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Schools
Senior Phase Programmes – S5 & S6
GREENOCK CAMPUS 21-22
Contents Introduction to Plumbing - SCQF 4
Digital Manufacturing - SCQF 6
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Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship – SCQF Level 6
Information Engineering - SCQF 5 19
Schools Vocational Programmes 02
Foundation Apprenticeships 03 Creative Industries
NPA Television Productions - SCQF 5/6
Automotive 20
HNC Television Production - SCQF 7 22
Introduction to Vehicle Trades 04
HNC Sound Production - SCQF 7 23
NPA Music - SCQF 6 24
Business, Computing & Finance NPA Music Business - SCQF 6 25
Accountancy Foundation Apprenticeship - SCQF 6 05
HNC Music - SCQF 7 26
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship - SCQF 6 06
NPA Cyber Security - SCQF 5 07 Hair & Beauty
NPA Computer Games Development - SCQF 5 08 Begin Make-up Artistry - SCQF 4 27
Skills for Work Hairdressing - SCQF 5 28
Care, Life Science & Social Care
Social Services Children & Young People Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Foundation Apprenticeship - SCQF 6 09 Introduction to Cabin Crew & Airport Operations - SCQF 5 29
Skills for Work Childcare - SCQF 5 11 HNC Travel & Tourism - SCQF 7 30
Social Services & Healthcare Foundation Apprenticeship - SCQF 6 12
Higher Psychology - SCQF 6 13 Science & Sport
Pharmacology - SCQF 6 31
Construction & Engineering NPA Sport - SCQF 6 32
Civil Engineering Foundation Apprenticeship - SCQF 6 14 Learner Development
Skills for Work Construction Crafts - SCQF 5 15 Step Link 33
Step 1 34
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 01
West College Scotland
Schools Vocational Programmes
Welcome to West College Scotland’s If you are unsure what you want to do when
Senior Phase Programme; we are you leave school then read on…
delighted that you are considering
The courses we offer are ideal if you want to
coming to study at our College.
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
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.
COVID 19 – Due to the ongoing pandemic, the delivery of courses may be subject
to change. Delivery of all courses are in line with government guidance.
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West College Scotland
Foundation Apprenticeships
Learn the skills you need for the Where could a Foundation A Graduate Level Apprenticeship
future, while you’re still at school Apprenticeship take you? You’ll have the experience of learning through
What is a Foundation Straight to Work
work – so you’re ready to do it a higher level.
Apprenticeship? An FA gives you skills employers want – like
With a GLA, you can take your studies further,
even up to Master’s Degree level. All while you
A Foundation Apprenticeship is an SCQF Level timekeeping, problem solving, communication
have a job.
6 qualification. You can sit a Foundation and teamwork.
Apprenticeship over two years, starting in 5th College or University
You’ll have connections with employers, work
year or a shorter duration course starting in 5th
experience and qualifications recogonised by Foundation Apprenticeships are recognised by
or 6th year alongside your Highers and
industry. many Scottish universities and colleges
National 5s.
All this looks great on your CV.
The difference is, you spend time away from COVID 19 – Due to the ongoing
school, at college and with an employer. So you A Modern Apprenticeship pandemic, the delivery of courses may
get real, practical work experience. be subject to change. Delivery of all
In the same subject: You could complete your courses are in line with government
Get a qualification that employers MA quicker because you’ll have completed guidance.
recognise and the skills you need to start some elements of the MA during the FA.
a career in that industry
In another subject: You’ll already have the
Open up your options after school
experience of learning on the job. That looks
You get to work on real projects with an
good to employers who are recruiting MAs.
employer. Some of Scotland’s biggest, best
known organisations are involved, including
Barclays, Network Rail and the NHS
It’s a chance to try a career out – so you can
decide if it’s right for you
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 03
INTRODUCTION
TO VEHICLE TRADES
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This Vocationally Related course is designed This qualification consists of a combination Location
to engage and motivate 14-19-year olds of Motor Vehicle related units only: Greenock Finnart Street Campus
who are interested in learning about the Routine Motor vehicle checks.
