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COURSES STARTING JANUARY 2018

inverness.uhi.ac.uk

Inverness College UHI

january courses 2018

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welcome administration, Businesss Administration, business & computing & COMPUTING

Are you leaving school at Christmas?

It can feel like a daunting time as you prepare to make decisions about your future, but please be assured that there is plenty of support to help guide you with your choices.

If you want to explore your options we can arrange an appointment to speak with guidance staff about the range of different courses starting in January and for courses starting in August 2018.

Studying at college can be a great way of building skills, expertise and knowledge that will help you in your career journey. At college you will work in small classes and will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor who will give guidance and support throughout your course.

To apply, visit our website www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk to search for courses. You are most welcome to pop into college to speak with teaching or guidance staff, tour our campus and see our facilities first hand. Please call 01463 273000 or email [email protected]

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFour Standard Grades at 3 or above/National 4 at pass, including English.

INTERVIEW INFORMATIONYou will be invited along for an informal interview/information session.

CONTENT• Accounting• IT• Front of Office • Marketing• HR operations• Communication• Customer Care• Operations• Enterprise

What can I do on completion of my course?

• HNC Business, HNC Accounting and HNC Administration.

• Employment in an administrative environment.

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administration, Businesss Administration, business & computing & COMPUTING

NPA Administration

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSFour Standard Grades at 3 or above/National 4 at pass,including English.


CONTENTThis is a hands-on course that includes units on:• Word processing• IT• Front of office• Central services• Researching and preparing

presentations• Event organisation


• HNC Administration and Information Technology.

• Employment in an administrative environment.

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NPA Digital Media Basics

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal entry requirements but you should be confident working at level 4 in literacy and numeracy.


CONTENTThis is an ideal course if you are interested in getting into IT-related employment. Units include:• Digital imaging • Web design • Desktop publishing• Computer hardware systems• Digital video and aquisition• Problem solving• Digital media elements


• NC Computing with Technical Support

• NC Computing SCQF Level 5)

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general construction maintenance

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThree Credit Standard Grades at/three passes at National 5 grade C or above.


CONTENTThis is a an ideal course if you are interested progressing onto employment in the construction industry or onto a range of higher level courses. Units include:• Working with concrete• Maintenance of roof surfaces• Health and Safety• Craft drawing• Site setting out procedures• Repair and maintenance

techniques• Modern methods of construction• New and sustainable building

techniques • Manual handlingWhat can I do on completion of my course?• Higher National Certificate

courses in Construction• Modern Apprenticeship in a craft

programme.• Careers in technology,

building surveying, building control, quantity surveying and construction management.

construction craft

NPA construction (gen)


INTERVIEW INFORMATIONYou may be invited along for an informal interview/information session.

CONTENTGain basic skills to prepare you for entry into the construction industry or further study within Construction Crafts. Units include:• Joinery• Brickwork• Painting and decorating• Health and safety• Appreciation of access platform• Placing and finish concrete• Plumbing• IT


• Construction General Maintenance SCQF Level 6

• Further study on Construction Craft programmes

• Employment within the construction industry.

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

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introduction to art and design

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTwo National 4 passes, one of which shoud be in Art and Design

INTERVIEW INFORMATIONYou will be invited along for an informal interview/information session to assess your interest and ability in art and design. You should provide a portfolio of work with no less than four pieces of artwork, to include two drawings.

CONTENTSuccessful completion of this course will provide you with a National Progression Award in Photography in addition to SQA units in art and design subjects. Introduction to Art introduces you to the skills required to progress onto Art and Design at Level 5 which start in August 2018. Units include:• Painting• Drawing• Graphic design• Photography• Essential Skills

What can I do on completion of my course?• Introduction to Art and Design

SCQF Level 5


access to motor vehicle

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal entry requirements but you should be confident working at level 3 in literacy and numeracy. Your personal statement should show why you would like to study this subject.


CONTENTThis is a an introductory level course which provides experience in maintaining and repairing vehicles.

What can I do on completion of my course?• IMI Certificate in Light Vehicle

Repair Level 1

introduction to engineering


Your personal statement should show why you would like to study this subject.


CONTENTThis is an ideal course if you are interested in gaining an insight into both mechanical and electrical engineering. Units include:• Basic welding skills• Electrical wiring and hand tools• Electronics• Basic motor vehicle mechanics• Bench fitting skills• Information technology• Numeracy• Communications

What can I do on completion of my course?• (PEO) SVQ 1 in Engineering Skills• Employment as a Modern

Apprentice in a relevant industry

engineering craft

engineering craft

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NC welding and fabrication (level 5)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEnglish and Maths or Physics Standard Grade at 4 or above; or National 4 pass; and one other Standard Grade at 4 or above, or Intermediate 1 at C or above, or National 4 pass in an engineering related subject.


