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Business development programme Make the most of our short courses to develop your business

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Move your business forward Anniesland College understands that in these increasingly challenging economic conditions, it is more important than ever for your business to be well placed to take advantage of business opportunities. To do this, you need well trained staff who are up to the challenge. Located in the west end of Glasgow, Anniesland College opened its new ÂŁ51million state-of-the-art building in 2010. Along with specialist engineering and construction workshops, dedicated dance and art studios and catering and sports facilities, your staff will have access to new classrooms and learning spaces which feature the latest aids to support learning. And Anniesland College continues to invest in its facilities to ensure that students are taught to the highest standards. A community college, Anniesland College has worked with large and small businesses both locally and internationally for over 40 years. Our fully trained staff hold a wealth of experience which means that we can respond to your business needs quickly and provide individual or group training solutions.

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Business Development Programme Anniesland College courses are accredited by various awarding bodies including SQA, City & Guilds, CISCO and Signature. Our short courses can be delivered as standard courses or we can deliver flexible programmes tailored specifically to meet your needs and delivered at times to suit you. Courses can be delivered in specialist classrooms at Anniesland College, online using the college Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or onsite at your business premises. We can also provide advice about how you can source funding from the various options that are available for businesses. Together we can help to make your business better. Contact us today for an informal discussion on how we can help you. How to book a place To find out more or to book a place on a course visit: www.anniesland.ac.uk/business, E: businessdevelopment@anniesland.ac.uk or T: 0141 357 6017 Courses will run depending on demand. Full refunds will be given in the event of cancelled courses. Please note that our courses are exempt from VAT so there is no VAT to add to the course fee. Terms and Conditions available.

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“Anyone from sole traders to businesses with fewer than 150 employees can apply”

Funding Assistance available ILA Scotland You may be eligible to apply to receive funding from ILA Scotland for your chosen course. If you are over 16 and living in Scotland you could get £200 a year towards the cost of learning. Contact ILA Scotland on 0808 100 1090 or visit www.ilascotland.org.uk to find out more. You must have your ILA Scotland account in place prior to the start date of any eligible course. Flexible Training Opportunities Anyone from sole traders to businesses with fewer than 150 employees can apply for up to £5000 towards training costs. Skills Development Scotland will refund 50% of the cost of up to 10 training courses – worth up to £500 per course. Contact Skills Development Scotland on 0800 783 6000 to find out more. ESF Funding If you are aged 16-65 and in employment and live within Glasgow City, Renfrewshire or South Lanarkshire Local Authority areas, you may be eligible to receive funding from the European Social Fund (ESF) to help meet the cost of your course. Contact 0141 357 6017 to find out more. Low Carbon Skills Fund The Low Carbon Skills Fund gives Scottish businesses with up to 250 employees the opportunity to apply for up to £12,500 towards employee training costs. It provides funding for up to 25 episodes of training and provides 50% of training costs, up to a maximum of £500 per episode. Find out more at www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/our-services/services-for-employers/ training/low-carbon-skills-fund

Courses Modern Apprenticeships and VQs pages 8 - 23

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pages 6 - 7

Business and Digital Technologies • Assessor / Verifier Training

• Service Across Cultures (WorldHost)

• ILM Effective Management

• Principles of Customer Service (WorldHost)

• ILM Effective Team Member Skills

• Customers with Disabilities (WorldHost)

• Practical Teambuilding • Medical Terminology

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook

• Introduction to Manual Payroll

• CompTIA A+

• Introduction to Sage Accounting

• CompTIA Network+

• Introduction to Sage Payroll

• CompTIA Security +

• Effective Time Management

• CompTIA Server+

• WorldHost Ambassador

• CCNA Exploration

Care, Health and Communities • First Aid Health & Safety at Work • First Aid Health & Safety at Work (Requalification) • Health & Safety Basic Skills Annual Update • Emergency First Aid at Work • Administration of Medication

“Developing the employees you need for the future is crucial: with Modern Apprentices (MAs) you can do just that.”

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Creative Industries and Sport • REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Course • REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Refresher Course

Design for Business

• Introduction to Photoshop Interface • Photoshop: Intermediate • Photoshop: Advanced • Introduction to Illustrator • Illustrator: Intermediate/Advanced • Introduction to InDesign/Advanced

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ESOL and Highers • Spanish • Effective Communication • Personal Effectiveness in Business • British Sign Language (BSL) • Deaf Awareness

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Engineering and Construction • Introduction to MIG, MMA or TIG • Intermediate MIG, MMA or TIG • TIG Aluminium • Inspection and Testing: City and Guilds 2391-10 • 17th edition: City and Guilds 2382 -10 and 2382-20 update course • The Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems: City and Guilds 2399 • Basic Electrical Comprehension and safety for Non-electrical Personnel • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming and Machining • Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): City and Guilds 2377-20 • Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers • Introduction to Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Finding • Automotive Refrigerant Handling, Level 3 City and Guilds Air Conditioning Licence to practice unit

