Business Course Guide 2018/19

FACULTY OF BUSINESS

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Course choices Making an application Interview process Need guidance and help

ADVICE CENTRE Whether you’re thinking of applying for a course, are looking for guidance and advice or need some personal support, drop in to the Student Advice Centre where we have a team of friendly, professional staff, ready to help and support you.

You’ll also find useful information stands, PCs and notice boards where you can find out about:        

College courses/careers guidance Student funding and funding application forms Nursery application form – Happitots Job vacancies Opportunities for volunteering Health and wellbeing information Information on progression to further study Chaplaincy service/student counselling

The Advice Centre is open: Monday to Thursday: 8.45 am to 5 pm Friday: 8.45 am to 4.30 pm You can contact the Advice Centre teams on: Admissions Tel: 01355 270750 Email: admissions@slc.ac.uk

Bursaries Tel: 01355 807780 Email: bursaries@slc.ac.uk

Guidance & Support Tel: 01355 807406 Email: karen.pirie@slc.ac.uk

MAKING AN APPLICATION You can apply online at www.slc.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can drop into the Advice Centre to use a computer or to complete a paper application form. We recommend that you apply early as many of our courses are oversubscribed. Applications open on the 1st of October each year for entry for the following academic session.

ROUTES FOR ALL/FOCUS WEST ENTRY ROUTE Routes for All and FOCUS West work with 37 schools in the West of Scotland to widen access to Further and Higher Education, driving higher and greater aspiration for young people and supporting an embedded knowledge of successful application to college and university. All applicants who are participating in the Routes for All or FOCUS West initiatives will be guaranteed an interview for their chosen course, as long as they meet the entry requirements.

LEARNING NEED OR DISABILITY Early identification of any learning need or disability enables us to ensure that you receive any support required during the interview process and also to identify any support needs you may have during your course of study. For example: • If you have dyslexia or difficulties with writing, spelling or numeracy • Any learning difficulties or previous learning support at school • Hearing or sight impairment • Mobility problems or physical disability • Mental health problems or social/emotional difficulties • General health problems including any underlying illnesses If you require support at the interview, please complete the Interview Support Request form and return it to the College in advance of your interview. If it appears that you may have some support needs, you may be referred to the College’s Learning Development team so that your support needs can be assessed with a view to identifying (if necessary) a reasonable support package. This assessment will be carried out as soon as possible after your interview.

CARERS AND CARE EXPERIENCED STUDENTS We’re committed to supporting students with caring responsibilities, have care experience, are currently in care, or are about to leave care. Our dedicated Student Services team will work closely with you to ensure you have all the support you need to facilitate a smooth transition, and help prepare you for college life. We’ll work in partnership with other support services and agencies, internally and externally, in order to help you access specific support, tailored to your individual needs.

Within Student Services you’ll have a named contact, who can help support you before, during, and after college.

How we support you: • • • • •

Discuss course options and provide assistance with completing the relevant forms The offer of a visit to see the facilities to help with orientation Provide guidance/advice on funding, childcare, discretionary, accommodation and travel Fast-track your funding application for non-advanced courses Introduce you to the Learning Development team

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Help you access additional support services, such as, the counselling and chaplaincy service, mindfulness classes or health and wellbeing services Meet with you regularly and provide ongoing support Discuss how you’re progressing with your studies and offer support towards your next steps after college

Please note that the purpose of disclosing any personal information is to allow the College to offer you appropriate support, and it won’t prejudice your application in any way.

THE INTERVIEW Applicants will normally be interviewed (unless this is impracticable due to distance).

The interview allows the Course Leader to decide on the allocation of places and gives the applicant an opportunity to find out more about the College and specific courses. For most courses, there are far more applicants than places available.

Therefore, before your interview you should think about any questions you may have regarding your choice of course, the College, or looking further ahead, your choice of career. The following topics will be discussed at interview: • • • • • • • •

Entry qualifications (bring all certificates with you to the interview) Your interest and motivation in choosing the course Content of the course and how you will be assessed Duration of the course The qualification you will receive at the end of the course and any opportunities for further study Career opportunities College links with other universities and colleges How to find out about funding

AFTER THE INTERVIEW You’ll be informed of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after your interview. The possible outcomes are: Conditional Offer This means that a place will be reserved for you on the course and you’ll be able to start your course if you meet the conditions stipulated in your offer letter, providing you return the acceptance slip and also submit evidence of meeting the additional requirements. The conditions you may be required to fulfil can include one or more of the following: •

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Requirement to obtain qualifications*. Any subject passes required in a conditional offer are in addition to the qualifications which you may already hold The College receiving satisfactory references The College receiving a completed Criminal Convictions Form The College receiving a satisfactory PVG report from Disclosure Scotland Requirement to submit a satisfactory essay

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Requirement to undergo practical testing The College receiving a letter of release from your school (under 16s) / Principal approval (under 16s)

Unconditional Offer This means that a place has been reserved for you and you’ll be able to start your study when the course commences without the need to fulfil any conditions, providing you return the acceptance slip.

Waiting List This means that the College isn’t in a position to offer you a place. Your application will be reconsidered if places do become available.

Unsuccessful This means that you have been unsuccessful in your application. Staff are always willing to advise applicants on how they might improve their qualifications.

NOTE: a *If you’ve been awarded the required results, your conditional offer will be converted to an unconditional offer, providing you notify the College of your results as soon as they become available. If you’ve not obtained the precise qualifications requested in your offer you may still be considered for a place on the course or on an alternative course. b Offers of a place on a particular course are made in good faith. All reasonable steps will be taken to deliver courses as outlined in the College prospectus.

However, unforeseen matters, including financial constraints and the number of students enrolling on a particular course, may affect the ability of the College to deliver courses in accordance with their descriptions. The College therefore reserves the right to vary the course content or method of delivery, to discontinue courses, to merge or combine courses or to restrict student numbers if such action is considered necessary and reasonable. If you accept an offer of a place on a course which subsequently does not proceed due to lack of numbers, the College will do all it can to find you a place on another course.

MULTIPLE OFFERS If you receive more than one unconditional offer from the College you must decide which one to accept. You can’t accept more than one offer from the College. If you accept an offer from the College and subsequently accept an offer from another institution, you must inform the College immediately. If you accept an unconditional offer of place, you’re unable to accept any other unconditional offer at another college within Lanarkshire.

FEEDBACK Feedback on the outcome of the interview or test is not normally provided to either successful or unsuccessful applicants.

Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) 3rd Year ABZUWSBACC SCQF Level 9 Full time Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT YEAR 1 – HNC Accounting YEAR 2 – HND Accounting YEAR 3 – BAcc Accounting Continuing your studies of both financial and management accounting to a higher level. In addition, you will study both taxation and auditing providing you with excellent practical and theoretical knowledge.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  HND Accounting  To be eligible applicants must be progressing from South Lanarkshire College  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Successful completion of the BAcc Accounting will allow you to progress, at either the Paisley or Hamilton campuses of UWS, to YEAR 4 BAcc (Honours) Accounting which covers some of the more contemporary issues in accounting and accounting theory and history and an individual dissertation on an accounting-related issue of your choice.

