Argyll College UHIProspectus2011-2012

Full-Time Higher and Further Education CoursesHNC Early Education and Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Oban, Islay studied over one yearA course designed for students who are looking to follow a career in childcare or wish to progress to degree level study in areas such as teacher training, social work or child and youth studies. The Course involves a high degree of placement in the workplace which will help the student develop and apply knowledge, understanding and practical skills.

NC Early Education and Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Islay, Oban studied over one yearA course aimed at school leavers, older students looking to return to education and those in employment in the early education and childcare arena who wish to study more formally to enhance their skills. The course will look at areas such as child health and development, the impact of cultural diversity and effective early education and childcare provision. The development of practical skills is a key element of this course.

SVQ2 and SVQ3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay each studied over one yearThese courses are both heavily vocational, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to work with children from 0-16 years old in a variety of settings. After successfully completing the course, SVQ2 students will be qualified to nursery assistant level. Those students studying at SVQ3 level will, upon completion of the course, be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council at ‘Practitioner’ level.

Towards a Career in Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay studied over one yearThis course is an entry level course. It provides the basic theoretical knowledge needed to allow students to study at SVQ2 or NC level. There is a large element of work experience built into the course which allows students to develop practical skills and knowledge from the outset.

SVQ2 and SVQ3 Hairdressing Available: Campbeltown, Islay, Oban Dunoon and Rothesay SVQ2 only One year full-time/ two years part-timeThe SVQ2 course will give students a basic knowledge and first-hand experience of working in a salon. The SVQ3 course will build upon this knowledge and give students the necessary experience to qualify as hair stylists. Both courses can be undertaken either full-time or part-time (work based with release for college attendance).

Access to Construction Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Rothesay studied over one yearThis course will help you develop and improve your skills and gain confidence and practical experience in the six main crafts required by the construction industry. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop skills throughout the year for the specific trades they would like to pursue, with placements set up to allow experience within the work environment.

NC Digital Media Computing Available: All centres studied over one yearWhether you are looking to improve your existing skills or working towards a formal digital media computing qualification, this course will help you gain practical experience in the many and varied areas of digital media computing. This course has been designed to allow students to study SQA recognised National Progression Awards and these can be studied on a part-time basis.

SVQ1 Preparation and CookingSVQ2 or SVQ3 Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking)Available: Oban studied over one yearThese are highly practical courses involving college attendance and work placement. Each of the three courses will develop your understanding and knowledge in a range of kitchen skills, teaching you how to produce simple or complex dishes, depending on your entry level. Upon successful completion you will have gained a recognised qualification, equipping you to work in a professional kitchen, as well as allowing you to progress to the next SVQ level.

Argyll College UHIAt Argyll College UHI we apply state-of-the-art information technologies – including high-speed internet access and video conferencing facilities – to allow as many students as possible to study throughout Argyll’s dispersed communities.

What’s more, as one of the 13 colleges and research institutions that make up the University of the Highlands and Islands, we can now offer our students even better access to a wide choice of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. This is in addition to our existing, prolific range of vocational, full and part-time further education courses.

Argyll College UHI has 13 centres throughout the Argyll region and you can also look at studying many courses at home if you wish.

You choose what you study and how you study it.

Undergraduate and postgraduate degree coursesIn 2011 we are able to offer you access to our widest ever range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses including, Scottish History, Sustainable Rural Development, Archaeology and Child and Youth Studies. If you would like further details on degree level opportunities at Argyll College UHI please contact your local centre. Alternatively you can find in-depth information on both individual courses and the application process for degree courses at www.argyllcollege.ac.uk.

Full-time higher and further education coursesFor the academic year 2011/2012, we are able to offer a wide ranging selection of full-time courses. In this Prospectus, you will find a brief outline of each of these courses and an indication of which local centres will be able to offer individual courses.

Part-time, open learning and evening coursesFrom August 2011, we are able to offer a wide selection of part-time, open learning and evening courses. In this Prospectus you will find a table outlining the courses we are proposing to offer at each of our local centres. All courses will run subject to suitable student numbers being achieved.

What will it cost to study my chosen course?Fees will vary from course to course. Staff at your local centre will be able to advise you of the exact cost of the course you have chosen. Details are also available on our website www.argyllcollege.ac.uk

Our full-time courses may be eligible for bursary funding – please ask for details.

