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Contents 15-20 55-62
Business, Early Years
5-6 10 Administration
and Accounting 63-72
Courses Index FAQ
Beauty Therapy,
7-8 21-26 Wellbeing and
11-12 Computing Hairdressing
School-College
Partnership Foundation 27-30 73-78
Apprenticeships
9 Food Studies Humanities and
13-14 and Hospitality Social Sciences
How to Apply
Welcome 31-36 79-84
Messages
Sport and Fitness Health and
Social Care
37-44
Creative and 85-86
Cultural Industries Guide to
Qualifications
45-46
Science
47-50
Engineering
51-54
Built Environment
SCQF Level 6
Certificate in First
Line Management Page 17
NPA Music Business Page 40
Skills for Work
Higher Beauty Page 71
NPA Computer
SCQF Level 3 SCQF Level 5 Games Development Page 24 SCQF Level 6/7
Introduction to Beauty NPA Applied Science Financial Accounting
Higher Childcare
Skills and Hairdressing Page 67 (Subject to Approval) Page 45 L6/7 - online delivery Page 19
and Development Page 58
Introduction to Beauty Skills Page 66 NPA Playwork Sport and Exercise Science Page 34
Higher Psychology Page 75
and Childcare Page 61
SCQF Level 4 Higher Photography Page 40 SCQF Level 7
NPA Beauty Page 70
Intro to Hairdressing Page 65 Higher Dance IT in Business: Word
NPA Criminology
(Subject to Approval) Page 43 Processing and Presentations Page 20
Passport to Childcare Page 57 (Subject to Approval) Page 76
Emerging Technologies:
Skills for Work Engineering NPA Horticulture Page 53 Foundation Apprenticeships Cloud Computing and
Artificial Intelligence Page 26
Skills (Subject to Approval) Page 49 NPA Dance SCQF Level 6
(Subject to Approval) Page 43 PDA Patisserie Page 30
Skills for Work Hairdressing Page 69 Business Skills
Foundation Apprenticeship Page 18 Health Studies:
College Certificate Professional Cookery - The Nature of Health Page 82
Multi Skills Page 53 Come Dine with Me Page 30
Creative and Digital Media Social Sciences:
Skills for Work Hairdressing Page 71 Foundation Apprenticeship Page 41 Understanding the Social World Page 77
NPA Computer
Games Development Page 24 NPA Computer Social Services and Healthcare Social Sciences:
Games Development Page 24 Foundation Apprenticeship Page 83 Ideas and Ideologies in Politics Page 78
Passport to Sport Page 33
NPA Cyber Security Page 25 Social Services Children
NPA Bakery Page 29
and Young People
National 5 Psychology Foundation Apprenticeship Page 59
(Subject to Approval) Page 74
Engineering
Fitness Instructing Level 2 Page 35 Foundation Apprenticeship Page 50
Civil Engineering
Foundation Apprenticeship Page 54
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Perth College UHI 7 Pitlochry High School
2 Perth Grammar School 8 Breadalbane Academy
3 St John’s RC Academy 9 Blairgowrie High School
4 Perth High School 10 Crieff High School
The School College Partnership has been established for
5 Perth Academy 11 Kinross High School
over 10 years, and allows pupils from S3 to S6 a greater
choice in a variety of subject areas, to develop practical,
vocational and academic skills. 6 Bertha Park High School 12 The Community
Over the last 5 years we have had between 400 and 500 pupils School of Auchterarder
from S3 to S6 attending our courses every year. The courses range
from SCQF Level 4 to 7, and are delivered in several Perth and Kinross
schools as well as at our Crieff Road campus. Some courses are
delivered online. 6 7
Working in partnership with Skills Development Scotland (SDS),
we also offer Foundation Apprenticeships in Engineering; Civil 8 9
Engineering; Business Skills; Social Services and Healthcare; Social
Services – Children and Young People; and Creative and Digital
Media for S5 pupils. These programmes span S5 and S6 and give the
opportunity to gain hands-on experience with local employers.
For enquiries about these courses,
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please first speak to guidance staff at your school.
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How do I get to College?
Transport is arranged for you to ensure
you arrive in time for your class and get
home at the end of the day.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment usually takes place through
different assignments and, in some
cases, work-based SVQ units. Your
lecturer will make you aware of the
assessments you will need to complete
Will my course be throughout the year.
delivered on campus?