JOB OPTIONS/PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Studying accountancy opens up many opportunities. You can proceed to take professional exams with the main accountancy bodies such as ICAS, ACCA and CIMA for which the BAcc confers accreditation and exemptions. Alternatively, you can use your degree as a launch pad into general business or finance and perhaps look at other professional exams such as Chartered Institute of Bankers.

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HND Accounting ABZHNDACC SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day Duration 2 years/4 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Accounting for specialised transactions  Management accounting for planning and control  Business taxation  Business law: an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5 (i.e. NC Accounting)  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS  Progression to 3rd Year Bachelor of Accounting degree in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland  Direct entry to 3rd year Accounting degrees at other Universities  This award is recognised by both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) JOB OPTIONS This award is intended to prepare students for employment in roles such as Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant and Accounting Supervisor. Students may choose to progress their careers by specialising in financial reporting, management accounting or taxation.

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HNC Accounting ABZHNCACC SCQF Level 6/7/8 Full time/Part time day/Evening Duration 1 year/2 years/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Recording financial information  Preparing financial statements  Using financial accounting software  Cost accounting  Management accounting using IT  Accounting Graded Unit 1 Optional units may include:  Payroll – Sage payroll  IT in business – spreadsheets  Economic issues – an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5 (i.e. NC Accounting)  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS  HND Accounting (Year 2) or a range of other HND programmes (Year 1)  Higher Education with Universities recognising the HNC award as entry to first or second year Accounting degrees  This Awards is recognised by both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

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JOB OPTIONS This is a general accounting award that allows you to gain skills and knowledge in book-keeping, financial and management accounting using manual and computerised techniques. This award is aimed at those wishing to gain employment, or who are currently employed, in roles such as Accounts Assistant, Trainee Accountant, Finance Assistant, Book-Keeper or Financial Administrator.

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Higher Accounting (Subject to approval) ABZHGRACC SCQF Level 6 Part time day/Evening 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Preparing financial accounting information  Preparing management accounting information  Analysing accounting information  Course assessment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry is at the discretion of the College. However, applicants would normally be expected to have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:  National 5 Accounting or relevant component units  National 5 Mathematics  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS This course or its units may provide progression to other qualifications in accounting or related areas, such as HNC Accounting.

JOB OPTIONS The main purpose of this course is to enable students to understand, and make use of, financial information so that they can prepare accounting statements and analyse, interpret and report on an organisation’s financial performance.

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NC Accounting ABZNC5ACC SCQF Level 5 Full time Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Computer applications – accounting  Recording credit transactions  Developing skills for employment  Handling wages and salaries  IT solutions for administrators  Financial accounting  Management accounting  Preparing financial accounting  Preparing management accounting ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Applicants should have qualifications at National 4/Int 2 Level  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/HND Level Courses in Business, Accounting, Human Resource Management.

JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark on a career in the business/financial sector.

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HND Administration & IT ABUHNDADMIT SCQF Level 8 Full time Duration 2 years COURSE CONTENT This qualification allows you to develop specialist IT skills, technical and administrative knowledge relevant to current practice; interpersonal skills relevant to an administrative role; personal effectiveness; communication and presentation techniques. In the second year, you’ll develop project management, research and planning skills together with critical and evaluative thinking to prepare you for progression to degree courses and/or employment.

Professional Development Awards are embedded in this course:    

PDA Information Technology in Business PDA Office Administration PDA Office Management and IT PDA Bookkeeping

Core units include:  Microsoft Office applications to advanced level: word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations  ICT in business  Office management  Office technologies  Business communication  Personal development planning  Recording financial transactions  Presentation Skills  Developing the individual within a team  3 Graded Units (one in year 1, two in year 2) Optional units may include:  Digital culture  Visual communication: social media  Project management  Using financial accounting software  Payroll www.slc.ac.uk · 01355 270750 · admissions@slc.ac.uk 12

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HR Marketing Introduction to conferences Communication in Spanish Customer care

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 relevant Higher plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview Direct entry to year 2 requires 15 credits and should include all of the HNC Administration and IT mandatory units.

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Direct entry to year 3 of a Business, Management or IT related degree programme.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in a senior administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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HNC Administration & Information Technology ABUHNCADMIT SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT This qualification allows you to develop IT skills, technical and administrative knowledge relevant to current practice; interpersonal skills relevant to an administrative role; personal effectiveness; communication and presentation techniques.

The full time course also includes two Professional Development Awards:  PDA Information Technology in Business  PDA Office Administration Core units include:  Microsoft Office applications: word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentations  Office administration  Office technologies  Business communication  Personal development planning  Recording financial transactions  Graded Unit (exam based) Optional units may include:  Digital culture  Visual communication: social media  Marketing  Introduction to conferences  Communication in Spanish  Customer care

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 relevant Higher plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Business and Administration Level 2 or 3 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS 2nd year HND Administration & Information Technology, 2nd year of a relevant Business, Management or IT related degree.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in an administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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On Track to HNC Administration & Information Technology (NC Administration) ABU5ADMIN SCQF Level 5/6 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT The qualification has been designed to provide you with a good all-round knowledge of the modern office environment and improved IT skills. It aims to prepare you for employment or for progression to further academic qualifications.

You may also achieve two National Progression Awards (NPAs)  NPA Administration: Office Skills and Services  NPA Administration: Information Technology and Audio Core units include:  Central services  Communication  Database  Event organisation  Front of office  Handling business documents  IT solutions for administrators  Managing your time and resources  Researching and preparing presentations  Spreadsheets for administrators  Word processing, Level 5 and 6 Optional units may include:  Audio  Administration procedures  Desktop publishing  Marketing  Language

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Numeracy and Communication at National 4 plus a further relevant National 4 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/D Administration & IT, Events Management, Travel & Tourism.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in a junior administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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NPA Administration: Information Technology & Audio ABU5NPAIT SCQF Level 5 Part time day Duration 36 weeks COURSE CONTENT The Award will provide you with the basic IT and audio skills required in the business and commercial sector. It also promotes effective articulation and transition to further and higher education, while recognising and supporting skills for industry and future employment.

Core units include:  IT solutions for administrators  Word processing  Audio – an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Numeracy and Communication at National 4 plus a further relevant National 4 award or   

Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered Successful performance at interview

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Relevant NC programme or further NPA programmes. With additional qualifications you may be considered for a relevant HNC/PDA programme.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in a Junior Administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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NPA Administration: Office Skills & Services ABU5NPAOSS SCQF Level 5 Part time day Duration 36 weeks COURSE CONTENT The Award will provide you with theoretical knowledge and also allow you to have hands on experience of key pieces of office equipment, develop communication skills with internal and external customers and improve skills in locating, retrieving and presenting required information.

Core units include:  Central services  Front of office  Research and preparing presentations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Numeracy and Communication at National 4 plus a further relevant National 4 award or   

Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered Successful performance at interview

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Relevant NC programme or further NPA programmes. With additional qualifications you may be considered for a relevant HNC/PDA programme.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in a Junior Administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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PDA Book-Keeping ABZPDABOOK SCQF Level 7 Evening Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Recording financial information or recording financial transactions  Using financial accounting software ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build up qualifications towards an HNC/D Accounting. The PDA also gives exemptions for elements of CIMA and ACCA qualifications.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the accounting and business services sector as Accounting Assistants, Financial Administrators, Administrators.