Assistance with Modern Apprenticeships and VQs

Modern Apprenticeships Well-trained and effective employees are more important than ever for business success. Having a team with the right skills can help you meet business challenges such as competition, growth and innovation. Developing the employees you need for the future is crucial: with Modern Apprentices (MAs) you can do just that. Whether you decide to develop existing staff or recruit new employees as Modern Apprentices, your business will benefit. The college is contracted by Skills Development Scotland to manage a range of Modern Apprenticeships. We may be able to help you recruit and train a Modern Apprentice in: Engineering: we provide MA qualifications in numerous engineering disciplines including:

“The college is contracted by Skills Development Scotland to manage a range of Modern Apprenticeships.”

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• Marine Engineering • Fabrication and Welding • Engineering Maintenance • Electrical and Electronic Engineering • Mechanical Manufacturing • Technical Support

Automotive Engineering: we provide MAs in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at levels 2 and 3. As an employer of an apprentice, the benefits are many and varied:

• Improved Productivity - Apprentices

will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to fulfil their roles

• Motivated People - by offering MAs

you will find it easier to recruit and retain individuals who are motivated and eager to learn

• Relevant Training - MAs have been

designed in conjunction with industry professionals to ensure that they are relevant to the marketplace

• Avoid Skills Shortages - MAs will

enable you to invest in the future of your business. By taking on an apprentice, you will acquire specialist skills that are up-to-date with new technology

MAs normally last between one and four years as they are competency based and not time served. Every apprenticeship has an industry approved framework, which includes the following elements:

• Scottish Vocational Qualifications at level 2 and level 3 • Core skills in problem solving, working with others,

ICT, communications and numeracy

• An

additional industry specific qualification, such as a National Certificate or Higher National Certificate

All SVQ training fees are borne by Anniesland College via support from Skills Development Scotland.

Vocational Qualifications (VQs) We also offer stand alone VQs, and you may be eligible to apply for partial funding for these through the Flexible Training Opportunities Fund detailed on pg 3. Employees attend college at set times and are also continually assessed in the workplace. We offer the following:

The college is currently funded by Skills Development Scotland to provide MAs primarily for 16-19 year olds, but also for those aged 20 and over in certain circumstances. Anniesland College will provide support throughout the Modern apprenticeship process. Your company can access services such as:

• Advertising and pre-interviewing prospective candidates • Assessment of trainees in the workplace by a designated

and fully qualified member of college staff

• Quality teaching from lecturing staff in the college for

trainees on day or block release where appropriate

• Trainee progress reviews on a quarterly basis • Issuing of MA certificate to trainee on completion of

their award

• SVQ 2 Cleaning & Support Services • SVQ 2 Facilities Services • SVQ 3 Facilities Management • SVQ 2 Gaming Operations For more information contact Lynn McGurk, Business Development Co-ordinator T: 0141 357 6107 or E: lynn.mcgurk@anniesland.ac.uk

Courses Business and Digital Technologies

Assessor Training Entry Requirements: Participants should be working as assessors of qualifications in the workplace. Aims: To prepare participants for assessing candidates in the workplace using a wide range of assessment methods, both direct and indirect. This course may lead to the Scottish Qualifications Authority qualification Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods. Content: • Preparing to assess • Planning assessments • Assessing candidate performance and knowledge • Confirming progression and achievement Duration: 2 days of workshop delivery plus individual assessment of assessor-candidates (approx 6 hours) Start Dates: 8 February 30 October

“Give participants an opportunity to develop a range of management skills.”

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Fee: £500 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £5000 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Verifier Training

ILM Effective Management

Entry Requirements: Participants should be monitoring assessment processes and decisions within an organisation.

Entry Requirements: No formal qualifications but participants should be practicing or aspiring managers.

Aims: To prepare participants to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment. This course may lead to the SQA qualification Internally monitor and maintain the quality of workplace assessment.

Aims: To give participants an opportunity to develop a range of management skills. This course may lead to a recognised Institute of Leadership and Management award.

Content: • Preparing to carry out Internal Quality Assurance • Planning Internal Quality Assurance • Carrying out planned monitoring of the quality of assessments • Providing assessors with feedback, advice and support to help them maintain and improve their assessment practice • Meeting appropriate external Quality Assurance requirements Duration: Initial 1/2 day workshop delivery plus individual assessment of internal verifier candidates (6 hours) Start Dates: 13 March 10 October Fee: £400 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £4000 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Content: • Leading a team effectively • Achieving objectives through time management • Planning change in the workplace • Managing performance Duration: 3 days (plus work-based assignments required to gain certification) Start Dates: 18 January 24 October Fee: £150 per person, Plus ILM registration fees if certification required. Special group rate (up to 15 people) £1500 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Business and Digital Technologies

ILM Effective Team Member Skills Entry Requirements: None Aims: To give participants a basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities within a team and the limits of their authority and accountability. This course may lead to a recognised Institute of Leadership and Management award. You may wish to consider following up this course with our Practical Teambuilding Skills half day. Content: Developing yourself as an effective team member. Duration: 2 days Start Dates: 23 April 5 November

“A basic knowledge of the various roles, functions and responsibilities within a team.”

