reid kerr college mini_prospectus

Reid Kerr College Mini_Prospectus 2012

For info & to apply log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk or call the Admissions team 0800 052 7343

Look to the Future with Reid Kerr College

How to ApplyDetails & Application Form inside

Financial Matters

Money advice

Student SupportOur staff are here for you

Our Courses Business, Creative Arts,

Construction & Engineering plus many more

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Reid Kerr is dedicated to providing a first class learning environment for all its students, staff and communities. The College campus has changed

significantly in recent years with new buildings and renovations to existing

campus facilities ensuring that state of the art teaching and student facilities

provide a variety of services to enhance the Reid Kerr student experience.

Reid Kerr is committed to delivering a campus fit for the 21st century and

will continue to work on developing the College facilities to best meet the needs

of the communities it serves.

COLLEGE CAMPUS

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I am delighted that you are considering studying at Reid Kerr College.

At Reid Kerr we develop people and improve their life opportunities. We are here to help our students reach further and achieve more. As

well as encouraging ambition, we help people to achieve their ambition.

I hope this mini prospectus gives you a flavour of life at the College and what Reid Kerr can do for you. No booklet will tell you all you need to know so please take the opportunity to visit us and find out more or take the time to look at our website which I hope you find useful and informative. I am confident you will be impressed and I wish you good luck with your studies.

Audrey CumberfordPrincipal, Reid Kerr College

Welcome to Reid Kerr College


Reid Kerr College is approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to deliver a range of academic and vocational qualifications, including:

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) Higher National Certificates (HNCs) National Certificates (NCs) Professional Development Awards (PDAs) Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) National Certificate Group Awards (NCGAs) National Qualifications at: • Access • Intermediate 1 • Intermediate 2 Higher & Advanced Higher Skills for Work & National Progression Award Programmes. The College also offers a further range of programmes certificated by City & Guilds, NEBOSH, Chartered Management Institute, Chartered Institute of Marketing and a range of other professional bodies.

Entry qualifications are for guidance only. If you are interested, but unsure of which course of study may be best for you, please apply and we will provide expert advice and guidance.

Please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Unit on 0800 052 7343.

SCQF

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), has been designed to enable learners, employers, parents and those involved in providing education to understand how Scottish qualifications relate to each other.

The framework was developed in partnership between the Scottish Executive, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Universities Scotland and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. It brings most mainstream qualifications from Access 1 (SCQF Level 1) to Doctorate Degree (SCQF Level 12) into a single framework.

For further information on the SCQF framework check out www.scqf.org.uk

For SCQF levels relating to our courses please check out the full course information online at www.reidkerr.ac.uk

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Check out the courses on the website and browse through the mini prospectus, applying for a course at Reid Kerr is easy. Once you have decided on your course you can apply on-line, by phone on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222, in person or by filling in the application form in this mini prospectus and sending it in to Admissions. If you are unsure of the right course for you or the level of qualification you should apply for contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to advise you on the options available to you, or you could make an appointment to see one of the College’s Careers Advisors. On receipt of your application form you will be sent an acknowledgement letter or email from the College. For some courses you may in the first instance be requested to complete a Reference Form, the form will be assessed and if successful you will receive details of an interview.

If an interview or audition is required an interview invitation or choice of interview dates will be sent to you. Dependant on the outcome of your interview you could

be sent a Conditional Offer (pending exam results), an Unconditional Offer or Unsuccessful Letter.

For further information or advice on applying please contact the Admissions Team on 0800 052 7343 or email: [email protected]

Students with Disabilities

The College welcomes applications from students with disabilities. We make every effort to meet your needs and strive to ensure that all disabled students can access every College facility and extensive accessible car parking.

We have ongoing programmes to extend opportunities for those with a disability.

Members of Learning Plus are available to give advice about existing facilities and equipment and to discuss any requirements that you may have. To arrange an appointment, or a tour of the College campus, please contact Learning Plus on 0141 581 2315 or 07810 713933 or by textphone on 0141 581 2361.

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We realise the importance to students of being able to study free from financial worries and accordingly, we do our very best to help students in relation to financial matters.

You can discuss your financial situation, in confidence, with our staff. The Admissions Team will be happy to advise you on SAAS application and loan, you do not need an appointment and can drop in at any time during opening hours. SAAS applications are made on-line at http://www.saas.gov.uk/. To ensure Higher National Funding is in place for the start of your course apply to SAAS online and send any relevant documents by 30th June.