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HNC Business ABZHNCBUS SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day/Evening 1 year/2 years/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Accounting  Economics  Marketing  People management  IT applications  Communication  Group Award Graded Unit Optional units may include:  Business law  Economics  Business statistics  Financial recording  Financial accounting software  Administration  Personal and team development  Languages Optional units will vary depending on specialism ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  At least 1 Higher or  12 relevant National Qualification units or  Higher Studies Business & Accounting  Basic IT skills are required  Successful performance at interview

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NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS 2nd year HND Business.

JOB OPTIONS A range of Commercial, Managerial or Administrative positions.

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NC Business ABZNC5BUS SCQF Level 5 Full time 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Recording of cash data  PC Passport: IT software – spreadsheets and database  PC Passport: IT software – word processing and presenting information  Communication  Enterprise activity  Marketing: basic principles  Skills for customer care  Market operations and the Scottish economy ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Qualifications at National 4/Int 2 Level  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/HND Level Courses in Business, Accounting, Human Resource Management.

JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark on a career in the business Sector.

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On Track to HNC Business & Accounting (Higher Business & Accounting) ABZHGRBUSA SCQF Level 5 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Mathematics  Communication  Study skills  Accounting  Legal studies  Economics  Finance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Int 1 Numeracy and Communication or  National 4 equivalent  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/D Business or Accounting.

JOB OPTIONS A range of Commercial, Management, Accounting or Administrative positions.

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HND Business Management ABZHNDBUS SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day 2 years/4 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Business culture and strategy  Behavioural skills for business  Economics 1: micro and macro theory and application  Economics 2: the world economy  Information and communication technology in business  Statistics for business  Preparing financial forecasts  Business law: an introduction  Business contractual relationships  Business: Graded Unit 1  Business: Graded Unit 2 Optional units may include:  Visual communication: social media  Sustainable development ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS  The HND may allow direct entry into third year degree programmes/  The Chartered Institute of Bankers for Scotland will accept holders of HND directly into their higher level qualifications (Chartered Banker) which leads to MCIBS (Member of Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland)  Students completing the HND Business are guaranteed Associate Grade of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

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JOB OPTIONS HND Business will prepare students for entry to a wide range of positions including Administrative Officer/Assistant Manager/Business Manager/Team Leader.

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HNC Counselling ABLHNCCOUNS SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT  Relationship-centered counselling  Stages 1,2 and 3 of the Three Stage Integrative Model  Counselling theory  The Humanistic  Psychodynamic  Behavioural  Cognitive approaches ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher Grade preferably English. However mature applicants with considerable practical experience in this field may be eligible.  Completion of the Introduction to Counselling unit and/or experience of counselling in a paid or voluntary capacity is an advantage.  Acceptance onto this programme will be based on an interview where applicants will be asked to write a short essay showing their understanding of counselling  Applicants should be over 18 at the start of the course NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Possible progression to HND Counselling and degree level study in counselling.

JOB OPTIONS Career using counselling skills, mentorship and guidance.

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PDA Customer Service with Public Sector Organisations ABZPDCUSTSERV SCQF Level 8 Evening Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Applying the principles of customer service within a public sector organisation  Implementing best practice in customer complaint handling within a public sector organisation  Promoting excellent customer service within a public sector organisation  Customer service within a public service organisation: graded Unit 1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5 or have relevant experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build towards an HNC/D in related areas.

JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark in career in Customer Service with public sector organisations. Offers current employees in the sector the opportunity to gain a relevant vocational qualification to enable them to further progress their career.

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Higher Economics (Subject to approval) ABZHGRECON SCQF Level 6 Part time day/Evening Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Economics of the market  UK economic activity  Global economic activity  Course assessment ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry is at the discretion of the College. However, applicants would normally be expected to have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:  National 5 Economics or relevant component units  National 5 Business Management  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS This course or its units may provide progression to other qualifications in economics or related areas (such as HNC/D Business). Further study or training.

JOB OPTIONS This course gives students an appreciation of how markets and governments work and how the decisions taken in these economic contexts affect our daily lives. It may lead to employment in any economic sector.

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English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) SCQF Level 1 to 5 Part time day/Evening Duration 36 weeks COURSE CONTENT This is a National qualification for students whose first language is not English. It assesses four skills:    

Speaking Writing Listening Reading

The course is available at a range of levels including complete beginner, National 2, 3, 4 or 5. All levels of ability are able to participate in the class.

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Everyday communication Transactional contexts Work and study related contexts

While studying these units you will develop the language skills needed for routine work- and study-related contexts.

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Higher English with Communication and Literature ABZHIGHENG SCQF Level 6 Evening 1 year COURSE CONTENT The Higher English course involves the study of a range of texts and allows students to enhance and develop better listening, talking, reading and writing skills. It will also allow students to improve their ability to think critically and analytically.

The course involves two mandatory units:  Analysis and Evaluation  Creation and Production There will be a final exam in May.

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PDA Enterprise and Employability ABZPDAENTEM SCQF Level 7 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Health and safety in industry  Workplace quality systems  Marketing skills for the entrepreneur  Getting started in business  Record keeping and accounting for small business  Personal enterprise skills ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal qualifications although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills at SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build toward a full HNC Business or other related HNC’s.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the business sector.

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NPA Enterprise and Employability ABZNPA5EMP SCQF Level 4 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Personal development: self and work  Working for yourself  Enterprise activity ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Progression to level 5 Awards and other Personal Development Awards or other related Business Awards.

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HND Events Management ABUHNDEVNTS SCQF Level 8 Full time Duration 2 years COURSE CONTENT The award will provide vocational education in events, allowing you to leave college with a broad experience in organising as well as supporting events of all sizes. The theory will underpin the knowledge required to become an Events Manager. The work experience Unit provides a vital opportunity for students to develop vocational experience to prepare you for employment or to further academic qualifications.

Also includes a Professional Development Award:  PDA Events The mandatory work experience unit requires students to undergo PVG vetting.

Core units include:  Organising and managing an event  Events industry: an introduction  Event legislation: safety, licensing, contracts and protection  Event budgeting and funding  Using software application packages  Complex oral presentations  Behavioural skills for business  Marketing and marketing planning  Sustainable development  Contemporary issues and influences  Work experience  Graded Unit year 1, Graded Unit year 2 Optional units may include:  European work placement  Digital culture: online communication  Financial forecasts and resources  Public relations  Conferences

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HR management Customer care Communication in Spanish Exhibition planning and organisation

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (English or Social Sciences) plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview Direct entry to year 2 requires 15 credits and should include all of the HNC Event Management mandatory units.

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Direct entry to year 3 Events, International Events or other related degree.

JOB OPTIONS Employment as Events Manager, Events Co-ordinator or similar role in marketing, PR, promotions in many business, care, events, hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.

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HNC Events ABUHNCEVNTS SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years The award will provide vocational education in events, allowing you to leave college with a broad experience in organising as well as supporting events of all sizes. The theory will underpin the knowledge required for employment in events and will enable you to develop experience to prepare you for employment or to undertake further academic qualifications. Also includes a Professional Development Award PDA Events.

COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Event application  Events industry: an introduction  Event legislation: safety and licensing  Event budgeting and funding  Using software application packages  Complex oral presentations  Introduction to marketing  Graded Unit Optional units may include:  Public relations  Conferences  HR management  Customer care  Communication in Spanish  Work placement ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (English or Social Sciences) plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview

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NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS 2nd year HND Events Management, 2nd Year International Events or other related degree.

