Vocational Schools Programmes 2017-18 - Clydebank Campus

Schools 

VOCATIONAL PROGRAMME 

CLYDEBANK CAMPUS 2017/18

West College Scotland 

Schools Vocational Programme 

Welcome to West College Scotland’s 

Schools Vocational Programme; we 

are delighted that you are 

considering coming to study at our 

College. 

If you are unsure of what you want 

to do when you leave school, then 

read on... 

The courses we offer are ideal if you want to 

explore subjects and possible career choices 

which you may not have had the opportunity 

to study at school. Our courses are designed to 

give you a whole new learning experience 

which is different from your school learning. We 

aim to help you develop new skills relevant to 

future employment in the wider world and to 

give you the opportunity to progress to further 

or higher education, so that you achieve your 

ambitions. 

We look forward to welcoming you to West 

College Scotland. 

Fiona McKenzie 

Head of Communities

Contents 

Schools Vocational Programme 

Skills For Work Early Education & Childcare (National 4) 03 

Skills For Work Early Education & Childcare (National 5) 04 

Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services 

Children and Young People 

05 

Skills for Work Construction Crafts (National 5) 07 

City & Guilds 3902 Motor Vehicle Engineering (Award Certificate) 09 

City & Guilds 3902 Motor Vehicle Engineering (Diploma) 10 

Performing Engineering Operations 11 

Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering 12 

Skills for Work Hairdressing (National 4) 14 

Skills for Work Hairdressing (National 5) 15 

Begin Make Up Artistry (NPA Cosmetology Framework) 16 

Introduction to Hair and Beauty 17 

Begin Beauty 18 

Higher Economics 20 

HNC Business 21 

Higher Accounting 22 

Foundation Apprenticeship Software Development 23 

Strata IT Fundamentals 24 

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching 25 

Higher Photography 26 

Skills for Work Travel and Tourism (National 5) 27 

Introduction To Cabin Crew and Airport Operations 28 

NPA Professional Cookery or NPA Bakery 30 

Laboratory Skills 32 

Human Body Structure and Function 33 

Higher Psychology 34 

Foundation Apprenticeship: Health and Social Care 35 

Distance Learning 36 

FAQ’s 37 

www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 

01

02

SKILLS FOR WORK EARLY EDUCATION 

AND CHILDCARE (National 4) 

Course Outline 

You will study units from the Skills for Work 

programme - Early Education and Childcare 

at National 4 Level. 

This will introduce you to the knowledge 

and experience required to work in a variety 

of childcare environments. You will learn 

ways of providing appropriate play and 

activities for children and young people 

whilst maintaining their health, safety and 

well-being in every situation. This course will 

allow you to develop an understanding of 

child development, explore how to cater for 

children’s individual needs and examine the 

roles and responsibilities required of 

childcare practitioners. 

Entry Level Recommended 

Students should be working at National 4 

Level 

Course Content 

This course is a group award consisting of 

four units at National 4 level. It covers a 

broad range of issues in the following units: 

MANDATORY UNITS: 

Unit DM84 10: Working in Early 

Education and Childcare 

DM41 10: Play in Early Education and 

Childcare 

DM83 10: Child Development 

OPTIONAL UNIT: 

Unit DM 8510: Care of Children 

Please note no placements are offered on 

this course and all demonstrations and 

interactions are simulated to create a 

realistic environment. Visits to local 

nurseries are part of your course 

Progression 

If you complete this course successfully and 

would like to undertake further study, you 

can apply for: Skills for Work National 5 

Early Education and Childcare. 

Interview 

You will have a one to one interview with 

the Early Education and Childcare team. 

Key Facts 

Location 

Clydebank Campus 

Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 

Wednesday and Friday 

or 

Tuesday and Thursday 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


03

SKILLS FOR WORK EARLY EDUCATION 

AND CHILDCARE (National 5) 


You will study a National 5 level programme 

that will allow you to further develop your 

knowledge and understanding of child 

development and children’s health, how to 

care for and feed children, the importance of 

play in children’s development. 

You will also be given an opportunity to visit 

a nursery setting in order to gain some 

practical experience of working with 

children. This will be a supervised session/s 

therefore negating the need for a PVG 

check. 


Students should have achieved credit at 

level 4 and be working on level some 5 

subjects and above at the same time as 

studying this course. 





04 

MANDATORY UNITS 

Unit F19L11: Child Development and 

Health 

Unit DM8411: Working in Early 

Education and Childcare 

Unit DM411: Play in Early Education 

and Childcare 

OPTIONAL UNIT 

Unit DM8611: Parenting 

Please note no placements are offered on 

this course and all demonstrations and 

interactions are simulated to create a 

realistic environment. Visits to local 

nurseries are part of your course. 