The Bursaries and Funding Team will assist you with your Bursary/EMA application, as well as any application you might make for our Housing, Childcare and Discretionary funds, should you experience financial difficulties once you have started your course.

If you are a full-time UK/European student taking an HNC/HND course, you can apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for an award. In line with government guidelines we may be obliged to charge RUK (Rest of UK) students a higher level of tuition fee.

If you are taking Highers on a full-time basis or an SQA National Qualification programme, you can apply for a College Bursary/Education Maintenance Allowance

(EMA).

The application for Bursary/EMA will be online by 21st May at http://cams.reidkerr.ac.uk. Staff in the Admissions Unit & Bursaries/Funding Front Desk, located beside the main reception are in Renfrew Building, can advise you on how to apply. Please note that we are also open during the College Summer Break for enquiries about what financial assistance is available to you once you commence your studies.

International tuition fees apply to all

applicants who are not European nationals. International tuition fees are available on application.

Money, Money, Money!

For further information or advice on student finance contact the Bursaries/ Funding Section on 0141 581 2356 or the Admissions Team on 0800 052 7343 or by email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Please contact: [email protected] or call +44 (0) 141 581 2277.


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Student Services are here to help you make the decision to come to College easier, the Team are the first point of contact for initial guidance on starting College, no appointment is necessary.

You can access information on all the courses, receive funding and financial advice, apply for a course or book an appointment with any of the additional support services you may need before starting or while attending College.

Services you can access:

• Central Admissions • Course Information • Financial Information • Careers • Accommodation • College Nursery • Learning Support • Counselling

Further information on all these services and more can be found on the web at www.reidkerr.ac.uk

We are here to help with all aspects of College life.

Here to Help You

For further information contact Student Services

on 0800 052 7343 or 0141 581 2222 or email

[email protected]


Computing & IT

HND Computing: Software DevelopmentHND Computing Technical SupportHND Computer Games DevelopmentHNC ComputingHNC Computer Games Development HNC Computing (Technical Support Options)NC Technical SupportNC Computer Games DevelopmentNC Digital Media Computing with Software & Web DevelopmentAccess to Information Technology Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – AccessMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) – ExcelMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) – PowerpointMicrosoft Office Specialist (MOS) - Word European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)CISCO CCNA Training Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)SVQ Level 2 IT User SVQ Level 3 IT User

Accounting & Finance

HND Accounting HNC AccountingNC Accounting

Administration & IT HND Administration & Information TechnologyHNC Administration & Information Technology NC Administration NC Medical Secretary

Business

HND BusinessHNC BusinessNC BusinessSVQ Level 2 Business AdministrationSVQ Level 3 Business Administration / Modern Apprenticeship Business AdministrationSVQ Level 2 Customer Service / Modern Apprenticeship SVQ Level 3 Customer Service / Modern ApprenticeshipSVQ Level 2 Call Centre ProfessionalSVQ Level 3 Call Centre Professional

Community Development

NC Working With Communities

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SVQ Level 3 Learning & DevelopmentSVQ Level 4 Learning & Development

Management

HNC ManagementChartered Management Institute Qualifications in First Line ManagementChartered Management Institute Qualifications in Management & LeadershipChartered Management Institute Qualifications in Strategic Management & Leadership Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Public Service LeadershipInstitute of Leadership & Management Certificate in Team Leading Institute of Leadership & Management Introductory Certificate in First Line Management Institute of Leadership & Management Team Leading Introductory Award PDA in Leadership & Change PDA in Managing Resources & QualityPDA in Managing Self & Others SVQ Level 2 Team LeadingSVQ Level 3 Management / Modern ApprenticeshipSVQ Level 4 ManagementSVQ Level 5 Management

Marketing

Chartered Institute of Marketing Introductory Certificate in Marketing

Teaching Qualifications

City & Guilds 7300 Introduction to Trainer Skills City & Guilds 6302 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) (Our English Language Teaching Department is accredited by the British Council)

Intensive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Elementary LevelIntensive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Intermediate LevelIntensive English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Upper Intermediate Level

Learning & Development

L&D9DI Award – Assess Workplace Competence using Direct & Indirect MethodsL&D11 Award – Internally Monitor & Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment

For further information on all

the Business School’s courses and to apply log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk or call the Admissions Team on 0800 052 7343


Engineering, Energy & Utility Skills

HND Electronics (With Computer Systems Management & Design) HNC ElectronicsHNC Manufacturing EngineeringNC Manufacturing Engineering (Including Pre Apprenticeship)SVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair LV & HGV City & Guilds Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) in Automotive Vehicle Service & Repair (Light Vehicle) Level 1City & Guilds Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ) in Automotive Vehicle Service & Repair (Light Vehicle) Level 2NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health APM Introductory Certificate in Project ManagementPrince 2 FoundationPrince 2 Practitioner

