business and creative centre leaflet
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Find out about all the Business and Creative course available at West Lothian College and find the right one to suit you!TRANSCRIPT
Business and Creative CentreThe Business and Creative Centre offers an exciting range of courses with excellent progression routes to help you take your learning journey from introductory stage to degree level. Our courses also include a range of industry linked, professional qualifications that are particularly suited to helping you progress a career in your chosen subject area.
All of our courses include practical aspects that will help you develop skills for employment and give you opportunities to link with local employers.
With 26 courses to choose from within the Business and Creative Centre, West Lothian College has a lot to offer learners.
Students have many
opportunities to engage in
national and international
study exchanges
A range of Associate Student places are available for students who
want to get a degree
95% of students are
highly satisfiedwith the quality of learning and teaching they receive during their study
95% of HE graduates
are in further study or employment
98%of HND students
who progressed onto theBA Degree in Managementachieved their degree
Business students can study locallyup to SCQF
level 9
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Course Full time Part time Day release
Open Learning Evening
BusinessBA Business Management Level 9
HND Business (2 yrs) Level 7 & 8
Business Management Level 6
Business Management Level 5
Business Management Level 4
NPA Digital Passport
Business Management: On-LineHNC Management and Leadership Level 7 New
AccountingHNC Accounting Level 7
NC Accounting Level 5 New
SAGE Accounting
SAGE Payroll
PDA in Book-Keeping Level 7 New
Professional AwardsCIPD Certificate in Human Resource Practice
CIPD Certificate in Learning and Development
ILM Level 5 Certificate in First Line Management
ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management3
Course Full time Part time Day release
Open Learning Evening
CreativeHNC Events Level 7
HNC Creative Industries: Media and Communications Level 7 New
HNC Photography Level 7
NC Photography Level 6
NQ Digital Imaging
Creative Image Making Techniques New
HNC Contemporary Art Practice (Portfolio Production) Level 7
NC Art and Design (Portfolio Development) Level 6
NQ Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation) Level 5
Drawing Summer School
Jewellery Making
Printmaking
More detailed information on our courses and specific entry requirements is available on the college website.
www.west-lothian.ac.uk4
Our Students
Fraser Thomson, HNC Contemporary Art Practice StudentFraser recently graduated in HNC Contemporary Art from West Lothian College, achieving the student of the year award in the subject. Fraser’s determination, along with the facilities and teaching staff at West Lothian College helped him achieve his potential in art and design.
Art is a subject which I’ve enjoyed since a very early age. My life size sculpture at West Lothian College is my biggest project yet and it is brilliant that it is being appreciated. The fact that people are talking about it is great. I would recommend the course which explains modern art and how it has changed and developed into what it is today.
Molly Moyle, HND Business Student Molly is now studying the Napier Degree in Business Management at West Lothian College having completed her HND in Business and recently received the accolade of Business Student of the Year 2014.
As a mature student I started off the year wanting to succeed and I put my mind to it. There are challenges in managing a young family, working part-time and studying. However developing strategies, managing priorities, setting goals are all part of my day to day life and are great practical experience for running my own business one day. As a college, everyone is made welcome and I very much enjoy coming here.For anyone who has a dream and wants to change their future, my advice is to ‘go for it’. I would like to say a big thank you to all of the lecturers at West Lothian College for their support.
The College is successful because we attract students who want to improve employment and career prospects.
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Our StaffLecturing staff in the Business and Creative Centre are highly qualified and experienced in their field and have close links with industry. Teaching approaches are varied and designed to meet your needs. You will be able to study in an engaging and well-resourced learning environment, supported by staff who are committed to helping you to succeed.
Career enhancing opportunities for school studentsThe Centre has very close links with West Lothian Schools and we provide a wide range of courses that are specifically tailored to give you an insight into subject areas of interest.
Get a Degree with our Associate Student SchemeAs an Associate Student, you can be a fully enrolled student with one of our partner Universities but you will study locally here at West Lothian College. This means you get all the benefits of being a University student without the stress of travelling.
On successful completion of your HNC/D course you will have a guaranteed place at University into year 2 or 3 of the degree course.
Did you know?There is a wide range of careers available in the communication and media and creative industries sectors.
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Did you know?A full time course means that you need to be in college for an average of 3 days per week.
Did you know?Based at West Lothian, Napier University offer you the opportunity to qualify for a BA degree studying on either a full-time or part-time basis.
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Applying for ILA FundingBefore enrolling as a student, you need to apply for ILA Funding
Funding You will be able to apply for funding to support your studies. Full time students can apply for a Bursary or SAAS support funding which covers living, travel and study expenses. Part time students may be eligible for an ILA or Part Time Fee Grant.
How to apply for an ILA Application form online:1. Visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk
2. Click on ‘Learn and train’
3. Click on ‘Funding’
4. Click the link ‘Apply now’ (shown on the right-hand side of screen)
You will be directed to another skills and development page
5. Click on ‘Apply now’ and answer the questions on the following page of the website
6. A pack will then be sent to your chosen address
How to apply for an ILA Application over the phone: 1. Call ILA Scotland on 0800 917 8000
2. You will be transferred to an operator who will ask you a series of questions to determine your eligibility
3. Once Eligibility has been established, you will be asked to give your name and address details for an application pack to be sent
4. You will be asked to set up a ‘security’ question to use when accessing your account
If you have any difficulty in completing your application, you can receive help with this by contacting The Student Advice Centre at West Lothian College on 01506 427555/427558
For more information on funding, contact our Finance Department
01506 4181818
SCQF LEVELS SQA QUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTIONSSCOTTISH VOCATIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
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Some SQA qualifications arechanging between 2013-2016.
See www.sqa.org.uk/readyreckoner
Doctoral Degrees Professional Apprenticeship
11Masters Degree, Integrated Masters Degree
Post Graduate DiplomaPost Graduate Certificate
Professional ApprenticeshipSVQ 5
10Honours Degree
Graduate DiplomaGraduate Certificate
Professional Apprenticeship
9 Professional Development Award
Bachelors/Ordinary DegreeGraduate Diploma
Graduate CertificateTechnical Apprenticeship
SVQ 48 Higher National Diploma Diploma of Higher Education
7Advanced Higher
Scottish BaccalaureateHigher National Certificate Certificate of Higher Education Modern Apprenticeship
SVQ 36 Higher
5National 5
Intermediate 2Modern Apprenticeship
SVQ 2
4National 4
Intermediate 1National Certificate National Progression
Award SVQ 1
3National 3Access 3
2 National 2 / Access 2
1 National 1 / Access 1
The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
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SCQF LEVELS
9
8
7
6
5
4
ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY
HND Business
BA Business Management
Possible progression in Business
Business Management Level 4
HNC EventsHNC AccountingHNC Creative
Industries: Media and Communication
NC Accounting Level 5
Business Management Level 5
HNC Business
Business Management Level 6
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SCQF LEVELS
9
8
7
6
5
4
ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY
Possible progression in Art and Photography
HNC Contemporary Art Practice (Portfolio
Production)HNC Photography
NC Art and Design (Portfolio
Development) Level 6
NC Photography Level 6
NQ Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation)
Level 5
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