JOB OPTIONS Employment as Events Assistant, Events Co-ordinator or similar role in marketing, PR, promotions in many business, care, events, hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.

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PDA Events ABUPDAEVENTS SCQF Level 7 Part time day 24 weeks COURSE CONTENT The Award develops knowledge of the main occupational areas in the events industry and gives you the skills needed for employment in the industry at a supervisory level. It includes an introduction to the events industry, event legislation (safety and licensing), budgeting and funding for events.

Core units include:  Events industry an introduction  Event legislation safety and licensing  Event budgeting and funding ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (English or Social Sciences) plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Completion of HNC Events/HND Event Management.

JOB OPTIONS Employment as Events Assistant, Events Co-ordinator or similar role in marketing, PR, promotions in many business, care, events, hospitality, travel and tourism sectors.

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On Track to HNC Events, Travel & Tourism (NC Events Co-ordination) ABU5EVENTT SCQF Level 5/6 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2years COURSE CONTENT This qualification has been designed to provide you with a good all-round knowledge of events organisation and also of the travel and tourism industry. It aims to prepare you for employment or for progression to further academic qualifications.

On successful completion you may achieve:  NC Events Co-ordination Core Units include:  Event industry  Travel and tourism industry  Events costing  Event organisation  Study visit  Resort representation  Tourism product knowledge  Customer care  Marketing  Selling skills  Business documents  IT software applications Optional units may include:  Cabin crew  Tourist destinations  Airport and ground operations  Communication  First aid  Communication in Spanish

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Numeracy and Communication at National 4 plus a further relevant National 4 award or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/D Administration & IT, HNC Events Management, HNC Travel & Tourism or other relevant HN programme.

JOB OPTIONS Airport Customer Services, Cabin Crew, Customer Services, Events Assistant, Travel Assistant, Assistant in administration, business, events, hospitality and travel and tourism industry.

Guaranteed interviews with several travel organisations on successful completion.

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PDA Financial Accounting ABZPDAFACC SCQF Level 7 Evening Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Recording financial information  Using financial accounting software  Preparing final accounts ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build towards a full HNC Accounting, exemptions for elements of CIMA and ACCA qualifications.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the accounting and business services sector as Accounting Assistants or Financial Administrators.

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NPA Financial Services ABZNPA6FINS SCQF Level 6 Part time day Duration 2 days per week for 12 weeks COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Financial services: regulatory framework an introduction  Financial services: legislation, guidelines and working relationships  Financial services: communication methods  Financial services: personal development planning ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further National Progression Awards or progression to related Professional Development Awards, HNC Accounting or Financial Services.

JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark on a career in financial services sector. Offers current employees in the sector the opportunity to gain a relevant vocational qualification.

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Horticultural Therapy ABLHORTHERAP SCQF Level 6 Part time day 12 weeks COURSE CONTENT Therapeutic horticulture is the use of gardening and plant based activities to improve patient health and well-being.

Core unit: Horticultural therapy ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Some horticultural experience e.g. at Level 4  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further horticultural therapy units and study.

JOB OPTIONS Working with health care, prison service and education.

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NC Horticulture Level 5 ABLSCQF5HOR SCQF Level 5 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Soils and growing media in horticulture  Plant identification  Plant husbandry: common disorders  Basic botany  Planting and maintenance  Horticultural machinery: operation and maintenance  Plant nutrition Optional units may include:  Horticultural fence construction  Plant production from seed  Heritage gardening  Plantsmanship  Garden design  Home and allotment gardening  Lawns and lawn: an introduction  Setting out landscape areas  Landscape construction: an introduction  Protected crop production: pot plants  Plant display  Trowel skills for landscape construction  Use of hand tools in horticulture  Soft landscaping: general plantings  Vegetative propagation  Soft landscaping: trees and shrubs  Soft landscaping: specialist plantings  Bedding plant production  Soft landscaping: herbaceous perennials  Water features  Pesticide application

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  NC Horticulture Level 4 or  A range of units at Level 4 or above including Communication and Numeracy  Successful applicants will be subject to PVG vetting  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC Horticulture.

JOB OPTIONS Employment with local authorities, nurseries, landscapers, contractors.

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Introduction to Horticulture Level 4 ABLSCQF4HOR SCQF Level 4 Full time Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Horticulture: prepare an area for landscaping  Horticulture: create a landscaped site  Horticulture: landscape aftercare  Soft landscaping: introduction to plant groups, selection and use  Gardening skills: an introduction  Personal development: self and work Optional units may include:  Personal development: self in society  Personal development: practical abilities  Personal development: self-awareness  Allotment gardening  Bedding plant production  Local investigations  Communication  Numeracy  ICT  Working with others  Problem solving  Horticultural therapy ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  A range of units at Level 1 or above including communication and numeracy  Successful applicants will be subject to PVG vetting  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Possible progression to NC Horticulture Level 5.

JOB OPTIONS Possible employment with local authorities, nurseries, landscapers, contractors.

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HND Hospitality Management ABHHNDHMAN SCQF Level 8 Full time/Part time day Duration 2 years/4 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Management of food and beverage operations  Accommodation management  Managing hospitality organisations  Managing financial resources in hospitality  Hospitality management accounting  Graded Unit 2 Optional units may include:  Human resource management  Travel & Tourism  Events ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  2 Higher Grades or  SQA Level 3 Hospitality Supervision & Leadership or  Higher Studies in Hospitality at SCQF Level 6  Relevant industrial experience or other recognised qualification  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS A relevant Hospitality degree, BA Hospitality Business Management (UWS) at New College Lanarkshire.

JOB OPTIONS Employment at junior management level within the hospitality industry.

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HNC Hospitality ABHHNCHOSP SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Food and beverage service  Food hygiene intermediate  Hospitality: financial and control systems  Hospitality industry  Hospitality supervision  Hospitality: Graded Unit 1 Optional units may include:  Food production processes  Accommodation servicing  Hospitality front office procedures 1 Additional optional units from the following categories may also be studied:  Workplace/employment experience  Personal Development ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  2 Higher Grades or  Higher Studies in Hospitality at SCQF Level 6 or  Relevant industrial experience or other recognised qualification  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS On successful completion of the HNC Hospitality course, students may gain entry to 2nd year of HND Hospitality Management. It would be advantageous if 3 additional optional units were completed prior to the HND Hospitality Management course commencing.

JOB OPTIONS Employment at junior management level within the hospitality industry.

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On Track to HNC Hospitality (Higher Hospitality) ABHHGRHOSP SCQF Level 6 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Service of food and drink  Food and beverage product knowledge  Food hygiene for the hospitality industry  Food and health  Restaurant food production with menu planning  Customer care  Hospitality front office skills  Hospitality costing  Supervising people  Communication  Information and communication technology Optional units may include:  Marketing: an introduction  Travel and tourism: an introduction  Event organisation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  SVQ 2 in Professional Cookery/SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 or  SVQ 2 in Food & Beverage Service/SVQ Food & Beverage Service at SCQF Level 5 or  Hospitality Intermediate 2  National 4 or Standard Grade English – General  Relevant industrial experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC Hospitality.