Many of our courses are eligible for ILA and SAAS funding. Depending upon your individual circumstances you may well be able to apply for these non-repayable learning awards. Similarly a range of fee waivers may be applicable for many of our courses depending upon your circumstances – simply ask your local centre for details.

Commercial CoursesAt Argyll College UHI we offer a portfolio of over 40 commercial courses. These courses cover areas including basic and advanced food hygiene, first aid, conflict management, manual handling and reception skills. Courses are available for both individuals and company sponsored employees. For further information on our commercial portfolio, please contact Darlene Russell direct on 01631 559680.

Full-Time Higher and Further Education CoursesHNC Early Education and Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Oban, Islay studied over one yearA course designed for students who are looking to follow a career in childcare or wish to progress to degree level study in areas such as teacher training, social work or child and youth studies. The Course involves a high degree of placement in the workplace which will help the student develop and apply knowledge, understanding and practical skills.

NC Early Education and Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Islay, Oban studied over one yearA course aimed at school leavers, older students looking to return to education and those in employment in the early education and childcare arena who wish to study more formally to enhance their skills. The course will look at areas such as child health and development, the impact of cultural diversity and effective early education and childcare provision. The development of practical skills is a key element of this course.

SVQ2 and SVQ3 Children’s Care, Learning and Development Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay each studied over one yearThese courses are both heavily vocational, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to work with children from 0-16 years old in a variety of settings. After successfully completing the course, SVQ2 students will be qualified to nursery assistant level. Those students studying at SVQ3 level will, upon completion of the course, be able to register with the Scottish Social Services Council at ‘Practitioner’ level.

Towards a Career in Childcare Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay studied over one yearThis course is an entry level course. It provides the basic theoretical knowledge needed to allow students to study at SVQ2 or NC level. There is a large element of work experience built into the course which allows students to develop practical skills and knowledge from the outset.

SVQ2 and SVQ3 Hairdressing Available: Campbeltown, Islay, Oban Dunoon and Rothesay SVQ2 only One year full-time/ two years part-timeThe SVQ2 course will give students a basic knowledge and first-hand experience of working in a salon. The SVQ3 course will build upon this knowledge and give students the necessary experience to qualify as hair stylists. Both courses can be undertaken either full-time or part-time (work based with release for college attendance).

Access to Construction Available: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead, Rothesay studied over one yearThis course will help you develop and improve your skills and gain confidence and practical experience in the six main crafts required by the construction industry. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop skills throughout the year for the specific trades they would like to pursue, with placements set up to allow experience within the work environment.

NC Digital Media Computing Available: All centres studied over one yearWhether you are looking to improve your existing skills or working towards a formal digital media computing qualification, this course will help you gain practical experience in the many and varied areas of digital media computing. This course has been designed to allow students to study SQA recognised National Progression Awards and these can be studied on a part-time basis.

SVQ1 Preparation and CookingSVQ2 or SVQ3 Professional Cookery (Preparation and Cooking)Available: Oban studied over one yearThese are highly practical courses involving college attendance and work placement. Each of the three courses will develop your understanding and knowledge in a range of kitchen skills, teaching you how to produce simple or complex dishes, depending on your entry level. Upon successful completion you will have gained a recognised qualification, equipping you to work in a professional kitchen, as well as allowing you to progress to the next SVQ level.

NC Sound Production Available: Oban studied over one yearThis highly practical course covers a range of topics to provide the fundamental knowledge for recording music and audio - including microphone placement techniques, multi-track recording, MIDI sequencing and the basics of mixing. The course will also give you an understanding of the industry and how it works.

HNC Administration and Information Technology Available: All centres one year full-time/two years part-timeThis is a course suitable for both school leavers looking to study for a future in the world of Administration and the more mature student considering a change of career direction. The course is also suitable for those already working in this challenging arena and looking to improve their skills and career prospects and offers an industry recognised qualification.

NC Administration – Level 5 Available: All centres studied over one yearAn SQA recognised course introducing shorthand, audio, book-keeping, advanced word processing, human resources administration and event organisation skills. Successful completion of this course will allow the student to progress to HNC level study.