Progression 

This course can prepare you for work in the 

areas of employment that deal with care in 

the environment e.g. If you complete this 

course successfully and would like to 

undertake further study, you can apply for: 

NC Early Education and Childcare 

NC Child Health and Social Care 

NC Social Care 

Interview 

You will have a one to one interview with 

the Early Education and Childcare team. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 


or 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

It is a great course, as it 

builds up confidence, we get 

treated like adults, nursery 

visits to build up experience 

also teaches you what you 

need to know. 

Courtney Chapman, EECC 

St Peter the Apostle High School

FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP IN SOCIAL 

SERVICES CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE 


The National Progression Award (NPA) Social 

services Children and Young People is a 

qualification for people who wish to work in 

a variety of childcare environments. It is at 

SCQF level 6. 

The qualification covers all the generic 

knowledge that everyone working in the 

field needs, and that all employers look for. 


Students should have achieved some Level 

4 and Level 5 qualifications in 4th year and 

be working on Level 5 and Level 6 

qualifications in 5th year, at the same time 

as studying for this award. 





MANDATORY UNITS 

Child development and Health 

Play and learning 

Rights and Protection and Safeguarding 

Social context for learning and 

development 

Progression 


areas of employment that deal with 

childcare in the environment. 



can apply for: 

NC Early Education and Childcare 

Higher Social Care Level 6 

Modern apprenticeship 

HNC Childhood Practice (must also have 

2 Highers) 

HNC Social Services (must also have 2 

Highers) 

Interview 

You will be interviewed for this course and 

this will involve: 

A welcome and introduction from Head 

of Sector 

A written exercise – short paragraph 

answers to three questions 

A personal interview 

Your written response and personal 

presentation will be graded to establish 

your suitability for the course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


This is a 2 year programme 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

West Dunbartonshire 

Council have pledged 

support stating that 

West Dunbartonshire 

Council Nurseries will be 

employability partners for the 

Foundation Apprenticeship 

in Social Services and Young 

People 

West Dunbartonshire Council 


05

06

SKILLS FOR WORK 

CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS (NATIONAL 5) 


Jobs in the construction industry are ever in 

demand. If you are interested this is an ideal 

starting point for you to explore each of the 

main trade areas. This is a very practical 

course; on it students will work in a variety 

of workshops producing products and 

models that are accepted as being 

completed to industry standards. 


There are no formal entry requirements for 

this course. 


Unit DM7C 11: Employability Skills 

Unit DXOL 11: Half Brick Walling 

Unit DXOR 11 Decorative Painting 

Unit DXOJ 11: Site Carpentry Bench 

Joinery 

Progression 

Following successful completion of the 

course you will be eligible to apply for full 

time college courses: 

NPA – Pre-Apprenticeship 

Apprenticeships with: Construction skills 

Intermediate Electrical 

NC Renewable Energy 

NC Built Environment 

Interview 

You will be interviewed for this course by a 

member of the construction team. A 

presentation will be given about the course 

and there will be a multiple choice paper on 

Health and Safety. 

The way you present yourself on the day 

and your written responses will be graded 

to gauge your suitability for the course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 

Tuesday and Thursday or 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

The course is 

beneficial and interesting. 

It allowed a great insight 

into what the construction 

industry is about 

Thomas Blair, EECC 

Clydebank High School 

www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 07

08

CITY & GUILDS 3902 MOTOR VEHICLE 

ENGINEERING AWARD/CERTIFICATE 


Students will gain the knowledge, 

experience and the skills required to gain 

employment in the industry. You will learn in 

industry standard workshops and develop 

practical skills working with tools, equipment 

and cars used in motor vehicle engineering. 

This is a very demanding course with both 

practical and theory activities. You will 

develop essential employability skills – good 

timekeeping, regular attendance and 

compliance with health and safety. You 

must wear boots and overalls in the 

workshop at all times. 


No formal entry requirements required but 

must have: 

A keen interest in cars 

Be a good communicator 

Team player 

Be prepared to commit to the course 


AWARD 

Mandatory Units 

Unit 101 Vehicle Engine Lubrication 

Systems 

Unit 002 Vehicle Engineering Cooling 

Systems 

Unit 109 Vehicle Wheels and Tyres 

Systems 

CERTIFICATE 

Unit 010: Vehicle body and interior 

valeting 

Unit 011: Vehicle Engine Operating 

Systems 

Unit 112: Vehicle workshop Bench Skills 

Progression 

City and Guilds 3902 Diploma course in 

Motor Vehicle Engineering. You may also 

progress to a modern apprenticeship or full 

time employment within the industry. 