automotive retail industry. This course Level
Routine Motor Vehicle Wheel and tyre
requires the learner to complete an checks SCQF Level 3
eportfolio to record the knowledge and skills Routine Motorcycle Checks
attained. This can be completed on a mobile
Day
Motorcycle construction
smart phone, tablet, laptop etc. Students will Year 1 - Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
Minor Vehicle Dent Removal
also have access to elearning course Time
material allowing for study on the move. Mixing and applying Body Filler
Shaping Body Filler 9:30pm - 4:30pm
Access to laptop/smart device and WiFi
would be advantageous. Progression
The Motor vehicle industry continues to see This Award qualification provides a stepping
truly inspiring developments, exciting stone for learners who wish to enhance
change and sustainable growth in both their knowledge and skills onto the Level 1
personal and public transportation. It is an Certificate in Transport Maintenance (Motor
excellent place to build a secure future and Vehicle or Motorcycle), Level 2 Diploma in
already employs more than 800,000 people Vehicle Body repair or Level 2 Diploma in
in the UK. Vehicle Accident Repair Paint principles.
Interview
Entry Level Recommended The interview may include a short
A genuine interest in vehicles and how to fix questionnaire.
them is a must. SCQF level 4 qualifications
would be an advantage.
04
ACCOUNTANCY
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Preparing management accounting Location
Accountancy is for pupils in S5 or S6 and information Paisley campus
takes 1 years to complete. The aim of the Analysing accounting information
Foundation Apprenticeship Accounting Preparing financial accounting
Level
course is to help you understand and use information SCQF Level 6
financial information. You will learn to record Recording data in the ledger
Day
financial accounting information (and Professional ethics for accountants
bookkeeping), prepare financial information, Year 1 – Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Work placement unit
indirect tax, analysing accounting Advanced bookkeeping Time
information, management accounting and
Final accounts preparation 1.30pm – 4.30pm
professional ethics for accountants.
Indirect tax
Please note work experience will be limited
with this Foundation Apprenticeship due to Progression
AAT exams and will be arranged during the HNC/D Accounting
course. Modern Apprenticeship in Accounting
Entry Level Recommended University
Achieved National 5 Maths and English Interview
at grade A or B
National 5 Business Studies will be
A successful interview with college staff
advantageous may be required before a place is offered on
Working at Higher level
the course.
There may be an element of
independent online learning required.
05
BUSINESS SKILLS
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Understanding business Location
Skills is for pupils in S5 and takes 2 years to PC Passport – Working with IT software Paisley
complete. In S5 the Foundation Plan how to manage and improve own
Apprenticeship will feature the National performance in a business environment Level
Progression Award (NPA), plus the new unit Support other people to work in a SCQF Level 6
‘Contemporary Business Issues’. In S6 it will business environment
Day
mainly be delivered in the workplace, and Management of people and finance
will enable workplace competence to be Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday
Contemporary business issues
developed. In addition, the Foundation Year 2 - 1 and a half day between work
Communicate in a business environment placement & SVQ portfolio building
Apprentices will complete the SCQF level 6
Design and produce documents in a
Work Placement unit. business environment Time
Entry Level Recommended Progression 1.30pm – 4.00pm
National 5 Maths and English and preferably HNC/D Business, Accounting or
a business subject. Administration & IT
Pupils should have an interest in at least one Modern Apprenticeship in Business
of the following areas: business processes, Administration
procurement, entrepreneurship, accounting University
or management.
Interview
A successful interview with college staff
may be required before a place is offered on
the course.
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 06
NPA CYBER SECURITY
Course Outline Course Content
This course is designed to raise awareness Data Security Key Facts
of Cyber Security and work towards filling Digital Forensics Location
the skills gap in this field. The award Ethical Hacking
provides foundation knowledge and skills in Greenock Finnart
Data Security, Digital Forensics and Ethical Progression Level
Hacking. NC Technical Support with Cyber
SCQF Level 5
Security
Entry Level Recommended Day
NC Computer Games Deals
Achieved National 4 IT
Interview Tuesday/Thursday
A successful interview with college staff will Time
be required before a place is offered on the 1.30pm – 4.00pm
course.