JOB OPTIONS A range of areas within the hospitality industry.

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SVQ Hospitality Services at SCQF Level 4 ABHSVQ1HS SCQF Level 4 Full time/Part time Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Maintain health and safety in hospitality  Work effectively as part of a hospitality team  Maintain food safety in a kitchen environment  Maintain food safety in a hospitality environment  Maintain excellent standards of personal behaviour in hospitality Optional units may include:  Prepare and clear areas for food and beverage service  Maintain customer care  Provide a food and beverage service  Prepare and finish simple salad and fruit dishes  Prepare and serve dispensed and instant hot drinks  Prepare hot and cold sandwiches  Prepare vegetables  Cook vegetables  Prepare and cook pasta ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No specific entry requirements although experience in catering or hospitality would be beneficial  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 including SVQ Food and Beverage Service at Level 5.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the catering and hospitality industry.

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HND Human Resource Management ABZHNDHRM SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day/Evening 2 years/4 years/4 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Human resource management: an introduction to finance  Collective employment relations: law  Research methods in human resource management  Employee resourcing and talent management  Learning and development: an introduction  Behavioural skills for business  Business culture and strategy  Graded Unit 2 Optional units may include:  Payroll  Human resource management: supporting organisational change  Human resource management: employee reward ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS  Progression to Higher Education with Universities recognising the HND award as entry to 3rd year degrees  The HND Human Resource Management forms a strong basis to assist students who wish to undertake professional HRM qualifications with CIPD JOB OPTIONS This course prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities in HRM such as: employment relations; employee resourcing; training and development. Job roles for successful students include: HR Administrator; HR Advisor; HR Officer – across private and public sector organisations and industry. www.slc.ac.uk · 01355 270750 · admissions@slc.ac.uk 51

HNC Human Resource Management ABZHNCHRM SCQF Level 6/7/8 Full time/Part time day/Evening Duration 1 year/2 years/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Human resource management: an introduction  Individual employment relations: practice  Individual employment relations: law  Interviewing  Human resource management: the business context  Continuing professional development: introduction  Recruitment, selection and induction  Human resource management: Graded Unit 1 Optional units may include:  Payroll  Learning and development: an introduction  Human resource management: an introduction to finance  Managing people and organisations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS  HND Human Resource Management or a range of other HND programmes  Progression to Higher Education with Universities recognising the HNC award as entry to first or second year degrees  This course forms a strong basis to assist students who wish to undertake professional HRM qualifications with CIPD

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JOB OPTIONS This course prepares students for a wide range of employment opportunities such as: employment relations; employee resourcing; training and development. Job roles for successful students include: HR Administrator; HR Advisor; HR Officer – across private and public sector organisations and industry.

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NPA Human Resources and Law ABZNPAHRLAW SCQF Level 6 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Scots Law: an introduction  Crime in society  Human resource: administration  Law of contract: an introduction  Employment law: an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Qualifications at National 5 (NC) level in areas of: communication, numeracy and IT and/or related subjects  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further National Progression Awards or progression to related Professional Development Awards; Higher Studies Business and Accounting course or relevant NC/HNC’s in Business/Law. JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark on a career in the legal sector or human resources. Offers current employees in the sector the opportunity to gain a relevant vocational qualification to enable them to further progress their career.

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PDA Information Technology in Business ABUPDAITIB SCQF Level 7 Part time day/Evening Duration 24 weeks COURSE CONTENT The qualification has been designed to provide you with skills and knowledge needed for a range of administrative roles. It has particular emphasis on the use of IT within a business environment. This makes it suitable CPD for those in IT/administrative roles or for anyone seeking to enter this area.

Core units include:  IT in business: word processing and presentation applications  IT in business: database  IT in business: spreadsheets ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 relevant Higher plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Business & Administration Level 2 or 3 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STOP COURSE OPTIONS Completion of HNC/D Administration & IT, relevant PDA awards.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in an administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) Law, Business & Accounting ABZSWAP5BAL SCQF Level 5/6/7 Full time 1 year COURSE CONTENT This is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) course designed to help you reach your potential and to help you have the confidence to go on to be successful in a college or university course. If you’ve few or no formal qualifications and have been out of full-time education for some years you could be eligible for this course.

Successful completion of the SWAP course may allow you entry to a number of 1st year degree programmes or HNC/D courses at college or to degree opportunities at the University of Glasgow; Strathclyde University; University of the West of Scotland; Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of Stirling. The programme provides additional support to those adults who are returning to education after a substantial period of time.

Core units include:  Scots law: an introduction  Understanding business  Economics of the market  PC Passport: IT software – word processing and presenting information  Financial accounting: an introduction  Communication 4  Literacy 1  Numeracy  Research skills  Market operations and the Scottish economy  Crime in society  Management accounting: an introduction  Philosophy: arguments in action Optional units may include:  Law of contract: an introduction  Marketing: basic principles  Human resources: administration

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Relevant work experience would be beneficial (not essential)  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Successful completion may allow you to progress with direct entry to 1st year degree programmes in a range of disciplines including Law, Business and Accounting. You can also progress to HNC/D courses in a range of disciplines including Legal Services, Business, Accounting and Human Resource Management.

JOB OPTIONS You’ll have the opportunity to embark on career in the legal sector, accounting, business or human resources.

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HND Legal Services (Year 1) (Subject to approval) ABZHNCLEG Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Scottish legal System  Scots private law  Commercial law  Legal services: Graded Unit 1  Applying Scots property law  Legal research techniques  Communication: business communication Optional units may include:  Essential skills for paralegals  Criminology  Individual employment relations: law  Business law: an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (in either English, Modern Studies, History or Economics) or  Appropriate grouping of National Units in Legal Services or Communication or  Relevant work experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HND Legal Studies. Other HNDs in areas such as Business Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management. Degree level qualifications.

JOB OPTIONS The conveyancing, debt recovery, and executry choices within this course specifically meet the needs of Paralegals. The course provides an employment route into a variety of Administrative roles within central and local government or related opportunities within a business or commercial context.

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HNC Legal Services ABZHNCLEG SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core Units include:  Scottish legal System  Scots private law  Commercial law  Legal services: Graded Unit 1  Applying Scots property law  Legal research techniques  Communication: business communication Optional units may include:  Essential skills for paralegals  Criminology  Individual employment relations: law  Business law: an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (in either English, Modern Studies, History or Economics) or  Appropriate grouping of National Units in Legal Services or Communication or  Relevant work experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Higher National Diploma in Legal Studies. Other HND’s in areas such as Business Management, Accounting, Human Resource Management. Degree level qualifications.

JOB OPTIONS The conveyancing, debt recovery, and executry choices within this course specifically meet the needs of Paralegals. This course provides an employment route into a variety of Administrative roles within central and local government or related opportunities within a business or commercial context.

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NPA Legal Studies ABZNPA6LEGAL SCQF Level 6 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Scots Law: an introduction  Crime in society  Human resource: administration  Law of contract: an introduction  Employment law: an introduction ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5 or have relevant experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build towards an HNC/D in related areas.

JOB OPTIONS Opportunities to embark in the legal sector. Offers current employees in the sector the opportunity to gain a relevant vocational qualification to enable them to further progress their career.