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Fee: £100 per person, plus ILM registration fee if certification required Special group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Practical Teambuilding

Medical Terminology

Entry Requirements: None

Aims: To allow participants to develop teamworking, problem solving and communication skills through working together on a series of challenges.

Aims: This course will allow participants to acquire and use an extensive vocabulary that is used in secretarial/ administrative/clerical work in a medical environment.

Content: Working in teams, participants will take part in a range of challenges which develop problem solving, communication and teamworking skills. These challenges take place in an indoor environment. An evaluation will take place following the activities to allow team members to reflect on the activities. This half day may be useful as a follow-up to our Effective Team Member Skills 2-day course.

Content: • Record and spell dictated medical terms relating to the following body systems • Digestive • Respiratory • Cardiovascular/lymphatic • Urinary • Reproductive • Endocrine • Special senses • Skeletal/muscular • Nervous • Define the medical terms relating to the body systems above • Extend and correctly spell given related body system abbreviations and general abbreviations • Record and define drug groups from dictation

Duration: Half day Start Dates: 22 February 6 June 12 September Fee: £50 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £500 Delivery method: Practical teamworking activities

Duration: approximately 36 hours of learning/assessment (if SQA certification required) Start Dates: flexible start dates Fee: £200 per person Delivery method: Online via college VLE. Arrangements for supervised assessment will be by negotiation

Business and Digital Technologies

Introduction to Manual Payroll Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for those considering self employment and for those carrying out an administrative function in a small organisation. Aims: To provide an introduction to manual payroll. Content: • Create payroll records • Use HMRC forms P11, P45, P46, P35 • Calculate gross/net pay • Calculate national insurance • Calculate income tax due Duration: 2 days Start Dates: 7 March 7 November

“Small to medium sized companies who want to keep computerised payroll records using industry-standard software.”

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Fee: £100 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Tutor demonstration and hands-on practice

Introduction to Sage Accounting

Introduction to Sage Payroll

Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements. This course is suitable for small to medium sized companies who want to keep computerised accounting records using industry-standard software. It is also suitable for those considering self employment and for those carrying out an administrative function in a small business organisation, moving from manual to computerised record keeping.

Entry Requirements: No formal entry requirements, although experience of manual payroll would be advantageous. This course is suitable for small to medium sized companies who want to keep computerised payroll records using industry-standard software. It is also suitable for those considering self employment and for those carrying out an administrative function in a small business organisation, moving from manual to computerised record keeping.

Aims: To provide an introduction to computerised accounting using SAGE software. Content: • Set up Sales/Purchase ledger accounts • Batch process accounting transactions • Basic Banking process Duration: 2 days Start Dates: 7 May 5 December Fee: £100 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Tutor-led and hands-on practice

Aims: To provide an introduction to computerised payroll using SAGE software. Content: • Create computerised records • Process weekly and monthly payroll • Complete monthly payment form to HM Revenue and Customs Duration: 2 days Start Dates: 6 February 31 May Fee: £100 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Tutor-led and hands-on practice

Business and Digital Technologies

Effective Time Management Entry Requirements: None Aims: To provide participants with effective techniques for managing their time well which will help to avoid missed deadlines, damaged relationships with customers and colleagues, low levels of achievement and feelings of stress and panic. Content: • What causes poor time management? • Get organised and work efficiently • Dealing with people • Email and the telephone • Meetings • Action planning Duration: Half day

“Effective techniques for managing their time well which will help to avoid missed deadlines.”

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Start Dates: 5 March 14 May 12 December Fee: £50 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £500 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

WorldHost Ambassador

Service Across Cultures (WorldHost)

Entry Requirements: None

Aims: To support ambassadors or volunteers in providing a warm and friendly welcome and equipping them with resources as they interact with and assist visitors to the UK. The course leads to a recognised WorldHost qualification.

Aims: To increase awareness about visitors and customers from other cultures and provide practical skills and advice to improve communication. Participants will also consider how they communicate with colleagues from other cultures as we live and work in a multicultural community. This course leads to a recognised WorldHost qualification.