Our first choice is to deliver on Campus What support is
but we must adhere to government
guidance. Some of our courses are available at College?
E-Courses and have always been fully
online, others involve coming to campus Your lecturer is your first point of
Potential students should meet with their Guidance contact at the College. The School-
at set times during the week. Please
Teacher to discuss the possibility of undertaking a College read the course information for more College Partnership Team are also
available to help with any issues and
programme as part of their timetable. The demands of the details. We will inform schools and
work closely with your school to ensure
pupils of any changes to delivery.
course should be considered and any potential impact on everything is running smoothly.
your school timetable carefully considered. At school, your Guidance Teacher and
What is coming Skills Development Scotland Adviser are
available to help as normal.
If you’d like more details about your options to College like?
then our Schools team will be happy to discuss Schools Team
these with you, your Guidance teacher and At first coming to College can be
your parent/guardian. schools.perth@uhi.ac.uk daunting, but don’t worry everyone is in How valuable are
Pupils should put the course down in their the same position and there is support the School-College
option choices for the following year and apply available to you. Previous pupils have Partnership courses?
using our online application form. All courses found it to be a positive experience,
will be subject to a short interview. and enjoy learning at College, or in The SCQF Level of the course is
the workplace. You will also have the indicated in the course information
opportunity to meet pupils from all over in this booklet. However, the value of
Perth and Kinross. coming to College and completing
Please note, your attendance is one of these courses goes beyond
monitored and communicated to just the qualification. You will gain
your school. other valuable skills including,
confidence, communication,
teamwork and problem
How are the solving - all of which
are essential to
courses certified? further study and
the world of
For most courses, the course is shown work.
on your SQA Certificate. Please see the
individual course information to confirm
the course level.
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Why do it?
•Get the skills that employers want.
•Work with local employers.
•Gain a National Qualification recognised by employers.
•Step into an exciting and growing industry that needs skilled people.
•Complete elements of a Modern Apprenticeship.
•Gain experience to boost your CV or College/university application.
•Set out on a great future career.
Our Foundation Apprenticeship programmes run over the What courses are on offer?
course of S5 and S6 and are a 2 year commitment. They are
at SCQF Level 6. Foundation Apprenticeships are an exciting UCAS Page
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opportunity developed by Skills Development Scotland to Tariff Number
support greater industry engagement with education.
Business Skills 42 18
Schools, Colleges and employers are On completion of the Foundation Creative and Digital Media 42 41-42
now working in partnership to offer Apprenticeship, students will be
senior phase students’ opportunities to equipped with an enhanced CV Engineering 56 50
attain industry-recognised qualifications enabling them to make an informed
along with academic studies. choice of either pursuing a Modern Civil Engineering 56 54
Apprenticeship, going to College or
Each programme includes workplace
university or moving into employment Social Services - Children and Young People 42 59-60
activity and a work placement, which
having gained confidence in their skills
enhances the skills required within the
for the workplace. Social Services and Healthcare 42 81-82
workplace and gives pupils the chance
to gain these skills in a real working
environment.
How valuable are they?
Scottish Universities have accepted Foundation
Apprenticeships as part of their entry requirements.
Each University has statements in their prospectus
detailing where the respective Foundation
Emma Bowman Apprenticeship can be used as part of the entry
requirements for a course.
Foundation Apprenticeship and
Schools Programme Coordinator Students should check the University’s individual
prospectus for specific entry requirements of the
emma.bowman.perth@uhi.ac.uk course in which they are interested.
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Congratulations on taking the first steps towards a bright future. Whatever I am delighted to see the breadth of courses and study on offer to the young
stage of school you’re at, it’s great to see you’re thinking about what to do people of Perth and Kinross. To develop Scotland’s Young Workforce and to
next. The focus of this prospectus is to show you the options available here at equip them with the skills required for learning, life and work, Perth & Kinross
Perth College UHI, and help you discover a path towards a rewarding career. Council’s Secondary Schools and Perth College UHI work together through
the School-College partnership providing a relevant and inspiring curriculum
You may be thinking that’s a long way You might be surprised what topics for our young people.