Interview 

There will be a one to one interview with 

the motor vehicle team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

City & Guilds Level 4 Award/Certificate 

Day 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


09

CITY & GUILDS 3902 MOTOR VEHICLE 

ENGINEERING DIPLOMA 


This course is the next step from City & 

Guilds 3902 Award/Certificate. Students will 

gain further knowledge from the Award/ 

Certificate course and the experience and 

skills required for a career as a Motor Vehicle 

Engineer. 


Need to have successfully completed City & 

Guilds 3902 Award/Certificate course 



Unit 003 Vehicle Fuel and Exhaust 

Systems 

Unit 004 Vehicle Spark Ignition Systems 

Unit 105 Vehicle Electrical Systems 

Unit 106 Vehicle Braking Systems 

2 from Optional Units 

Unit 007 Vehicle Transmission systems 

Unit 008 Vehicle Steering and 

Suspensions Systems 

Progression 

Full time course: City & Guilds Motor Vehicle 

Systems Level 2/3 or an SVQ Motor Vehicle 

Modern Apprenticeship. 

Interview 


the motor vehicle team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

City & Guilds Level 4 Diploma 

Day 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

010

PERFORMING ENGINEERING OPERATIONS 


This qualification covers the fundamental 

skills and knowledge common to all 

engineering and manufacturing practises 

including health and safety requirements 

and communicating engineering information. 

The qualification is comprised of 3 

Mandatory units and 2 Optional Units (from 

a large selection of 32.) The 2 practical units 

are there to substantially improve the 

practical skills of the student, by 

manufacturing a number of different items 

from a series of engineering drawing to 

within a given tolerance. 


No formal entry requirements required but 

must have: 

Have a keen interest in engineering 

Be a good communicator 

Be a team player 

Be prepared to commit to the course 


Mandatory Units: 

Unit FROR 04: Working Safely in an 

Engineering Environment 

Unit FROT 04: Working Efficiently and 

Effectively in Engineering 

Unit FROV 04: Using and Communicating 

Technical Information 

Optional Units: 

2 units from a selection of 32 to be decided 

by the department 

Progression 

Full time Pre-Apprentice college course. 

Interview 


the engineering team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Delivery 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


011

FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP: 

CIVIL ENGINEERING 


The Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil 

Engineering is a qualification for people who 

wish to enter into construction 

environments. It is at SCQF level 6. 





Students must have achieved level 5 Maths 

and working on additional National 5 and 6 

subjects including Physics. 

The course duration is over 2 years and 

would involve 2 afternoons a week for 2 

years. 


Some of Course Content: 

H66H 26 - Civil Engineering Materials 

F3JH 12 - Civil Engineering Project 

F3J7 12 - Civil Engineering Technology 

H70S 46 - Mathematics for Construction 

Technicians 

H65W 46 - Construction Project 

Management: An Introduction 

H66C 46 - Sustainability in the 

obstruction Industry 

Progression 


areas of employment that deal with the 

construction environment e.g. Bridges, 

motorways, tunnels, roads etc. 




Modern apprenticeship 

HNC Construction Management 

University (Depending on Highers) 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm-4:30pm 

Interview 




of Sector 

A written exercise – Multiple Choice 

Health and Safety questions 





012

013

SKILLS FOR WORK HAIRDRESSING 

NATIONAL 4 


If you are interested in a career in 

hairdressing, why not explore all the 

possibilities in our fantastic salons. The 

main aim of the course is to provide you 

with the opportunity to undertake a course 

in the theoretical and practical skills involved 

in hairdressing. All units contained within 

the course contain written work in the 

formation of a portfolio of evidence. 


You must have a keen interest in learning 

about hairdressing and be prepared to 

observe skills being demonstrated and then 

to practice for as long as it takes to become 

competent. You must be prepared to have 

you hair washed and styled in class by 

fellow classmates 


Unit DXOM 10: Salon Awareness 

Unit DXON 10: Working in the Salon 

Unit DXOP 10: Creativity 

Unit DXOK 10: Employability Skills 

Progression 

Opportunity to progress onto National 5 

Skills for Work Hairdressing. 

Begin Hairdressing full time course, or seek 

to work as a salon assistant within the 

industry. 

Interview 


the hairdressing team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

014

SKILLS FOR WORK HAIRDRESSING 

NATIONAL 5 


If you are interested in a career in 

hairdressing, why not explore all the 

possibilities in our fantastic salons. The 

main aim of the course is to provide you 

with the opportunity to undertake a course 

in the theoretical and practical skills involved 

in hairdressing. All units contained within 

the course contain written work in the 

formation of a portfolio of evidence. 