Content: • Demonstrating a warm welcome • Lasting impressions • Local tourism resources • Ambassador resources • Pride factor

Content: • Behaviours • Values • Culture • Assumptions

Duration: Half day Duration: Half day Start Dates: 28 March 18 June 3 October Fee: £50 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £500 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Start Dates: 20 February 17 April 30 May 20 June 24 October Fee: £50 per person, including certification fee Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £500 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Business and Digital Technologies

Principles of Customer Service (WorldHost) Entry Requirements: None Aims: To develop excellent customer service skills, providing businesses with an essential tool to improve customer satisfaction and retention. The course leads to a recognised WorldHost qualification. Content: • Welcoming People • Topics to avoid • What forms a first impression • The communication process • Why you should handle customer concerns • Effective listening • Visitor needs Duration: 1 day

“If you are over 16 and living in Scotland you could get £200 a year towards the cost of learning.”

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Start Dates: 7 February 25 April 18 May 5 December Fee: £100 per person, including certification fee Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Customers with Disabilities (WorldHost) Entry Requirements: None Aims: To increase awareness and sensitivity towards those customers who have a disability. By having this knowledge businesses can make people with disabilities feel more comfortable and welcome. This course leads to a recognised WorldHost qualification. Content: • Language of disabilities • Things to consider • Having a disability • Detection of a disability • Important tips for service providers Duration: Half day Start Dates: 20 February 17 April 30 May 20 June 5 November Fee: £70 per person, including certification fee Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £700 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Business and Digital Technologies

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 2007 or 2010 4 separate courses: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Entry Requirements: A basic knowledge of using the appropriate Microsoft Office application. Aims: To prepare participants for the Microsoft Office specialist exam in each application. Content: Each course follows the syllabus of the MOS exam. Find out more at: www.microsoft.com/learning/en/us/certification/mos.aspx#certifications Delivery method: Tutor-led, self study and online via Microsoft. Students are advised that self-study will be required to prepare for the online exam.

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Word

Powerpoint

Duration: 2 days

Start Dates: (2007 course) 17 January (2010 course) 18 September

Start Dates: (2007 course) 18 January (2010 course) 9 October

Fee: £200 (includes textbook, practice exam, exam and one retake). Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000

Excel

Outlook

Duration: 2 days

Start Dates: (2007 course) 19 April (2010 course) 15 November

Start Dates: (2007 course) 7 March (2010 course) 2 May

Fee: £200 (includes textbook, practice exam, exam and one retake). Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000

Business and Digital Technologies

“An integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications.”

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CompTIA A+ Entry Requirements: None Aims: The CompTIA A+ Essentials examination measures necessary competencies for an entry-level IT professional with the equivalent knowledge of at least 500 hours of hands-on experience in the lab or field. Successful candidates will have the knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of computer technology, networking, and security, and will have the skills required to identify hardware, peripheral, networking, and security components. Successful candidates will understand the basic functionality of the operating system and basic troubleshooting methodology, practice proper safety procedures, and will effectively interact with customers and peers. Content: • Hardware • Troubleshooting • Repair and Maintenance • Operating System and Software • Networking Security • Operational Procedure Duration: 1 day x 5 weeks Start Dates: 21 February 4 September Fee: £200 per person Special group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Tutor-led and online

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security +

Entry Requirements: A+

Entry Requirements: A+ or Network+

Aims: The CompTIA Network+ (2009 Edition) certification ensures that the successful candidate has the important knowledge and skills necessary to manage, maintain, troubleshoot, install, operate and configure basic network infrastructure, describe networking technologies, basic design principles, and adhere to wiring standards and use testing tools.

Aims: To provide the knowledge and skills required to identify risk and participate in risk mitigation activities, to provide infrastructure, operational and information security, apply security controls to maintain confidentiality, to identify appropriate technologies and products and to operate with an awareness of applicable polices, laws and regulations.

Content: • Network Technologies • Network Media and Topologies • Network Devices • Network Management • Network Tools • Network Security

Content: • Network Security • Compliance and Operational Security • Threats and Vulnerabilities • Application, Data and Host Security • Cryptography Duration: 1 day x 5 weeks

Duration: 1 day x 5 weeks Start Dates: 25 April 5 September Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000

Start Dates: 18 January 7 November Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Tutor-led and E-learning

Delivery method: Tutor-led

Business and Digital Technologies

CompTIA Server+ Entry Requirements: CompTIA A+ Aims: The ComTIA Server+ (2009 Edition) certificate in an international vendor neutral credential. The Server+ exam is a validation of ‘foundation’ level server skills and knowledge, and is used by organisations and IT professionals around the globe. Content: • System Hardware • Software • Storage • IT Environment • Disaster Recovery • Troubleshooting Duration: 1 day x 5 weeks Start Dates: 17 April 6 November

“ Foundation level server skills and knowledge is used by organisations and IT professionals around the globe.”