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NPA COMPUTER GAMES
DEVELOPMENT
Key Facts
Course Outline Entry Level Recommended
This course provides an opportunity to Achieved National 5 Maths and/or Location
develop your knowledge and understanding Computer Science Greenock Finnart
of Computer Games Development. The Some experience of Computer
course focuses on games design, games Level
Programming
programming and creating media (2D SCQF Level 5
graphics and audio). Computer Games Course Content
Computer Games: Design
Day
Development is an intensive course and will
require you to be self-motivated, Computer Games: Media Assets Tuesday/Thursday
enthusiastic and prepared to study outwith Computer Games: Development Time
college sessions.
Progression 1.30pm – 4.00pm
NC Computer Games Development
HNC Computer Games Development
Interview
A successful interview with college staff will
be required before a place is offered on the
course.
08SOCIAL SERVICES CHILDREN & YOUNG
PEOPLE FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Please note: all candidates are required to be
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Social vetted by Disclosure Scotland as part of the Location
Services Children and Young People is for Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG
Greenock Waterfront
pupils in S5 & S6. Pupils can study this Scheme).
framework over a 1 or 2 year period (S6 1 Course Content Level
year only). Safeguarding of children and young SCQF Level 6
Pupils will complete a National Progression people Day
Award (NPA) at SCQF level 6. This includes Communication with children and young
people 2 Year Model
knowledge units that support pupils to
develop an understanding of how children Promote the safety and wellbeing of Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday
develop and learn, play and child protection. children and young people Year 2 - Tuesday PM college & 1 day work
Pupils will also complete the 4 mandatory Support the health and safety of placement
Units of the SVQ 2 Social Services Children yourself and individuals Shorter Duration Model
and Young People. The NPA will provide Support the safeguarding of children Year 1 - Block 1 - Tuesday/Wednesday/
knowledge and an introduction to the skills Play for children and young people Thursday/Friday
that will help complete the SVQ units. The Development of children and young Block 2 & 3 - Tuesday/Thursday PM at college
NPA has 24 SCQF credit points at SCQF level people & 1 full day work placement
6 and the 37 credit points at SCQF level 6. Support effective communication Time
These two parts, along with associated Develop your own knowledge and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
work placement, form the Foundation practice
Apprenticeship in Social Services Children
and Young People. Progression Interview
Modern Apprenticeship
Entry Level Recommended A successful interview with college staff
NC Early Education & Childcare
may be required and also a short written
National 5 English and working towards Higher Social Care Level 6 exercise before a place is offered on the
Higher HNC Childhood Practice or Social Services course.
University
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 09SKILLS FOR WORK
CHILDCARE
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
Pupils will study a National 5 level Child Development & Health Location
programme that will allow you to further Working in Early Education & Childcare Greenock Waterfront
develop your knowledge and understanding Parenting
of child development and children’s health, Level
Play in Early Education & Childcare
how to care for and feed children, the SCQF Level 5
Please note no placement is offered on this
importance of play in children’s development.
course. Day
You will also be given an opportunity to visit
a nursery setting in order to gain some Progression Tuesday/Thursday
practical experience of working with NC Early Education & Childcare Time
children. This will be a supervised session/s NC Higher Health Care 1.30pm – 4.00pm
therefore negating the need for a PVG NC Higher Social Care
check.. PDA Education Support Assistant
Entry Level Recommended Employment
Achieved National 4s and working towards Interview
National 5s
A successful interview with college staff
will be required and also a short written
exercise before a place is offered on the
course.
10SOCIAL SERVICES & HEALTHCARE
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Social services in Scotland Location
Services and Healthcare is for pupils in S5. In Communication in care relationships Greenock Waterfront
S5 pupils complete a National Progression Human development and social
Award (NPA) at SCQF level 6 in Social influences Level
Services and Healthcare. In S6 they Support the health and safety of SCQF Level 6
complete the 4 Mandatory Units of the SVQ yourself and individuals
Day
2 Social Services and Healthcare. The NPA Support the safeguarding of individuals
provides knowledge and an introduction to Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday
Safeguarding people
the skills that will help pupils to complete Year 2 - Thursday PM at college & 1 full day
Safe practice and wellbeing in social work placement
the SVQ units. The NPA has 24 SCQF credit services
points at SCQF level 6 and the SVQ 2 Support effective communication Time
mandatory units have a total of 37 credit
Develop your own knowledge and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
points at SCQF level 6. These two parts, practice
along with the associated work placement,
form the Foundation Apprenticeship in Progression Interview
Social Services and Healthcare. Modern Apprenticeship
A successful interview with college staff
Entry Level Recommended Higher Social or Health Care Level 6
may be required and also a short written
HNC Social Services or Care & exercise before a place is offered on the
National 5 English and working towards Administrative Practice or Childhood
Higher Practice
course.