Introduction to Land-Based Skills Available: Rothesay, Campbeltown, Islay, Tobermory studied over one yearA practical course, aiming to give school leavers, mature students or those already in land-based employment an increasing knowledge and hands-on skills base. Land-based skills are used in a variety of workplaces from cattle, sheep and crop producing farms to forestry, vets practices and outdoor activity centres. The course is SQA accredited.

NC Travel and Tourism Available: All centres studied October to EasterThe course has been designed to introduce the basic knowledge, understanding and skills required for a range of occupations within the travel and tourism fields. The course will consider customer care (including customer service and technology), selling skills and employability skills. Other topics, including the growth and development of certain industry sectors and the impact of the industry upon people and places, will also be considered.

NC Beauty Care and Make-Up Available: Campbeltown studied over one yearThe course has been designed to introduce a wide range of skill areas including customer care, selling skills, facial skincare, day and creative make-up and manicure. Students will also be able to study specific specialist areas including nail art, waxing and massage. The Course is SQA accredited.

Introduction to HorticultureAvailable: Campbeltown, Dunoon, Islay, Oban, Tobermory* studied over over 19 weeksThis short full-time course has been designed for those students interested in the horticultural aspects of land-based studies. It offers the opportunity to study and experience a range of horticultural garden maintenance tasks.

SVQ2 Youth WorkAvailable: Lochgilphead studied over one yearA course designed to introduce students to the skills required to work with young people. Areas to be covered will include enabling relationships, maintaining dialogue, promoting equality of opportunity, safeguarding welfare and advocacy.

Natural Horsemanship – Equido Level 2 Available: Rothesay studied over one yearA course designed to create a thorough and advanced working knowledge of the care and management of horses. Students will develop an understanding of the horse, its needs and requirements, from a natural psychological perspective.

Working in the CommunityAvailable: Lochgilphead, Oban, Rothesay* a short full-time courseThis course will give students the opportunity to work together to produce a project in their local community - gaining valuable work related skills as they do so. Students who successfully complete the course will achieve three group awards and will be able to progress to SVQ2 Youth Work.

* Other centres may be available on request.

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Business, Management and AdministrationAdministration and Information Technology: HNC • • • • • • • • • • • •Administration: units at levels 4, 5 and 6 • • • • Appraisal Training • • • • • • • • • • • •Chairing Meetings • • • • • • • • • • • •Manual Book-Keeping • Doing Business Online: NPA • • • • • • • • • • • •Enterprise and Business: NPA • • • • • • • • • • • •Financial Services: level 5 • •

Institute of Leadership and Management Programmes: Award, Certificate or Diploma • • • • • • • • • • • •

IT for Administrators • • IT in Business - PDA • • • • • • • • • • • •Office Administration - PDA • • • • • • • • • • • •Minute Taking • • • • • • • • • • • •Researching & Preparing Presentations • • • Sage Accounting and Payroll Workshops • Sage Line 50 Introduction • • • • • • • • • • • •Sage Line 50 Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •Sage Payroll • • • • • • • • • • • •Spreadsheets for Business Management • • • Time Management • • • • • • • • • • • •Using Financial Accounting Software • • • • • • • • • • •

Computing and Information TechnologyDigital Photography • • • • • • • • • • • •Beginners’ Computing • • • • • • • • • • • •Computing - Beyond the Basics • • • • • • Creative Computing • • • • • • Creative Digital Media: level 4 • Desktop Publishing • • • • Digital Media Computing: units at levels 4, 5 and 6 • • • Digital Photo Editing • • • • • • • • • • • •European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) • • • • • • • • • • • •European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - Start • • • • • • • • • • • •European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) - Finish • • • • • • • • • • • •First Steps in Computing • • • Information Technology: core skills at levels 4 to 7 • • • • • • • • • • • •Internet Safety • • Introduction to Video Editing • • Introduction to Web Design • • • • Next Steps in Computing • • • • • • • PC Maintenance •

Humanities (History/Archaeology/Religious Studies/Philosophy)Tracing Your Ancestors • •

Literacy & Numeracy Skills •

• Course is available at this centre subject to numbers. Course is not currently available at this centre but may be in the future, please contact your local centre to register your interest.