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Life Options Level 1 ABLNULIFEOP SCQF Level 1/2 Part time day Duration 1 year The Life Options courses are designed for adults who require additional support for learning. The focus of all our courses is to develop core skills and promote independent living, personal development and employability skills.

Teaching takes place in small groups and places are limited.

You’ll be invited to interview prior to any offer of place being made.

The course will include elements of:  Social skills  Drama  Gardening  Personal development  Independent living  Literacy and numeracy  Leisure activities There’s possible progression to continuation of this part time course to further develop your skills dependent on successful interview.

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Life Options Level 2 ABLNAT2LIFE SCQF Level 2 Full time Duration 2 years The Life Options courses are designed for adults who require additional support for learning. The focus of all our courses is to develop core skills and promote independent living, personal development and employability skills.

Teaching takes place in small groups and places are limited.

You’ll will be invited to interview prior to any offer of place being made.

This course is designed to build confidence and to develop core skills to prepare for moving on to further education or the world of work.

Year 1 You should be able to work independently and with others and communicate at Level 2.

The course will include elements of:  Communication  Numeracy  Financial capability  Drama  Self-awareness  Independent living  Environmental studies There’s possible progression to year 2 of this course dependent on completion of year 1 and successful interview.

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Year 2 You should be able to work independently and with others and communicate at Level 3.

The course will include elements of:  Core skills  IT and office skills  Photography  Drama  Personal development  Preparing for employment Possible progression routes include a main stream college course, employment and voluntary work.

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PDA Management ABZPDAMAN SCQF Level 6 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Managing self and resources  Working in a team ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal qualifications although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills at SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build toward a full HNC Business or other related HNC’s. Jointly certificated by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the business environment including Office Manager, Team Leader, Administrator looking for promotion, 1st level of Management.

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PDA Management Accounting ABZPDAMANACC SCQF Level 7 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Cost accounting  Management accounting using IT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 5  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build towards a full HNC Accounting, exemptions for elements of CIMA and ACCA qualifications.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the accounting and business services sector as Accounting Assistants or Financial Administrators.

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PDA Managing Finances ABZPDAMFIN SCQF Level 8 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Managing a budget  Manage finance in your area of responsibility ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Access to this award is only open to those currently occupying a management role which enables them to demonstrate competence  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build toward a full HNC Accounting, Business or HNC Securities and Investment. Jointly certificated by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

JOB OPTIONS Progression within current Management role.

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PDA Managing Self and Others ABZPDAMSELF SCQF Level 8 Part time day Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Developing skills for personal effectiveness  Managing people ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No formal entry requirements although it would be beneficial for applicants to be competent in communication, numeracy and IT skills to SCQF Level 7  Current work experience preferably in managerial role  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Further related PDAs or HN Units to build toward a full HNC Business or other related HNC’s.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the business environment in a Management position.

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National 5 Maths ABLNAT5MATHS SCQF Level 5 Part time day/Evening Duration 36 weeks COURSE CONTENT This award consists of three units, each with an internal assessment unit and an external exam which is graded.

A pass in National 5 Mathematics is valuable and required for entry to many courses of study in further and higher education such as psychology, teaching and social work.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Initial selection will be based on information supplied on the application form. For entry to National 5 Maths a pass at Level 4 Maths (or equivalent) is required (for example National 4 (including Added Value Unit), Intermediate 1 at A or B, or Standard Grade at Level 3 or above).

Please note that this is not an entry level course in Mathematics. Applicants who don’t meet the requirements may be asked to sit an entry test to demonstrate the required level of prerequisite knowledge.

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PDA Office Administration ABUPDAOADM SCQF Level 7 Part time day/Evening Duration 24 weeks COURSE CONTENT The qualification has been designed to provide you with essential skills and knowledge for a range of administrative roles. This makes it suitable CPD for those in administrative roles or for anyone seeking to enter this area. Content includes office systems and procedures, legislation, office technologies, communication, planning and interpersonal skills.

Core units include:  Office administration  Office technologies  Personal development planning  Business communication ENTRY REQUIREMENTS      

1 relevant Higher plus 3 National 5 awards or Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or SVQ Business & Administration Level 2 or 3 or Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered Successful performance at interview

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Completion of HNC/D Administration & IT, relevant PDA awards.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in an Administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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PDA Office Management and Information Technology ABUPDAOFFIT SCQF Level 8 Part time day Duration 24 weeks COURSE CONTENT This Award delivers the essential skills and knowledge for a range of senior administrative roles. This makes it suitable CPD for those working in an administrative role, or for anyone seeking to enter employment in this area.

Core units include:  Office management  ICT in business  Advanced word processing  Advanced spreadsheets  Advanced database  Developing the individual within a team ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 relevant Higher plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Business & Administration Level 2 or 3 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Relevant degree programme (additional qualifications required), completion of HNC/D Administration & IT. JOB OPTIONS Employment in an Administrative role in a number of sectors, including finance, health care, HR, hospitality, IT, marketing, retail and the public sector.

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HND Photography ABUHNDPHOTO SCQF Level 8 Full time Duration 2 years COURSE CONTENT This qualification reflects the changes in imaging technology and embeds the complex skillset required to meet the needs of the creative industries. The course combines the traditional skills of image making with an ever changing digital environment.

Core units include:  Theory portraiture  Image editing  Studio still life  Introduction to creative industries  Photo journalism  Advertising  Graded Unit Optional units may include:  Applied techniques  Starting a Business  Exhibition  Documentary  Corporate  Dark room techniques ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (Photography or Art and Design) plus 3 National 5 awards (must include English) or  Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Portfolio of recent work  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview Direct access to year 2 requires 15 credits and should include all of the HNC Photography mandatory units. www.slc.ac.uk · 01355 270750 · admissions@slc.ac.uk 71

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Direct entry to year 2 or year 3 of a Photography related degree programme.

JOB OPTIONS Employment may be found in a variety of disciplines in studio and location photography.

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HNC Photography ABUHNCPHOTO SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT This qualification reflects the changes in imaging technology and embeds the complex skillset required to meet the needs of the creative industries. The course combines the traditional skills of image making with an ever changing digital environment.

Core units include:  Theory  Portraiture  Image editing  Studio still life  Graded Unit Optional units may include:  Applied techniques  Starting a business  Exhibition  Documentary  Corporate ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (Photography or Art and Design) plus 3 National 5 awards (must include English) or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Portfolio of recent work  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Year 2 HND Photography, Photography related degree programme.

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JOB OPTIONS Employment may be found in different disciplines in studio and location photography.

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On Track to HNC Photography ABUNC5PHOTO SCQF Level 5/6 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT This course focuses on developing knowledge and understanding in practical photography and will enable you to explore your interest in photography and will prepare you for progression to higher studies and/or employment.

You will be encouraged to develop both creative and technical skills required for a career in photography. Development of your critical thinking skills will be a focus, as will seeking peer/tutor feedback to inform practices. You may achieve NPA Photography at Level 4 or 5.

Core units include:  Camera techniques  Image manipulation and print  Introduction to photography  Working with photographs  Photographing places  Digital photography  Understanding photographs  Video editing  Social media  ICT  Communication Optional units may include:  Studio photography  Digital imaging ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  ICT, Numeracy, Art and Design related subject and Communication National 4 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  It may be beneficial if you could produce some examples of your work  Successful performance at interview

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NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC/D Photography.