Please note: all candidates are required to be University
vetted by Disclosure Scotland as part of the
Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG
Scheme).
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 1112
HIGHER PSYCHOLOGY
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This Higher covers a range of topics and Memory Location
approaches within psychology and will Sleep & Dreams Greenock Finnart
introduce you to different ways of Conformity & Obedience
explaining behaviour. It is a ‘crash’ higher, Level
Prejudice
and sits within the ‘science’ half of social Independent Research Assignment
SCQF Level 6
sciences. It is grounded in theory and Day
research so you will be expected to be able Progression
to remember, explain and analyse a range of Level 6 Social Sciences & Criminology Tuesday/Thursday
theories and research. HNC Social Sciences Time
Entry Level Recommended Interview 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Achieved Higher English An interview is not required for this course
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 13CIVIL ENGINEERING
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Civil engineering materials Location
Engineering is for pupils in S5. Pupils will be Civil engineering site work Paisley Campus
given the opportunity to develop the skills Computer aided drafting: An
required by modern professional Civil introduction Level
Engineering Technicians and provides an Health and safety in the construction SCQF Level 6
insight to the many career options available. industry
They will study the principles and practices
Day
Mechanics for construction: An
utilised by engineers and consultancy teams introduction Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday
working in the field of renewable energy, Civil engineering project Year 2 - Tuesday/Thursday PM college
roads and bridges, flood alleviation, Civil engineering technology
& 1 day work placement
commercial buildings, marine works and Construction site surveying: An Time
environmental protection through an NC in introduction
Civil Engineering at SCQF Level 6 and SVQ 3 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Mathematics: Craft 1
Construction Technical. In S6 there will be
Construction Technology: Groundworks
work placement. & Substructures
Interview
Entry Level Recommended Modern Methods of Construction: An
Introduction A interview is not required for a place on this
Achieved several National 5 subjects course. Places will be offered based on
including Maths & Physics and working Progression information provided within the online
towards Higher. Modern Apprenticeship application.
HNC Construction Management
University
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 14SKILLS FOR WORK
CONSTRUCTION CRAFTS
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
Jobs in the Construction industry are always Employability Skills Location
plentiful if you are interested in a career in Brick Walling Greenock Finnart
construction, you should try this Decorative Painting
introductory course. It is an ideal starting Level
Site Carpentry Bench Joinery
point for you to explore each of the main SCQF Level 5
trade areas. You will need to be prepared to Progression
get your hands dirty! You will learn a variety College
Day
of trades which are important in the Modern Apprenticeship Tuesday/Thursday
industry, such as bench joinery, painting and Time
decorating, brickwork and employability Interview
skills. A successful interview with college staff 1.30pm – 4.00pm
and short test will be required before a place
Entry Level Recommended is offered on the course.
Achieved National 4s
15INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Course is a vocationally-related Introduction to building services Location
qualification at a basic, introductory level engineering
Greenock Finnart
which is intended to make candidates aware Introduction to energy
of, and prepare for, employment within the Employability skills Level
BSE sector in any of the main occupational Introduction to safe working practices SCQF Level 4
areas of; Plumbing, Electro technical, Introduction to science Day
Heating and Ventilating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning. Progression Tuesday/Thursday
NPA Building Services Engineering Time
Entry Level Recommended
NC Building Services Engineering
Achieved National 3 Maths and English 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Interview
A successful interview with college staff will
be required before a place is offered on the
course.
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 16DIGITAL MANUFACTURING
FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Communication Core Skill Unit Location
Engineering aims to give pupils the Engineering Manufacturing Processes Greenock Finnart
opportunity to develop the skills and Mathematics: Technician 1
knowledge to enter into a career in Engineering Materials Level
Engineering and the Advanced Engineering: Applying IT SCQF Level 6
Manufacturing sector and other Engineering Graphical Engineering Communications Day
related industries. The programme is CAD for Engineers
designed to provide participants with theory, Industrial CNC Machining
Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday PM college.
practice and related work experience. The FA Employer engagement/work placement
in Engineering is an SCQF Level 6 3 mandatory units, 5 restricted core units, plus will take place during year 1 – dates to be
four optional units from a further range.
qualification aimed at pupils in S5 and will confirmed.
take 2 years to complete. Year 2 – Tuesday-Friday PM college.