Successful completion of Skills for work 

Hairdressing National 4. 


Unit F343 11: Working in a Salon 

Environment 

Unit F344 11: Salon Skills 

Unit F346 11: Creative Trends 

Unit F345 11: Introduction to colour 

Progression 

You will be able to progress onto a one year 

full time National Certificate (NC) or 

National Qualification (NQ) course in 

hairdressing. 

Interview 



Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Delivery 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


015

BEGIN MAKE UP ARTISTRY 

(NPA COSMETOLOGY FRAMEWORK) 


National Progression Award in Cosmetology 

consists of 4 credits. Students will work on 

units such as Make-Up Artistry, practical 

skills, product awareness, career options and 

choices, health and safety, prepare and 

assist in the workplace environment as well 

as working with customers and colleagues. 

This course gives pupils an opportunity to 

apply to NC Make-up full time courses in the 

future. A degree of written work is part of 

all units within this course. 


There are no formal entry requirements; 

entry is at the discretion of the college.. 


Unit FOFB 10: Make-up Artistry 

– Practical Skills 

Unit FOF6 10: Product awareness 

Unit FOF8 10: Career option & choices 

Unit FOFD 10: Health & Safety 

Unit FOF9 10: Prepare and assist in the 

workplace environment 

Unit DJ3W 10: Working with customers 

& colleagues 

Progression 

On completion of this course there is the 

opportunity to apply for the full time NC 

Make-up course starting in August. 

Interview 


the make-up team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

016

INTRODUCTION TO HAIR AND BEAUTY 


A cluster of SQA units, designed to give a 

relevant and meaningful experience of both 

subject areas, and providing the opportunity 

to making an informed choice for further 

senior phase study. A degree of written 

work is part of all units within this course. 


There are no formal entry requirements. 


Beauty Element: 

Simple skincare prepare to party 

Makeup for the terrified 

Theory units 

Hairdressing Element: 

Basic shampoo 

Conditioning and blow drying skills 

Party hair 

Progression 

Opportunity to progress to another Schools 

programme. School leavers 16+ can apply 

for full time courses. 

Interview 



Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 

Tuesday/Thursday 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


017

BEGIN BEAUTY 

(NPA COSMETOLOGY FRAMEWORK) 


Interested in Skin Care, Make Up and Nail 

Care. During this course you will gain 

knowledge, learn the theory; develop the 

practical skills, communication skills, 

customer care and salon skills to gain your 

Higher Beauty qualification. You will 

investigate and learn about current trends 

and styles, with the opportunity to 

experience and produce work that reflects 

these trends. Learning through a variety of 

activities; enhancing awareness of salon 

conditions and developing salon skills. 


S5-6 

Entry is at the discretion of the college, you 

must have a keen interest in beauty and be 

prepared to observe skills being 

demonstrated and then to practice for as 

long as it takes to become confident. 


Unit F5AY 12: Facial Techniques 

Unit F5B1 12: Facial Treatment 

Packages 

Unit F5B2 12: Nail Finishes 

Unit F5B3 12: Creative Current Make 

Up Trends 

Progression 

SVQ ‘s in Beauty Therapy 

NC Beauty Care / Make Up Artistry 

HNC/D Beauty Therapy 

Further Education, Training and 

Employment 

Interview 


the beauty team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 

Tuesday / Thursday 

or 

Wednesday/Friday 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

018

019

HIGHER ECONOMICS 


The course aims to build on the knowledge; 

understanding and skills gained in National 5 

Economics or, for some learners, can act as 

an introduction to economics. It is designed 

to develop learners understanding of the 

economic environment in which we live. This 

will enable them to apply economic concepts 

set in real-life contexts. 

The main purpose of the Course is to 

highlight how important economic concepts, 

government policies and global trade are to 

our everyday lives. It will build on learners’ 

own experiences as consumers and, in 

addition, help them to interpret economic 

situations through the application of these 

concepts. 


National 5 economics course or relevant 

component units 

National 5 Business Management 

Course 


This course offers a blend of theoretical and 

practical experiences. Skills, knowledge and 

understanding are developed through a 

range of contexts within the broad discipline 

of economics. 


Unit H234 76: Economics of the Market 

Unit H236 76 UK: Economic Activity 

Unit H237 76: Global Economic Activity 

Progression 

On completion of this course you can 

progress onto HNC Business or business 

degrees at University. 