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Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Tutor-led

CCNA Exploration Entry Requirements: A+ and Network+ desirable but not necessary. Aims: The Cisco CCNA Exploration curriculum provides an integrated and comprehensive coverage of networking topics, from fundamentals to advanced applications and services, while providing opportunities for hands-on practical experience and soft skills development. Content: • Network Fundamentals • Routing Protocols and Concepts • LAN Switching and Wireless • Accessing the WAN Network Fundamentals is the first course and it has no entry requirements. It is a prerequisite for the other three courses. Routing Protocols and Concepts is the preferred second course in the sequence. Duration: 1 day x 7 weeks per unit Start Dates: 19 April 8 October Fee: £300 per unit, full course £1200 Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £3000 per unit, full course £12000 Delivery method: Tutor-led and online

Courses Care, Health and Communities

First Aid Health & Safety at Work Entry Requirements: None Aims: Suitable for anyone at any level who wishes to become a First Aider or who seeks extra employability skills. Content: On successful completion candidates will be able to perform life saving First Aid. Content includes: • CPR and Recovery • Ability to recognise the presence of major illnesses e.g. heart attack, stroke, asthma and diabetes • Administer First Aid to a broad range of casualties Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 24 January 13 March 11 September Fee: £180 Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £1800

“On successful completion candidates will be able to perform life saving First Aid”

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Delivery method: Tutor-led with practical activities

First Aid Health & Safety at Work (Requalification)

Health & Safety Basic Skills Annual Update

Entry Requirements: A valid Health & Safety First Aid at Work certificate

Entry Requirements: None

Aims: This course will suit those who wish to update their Health & Safety First Aid at work skills. Content: On successful completion candidates will be able to perform life saving First Aid. Content includes: • CPR and Recovery • Ability to recognise the presence of major illnesses e.g. heart attack, stroke, asthma and diabetes • Administer First Aid to a broad range of casualties Duration: 3 hours x 4 weeks Start Dates: 10 May 24 October Fee: £140 Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £1400 Delivery method: Tutor-led with practical activities

Aims: This course is recommended for those who have active First Aid at work certificates, but it is not mandatory. Content: On successful completion candidates will be able to perform life saving First Aid. Content includes: • CPR and Recovery • Administering First Aid to a casualty with bleeding wounds / shock Duration: 3 hours Start Dates: 22 February 5 September Fee: £55 Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £550 Delivery method: Tutor-led with practical activities

Care, Health and Communities

Emergency First Aid at Work Entry Requirements: None Aims: This HSE Approved course will cover all the basics in the workplace First Aid. The certificate for successful completion of the course is valid for 3 years. Content: • Legislation • CPR and Recovery • Ability to recognise the presence of major illnesses eg. Heart Attack, Asthma, Diabetes, Head Injuries • Administer First Aid to a broad range of casualties Duration: 1 day Start dates: 6 March 15 May 18 September 13 November Fee: £95 Special group rates (up to 15 people) £950

“A college based qualification with work based practice”

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Delivery method: Tutor-led with practical activities

Administration of Medication (PDA) Entry Requirements: None Aims: This award is aimed at individuals whose job role involves administering medication in social services and related settings. Examples of possible job titles include residential care workers, support workers and day care workers in services for older people, children and young people, mental health, care at home and housing support, personal assistants. Content: • Principles and procedures of medicine management • Legislation, regulation and local policies • Care standards and implications for practice • Recording and reporting care planning • Infection control measures • Dosage, routes and timing • Disposal of unused medicines • Consent and Covert medication Duration: 36 hours Start Dates: Flexible Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 20 people) £2000 Delivery method: Online via the college VLE plus 15 hours classroom based learning

Courses Creative Industries and Sport

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Course Entry Requirements: None Aims: The syllabus aims to raise awareness of key food hygiene issues in the food industry and high risk areas such as nurseries, play centres, care homes etc. Content: • An Introduction to Food Hygiene • Bacteria and Their Characteristics • The Incidence of Food Poisoning and Its Prevention • Personal Hygiene and Working Habits of the Food Handler • The Working Environment • Cleaning Practices • Common Food Pests and Their Control • Food Legislation • Assessment The tutor is encouraged to integrate the legislative requirements of both employer and employee at appropriate points throughout the syllabus. The identification of good food safety procedures and the implementation of food safety systems based on HACCP principles should be highlighted throughout the course content.

Duration: 6 Hours

“Aims to raise awareness of key food hygiene issues in the food industry and high risk areas.”