Progression
Entry Level Recommended Modern Apprenticeship Employer engagement/work placement
Achieved National 5 Maths and working HNC Engineering will take place during year 2 – dates to be
towards Higher University confirmed.
National 5 English and a STEM based
Interview Time
subject
A successful interview with college staff 1.30pm – 4.30pm
may be required before a place is offered on
the course.
17ENGINEERING FOUNDATION
APPRENTICESHIP
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Working Safely in an Engineering Location
Engineering aims to give pupils the Environment
Greenock Finnart Street Campus
opportunity to develop the skills and Working Efficiently and Effectively in
knowledge to enter into a career in Engineering Level
Engineering and the Advanced Using and Communicating Technical SCQF Level 6
Manufacturing sector and other Engineering Information
related industries. The programme is 2 units from a selection of 32 to be decided Day
designed to provide participants with by the department Year 1 - Tuesday/Thursday/Friday full days.
theory, practice and related work experience. Work placement will take place within this
Progression schedule, with dates to be confirmed.
The FA in Engineering is an SCQF Level 6
Modern Apprenticeship
qualification aimed at pupils in S6 and will Time
take 1 year to complete. HNC Engineering
9:30pm - 4:30pm
University
Entry Level Recommended
Achieved National 5 Maths and working Interview
towards Higher A successful interview with college staff
National 5 English and a STEM based may be required before a place is offered on
subject the course.
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 18ENGINEERING
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
In this course, pupils will study four units, Mechanical & Fabrication Location
where you will be introduced to complex Design Manufacture Greenock Finnart
engineering processes, tools, technologies Electrical & Electronics
and skills to prepare you for college or the Level
Maintenance
workplace. As a predominantly practical SCQF Level 5
course most assessment is practical with Progression
Day
some written and there are no formal exams. NC Engineering
HNC Engineering Tuesday/Thursday
Entry Level Recommended
Modern Apprenticeship Time
Achieved National 5 Maths and English at
grade ‘C’ or above (not Life Skill Maths) and Interview 1.30pm – 4.00pm
preferably a science subject A successful interview with college staff
may be required before a place is offered on
the course.
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 19NPA TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Course Outline Breaking the news aims to give students a
Key Facts
This flexible and thought provoking course theoretical and practical understanding of Location
enables pupils to study all aspects of the social, political, creative, technological
Greenock Finnart
television news. It can be used within the and ethical choices involved in television
context of Media Studies, English, Citizenship news. It is designed to encourage pupils to Level
and related subjects the resources can be consider the role of the news services in a SCQF Level 5/6
adjusted to suit the subject as well as the democratic society, and develop a lifelong
interest in political, social and economic Day
level of pupil. Pupils will learn to critically
analyse television news as well as create issues both nationally and globally. Tuesday/Thursday
their own news stories. They will use digital Entry Level Recommended Time
technologies as well as online tools to A genuine interest in general Media
select, edit and produce news stories, whilst 1.30pm – 4.00pm
working within the TV studios environment. Course Content
This course is made up of four lesson plans Basic Video Camera Operations
Interview
corresponding pupil worksheets. It has been Basic Video Editing
conceived using a concept map which sees A successful interview with college staff will
Sound Recording for Single Camera
the news (and indeed all media) as involved be required before a place is offered on the
Directing a Single Camera Production course.
in a circuit of meaning; the structure has
been informed by the key aspects approach Multi Camera Studio Production Roles
that underlines most UK Media Studies Progression
courses. The news course can easily be NC Media
integrated with the study of other Media HNC Creative Industries: Television
forms.