Interview 


the business team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

020

HNC BUSINESS 


The HNC Business award is designed to 

offer candidates who have completed their 

Higher in Business (or related subject) or 

who have a general interest in Business, the 

opportunity to progress to the next 

academic level. 


Must already have one Higher (Grade C and 

above) or a minimum of 5 subject passes at 

Intermediate 2 or Nat 5 level (minimum 

grade of 3 A’s & 2 B’s) which must include 

Maths & English. 


A total of 12 credits are needed to complete 

an HNC. Mandatory units (10 credits) are: 


Managing People & Organisations 

Marketing: An Introduction 

Economic Issues: An Introduction 

Business Accounting 

Business Communication 

IT in Business Spreadsheets 

IT Applications Software 

Graded Unit 

Optional Credits (2 further credits) 

Depending on numbers in class, a variety of 

options may be offered including Law, 

Marketing or Human Resources. 

Progression 

Two progression options are available. 

Students may wish to apply for the HND 

which will then be completed in one further 

year, rather than the normal two years. 

Alternatively, many Universities, such as 

Glasgow Caledonian and UWS, will accept 

the HNC as a first year University course 

equivalency. The progression therefore 

would be to apply for a (Business related) 

second year entrance directly from school. 

Interview 

There will be a one to one interview for this 

course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 7 

Day 

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


021

HIGHER ACCOUNTING 


The Course aims to build on the knowledge; 

understanding and information handling 

skills gained in National 5 Accounting or, for 

some learners, can act as an introduction to 

accounting and the world of finance. 

The main purpose of the Course is to enable 

learners to understand, and make use of, 

financial information so that they can 

prepare accounting statements and analyse, 

interpret and report on an organisation’s 

financial performance. A main feature of 

this Course is the development of numeracy 

and thinking skills. 


National 5 Accounting Course or 

relevant component Units 

National 5 Mathematics Course 


The Course combines practical and 

theoretical aspects of learning related to 

accounting, and will allow learners to use 

ICT through tackling both computer-based 

and paper-based tasks. 

Accounting relates to many aspects of 

everyday life, and therefore gives learners 

experiences which are topical and which 

develop skills for learning, life and work. The 

Course encourages learners to think logically 

and to apply accounting principles in their 

everyday lives, thereby supporting their 

personal financial awareness. 


Unit H1YP 76: Preparing Financial 

Accounting Information (Higher) 

Unit H1YR 76: Preparing Management 

Accounting Information (Higher) 

Unit H1YS 76: Analysing Accounting 

Information (Higher) 

Progression 

This Course or its Units may provide 

progression to: 

HNC Accounting or Accounting degrees at 

University Further study, employment and/ 

or training 

Interview 


the Accounting Team for this Course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

022


SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 


This Foundation Apprenticeship is designed 

to provide students with the software 

design and programming skills to write and 

maintain computer applications, to create 

websites and to successfully define 

customer requirements and take them from 

initiation to final product. 

In addition to formal college tuition, time will 

be devoted to work related experience 

including work placements, work shadowing, 

industry visits and work related training. 


Students should have a proven interest in at 

least one of the following areas: 

programming, software development, apps 

design or website creation and design. 

A minimum of four passes including English 

and either Maths or Computing at Standard 

Grade Credit level or equivalent is required 

for entry. 


The following level 6 units will be studied 

during the first year of the course. 

Computing: Applications Development 

Computing: Authoring a Website 

Software Design and Development 

The following units will be studied during 

the second year of the course. 

Event Driven Programming or Object 

Oriented Programming 

Investigating and Defining Customer 

Requirements for IT & Telecoms systems 

Data Modelling 1 

Progression 

On satisfactory completion the programme, 

students will have the opportunity of 

progressing to our HNC/D programme in 

Software Development. This course leads 

directly to third year entry at University on 

completion of the HND. 

Interview 

A successful interview with college staff 

and a good school reference will be required 

before a place is offered on the course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


023

STRATA IT FUNDAMENTALS 


The official CompTIA description of Strata is 

an entry-level certificate that ensures 

knowledge of PC components, functionality, 

compatibility, and related technology topics. 

To summarise, Strata covers computer 

hardware, compatibility issues and common 

errors, software installation and functions, 

system settings, security risks, Multimedia, 

the Internet 


Strata is aimed at students working at Nat 5 

Level who are considering a career in IT. 


Personal computer basics 

Managing computer contents. 

Windows settings 

System Tools 

Windows Security - User accounts, 

Malware, Automatic updates and 

Windows Firewall 

Windows Networking 

Web browsing basics 

Customizing Internet Explorer 

Internet privacy and security 

Printing 

Display devices 

Connectors and adapters 

Multimedia devices - Scanners and 

cameras, audio devices. 