JOB OPTIONS Employment may be found in a junior role in a photography environment.

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Introduction to Photography ABUINTPHOTO Evening Duration 6 weeks COURSE CONTENT A beginner’s course for students who would like to learn camera skills, manipulation and basic camera techniques. The aim is to provide students with the confidence and skills to use their camera for personal and business purposes. Students may also participate in Photoshop workshops to discover manipulation techniques to enhance photographic output. The course will include 2 external local field trips on a Sunday morning.

This course runs on various dates throughout the year.

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Photoshop – Introduction ABUADPHOTO Evening Duration 8 weeks COURSE CONTENT A beginner’s course in using Photoshop for personal and/or commercial purposes.

Students will learn how to retouch and repair images, resize and crop images, make selections, work with layers, transform images and make basic tonal and colour corrections. The aim is to provide students with the confidence and skills to use this software for personal and business purposes.

This course runs on various dates throughout the year.

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HNC Police Studies (Subject to approval) ABZHNCPOLICE SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day/Evening Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Scottish legal system  Sociology for social care practice  Personal development planning  Exercise principles and programming  Police studies: Graded Unit 1  I.T. in business: word processing, spreadsheets and database: an introduction  Social science: research and methodology  Communication: practical skills  Creating a culture of customer care Optional units may include:  Psychology for social care practice  Scottish criminal law  Interviewing ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5 or SVQ or  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS There is currently no single award at HND level for those who are successful in the HNC Police Studies. One award which offers partial progression opportunity is the HNC/HND Legal Services. Progression to Higher Education with Universities recognising the HNC award as entry to first or second year degrees.

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JOB OPTIONS The award is particularly suited to the following groups:  School leavers who plan to join the police service  Students with work and life experience who plan to join the police service  Other students who wish to enter a career in other emergency or security service occupations such as: the armed forces, fire service, prison service, private security firms, leisure, voluntary work

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HNC Professional Cookery ABHHNCPRCK SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT The HNC Professional Cookery course contains both practical and theoretical elements.

Core units include:  Food classification and purchase  Food hygiene intermediate  Hospitality: financial and control systems  Hospitality supervision  Professional cookery: Graded Unit 1 Optional units may include:  Production cookery: cold kitchen  Production cookery: hot kitchen  Production cookery: sweets and desserts Additional optional units from the following categories may also be included:  Hospitality  Personal development  Workplace/employment experience ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  2 Higher Grades or  Relevant group of SQA National Qualification Units or  SVQ 3 Professional Cookery (Food Preparation and Cooking)/SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6  Relevant industrial experience or other recognised qualification  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HND Professional Cookery.

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SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6 ABHSVQ3PCP SCQF Level 6 Full time Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Maintain the health, hygiene, safety and security of the working environment  Maintain food safety in the kitchen environment  Prepare fish, meat and poultry for complex dishes  Cook and finish fish, meat and poultry for complex dishes  Prepare, cook and finish complex bread, dough and pastry products  Prepare, cook and finish complex hot and cold desserts  Prepare, cook and finish complex soup  Minimise the risk of allergens to customers ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  SVQ 2 Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking)/SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 or  Relevant group of SQA National Qualification units or  Relevant industrial experience  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC Professional Cookery.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the catering industry.

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SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 ABHSVQ2PC SCQF Level 5 Full time Duration 1 year COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Maintain health and safety in hospitality  Maintain and handle knives  Maintain food safety in a kitchen environment  Work effectively as part of a hospitality team Optional units may include:  Make basic stocks  Prepare, cook and finish basic hot soups and hot sauces  Prepare vegetables, meat and poultry for basic dishes  Cook and finish basic vegetable, meat and poultry dishes  Prepare, cook and finish basic pastry products  Prepare and mix spice and herb blends Also included:  REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No specific entry requirements although experience in catering or hospitality would be beneficial  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6, HNC Professional Cookery.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the catering and hospitality industry.

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SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 5 Incl SVQ Level 2 Food & Beverage Service at SCQF Level 5 ABHSVQ2PCF SCQF Level 5 Full-time 1 year COURSE CONTENT Professional Cookery Core units include:  Maintain and handle knives  Maintain food safety in a kitchen environment  Make basic stocks  Prepare poultry and vegetables for basic dishes  Cook and finish basic meat, poultry and vegetable dishes  Prepare, cook and finish basic pastry products  Prepare and mix herb and spice blends Food and Beverage Service Core units include:  Maintain health and safety in hospitality  Maintain food safety in a hospitality environment  Impact of personal behaviour in hospitality  Work effectively as part of a hospitality team  Prepare and clear areas for tables service  Serve food at the table (casual and formal)  Provide a buffet service  Set up and serve beverages from a specialist coffee station Also included:  REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  No specific entry requirements although experience in catering or hospitality would be beneficial  Skills test  Successful performance at interview

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NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS SVQ Professional Cookery at SCQF Level 6, On Track to HNC Hospitality, HNC Hospitality.

JOB OPTIONS Employment within the catering and hospitality industry.

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Higher Psychology ABLHGRPSYCP SCQF Level 6 Part time day Duration 9 months COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Psychology: individual behaviour Higher Unit  Psychology: research Higher Unit  Psychology: social behaviour (Higher) Unit

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Spanish Beginners Level 1 ABUBEGSPAN Evening Duration 8 weeks COURSE CONTENT The Beginners (Level 1) course provides you with the skills and knowledge to hold a basic conversation in Spanish. We will focus on greetings, everyday situations such as asking for directions, going shopping, ordering food and drink, booking a hotel room, etc.

This course is ideal if you want to learn the basics of conversational Spanish or if you want to holiday/travel in Spain and interact with the local people. You will need access to a Spanish-English dictionary (online or hard copy).

No previous knowledge of Spanish is required.

This course runs on various dates throughout the year.

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Spanish Beginners Level 2 ABUSPANDOS Evening 8 weeks COURSE CONTENT Suitable for those with a basic knowledge of Spanish, who are looking to develop their language skills.

This course will look to increase your vocabulary range, touch on grammar and appropriate use of tenses and improve conversational and listening skills in the language. The course will include:        

Introducing yourself and talking about yourself Masculine and feminine nouns Verb conjugation – present tense Going on holiday/talking about other countries/cities Family and pronouns Past tense in practice In the workplace Open discussion

You may have the opportunity to complete an assessment at SCQF Level 4 or you may progress to SQA accredited unit Conversational Spanish, available part time day 12 weeks x 3hrs.

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HNC Supply Chain Management ABZHNCSUPC SCQF Level 7/8 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT Core units include:  Supply chain fundamentals  Supply chain logistics: an introduction  Supply chain: total quality management  Supply chain business analysis: an introduction to techniques  Legal aspects of commercial transactions  Supply chain service levels: setting the standards  Supply chain organisations: structures and function  Supply chain management: Graded Unit 1 Optional units may include:  Marketing: an introduction  Creating a culture of customer care ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher or  A relevant programme of National Units at Int2/Nat 5 (i.e. NC Business)  Applicants with relevant work/industry experience but no formal qualifications are welcome to apply  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS   

HND Level Supply Chain Management or other HND courses May allow direct entry into second year of relevant degree programmes, and the HND may allow direct entry into third year degree programmes Students will be eligible to undertake the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) professional qualifications

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JOB OPTIONS This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills in supply chain management introducing topics such as logistics, business analysis, procurement, operations management and quality management. Employment opportunities within the sector include Assistant Purchasing Manager, Material Planner, Procurement Assistant, Export Assistant, Customer Logistics Manager.