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HNC TELEVISION PRODUCTION
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This is a really hands-on course involving 12 SQA Credits including: Location
external experience, and is based around Multi-Camera Production Skills Greenock Finnart
working as part of our TV channel Camera, Lighting, Sound Recording,
production team. After successfully Level
Editing, Production Skills
completing this course you’ll have the skills SCQF Level 7
needed to get an entry level role in camera, Progression
Day
sound and editing, production or studio HND Television Production
work. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday PMs
Interview
OR Tuesday/Thursday all day
Entry Level Recommended A successful interview with college staff will
S6 pupils who have achieved at least be required before a place is offered on the Time
one Higher course. 1.30pm – 4.00pm OR 9.00am – 4.00pm
Genuine interest in Television Production
22HNC SOUND PRODUCTION
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This course is aimed at pupils who are 12 SQA Credits including: Location
interested in learning how to make sound Multi-track Recording & Mixing Greenock Finnart
recordings in a recording studio environment Live Sound Reinforcement
and operate live sound in a music venue. The Level
Audio Post Production
course will give pupils the skills needed to SCQF Level 7
get an entry level role as a live sound Introduction to Music Business
Day
engineer, studio recording engineer, music Progression
producer, instrument technician, multimedia Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday PMs
HND Sound Production
editor or sound designer. OR Monday/Tuesday all day
Interview
Entry Level Recommended Time
A successful interview with college staff will
S6 pupils who have achieved at least be required before a place is offered on the 1.30pm – 4.00pm OR 9.00am – 4.00pm
one Higher course.
Genuine interest in Sound Production
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 23NPA MUSIC
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This course is aimed at pupils who have a Performing Music on One Instrument or Location
keen interest in rock / pop music, no matter Vocals
Greenock Finnart
what their ambitions are after leaving school Live Performance
– whether they want to study music at Promotion in the Music Industry Level
college / university or not. The course SCQF Level 6
focuses on learning the craft of live
Progression
HNC Music Day
performance, which will culminate in an end
of year show case in the main theatre of Tuesday/Thursday
Interview
The Beacon Arts Centre. Time
A successful interview with college staff
Entry Level Recommended and short audition will be required before a 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Experience in playing one of the following place is offered on the course.
instruments:
Bass Guitar
Drums
Guitar
Keyboards
Vocals
24NPA MUSIC BUSINESS
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
Do you love music and would like to find out Introduction to the UK Music Industry Location
how the music industry works? If you are Promotion in the Music Industry Greenock Finnart
interested in working in the music industry Creative Project
and want to know what all the different jobs Level
involve, this is the ideal course to give you a Progression SCQF Level 6
good grounding in the music industry. HNC Music Business
Day
Classes will be a mix of tutorials, case
Interview Wednesday/Friday
studies and practical sessions and you will
have the opportunity to work with bands in A successful interview with college staff will
Time
our award winning recording studios, work be required before a place is offered on the
on the Clyde built Record label and organise course. 1.30pm – 4.00pm
live events.
Entry Level Recommended
Achieved National 5 English and
Business Management
Genuine interest in the music industry
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 25HNC MUSIC
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This is a hands-on course that gives you lots 12 SQA Credits including: Location
of opportunities to perform live and take 121 Instrumental Tuition Greenock Finnart
part in recording sessions. You will receive Live Performance
121 instrumental tuition throughout the Level
Music History
course. SCQF Level 7
Music Theory
Entry Level Recommended Introduction to Music Business Day
S6 Pupils Progression Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday PM
Experience in playing one of the following HND Music OR Tuesday/Thursday all day
instruments:
Bass Guitar Interview Time
Drums A successful interview with college staff 1.30pm – 4.00pm OR 9.00am – 4.00pm
Guitar and short audition will be required before a
Keyboards place is offered on the course.
Vocals
26BEGIN MAKE-UP ARTISTRY
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
NPA in cosmetology consists of 4 credits. Makeup Artistry Practical Skills Location
Students will work on units such as Makeup Product Awareness Greenock Finnart
artistry practical skills, product awareness, Career Option & Choices
career options and choices, health and Level
Health & Safety
safety, prepare and assist in the workplace Prepare and Assist in the Workplace
SCQF Level 4
environment as well as working with Environment Day
customers and colleagues. This course gives Working with Customers & Colleagues
pupils an opportunity to apply to NC Make Tuesday/Thursday
up full time courses in future. A degree of Progression Time
written work is part of all units within this NC Makeup
course. 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Interview
Entry Level Recommended A successful interview with college staff will
There are no formal entry requirements be required before a place is offered on the
pupils must have a keen interest in the course.