Processors and memory - CPU and 

memory. 

Data Storage devices 

Network basics - Wide area networks 

and Network concepts. 

Network Protocols and connections 

- Addressing and client configuration. 

Network security overview 

Safety 

Computer Hardware care and 

maintenance 

Progression 

IT Essentials and from there, vendor 

qualifications such as CompTIA A+, Cisco 

Interview 


the computing team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

024

CISCO CCNA ROUTING AND SWITCHING 


Information and Communication Technology 

(ICT) professionals are in short supply. The 

Cisco CCNA curriculum helps students 

prepare for ICT careers and are aligned with 

the globally recognized Cisco CCENT and 

CCNA certifications, further validating skills 

to potential employers. 


S5-6 

Students applying for this course should 

be working at NAT 5 level and above 


The CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum 

consists of four x 80 hr courses: 2 out of 4 

of these units will be studied with the 

CCENT Exam. 

Introduction to Networks (ITN) is the first 

course in the Cisco CCNA Routing and 

Switching curriculum teaching students the 

architecture, structure, functions and 

components of the Internet and other 

computer networks. By the end of the 

course, students will be able to build simple 

LANs, perform basic configurations for 

routers and switches, and implement IP 

addressing schemes. 

Routing and Switching Essentials is the 

second course in the CCNA Routing and 

Switching curriculum teaching students how 

to configure a router and a switch for basic 

functionality. By the end of this course, 

students will be able to configure and 

troubleshoot routers and switches and 

resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPng, 

single-area and multi-area OSPF, virtual 

LANs, and inter-VLAN routing. 

Scaling Networks is the third course in the 

CCNA Routing and Switching curriculum 

teaching students how to configure routers 

and switches for advanced functionality. By 

the end of this course, students will be able 

to configure and troubleshoot routers and 

switches and resolve common issues with 

OSPF, EIGRP, and STP. 

Connecting Networks is the fourth and final 

course in the CCNA Routing and Switching 

curriculum covering the WAN technologies 

and network services employed by 

converged applications in a complex 

network. By the end of this course, 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 7 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

students will be able to configure and 

troubleshoot network devices and resolve 

common issues with data link protocols. 

Progression 

Students’ progress from Course 1 to course 

4 at the end of course 2 students can take 

the CCENT certification exam and at the end 

of course 4, students can complete the 

CCNA exam. 

Interview 

There will a one to one interview by the 

computing department for this programme. 


025

HIGHER PHOTOGRAPHY 


Working towards a Higher in Photography 

will require you to take time in your week to 

plan, take and edit your pictures. Some 

projects are weather dependent meaning 

you will have to take pictures when possible; 

that might mean early on a Sunday morning! 

Some students who complete this course go 

on to join our very successful courses in 

photography here in the College. Other 

students use the Higher to boost their art 

qualifications for entry to university, college 

or art school. The course assumes you have 

little or no experience of photography when 

you start. This is a creative subject that also 

has a technical element. It will give you an 

opportunity to practice a wider range of 

skills – and it looks great on your UCAS or job 

application form! 


S5-6 


Image Making – Learn to use a DSLR 

camera and edit your images 

Contextual imagery Look at the world of 

photography, design and plan your 

photo shoots 

Photographic Project – Compile a final 

project folio of your images 

Progression 

On successful completion, you may apply for 

NQ / HNC Photography, university or art 

school. This qualification carries the same 

value as every other SQA Higher and will aid 

your entry to further or higher education. 

Interview 

There will be an informal interview with the 

photography team to give you more 

information about the course and to talk to 

you about your interest in photography 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

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SKILLS FOR WORK TRAVEL AND TOURISM 


This course is appropriate for a wide range 

of learners including those who wish to 

achieve a greater understanding of the 

Travel and Tourism Industry and their place 

in it, as well as learners who wish to 

progress to training or further study or 

employment 

This allows learners to experience a range 

of work related activities in relation to Travel 

and Tourism industry. It is also aimed to 

build confidence and develop skills for 

learning, life and work. 


Entry to this Course is at the discretion of 

the College. 


A selection of units from the following: 

Travel and Tourism: Employability 

Travel and Tourism: Customer Service 

Travel and Tourism: Scotland 

Travel and Tourism: UK and Worldwide 

Progression 

This Course or its components may provide 

progression to: 

National Certificate in Travel and 

Tourism 

National Certificate in travel and Events 

Employment 

Further Training 

Interview 


the travel and tourism team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


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INTRODUCTION TO CABIN CREW AND 

AIRPORT OPERATIONS 


Students will learn duties carried out by 

cabin crew and airport ground operation 

personnel. Develop an understanding for 

airline terminology and be willing to take 

part in role play situations, e.g. safety 

demonstrations, announcements, trolley 

service, mock airport operations dealing with 

a variety of customer scenarios. 