Construction, Energy & Utility Skills

HNC Construction ManagementHNC Electrical EngineeringNC Built EnvironmentNational Progression Award in Construction (Formerly Pre Apprenticeship)NC Renewable Energy TechnologiesIntermediate 2 Electrical Installation with Renewable EnergyPDA in Advanced Craft Carpentry & Joinery HN Advanced Roof Slating, Tiling & Cement WorkSVQ Level 3 BricklayingSVQ Level 3 Carpentry & JoinerySVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation SVQ Level 3 Roof Slating, Tiling & Cement Work

Institute of Construction & Engineering

For further information on all the

Institute of Construction & Engineering’s courses

and to apply log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk or

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BA (Hons) Drama (Top Up)HND Acting & PerformanceHND Dance ArtistsHND Graphic Design with Animation HND 3D Design - Interior ArchitectureHND Music HND Photography HNC Acting & PerformanceHNC Creative Industries: Radio HNC Dance ArtistsHNC Fine Art PortfolioHNC MusicHNC Photography HNC Sound ProductionHNC Technical TheatreNC Acting & Theatre PerformanceNC DanceNC Interior ArchitectureNC MusicNQ Graphic Design with AnimationNQ Introduction to the Creative IndustriesNQ PhotographyNQ Portfolio Preparation

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Academy of Creative Arts


the Academy of Creative Arts courses and to apply

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Hairdressing & Beauty

HND Beauty Therapy HND Make Up ArtistryHNC Beauty Therapy HNC Fashion Make-UpHNC Hairdressing NQ Beauty CareNQ Hairdressing Year 1NQ Hairdressing Year 2 SVQ Level 2 Hairdressing SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Year 1SVQ Level 3 Hairdressing Year 2

Hospitality

HND Hospitality ManagementHNC Hospitality Hospitality Year 1Hospitality Year 2Hospitality Year 3SVQ Level 2 Hospitality ServiceSVQ Level 2 Professional CookerySVQ Level 3 Professional CookerySVQ Level 3 Hospitality Supervision & Leadership

Sports & Exercise Studies

HND Sports Coaching with Development of SportHNC Sports Coaching with Development of SportNQ Sports & Recreational Studies Intermediate 1 & 2NQ Sports Studies Intermediate 2 & Higher

Travel & Tourism

HND Travel & TourismHNC Travel & TourismNC Travel & Tourism

Centre for Leisure Industries


the Centre for Leisure Industries courses and to

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issions Team on 0800 052 7343Childcare

BA Childhood PracticeHNC Early Education & ChildcareNC Early Education & ChildcareNPA Playwork & Childcare Level 5SVQ Level 2 Children’s Care Development & Learning SVQ Level 3 Children’s Care Development & Learning PDA in Childhood Practice

Health & Social Care

HNC Health CareHNC Social CareNC Health & Social Care (Higher)NC Child, Health & Social Care (Int 2)Introduction to Care Intermediate 1SVQ Health & Social Care Level 2SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adult)SVQ Health & Social Care Level 4 (Adult)SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 (Children & Young People) SVQ Health & Social Care Level 4 (Children & Young People)PDA Health & Social Care Supervision Leadership & Management for Care Services

Nursing/Dental Nursing

NC Access to NursingDiploma in Dental Nursing

School of Life Sciences

For further information on

all the School of Life Sciences courses and

to apply log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk or


Science

NC Access to Science

Social Sciences & Humanities

HNC CounsellingHNC Social SciencesNC Access to HumanitiesNC Access to Primary Education


Support for Learning

NC DevelopmentChoices CourseNC Foundation Development Link

Student Support Courses

. SteplinkNC Step

Steps 2 WorkNC Work Preparation

For further information on all the Support for Learning

courses and to apply log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk or call the Admissions Team

on 0800 052 7343

For further information on all the

Student Support Courses and to apply log on to

www.reidkerr.ac.uk or call the Admissions Team on

0800 052 7343.


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The Students’ Association

The Students’ Association is the representative organisation for students within Reid Kerr College. It is run by the students for the students. It aims to maintain and improve student welfare, finance and facilities, both within the College and on a national level through affiliated membership of the National Union of Students (NUS).

Membership of the Students’ Association is free and automatic to all Reid Kerr students.