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LanguagesRussian: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •French: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •Gaelic: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •German: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •Italian: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •Spanish: Beginners, Post Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • • • • • • • •Sign Language • • • • •

Family Care/Personal Development/Personal Care and AppearanceHandbags to Gladrags Beauty Course • • • • Introduction to Psychology • • • • • • • • • • • •Parenting: Int. 1 & Int. 2 • • Shampooing, Blow-Dry & Hair Up • • • • • • Evening Beauty - various • • • • Evening Hairdressing - various • • • • • Arts and Crafts

Art & Craft - various • • • • • • • • • • • •

English Language, Communications, Photography and MediaCreative Writing • • • • • • • • • • • •Communication: SCQF levels 5 to 7 • • • • • • • • • • • •English: Higher • • • • • • • • • • • •Journalism • • • • • • • • • • • •Radio Broadcasting: NPA • • •Script Writing • • • Communication: Analysing & Presenting Complex Communication • • • • • • • • • • • •

Dance and DramaBelly Dancing • Drama for Radio • • • Drama Skills • • • •

Music and Sound ProductionMusic: Creating a Rock Band • • Music: Creating Sound Effects Workshop • Music: Guitar - Acoustic - Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • Music: Guitar - Electric - Beginners & Intermediate • • • • • Music: Literacy • • • • • • • • • • • •Music: Ukulele - Beginners • • Music: Voice - Beginners & Intermediate • • • Music: Introduction to the UK Music Industry • • • • • • • • • • • •Sound Production:units at levels 5 and 6 • • •

Catering, Hospitality and Tourism100K Welcomes Programme (Operations) • • • • • • • • • • • •100K Welcomes Programme (Leadership) • • • • • • • • • • • •Cake Decoration •

• Course is available at this centre subject to numbers. Course is not currently available at this centre but may be in the future, please contact your local centre to register your interest.

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Cookery and Food Preparation - various classes • • • •Cooking on a Budget • Food for Health • Foods of the World • General Catering Skills • REHIS-Elementary Food Hygiene • • • • • • • • • • • •REHIS/RSPH-Intermediate Food Hygiene • • • • • • • • • • • •REHIS/RSPH-Advanced Food Hygiene • • • • • • • • • • • •Travel and Tourism: level 5 course • • • • • • • • • • • •Travel and Tourism: units at levels 4, 5 and 6 • • • • • • • • • • • •Working in the Hospitality Industry • • • • • • • • • • • •

Health Care/MedicineAddiction Counselling: PDA • • • • Child Development • • • • • • • • • • • •Child Protection • • • • • • • • • • • •Counselling Skills • • • • • • First Aid-Appointed Persons (1 Day) • • • • • • • • • • • •First Aid-Refresher (2 Days) • • • • • • • • • • • •First Aid at Work Certificate (3 Days) • • • • • • • • • • • •Introduction to Counselling • • • • • • Psychology: Int. 1 • • • • • • • • • • • •Psychology: Int. 2 • • • • • • • • • • • •The Child with Special Needs: An introduction • • • • • • • • • • • •Understanding Health Improvement • • • • • • • • • • • •Health & Safety - various • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sciences and MathematicsCore Maths • • • • • • • • • • • •Geology: Higher • • • • • • • • • • • •Landscapes of Mull & Iona •Mathematics: Higher • • • • • • • • • • • •RYA shore-based theory courses • • • • • • • • • • •

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal CareBirds of Mull & Iona • •Equido Natural Horsemanship: level 1 • • • Land-Based (Rural) Skills • • • •NPA Rural Skills - Equine • • • • Rural Business Investigation • • • • • • • • • • • •

Construction and Property (Built Environment)An Introduction to Green Woodworking • Woodworking • • • • Carpentry Skills • • • • D.I.Y • • • • Introduction to Plumbing • • • • Painting & Decorating Skills • • • • Scaffolding • • • • • • • • • • •

• Course is available at this centre subject to numbers. Course is not currently available at this centre but may be in the future, please contact your local centre to register your interest.

TIREE01879 220 372

FIONNPHORT01681 700 377

ISLAY01496 810 130

CAMPBELTOWN01631 559 670

ARRAN01770 600 152

LOCHGILPHEAD01546 600 070

CONSTRUCTION SKILLS CENTRE01631 559 830

CRAIGNISH01852 500 746

OBAN01631 559 500

TOBERMORY01688 302 801

CAIRNDOW01499 600 141

DUNOON01369 707 182

Rothesay01700 501 000

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