Childhood Practice and Sport & Fitness Centre The Childhood Practice and Sport & Fitness Centre have a range of access and progression routes to meet the needs of a variety of learners. The modern and spacious teaching facilities, coupled with experienced lecturing staff, make West Lothian College an excellent place to study.

You can choose from a wide range of full and part time courses.

95%of Higher Educat ion Graduates are either inemployment or further study

100%of HNC Health,

Fitness andExercise Graduatesprogressed into either HND or

Degree level study

99%of Further Education Graduates are either

in employment or further study

Over

90% of Graduates have progressed straight to University

in the past year

100%of Access to

Humanities Graduates progressed

into HNC or Degree level study

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Our Students

Childhood Practice Lynda Lewis

Whilst juggling her studies with her family life and career, Lynda has gained an impressive number of qualifications at the College, including a PDA in Childcare and Education, HND in Childhood Practice and most recently she achieved her PDA Childhood Practice Level 9 – becoming the first student from West Lothian College to achieve this qualification, and one of the first in Scotland.

I’ve been studying at West Lothian College since 2001 and throughout this time lecturers have all been second to none throughout. They really encouraged me to persevere. The support I received during the PDA Childhood Practice Level 9 course was exceptional. I found the distance learning a challenge as I’m quite a visual person and prefer face to face interaction, but lecturers were extremely supportive and I was able to visit the College to ask them about any queries I had. The one to one sessions with staff helped me a lot.I would definitely recommend anyone who is interested in looking to study childcare to consider the courses at West Lothian College. I’ve never looked back.

The College is successful because we attract students who want to improve employment and career prospects.

Sport, Fitness and Exercise Shannon QuinnShannon began her journey studying Intermediate 2 Sport and Fitness at West Lothian College. She then successfully completed HNC in Fitness, Health and Exercise. Shannon then moved on to achieve her HND in Applied Sports Science and secured a place at Edinburgh Napier University on the Degree in Sport and Fitness with direct entry into third year. After graduating from West Lothian College, not only did Shannon move on to study at University but succeeded in securing a job at a local fitness centre.

My message to other young people is, don’t let fear overcome you, just go for it. I definitely doubted myself at the start and there were times when I felt like giving up but I had fantastic support from my lecturers. I would like to thank everyone who has helped me to overcome the tough times, especially the lecturers and my friends from my course.The HND in Applied Sports Science was really interesting and included physiology, psychology, bio-mechanics and nutrition. I’m now in third year at Edinburgh Napier University and I have just passed my first assessment, so everything is great.

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Our courses range from introductory level through to HND and are available on a full-time, part-time or evening basis. We also offer qualifications to people in employment as part of their continuing professional development. The welcoming atmosphere along with the modern and up-to-date facilities makes West Lothian College the ideal place to study Childhood Practice.

Why West Lothian College for Childhood Practice?

Course Full time Part time Day release

Open Learning Evening

Childhood PracticePathways to Working with Children and Young People in the Community (January start)Preparation for ChildcareNQ Intermediate 2 Early Education and ChildcareNPA Playwork and Childcare NQ Early Education and ChildcareNQ Access to HumanitiesHigher Early Education and ChildcarePDA Education Support AssistanceHNC Early Education and ChildcareHNC Additional Support Needs: Supporting the IndividualHND Childhood PracticeRange of units at SCQF Level 5

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Did you know?We ensure our courses are relevant and interesting.

Did you know?We have excellent facilities to support your learning.

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More detailed information on our courses and specific entry requirements is available on the college website.

www.west-lothian.ac.uk

West Lothian College has one of the most modern and up-to-date sports facilities in Scotland and the wide variety of courses offered allow a range of skills to be taught. The specialist Sport, Fitness and Exercise staff are always on hand to offer advice and support to help you progress into higher education or employment.

With a state of the art sports extension opening in 2015, it is the perfect time to study Sport & Fitness at West Lothian College. The two storey building will extend onto the current sports hall, fitness suite and dance studio at the West Lothian College campus.

Why West Lothian for Sport and Fitness?

Course Full time Part time Day release

Open Learning Evening

Sport & FitnessPathways to Sport and Fitness

NQ Intermediate 2 Sport and Fitness

NPA Sport and Fitness: Outdoor Sports

NQ Higher Sport and Fitness

NQ Higher Sport and Fitness: Access to Higher Education

HNC Sport and Hospitality Management

HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise

HND Fitness, Health and Exercise

HND Applied Sports Science

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Did you know?We offer excellent placement and work experience opportunities.

Did you know?We have close links with many local employers.

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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

Possible progression in Childhood Practice

HND Childhood Practice

Preparation for Childcare

NQ Intermediate 2 Early Education and Childcare Range of Units at SCQF 5

NQ Access to Humanities

Pathways to Working with Children and Young People in the Community

NPA Playwork and Childcare

NC Higher Early Education and Childcare

PDA Education Support Assistance

HNC Additional Support Needs: Supporting the

Individual

HNC Early Education and Childcare

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Possible progression in Sport & Fitness

SCQF LEVELS

9

8

7

6

5

4

ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY

HNC Sport and Hospitality Management

HND Applied Sports Science

Pathways to Sport and Fitness

NPA Sport & Fitness: Outdoor Sport

NQ Intermediate 2 Sport and Fitness

NQ Higher Sport and Fitness

HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise

HND Fitness, Health and Exercise

NQ Higher Sport and Fitness: Access to Higher

Education

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