subject area
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HAIRDRESSING
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
If you are interested in a career in Hairdressing: Employability Skills Location
Hairdressing, why not explore all the Hairdressing: Working in the Salon Greenock Finnart
possibilities in our fantastic salons. The main Makeup Skills
aim of the course is to provide you with the Level
Hairdressing: Salon Awareness
opportunity to undertake a course in the SCQF Level 5
Hairdressing: Creativity
theoretical and practical skills involved in Day
hairdressing. All units contained within the Progression
course contain written work in the formation Begin Hairdressing college course Tuesday/Thursday
of a portfolio of evidence. Salon assistant job Time
Entry Level Recommended Interview 1.30pm – 4.00pm
There are no formal entry requirements A successful interview with college staff will
pupils must have a keen interest in the be required before a place is offered on the
Hairdressing industry course.
28INTRODUCTION TO
CABIN CREW & AIRPORT OPERATIONS
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
Pupils will learn duties carried out by cabin Learn to Check In Location
crew and airport ground operation personal. Working as Air Cabin Crew Greenock Finnart
Develop an understanding for airline Introduction to Airport Ground
terminology and be willing to take part in Operations Level
role play situations, e.g. safety Selling Skills SCQF Level 5
demonstrations, announcements, trolley Day
service, mock airport operations dealing with Progression
a variety of customer scenarios. NC International Travel with Airport Tuesday/Thursday
Ground Operations
Entry Level Recommended Time
HNC Travel & Tourism
Achieved 2 National 5s at grade C or above 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Interview
A successful interview with college staff will
be required before a place is offered on the
course.
29HNC TRAVEL & TOURISM
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This course develops product knowledge 12 SQA Credits: Location
and people skills for the fast paced Retail Travel Practice Greenock Finnart
environment of the travel industry, providing Air Travel
pupils with the vocational skills required for Level
Creating Culture & Customer Care
high quality service to customers in many SCQF Level 7
Communication
different types of tourism and travel Day
organisations. Preparation for Employment
Travel & Tourism Graded Unit TBC
Entry Level Recommended Marketing Time
Achieved 1 Higher ICT
9.00am – 4.00pm
International Tourist Destinations
Structure of the Travel & Tourism
Industry
Progression
HND Travel & Tourism
Employment
Interview
A successful interview with college staff will
be required before a place is offered on the
course.
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 30PHARMACOLOGY
Course Outline Course Content
Key Facts
This course provides pupils with the Pharmacology: An Introduction Location
opportunity to develop knowledge and skills Pharmacotherapeutics Greenock Finnart
relevant to pharmacology. These skills will be Microbiology for Healthcare
beneficial in bridging the gap between Level
Health Promotion
secondary education and biology-based SCQF Level 6
degree routes, or vocational routes such as Progression
Day
pharmacy, medicine or veterinary science. College
Tuesday/Thursday
A variety of practical skills will be developed Interview
relevant to those locking to work in the area Time
of life sciences. This ranges from the A successful interview with college staff will
be required before a place is offered on the 1.30pm – 4.00pm
practical techniques needed to work with
micro-organism through to the use of Gilson course.
pipettes and spectrophotometers.
Assessment is by written test as well as
practical skills and project work.
Entry Level Recommended
Achieved National 5 Biology
31NPA SPORT
Course Outline Progression
Key Facts
National Progression Award in Exercise and HNC/D Fitness and Coaching courses Location
Fitness Leadership SCQF level 6 Greenock Finnart
Interview
Entry Level Recommended A successful interview with college staff will Level
Achieved or working towards Highers be required before a place is offered on the SCQF Level 6
Strong interest in Sport & Fitness course.