Two National 5 passes at grade C and above 


Unit F3PD11/012 Worldwide Travel & 

Tourism Destinations 

Unit LRNCHKIN/004 Learn to Check In 

Unit F3PM11/017 Working as Air Cabin 

Crew 

Unit F3P812/005 Introduction to 

Airport Ground Operations 

Unit F3P812/005 Airport Ground 

Operations (cont.) 

Unit F3PJ11/017 Selling Skills 

Progression 

NC International Travel with Airport Ground 

Operations (Depending on qualifications 

achieved) or HNC Travel & Tourism (if one 

Higher achieved at school) 

Interview 

There will be a one to one interview for this 

course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

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NPA PROFESSIONAL 

COOKERY OR NPA BAKERY 


If you are interested in pursuing a career in 

the catering industry, but do not necessarily 

have any prior experience of cookery or 

bakery, then try this introductory course. 

You will learn skills in professional cookery or 

bakery, whilst working in the training 

kitchens within the Hospitality department. 

You will be preparing and presenting food in 

a realistic working environment throughout 

the academic year. 


You should ideally have Core Skills at SCQF 

Level 3 but is at the discretion of the 

College 

Course Content Cookery 

Food Preparation Techniques: An 

Introduction 

Food Hygiene for the Hospitality 

Industry 

Cookery Processes: An Introduction 

Course Content Bakery 

Craft Baking: An Introduction 

Cake Decorating: An Introduction 

Bread Making: An Introduction 

Pastry 

Progression 

Once you have completed NPA Cookery you 

can progress to the NPA Bakery or if you 

have completed NPA Bakery you can 

progress to the NPA Cookery. 

(NC) in Professional Cookery at SCCF level 5 

or to seek employment in the hospitality and 

catering industry, e.g. trainee commis chef/ 

apprentice. 

Interview 


the catering team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 4 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

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031

LABORATORY SKILLS 


The course will look at groups of microbes, 

the problems they cause and beneficial 

effects of microbes. It also covers the 

practical techniques needed to work with 

microbes in a laboratory. Pupils are assessed 

in written tests and also in practical skills 

with the possibility of gaining a British 

Science Association CREST Award based on 

practical work. 


Pupils should have National 4 Biology and a 

keen interest in Laboratory Skills. 


2 SQA units in 

Unit D13JII Microbiology 

Unit D04212 Microbiology Techniques 

Progression 

In combination with relevant school 

qualifications pupils could gain access to 

college programme at SCQF Level 6 or HNC 

(level 7) 

Interview 


the sciences team for this course. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 5 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

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HUMAN BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 


Human Body Structure and Function is a 

double credit unit at SCQF Level 8. As such it 

entails approx. 80 hours of teaching and 80 

hours of study and equates to Year 2 of 

university biology degree programmes. The 

unit offers you the opportunity to extend 

your knowledge and develop an 

understanding of selected body systems 

and how the human body co-ordinates these 

systems to maintain homeostasis. In 

studying these systems, you will also 

discover what happens when things go 

wrong, covering conditions as diverse as 

hyperthyroidism, gigantism and coronary 

heart disease. 


You must be working towards or have: 

Biology or Human Biology Higher or 

Advanced Higher, 4 other Higher or 

Advanced Highers 

You should have a genuine interest in 

human anatomy & physiology 


Human Body Structure and Function is a 

double credit unit DG71 35 SCQF Level 8: 

Cell structure 

Reflex actions 

Function of the blood and heart 

Structure and function of respiratory 

system 

Structure and function of urinary system 

Structure and function of digestive 

system 

Examples of laboratory experiments 

Progression 

The unit would be an ideal stepping stone 

between secondary education and 

university programmes in medicine and 

dentistry, as well as to biology-based degree 

routes. Data handling, problem solving and 

experimental techniques are all developed 

alongside expanding knowledge on anatomy 

and physiology. 

See relevant job profiles at PlanIT Plus 

website www.planitplus.net. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 8 

Day 

Wednesday 

Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

Interview 


the sciences team for this course. 