To find out more about the Students’

Association, give them a call on 0141 581 2132 or

email: [email protected]


Reid Kerr College offers a range of Highers, which can be studied on a full or part-time basis.

Highers are recognised qualifications, extending the student’s knowledge and understanding and providing a good grounding in the subject studied. They provide an ideal basis for progressing to further study or assisting career advancement.

Subjects are offered subject to student demand.

Higher Classes:

Higher English Higher Human BiologyHigher Psychology

Intermediate 2:

Int 2 Maths

A selection of National Units, including Core Skills subjects, will also be available at Intermediate 1 or Intermediate 2 level.

Reid Kerr College and the Open University have a partnership agreement that allows students with an HNC or HND a number of progression options to Open University Degrees. The Partnership enables you to use credit points gained from your HNC/D to reduce the amount of time required to get your degree.

The Open University’s BA or BSc (Open) degree allows students to choose from a wide range of OU modules tailored to their personal and vocational needs. This allows students to either build on the subject areas studied at college or provides the flexibility to develop skills and knowledge in other

subject areas.

As an Open University student via this partnership you will have full access to Reid Kerr College facilities and Support Staff. This includes our OU Centre where you can meet with tutors or simply use the facilities to study, access

resources or use our dedicated IT facilities and

on-line resources. You will also have access to our library and

flexible drop in IT and study suites and our full range of Support Services. For further information why not drop into our dedicated OU Centre located at our main campus on Renfrew Road.

Highers

For further information on Open

University Courses log on to www.reidkerr.ac.uk

or call Katrina Crawford on

0141 581 2255

Open University Partnership

For further information on any of the College’s Highers provision contact the Admissions Unit on 0800 052 7343 or email: [email protected]


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We warmly welcome international students. Reid Kerr College enjoys an international reputation for the excellence of its courses and the results its students achieve.

Students studying in the College, or with our partner the University of the West of Scotland join a growing number of international students from Europe, Africa, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, China, Japan, Nepal and Bangladesh.

We offer education and training at all levels, from foundation courses, through HNC/HND programmes as well as access to degree and postgraduate qualifications.

The College also sustains a number of transnational partnerships to promote:

• Cultural Exchanges • Curriculum Development • Staff Development • Collaboration / Consultancy Services • Research

For further information on any of our International programmes, please contact:

Hazel MulberryInternational OfficeReid Kerr CollegeRenfrew RoadPaisley, PA3 4DRScotlandUnited Kingdom

International Students

Tel: +44 (0) 141 581 2277Fax: +44 (0) 141 581 2206

Email: [email protected]

www.reidkerr.ac.uk/international_students

Open University Partnership


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The Reid Kerr Experience

Lauren Davidson, 18, Beauty Student

‘ Training at Reid Kerr has been excellent, we experience real life working environments and the opportunity to learn so much during our course.’

Scott Gair, 21, Construction Student

‘ Being at College has helped me secure an apprenticeship and a future career.’

Italo Cipriano, 44, Business Student

‘ I came to Scotland 3 years ago and have achieved what I set out to do. Reid Kerr is a great place to learn English language and Business related subjects.’

Belinda Uwase, 18, Computing Student

‘ The class time is really great, we work together as a good team and the lecturers make lessons really enjoyable.’

Jennifer Hamilton, 19, Drama Student

‘ I have had the most positive, encouraging 2 years of my life at Reid Kerr and the excellent quality of Acting training I have received has enabled me to go on and get myself an agent and perform professionally.’

Robert Chambers, 44, Nursing Student

‘ Great teaching support and excellent training are just two of the highlights from my experience at Reid Kerr. Lecturers teach from their own experiences within the healthcare sector, making our learning experience current and accurate.’

We asked some Reid Kerr students what was their experience of being a student at the College.

Alternative FormatsThis prospectus is also available in large print, electronic and audio formats. For further information or to request an alternative format copy please contact Student Services: on 0800 052 7343 or email: [email protected]

Equality Statement: The College operates a policy of equal opportunities to ensure its students, staff, customers and visitors are treated equally regardless of gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, disability, age, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, sex.

By Car

Just off Junction 27 of M8 Motorway.

By Rail

Excellent services run from Glasgow Central, Ayrshire and the Clyde Coast to Paisley Gilmour Street Station.

Bus

Frequent services run from Glasgow, Renfrew, Barrhead, Erskine, Johnstone, and the local Paisley area.

Where to Find Us

The Main College Campus is withineasy walking distance of Paisley Town Centre.

0800 052 7343www.reidkerr.ac.ukReid Kerr College, Renfrew Road, Paisley, PA3 4DR

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