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Start Dates: 5 March 3 September Fee: £60 (includes Handbook, assessment workbook and certificate upon successful completion of examination). Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £600 Delivery method: A combination of training techniques is preferred, with the use of visual aids, group work and practical exercises

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Refresher Course Entry Requirements: Candidates must be in possession of a current (within the preceding 3-5 years) Elementary Food Hygiene certificate or a verifiable equivalent qualification recognized by REHIS. Aims: • Update existing REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene certificate • Identify gaps in knowledge • Fill in the gaps, using training skills • Reassess student knowledge Content: • An Introduction to Food Hygiene • Bacteria and Their Characteristics • The Incidence of Food Poisoning and Its Prevention • Personal Hygiene and Working Habits of the Food Handler • The Working Environment • Cleaning Practices • Common Food Pests and Their Control • Food Legislation The tutor is encouraged to integrate the legislative requirements of both employer and employee at appropriate points throughout the syllabus. The identification of good food safety procedures and the implementation of food safety systems based on HACCP principles should be highlighted throughout the course content. Duration: 3.5 Hours Start Dates: 6 March 4 September Fee: £40 (includes Handbook, assessment workbook and certificate upon successful completion of examination) Delivery method: A combination of training techniques is preferred, with the use of visual aids, group work and practical exercises

Design for Business

Introduction to Photoshop Interface Entry Requirements: Suitable for beginners Aims: Learn about the working functions of the workspace and tools. Content: • How to use filters constructively and confidently • Command colour by understanding how colour works: from changing a grey sky to blue, highlighting dark areas and replacing colour or enhancing it within your images • Learn about resolution, colour modes and file formats which are crucial to any job whether working on the web or within 2D/3D design Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 1 February 19 April 4 September Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500

“Learn about the working functions of the workspace and tools.”

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Delivery method: Tutor-led

Photoshop: Intermediate

Photoshop: Advanced

Entry Requirements: Not suitable for beginners. Applicants should have knowledge of the working functions, the workspace and tools of photoshop in order to study at this level.

Entry Requirements: Applicants should currently be working at Intermediate level and have sound knowledge of the working functions, the workspace and tools of photoshop in order to study advanced Photoshop.

Content: • Work with layer structure, adjustment layers and tools to merge images productively • Photoshop has countless methods and tools to remove and extract a section of an image • Learn how to use all methods successfully to help make effective decisions • Uses of working paths and clipping paths are also explored along with cloning across documents, focal blur and content aware

Content: • Conquer masks, noisy channels and sharpening images • Use precision techniques, puppet warp, type effects, lighting effects, drawing and brushes, panorama stitching and managing resources with preset manager for an effective workflow

Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 7 February 8 May 5 September Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 2 May 6 September 1 November Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Design for Business

Introduction to Illustrator Entry Requirements: Suitable for beginners Aims: Understanding how images are constructed in Illustrator is a step every designer needs to conquer in order to create corporate identities/ logos and to progress to the next level. Content: • Learn about the working functions of the workspace and tools • Work with layers, grids and rulers, objects, pen drawing, tracing, aligning and pathways • Warp images and make masks Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks

“Understanding how images are constructed in Illustrator is a step every designer needs to conquer in order to create corporate identities.”

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Start Dates: 6 February 8 October Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Illustrator: Intermediate/Advanced

Introduction to InDesign

Entry Requirements: Not suitable for beginners. Applicants must have a good basic understanding of Illustrator in order to be able to progress to work at Intermediate / Advanced level.

Entry Requirements: None

Content: • Exploring type, formatting type, manipulating type. • Creating special effects. • Handling colour. • Setting up template artwork for packaging and form cutting. • Progress to laying the graphics onto the artwork and simultaneously make decisions about getting the artwork ready for print

Content: • Learn about the working functions of the workspace and tools. • Explore layouts; work with type and images, layers, links, styles, drawing, frames and objects along with transparency

Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 7 February 9 October Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Aims: The basics of desktop publishing are being established here to progress onto complex set up layouts

Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 8 February 11 September Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Design for Business

InDesign: Advanced Entry Requirements: Applicants should have a thorough understanding of Desktop Publishing in order to study at this level. Aims: Learn about creating master pages for complex layouts for magazines and brochures. Content: • Setting up artwork • Saving in the correct file formats • Checking documents with preflight before sending to a service provider Duration: 3 hours x 6 weeks Start Dates: 18 April 7 November

“Learn about creating master pages for complex layouts for magazines and brochures.”

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Fee: £150 Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £1500 Delivery method: Tutor-led

Courses ESOL and Highers

Spanish Entry Requirements: None Aims: To gain a working knowledge of the language. Can be taught at various levels, depending on the experience of the individual or group. Certification and assessment available on request. Content: • Developing your business links with Spain • Empowering your performance at meetings with Spanish partners • Effective written communication with Spanish partners Duration: 2 days Start Dates: 12 March 7 October Fee: £100 per day Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £1000 Delivery method: Tutor-led, Face to face

“Developing staff performance through use of personal and business psychology.”

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Effective Communication

Personal Effectiveness in Business

Entry Requirements: None

Aims: To improve staff levels of writing, presenting and how to prepare for business meeting.

Aims: To improve staff confidence and performance in the workplace.