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HIGHER PSYCHOLOGY 


This course provides an opportunity for you 

to enhance your knowledge and 

understanding of Human Psychology. This is 

achieved by studying a variety of topics that 

will help you to understand and explain the 

human mind and behaviour. There are three 

topics, topic 1 Individual Behaviour, examines 

aspects which make us unique. Topic 2 

Research explains and examines the various 

research skills employed by psychologists 

when investigating human behaviour. This 

unit concludes with a personal research 

project which will involve students selecting 

a suitable topic for research and devising and 

conducting that research in collaboration 

with other class members. The unit 

concludes with the submission of and 

individual report that is externally marked 

and accounts for 40% of the final mark. The 

last topic Social Behaviour looks at the 

various social influences that have an 

influence on our behaviour. The course 

concludes with a final exam. 

Higher Psychology is an intensive course and 

will require you to be self-motivated, 

enthusiastic and prepared to study out with 

college classes. 

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You should be in S6 at school and have 

obtained an SQA Higher in English. However 

pupils in S5 will be considered at the request 

of the school. 


Unit H261 76: Individual Behaviour 

Unit H262 76: Social Behaviour 

Unit H260 76: Research 

You will also be asked to complete a 

Research Investigation as part of the 

Investigating Behaviour unit. Along with 

your investigation, you will be asked to keep 

a logbook to record progress. Your research 

investigation and logbook will be externally 

marked and are worth 40% of the final mark. 

The remaining 60% of the final mark comes 

from the end of course external exam, which 

tests your knowledge and understanding of 

all three units. 

Progression 

A Higher in Psychology can lead to 

progression on a number of courses and 

provides an excellent foundation should you 

wish to study Psychology at university or 

Management, Education, Criminology. 

Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 


Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 

Indeed, many courses and subjects at 

university contain an element of Psychology 

and it is therefore a versatile choice for 

general progression to higher education. You 

may also wish to continue your study of the 

subject as part of a general HNC in Social 

Sciences or Counselling. 

Interview 

There will be no departmental interview for 

this course.


HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 


First year study: 

4 Mandatory SVQ Social Services and 

Healthcare Units- SCQF level 6 

The National Progression Award (NPA) in 

Social Services and Healthcare is a new 

award and provides a qualification for people 

who wish to be prepared to work in a variety 

of health and social care environments. It is 

at SCQF level 6 





Students should have achieved some level 4 

and 5 qualifications in 4th year and be 

working on level 5 and 6 qualifications in 

5th year at the same time as studying for 

this award. 


Working in Care 

Health and Safety and safeguarding 

for Care 

Human development 

The social context for care 

Progression 


areas of employment that deal with care in 

the environment 




Higher Social or Health Care Level 6 

Relevant Modern apprenticeship 

HNC Social Services 

(must also have 2 Highers) 

HNC Care and Administrative Practice 

(must also have 2 Highers) 

Interview 




of Sector 

A written exercise – short paragraph 

answers to three questions 





Key Facts 

Location 


Level 

SCQF Level 6 

Day 



Time 

1:30pm - 4:00pm 


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Frequently Asked Questions 

How do I get there? 

If you live in the Clydebank area you will make 

your own way to and from the college. If you live 

in the Dumbarton area your school will discuss 

transport arrangements with you. 

How are the vocational course 

options different from the 

subjects that I take at school? 

The main difference is that with vocational 

course options there is a strong focus on 

building skills for life and skills for work. The 

vocational courses lead to awards such as 

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), City 

and Guilds (C&G) and Higher National 

Certificates HNC. 

How will the courses be 

certified? 

When you receive your certificate from the 

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and City 

and Guilds, the results of your vocational 

courses will appear alongside the awards for 

courses you have completed in school. 

So what are the benefits? 

The award itself will act as a springboard for 

you to gain direct entry into the workplace, or 

into a traineeship or apprenticeship, or to go on 

to college or university. You will develop 

valuable skills such as working with others and 

problem solving, skills that you will need if you 

are to succeed in the world of work. 

Who do I contact if I have a 

problem while at College? 

The School Liaison Team is based in room 008 

within the Clydebank Campus and your lecturer 

will show you where this is on your first day. 

Catherine Bonner 

School Liaison Administrator 

t: 0141 951 7729 

m: 07872 837 246 

Linda Deas 

School Liaison Coordinator 

t: 0141 951 7595 

m: 07872 837 246 

Alison Mitchell 

School Liaison Manager 

m: 07787985618 

Fiona McKenzie 

Head of Learning Communities 

m: 07590230384 

It sounds great - how do I 

apply? 

Places are limited, so you should speak as soon 

as possible to your Head of Year/Pastoral Care, 

who will show you how to apply. You should also 

read the option details for your choice of course 

and discuss these with your parent/carer. 

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