding, then you 4 Certificate Progression SVQ Intermediate 1 need to do that as early as possible, and make Certificate Award And if there’s anything we can’t help you with, sure everything is in place before the start of we work closely with a number of agencies your course. National 3 across Fife and beyond who specialise in a 3 Access 3 Our website has all the information you need whole variety of different areas. on all the different kinds of funding support We’re here for you from the moment you apply available. From bursaries, to student loans, National 2 for a course, right through your time studying 2 Access 2 scholarships, assistance funds, and allowances. at the College, to getting ready for your next Visit www.fife.ac.uk/funding course or stepping into the world of work. National 1 1 We also provide extra support for young carers Access 1 and care-experienced students. Visit www.fife.ac.uk/guidance

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It’s our job to get you ready for the job you association – the FCSA want. And we’ve got a great track record in graduate employability – the real skills for real jobs you learn here, along with our industry and business links, mean you’re in the best possible Elected every year by our students, to place to go after the perfect job for you. represent all our students, this is how you make your voice heard on matters that We’ve built up a reputation for producing really matter to you. graduates with invaluable, desirable skills. And we can help you make sure you’ll be in The FCSA works closely with college demand when you finish up here. management and our Board of Governors to represent your interests and get your Our Student Employability team is on hand views and opinions across. at every campus to give you relevant, practical career advice. They work with Skills If you have any issues or problems you Development Scotland (SDS) and other wish to speak to someone about, then it’s partners so know exactly what employers a great first port of call. are looking for and how you can get into the It’s also a really useful source of info on industry you have your heart set on. every aspect of college life. Plus they Visit www.fife.ac.uk/employability run social events throughout the year, Vital resources including Freshers’ Week activities. Working with you to If you’d like to get more involved, then you can put yourself forward as a Class Rep develop your skills and the space or by joining one of our Voluntary Officer Everyone is entitled to take part in learning positions. There’s someone on every and to realise their own potential. If there is to study campus you can speak to if you want to anything which could get in the way of your On every campus you can find the quiet space be part of it all. learning and participation at college, or you you need to focus on your studies. Visit www.fife.ac.uk/FCSA encounter a problem with learning, a good starting point is to talk to a member of the Your student card is also your library card and Inclusion team. that lets you use our fantastic facilities and make the most of a huge range of resources. The team is full of ideas to make learning a reality. We want to work with you to Along with books that help with every part of develop your skills, confidence, motivation, our curriculum, you’ll also find e-books, journals, independence and expertise in learning. We and newspapers to help with your studies. realise that every student is different and do Our friendly staff are always there to point you in what we can to make the college accessible the right direction to find what you’re looking for. and inclusive to all. If you need to print, scan, or photocopy The Inclusion team has Student Learning Hubs anything, they can help you with that too. at each campus where you can drop in for study skills, advice, or to attend for regular 1:1 There’s Wi-Fi at each library for your laptop, or shared support if recommended on your tablet or phone. But if you need to use a personal learning support plan (PLSP). computer and get online, you can use our PC drop in area. Visit www.fife.ac.uk/inclusion Visit www.fife.ac.uk/libraries 156 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 157 Our campus locations and facilities

Cupar To St Andrews

Kingsbarns A91 Ceres A915

M90 A91 Ladybank Chance Inn

Crail A92 Kingskettle Falkland Stenton Campus Lomond Hills Stenton Road Regional Park Glenrothes KY6 2RA A915 Train: Glenrothes with Thornton Upper Largo Colinsburgh Anstruther Bus: Stenton Road A91 Lundin Links Pittenweem Kennoway Markinch Leven St. Monans Kinross Glenrothes Leslie Windygates A91 Elie A915 Methil

Buckhaven Kinglassie M90 East Thornton Wemyss Ballingry Levenmouth Campus Methilhaven Road Making the most of our facilities Blairadam Cluny Buckhaven KY8 1HL A92 A915 Not only do you get to learn in our fantastic Cardenden Train: Markinch Bus: Methilhaven Road real world facilities – but you get to enjoy our social spaces during your time at Fife Kelty Lochgelly Halbeath Campus Dysart College too. Pittsburgh Road Kirkcaldy Dunfermline KY11 8DY St Brycedale Campus We’ve got campuses located across Fife, Our campuses have their own cafés and Cowdenbeath St Brycedale Avenue Saline Train: Dunfermline as well as a host of local learning centres, restaurants serving full meals, quick bites Queen Margaret Kirkcaldy KY1 1EX A92 so wherever you are, you’ll only be a short and snacks. And our College Bistros are Bus: Halbeath Road Train: Kirkcaldy StBus: Brycedale St Brycedale Campus car, bus or train journey away from us. open to all students for delicious lunches and There are excellent transport links to all affordable à la carte dining prepared by your Townhill Crossgates StAvenue Brycedale Avenue Halbeath Kirkcaldy KY1 1EX our conveniently placed campuses, so fellow students from our Culinary Arts and Oakley you can spend less time commuting and Hospitality courses. Dunfermline Kinghorn M90 more time learning vital new skills! You can treat yourself to some serious Crossford Burntisland Cairneyhill A921 Visit www.fife.ac.uk/gettinghere pampering at our hair, beauty and make- Aberdour up artistry salons. We’ve got a range of A985 A985 A823(M) treatments and products at prices lower than A921 on the high street. Rosyth Dalgety Bay Inverkeithing And you can take in a show – or be part of Rosyth Campus one – at the purpose-built Studio 38 theatre Wood Road North Rosyth Business Park Queensferry at our St Brycedale Campus. KY11 2EA Train: Rosyth Visit www.fife.ac.uk/facilities Bus: Wood Road for more information.

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We make it quick and easy to apply for the course you want. To help make sure you get on your course, here’s a few dos one place and don’ts to remember. How to DO be ready to get your application in. Once At Fife College you’ll get all the support and applications are open, the sooner you apply advice you need, all the skills and knowledge the better the chance of you getting on the you need and all the guidance and help you course you want. apply need to start building towards your future. It’s all DON‘T wait for all your exam results. right here for you. Conditional offers for places can be given 1 Choose your course And on our website, everything you need to subject to you passing your exams, so you make a start is all in one handy place too. From Take a look at all our industry-tailored can apply before you get your results. what jobs your course leads to, to campus courses and pick the one that’ll help DO think about the course you want to do you get the career you want. information, help with funding, and pretty much everything you need to know about life at Fife the most. You can apply for more than one  course, but you can only accept one offer. College. And of course it’s where you apply to And only one application will be progressed at 2 Check the entry come and join us. any one time. So to give you the best chance requirements of getting on the course you really want, have Have a look at what’s needed. If a think about which one is best suited to you you’ve got it, or are working towards and your plans for the future. it, then go for it! DON’T feel you need to do it a oner. Once 3 you’ve set up your login, you can return to Complete your application your application form at a later date so you Follow the easy, step-by-step process. don’t have to do it all in one sitting. Just remember your username and password! DO keep checking your emails. When you apply online, we’ll then be in touch with you by email. So remember to check your junk email folder in case our email has gone there. Need some help? For more information, visit the Call out Student Information How to Apply section at team on 0344 248 0115. www.fife.ac.uk/applytoday Or email them at [email protected] They’ll happily chat you through your options.

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162 Fife College Prospectus 2019/20 Find out more at www.fife.ac.uk We’re here to help. Our Student Information team are on hand to answer any questions you may have. Call 0344 248 0115, email [email protected] or visit www.fife.ac.uk

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Published December 2018 Fife College is a registered Scottish charity (No. SCO21203)