Content: • Getting your Message Across • Writing emails, letters, business reports • Improving your presentation skills • Make your meetings more effective (preparation, conduct and minutes)

Content: • Planning Work ( Prioritisation Grid) • Time Management • Reducing Stress in the Workplace • Using Emotional intelligence in the workplace • Motivation

Duration: 2 days

Start Dates: 14 March 3 October

Start Dates: 12 March 8 October

Fee: £100 per day Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £1000

Fee: £200 Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000

Delivery method: Mixture of face to face, and E-learning

blended

Delivery method: Face to face

ESOL and Highers

British Sign Language (BSL) Entry Requirements: None Aims: To communicate in BSL in the context of your business. Certification and Signature assessment available. Content: • Use of key signs • Finger spelling • Deaf awareness introduction Duration: 3hrs x 4 weeks Start Dates: 20 February 13 March 5 November Fee: £95 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £950 Delivery method: Face to face

“Meet your obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)”

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Deaf Awareness Entry Requirements: None Aims: To gain knowledge of deaf people’s communication needs. Content: • Barriers • Resources to develop communication tactics • Practical skills in dealing with deaf clients / customers • Meet your obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Duration: 3hrs x 4 weeks Start Dates: 14 February 14 May 6 November Fee: £95 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £950 Delivery method: Face to face

Courses Engineering and Construction

Introduction to MIG Entry Requirements: None Aims: To provide participants with a basic practical experience of MIG processes. Content: • H&S familiarisation of MIG processes • Introduction to tools and machines used in the process • Hands on practical work in processes • Basic working knowledge of the process Duration: 3 days Start Dates: 16 January, 12 March, 10 September Fee: £200 per person. Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £2000 Delivery method: Workshop based

Introduction to MMA

“Provide participants with practical skills and experience.”

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Entry Requirements: None Aims: To provide participants with a basic practical experience of MMA processes. Content: • H&S familiarisation of MMA processes • Introduction to tools and machines used in the process • Hands on practical work in processes • Basic working knowledge of the process Duration: 3 days Start Dates: 15 January, 15 March, 6 September Fee: £200 per person. Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £2000 Delivery method: Workshop based

Introduction to TIG

Entry Requirements: None Aims: To provide participants with a basic practical experience of TIG processes. Content: • H&S familiarisation of TIG processes • Introduction to tools and machines used in the process • Hands on practical work in processes • Basic working knowledge of the process Duration: 3 days Start Dates: 6 February, 7 May, 3 September Fee: £200 per person. Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £2000 Delivery method: Workshop based

Intermediate MIG, MMA or TIG

TIG Aluminium

Entry Requirements: Basic knowledge of MIG, MMA or TIG processes

Entry Requirements: : TIG experience

Aims: These 3 separate courses aim to increase existing skills for codes. Successful participants will achieve individual unit certification to EMTA / EAL awards limited standards (SCQF level 5). Content: • H&S familiarisation of MIG processes • Introduction to tools and machines used in the process • Hands on practical work in processes • Basic working knowledge of the process • Positional welding to various ASME 1X weld positions Duration: 10 days Start Dates: 17 January 3 September Fee: £500 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £5000 Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

Aims: To provide participants with practical TIG skills for aluminium. Specific to individuals with a TIG background but who require relevant Aluminium experience. Content: • H&S familiarisation of TIG processes • Introduction to tools and machines used in the process • Hands on practical work in processes • Basic working knowledge of the process Duration: 3 days Start Dates: 5 June 3 December Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 12 people) £2000 Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

Engineering and Construction

Inspection and Testing: City and Guilds 2391-10 Entry Requirements: Time served electrician Aims: A Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations helps you develop the knowledge and practical experience to inspect and test electrical installations. The qualification shows your customers that you’re a competent installer or tester, and are up to date with national requirements for the industry (BS7671). A Certificate in Inspection, Testing and Verification of Electrical Installations is for qualified electricians working in the industry. You may want to continue your professional development or update your knowledge of techniques and legislation.

Content: • Technical knowledge of the inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations • The practical application of the inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations Duration: 4 days

“Helps you develop the knowledge and practical experience to inspect and test electrical installations.”

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Start Dates: Flexible Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: One day a week for 4 weeks then theory exam and practical assessment. Can also be delivered at employers workplace for 4 consecutive days

17th edition: City and Guilds 2382 -10 and 2382-20 update Course Entry Requirements: Electrical background/knowledge would be advantageous. Aims: This Certificate ensures you are up-to-date with the latest industry regulation on wiring and the safe use and operation of electrical equipment and systems. It covers the 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, which came into force in June 2008. These regulations are recognised by the British Standards Institute as a British Standard (BS7671). If you’re a practising electrician, you must comply with the regulations for electrical work - this Certificate helps you do that. If you were certified for the previous edition of the IEE wiring regulations (which came into force in June 2001), you can take a one-day refresher course. (2382-20). If you are a newly qualified electrician or have not achieved a qualification against the last amendment or the 16th edition, you’ll need to do the full course.

The Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems: City and Guilds 2399 Entry Requirements: Time served electrician with 17th edition qualification and preferably City and guilds Inspection and testing 2391-10 Aims: You complete 4 core units • Understand the requirements to install, commission and handover solar photovoltaic systems • Install, commission and handover solar photovoltaic systems • Understand the requirements to inspect, service and maintain solar photovoltaic systems • Inspect, service and maintain solar photovoltaic systems Duration: 4 days Start Dates: 6 February 10 September

Duration: 4 days then 2 hour online exam. Update is 1 day then 2 hour exam

Fee: £500 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £5000

Start Dates: 15 February 11 September

Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

Fee: £350 / £200 for the update course Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

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Engineering and Construction

Basic Electrical Comprehension and safety for Non-electrical personnel Entry Requirements: Time served mechanically or Fabrication/welding Aims: The course would be of benefit to persons with responsibility for general safety in an organization. It will provide an insight into fundamental electrical safety requirements for non-electrical personnel who need to be made aware of the dangers of electricity and the ways in which to avoid accidents that can be caused by the lack of awareness and misuse of electrical equipment and systems. Anniesland College certificate on successful completion.

“Up-skill traditional mechanical machinists to be able to programme, set and operate modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines.”

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Content: • The course is a mixture of practical work and theory • Electrical Principles: Brief outline of the relationship between current, voltage and resistance. • Installation layout/safety features: The need for isolation, overcurrent protection and protection against shock. • Earthing/bonding: Earthing systems, indirect contact, Use of RCD’s • Fault finding: Resistance testing Duration: 4 days Start Dates: Flexible Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming and Machining

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT): City and Guilds 2377-20

Entry Requirements: Time served Mechanical Engineer - Conventional Machining.

Entry Requirements: : None

Aims: The main aim of the course would be to up-skill traditional mechanical machinists i.e. turners, millers etc to be able to programme, set and operate modern Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machines used in the modern manufacturing industry. We can offer training at two or three different levels depending on the applicants’ skill level with the candidate able to specialize in either CNC turning or CNC Milling. (Note: numbers would be limited to a maximum of 8 candidates for each). Content: The course would involve the candidates learning to • Programme using the FANUC programming language for either turning or milling (Other programming languages such as Heidenhain and Seimens) • Off-line programming using simulation software. • Simple fault finding of CNC programmes • Machine setting – set tooling off sets & datum shifts in preparation of machining • Machine operation to manufacture simple engineering components Duration: 1 week or alternatively 1 day for 5 weeks or 1 evening for 10 weeks Start Dates: 15 January 13 March 4 September Fee: £300 per person Special Group rate (up to 8 people) £2200 Delivery method: CNC Workshop and Programming room

Aims: Learn how to test portable electrical appliances with the Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. If you already work as an electrician it will add another string to your bow and can help you move up in the industry Content: A qualification in Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment is for practising electricians who want to progress in their career or move on to further study Duration: 1 day Start Dates: Flexible Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Practical workshop based course

Engineering and Construction

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers Entry Requirements: None Aims: To provide an introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Content: • Investigate and display an understanding of basic programming techniques • Demonstrate how to monitor PLC operations and fault find PLC controlled processes • Produce a program to control a specified process and document the process to a satisfactory standard. • Demonstrate an understanding of input / output devices used with PLCs and how they are interfaced to the PLC • Understand the internal architecture of PLCs and their applications Duration: 4 days Start Dates: 8 February 12 September

“Understand the internal architecture of PLCs and their applications”

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Fee: £200 per person Special Group rate (up to 15 people) £2000 Delivery method: Practical workshop based course with some online learning

Introduction to Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Finding Entry Requirements: SVQ 2 or equivalent experience Aims: To develop skills in automotive diagnostics. An Introduction to Vehicle Diagnostics course is also available. Content: Use of vehicle diagnostic equipment and fault finding techniques Duration: 1 day or 3 evenings Start Dates: 14 March 16 May 4 September 14 November Fee: £180 per person Special Group rate (up to 10 people) £1800 Delivery method: Workshop delivery

Automotive Refrigerant Handling, Level 3 City and Guilds Air Conditioning Licence to practice unit Entry Requirements: Automotive SVQ 2 or equivalent experience Aims: To meet the requirements of European Commission Directive 307/2008 for handling refrigerant for mobile air conditioning systems. Content: • Health & Safety • System operation • Recover and transfer refrigerant on a R134a vehicle system Duration: 1 day or 3 evenings Start Dates: 21 March 23 May 19 September 21 November Fee: £180 per person Special Group rate (up to 10 people) £1800 Delivery method: Classroom and workshop based

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Business and Digital Technologies

Care, Health and Communities

Creative Industries and Sport

ESOL and Highers

Engineering and Construction

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