Day
Course Content Tuesday/Thursday
Exercise & Fitness: Cardiovascular
Training Time
Exercise & Fitness: Fixed Weight 1.30pm – 4.00pm
Training
Exercise & Fitness: Free Weight Training
Exercise & Fitness: Circuit Training
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 32STEP LINK
Key Facts
Course Outline Attendance Pattern
An 8-week taster course to help pupils make The Step link taster course runs 2 times a Location
the transition from school to college within a year, once in April and once in November. It Greenock Finnart
supported environment. This will help the runs for 2 days a week for 8 weeks.
young person decide whether they would Level
9am-4pm. Days and Dates to be confirmed
like to come on to the full-time Step Course. before each taster starts Non-accredited
Within the 8 weeks pupils will get introduced Day
Progression
to college life, they will work on their
development of core skills through project- Step 1 course TBC
based learning with the pupils very much Interview Time
involved in leading the project with health An interview is not required for this course.
and wellbeing incorporated into this. 9.00am – 4.00pm
Entry Level Recommended
Suitable for pupils aged 15-18 working at
SCQF level 3 or 4 or below who are
considering a full-time college placement on
leaving school
33STEP 1
Course Outline
Key Facts
Course Content
This is a one-year course for school leavers Timetables are individualised depending on Location
who would benefit from additional support choices classes therefore not all students Greenock Finnart
in order to help them make future will receive all units below and lecturers can
progression into a mainstream course and/or Level
use their discretion to deliver units at higher
employment. The Step Course offers young or lower level as appropriate to learner Non-accredited
people an opportunity to mature and gain needs. Examples of units delivered are Day
self-confidence by developing personal and Motor Vehicles – Auto Motive skills
social skills in a supportive environment. It F8MX10 TBC
also provides an introduction to vocational Business start up/cooking – Cookery Time
work areas by offering taster options in skills H20973, Enterprise activity
other college departments and work D36N09 9.00am – 4.00pm
experience opportunities. Personal development self in
community – H18 N44/037
Entry Level Recommended Creative project/art – Art and design
Interview
This course is designed for school leavers. expressive activity H20 273 A successful interview with college staff will
You should be an independent traveller or Woodwork/joinery - Practical craft skills, be required before a place is offered on the
working towards independent travel. You working with craft tools- H25 D72 course.
must show you’re working at SCQF level 3 H25J73
and be able to communicate at this level. Social issues - Social issues in the
United Kingdom– H23 F73
Attendance Pattern
Communication/literacy – F3GB 10/11
This is a full-time course which will run for 3 Numeracy – F3GF 10/11
days a week. Days to be confirmed. Times
Sport – DM4509 Physical education
are 9am-4pm.
Hair and beauty – Cosmetology – Product
awareness FO60 10
Prepare and assist in a working
environment F0F9 10
www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk 34Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get there? Who do I contact if I have a Sharron Rodger
If transport is required this is organised through problem while at College? Schools Relationship Manager
your school and will take you back to the nearest The School Liaison Section is based in room e: Sharron.Rodger@wcs.ac.uk
point to your home at the end of the day. 106 within the College and your lecturer will
For Foundation Apprenticeships travel show you where this is on your first day. Katrina Maxwell
expenses will be provided for work placements Foundation Apprenticeship School
located more than 2 miles from your home. Sandra Gardiner Engagement Coordinator
School Liaison Coordinator t: 01475 554030
How are these programmes
different from the subjects I t: 01475 724 433 e: katrina.maxwell@wcs.ac.uk
take at school? m: 07590 230 404
The main difference is that you will spend time e: sandra.gardiner@wcs.ac.uk It sounds great - how do I apply?
at college while working towards qualifications Places are limited, you should speak to your
at SCQF Level 4 ,5, 6 or 7. Hannah Ross
pastoral/guidance teacher as soon as possible.
If you are studying a Foundation Apprenticeship
Schools Liaison You should also read the option details for your
you will spend time in a work placement with Administration Assistant choice of course and discuss this with your
an employer. t: 01475 724 433 parent or guardian. Your school will instruct you
on the relevant online application process.
How will the courses be e: hannah.ross@wcs.ac.uk
For Foundation Apprenticeships you must apply
certified? online through the West College Scotland website.
You will receive a certificate from the relevant Foundation Apprenticeship
awarding body (SQA, IMI etc.). Senior Administrator
t: 01475 553182
So what are the benefits? e: foundation.apprenticeship@wcs.ac.uk
Further information can be found at:
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the workplace, a modern apprenticeship, or to www.westcollegescotland.ac.uk/
go onto college or university. You will develop foundation-apprenticeship
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with others and problem solving, skills that are
beneficial in the world of work.
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