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PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges ABLPDA9TPSC SCQF Level 9 Evening Duration 24 weeks COURSE CONTENT This qualification is for College lecturers working in Scotland who may not have had a formal introduction to teaching or who may wish to gain formal recognition of their skills. Others may be changing roles and wish to refresh their competencies.

It develops the high-level skills and competencies required to teach in a college, from setting learning goals, to seeking feedback, to understanding barriers to learning and how to overcome them.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants should be working in a college or comparable setting and have a teaching timetable which provides them with the opportunity to meet the assessment criteria.

You should normally be teaching a unit or course for a minimum of 20 hours to enable them to produce a portfolio of evidence from the workplace in working with a group of students (minimum group size 6).

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS PDA Developing Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges, TQ (FE).

JOB OPTIONS Students may have the opportunity of lateral progression to the PDA in Developing Teaching Practice in Scotland’s Colleges or may progress directly to a Teaching Qualification (FE) programme with some credit transfer being offered.

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HND Travel & Tourism ABUHNDTRAVL SCQF Level 8 Full time Duration 2 years COURSE CONTENT This course is designed to provide you with the skills required to enable you to enter into positions in a wide range of travel and tourism organisations at an operational, supervisory or managerial level. It has a heavy focus on customer service and personal and interpersonal skills.

This qualification will also prepare you for progression to a range of further programmes of study either in higher education or occupational qualifications in the workplace.

Core units include:  Influences on the travel and tourism industry  Scottish tourism  Business travel  Airline and airport operations  Marketing, planning and principles  Customer care  Senior air cabin crew  Advanced air travel  Communication and presentation skills  Software application packages  Digital culture: online communication  Graded Unit in year 1, Graded Unit in year 2 Optional units may include:  European work placement  International tourism  Retail travel practice  Conferences  HR management  Communication in Spanish

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (English or Social Sciences) plus with 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Level 3 in a relevant area or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview Direct entry year 2 requires 15 credits and should include all of the HNC Travel and Tourism mandatory units.

NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Direct entry to year 3 International Tourism Management and other related degrees.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in a supervisory role in tour operations, visitor servicing, tourism development, marketing, customer service, guiding conferencing, tourist and information services, retail and business travel agents, airlines, airports, cruise operators. Opportunities will also exist in administration, marketing and customer services.

Guaranteed interviews with several organisations on successful completion.

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HNC Travel and Tourism ABUHNCTRAVL SCQF Level 7 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2 years COURSE CONTENT This course is designed to provide you with the skills required to enable you to enter into positions in a wide range of travel and tourism organisations at an operational, supervisory or managerial level. It has a heavy focus on customer service and personal and interpersonal skills.

This qualification will also prepare you for progression to a range of further programmes of study either in higher education or occupational qualifications in the workplace.

Core units include:  Travel and tourism industry  Scottish tourism  Marketing principles  Digital culture: online communication  Customer care  IT  Employment in travel and tourism  Graded Unit 1  Communication and presentation skills Optional units may include:  International tourism  Public relations  Conferences  HR management  Customer care  Communication in Spanish

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  1 Higher (English or Social Sciences) plus 3 National 5 awards or  Relevant National Qualification Group Award at SCQF Level 5/6 or  SVQ Level 3 in a relevant area or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS Year 2 HND Travel and Tourism, Year 2 International Tourism Management and other related degrees.

JOB OPTIONS Employment in tour operations, visitor servicing, tourism development, marketing, customer service, guiding conferencing, tourist and information services, retail and business travel agents, airlines, airports, cruise operators. Opportunities will also exist in administration, marketing and customer services.

Guaranteed interviews with several organisations on successful completion.

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On Track to HNC Travel & Tourism, Events, (NC Events Co-ordination) ABU5EVENTT SCQF Level 5/6 Full time/Part time day Duration 1 year/2years COURSE CONTENT This qualification has been designed to provide you with a good all-round knowledge of events organisation and also of the travel and tourism industry. It aims to prepare you for employment or for progression to further academic qualifications.

On successful completion you may achieve:  NC Events Co-ordination Core Units include:  Travel and tourism industry  Study visit  Resort representation  Tourism product knowledge  Customer care  Marketing  Selling skills  Event industry  Events costing  Event organisation  Business documents  IT software applications Optional units may include:  Cabin crew  Tourist destinations  Airport and ground operations  Communication  First aid  Communication in Spanish

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS  Numeracy and Communication at National 4 plus a further relevant National 4 or  Equivalent qualification from other awarding bodies  Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered  Successful performance at interview NEXT STEP COURSE OPTIONS HNC Travel & Tourism , HNC/D Administration & IT, HNC Events Management, or other relevant HN programme.

JOB OPTIONS Airport Customer Services, Cabin Crew, Customer Services, Events Assistant, Travel Assistant, Assistant in administration, business, events, hospitality and travel and tourism industry.

Guaranteed interviews with several travel organisations on successful completion.

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Index BAcc Accounting (3rd year) HND Accounting HNC Accounting Higher Accounting NC Accounting HND Administration & IT HNC Administration & IT On Track to HNC Administration & IT NPA Administration: Information Technology & Audio NPA Administration: Office Skills & Services PDA Book-keeping HNC Business NC Business On Track to HNC Business & Accounting HND Business Management HNC Counselling PDA Customer Service with Public Sector Organisations Higher Economics English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Higher English with Communication & Literature PDA Enterprise & Employability NPA Enterprise & Employability HND Events Management HNC Events PDA Events On Track to HNC Events, Travel & Tourism PDA Financial Accounting NPA Financial Services SCQF Level 6 Horticultural Therapy NC Horticulture Level 5 SCQF Level 4 Horticulture HND Hospitality Management HNC Hospitality On Track to HNC Hospitality SVQ at SCQF Level 4 Hospitality Services HND Human Resource Management HNC Human Resource Management NPA Human Resources & Law PDA Information Technology in Business SWAP Access Law, Business & Accounting HND Legal Services (Year 1) HNC Legal Services

6 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 36 38 39 41 42 43 44 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 55 56 58 59

NPA Legal Studies Life Options Level 1 Life Options Level 2 PDA Management PDA Management Accounting PDA Managing Finances PDA Managing Self & Others National 5 Maths PDA Office Administration PDA Office Management & Information Technology HND Photography HNC Photography On Track to HNC Photography Introduction to Photography Introduction to Photoshop HNC Police Studies HNC Professional Cookery SVQ at SCQF Level 6 Professional Cookery SVQ at SCQF Level 5 Professional Cookery SVQ at SCQF Level 5 Professional Cookery (Food & Beverage) Higher Psychology Beginners Level 1 Spanish Beginners Level 2 Spanish HNC Supply Chain Management PDA Teaching Practice in Scotland's Colleges HND Travel & Tourism HNC Travel & Tourism On Track to HNC Travel & Tourism, Events

60 61 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 73 75 77 78 79 81 82 83 84 86 87 88 89 91 92 94 96

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