CONTENTThis course prepares you for employment at craft level in the fabrication and welding industry. Units include:

• Welding and fabrication processes

• Thermal cutting• Pattern development• Welding procedures and testing

What can I do on completion of my course?• NC L6 Fabrication and Welding

Engineering • Employment at craft level in the

fabrication and welding industry.

SVQ2 PEO Fabrication and welding

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSYour personal statement should reflect your desire for this subject. Core skills in Communication, Maths and Information Technology at Intermediate 1 or National 4 level will be preferred.


CONTENTThis course provide basic skills and knowledge for employment in areas such as energy, oil and gas, engineering maintenance and industrial manufacture. Units include:

• Manual welding processes• Destructive and non-destructive

testing• Fabrication and platework• Thermal cutting

What can I do on completion of my course?• NC Engineering Practice (L5)• NC Fabrication and Welding

Engineering (L5/6)

hair, beauty and sport


svq1 hairdressing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal entry requirements. Your personal statement should reflect your passion for this subject.


CONTENTSVQ 1 Hairdressing is highly practical. It would ideally suit someone who wishes to develop the skills necessary to progress onto a full time hair or beauty course.

What can I do on completion of my course?• SVQ2 Hairdressing

svq2 hairdressing

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Students should ideally have completed the SVQ1 Introduction to Hairdressing.You should be an effective communicator and have an artistic flair and ability. Your personal statement should reflect your passion for this subject.


CONTENTIdeal for those who wish to become a junior stylist at the end of the programme. You will learn all aspects of salon work from styling to reception and health and safety skills. You will undertake a work placement. Units include:

• Styling techniques• Long hair techniques• Cutting• Colouring • Customer service

What can I do on completion of my course?• SVQ3 Hairdressing• Employment within the

hairdressing industry.

hospitality

Food preparation, cooking and food service

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNo formal entry requirements.Evidence of an interest in this subject should be demonstrated in your personal statement.Work experience will be considered.


CONTENTThis course will teach you to be industry-ready for this fast paced environment. Our bespoke learning centre in the training restaurants will motivate and enhance your learning and skills. Working with professional chefs, and experienced lecturers, you will have an understanding of what skills are required to work in the catering industry.

After completion of this course you will have achieved SCQF Level 4 Food and Beverage Service and SCQF Level 4 Food Preparation and Cooking

Units include:

• Prepare and cook meat and poultry.

• Prepare and cook fish.• Food safety.• Teamwork• Health and Safety.• Table and tray service.• Counter Service.• Customer care.


• SCQF Level 5 Professional Cookery

• SCQF Level 5 Foof and Beveridge Service/Hospitality and Events Operations.

• Employment in the hospitality industry.

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forestry, science and maths

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introduction to science

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNumeracy at level 4 or equivalent.


CONTENTThis course is designed for those who have no formal training in science but would like to know more. Each of the sciences is covered with practicals and hands-on activities throughout. Units include:

• Human body• Chemistry: an introduction• Physics• Forensic Science: an introduction• Developing core skills and

gaining experience in both laboratory and field skills

What can I do on completion of my course?• Science and maths at National

4/5• Science Highers

introduction to land based engineering

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSNumeracy at level 4 or equivalent.


CONTENTThis course provides practical, hands-on experience for entry onto engineering or forestry, allowing you to learn about and train in the use of large scale, diesel engines and associated equipment. Units include:

• Employability skills• Accident prevention and

emergency procedures• Land-based engineering:

an introduction to internal combustion engines

• Introduction to forestry operations

• Introduction to land based machinery

• Industry experience • Hydraulics: an introduction

What can I do on completion of my course?• NC Rural Skills• Certificate in Forestry• Certificate in Engineering• Apprenticeships may also be

available in this area.

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forestry, science and maths

npa woodland operations

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThree passes at Intermediate 2/National 5 or Standard Grade Credit.


CONTENTYou will develop practical skills, knowledge and understanding of the social and productive values of woodland. It provides a taster of higher level study if you are considering a career in forestry. Units include:

• Coppiced woodlands• Green woodworking• Mobile saw-milling• Countryside woodwork• Forest ecology• Forest machinery maintenance

What can I do on completion of my course?• HNC/D Forestry• HNC/D Arboriculture and Urban

Forestry• Working within the forestry/

conservation industry

Visit us at:1 Inverness CampusInvernessIV2 5NA

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01463 273000

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