off, but though our School-College catch your eye - for example: Audio
partnership courses, you can gain Engineering; Built Environment; Beauty The exciting recent addition of a range This prospectus clearly lays out
qualifications while at school – valuable Therapy and Wellbeing; Computer of Foundation Apprenticeship options and explains pathways for potential
for further study or employment. Games Development; and more. and an increasing array of skills for work students, whatever their current stage
Whether you know what you want to Our friendly and knowledgeable staff courses, including some online and of education and I would encourage
study, or have no idea at all, take the are delighted to support in fulfilling blended learning options offered to rural parents, carers and young people to
time to have a look through the options your potential. schools, are ensuring that the Senior visit the College and talk to staff in
available to you. Phase curriculum offer for young people school to find out more about all the
in our schools is constantly evolving opportunities Perth College UHI has
and diversifying to match the pace of to offer.
change in the world of work.
Dr Margaret Cook Sharon Johnston
Principal and Chief Executive, Interim Head of Education
Perth College UHI
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Course progression in
Business, Administration
and Accounting
SCQF Level - 5-10
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SCQF Level - 6
We talk to employers regularly to ensure Business: Certificate
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Our programmes administration or accounting. We also
ensure that study skills are developed as Foundation Presentations
well for those who aspire to progress to Apprenticeship
Our programmes offered in this area further or higher education in the future. Business Skills
SCQF Level - 5
through the School-College Partnership (2 year course)
All our School-College Partnership
are designed to develop important Certificate in
S5
employability skills such as problem courses can lead to progression to full
time study here at Perth College UHI First Line
solving, strong communication skills,
time management, organisational skills or elsewhere. Management
and key digital skills. Career options locally are very positive,
by 2028, the largest employment growth *Please note, the course level that you will start at for your full or part time course (HNC, HND,
Degree etc) will depend upon the level of qualification you have achieved prior to starting College.
in Perth and Kinross is forecast to be
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Careers Foundation Successful completion of the
Foundation Apprenticeship could
Apprenticeship provide progression to:
• Modern Apprentice • Accountant – Industry • Office/Projects
– Business and and Commerce; Manager in Business Skills • Business related HNCs SCQF Level
Administration or Private practice; • Personal or Executive SCQF Level 6 7. For example, HNC Business, HNC
Customer Service Public sector Assistant Accounting, HNC Administration and
About this course Information Technology.
• Clerical Assistant • Business Manager • Recruitment This qualification is designed to provide • Business related HNDs (SCQF Level
• Accounts Trainee/ • Marketing role Consultant Senior Year 5 (S5) and Senior Year 6 8) with possible progression to a full
Accounts Assistant • Customer Service role • Secondary School (S6) pupils opportunities to develop Honours degree
Teacher - Business skills and knowledge for a career in the
• Human Resources role • Professional qualifications
Education Business/Administration sector. (SCQF Level 7 and above)
The first year (S5) of the Foundation The Foundation Apprenticeship in
Apprenticeship will feature a National Business Skills will also give a good
Progression Award in Business Skills. insight into other business-related
These will be delivered at Perth College
Business, Administration and Accounting
subjects, which the graduating
Certificate in Course content
UHI. During year 2 (S6) pupils will be Foundation Apprentice could
First Line Management The Certificate in First Line Management on work placement each week which pursue, either through a Modern
is made up of the following three units: gives valuable exposure to the working
SCQF Level 6 world. Some College attendance is also
Apprenticeship or academic/
• Introduction to vocational studies in:
About this course First Line Management required in S6.
• Digital Marketing
This qualification is accredited by the • Developing Individuals and Teams This qualification is aimed at pupils
• Procurement
Chartered Management Institute and • Managing and commencing S5. Students should have
the ability to work towards SCQF Level • Supply Chain Management
aims to provide an introduction to Communicating Information
first line management. The course will 6 (the same level as Higher). • Enterprise
explore the skills, qualities and aptitudes Entry requirements
What is the value? Entry requirements (entry
of a first line manager and is particularly This course is aimed at S5/6 pupils.
suitable for pupils in secondary school Scottish Universities have accepted subject to satisfactory interview)
Applicants will be expected to have
in the role of prefect. Prefects lead National 5 in English or equivalent. Foundation Apprenticeships as part Essential
by example to other pupils in terms of their entry requirements. Each
University has statements in their • National 5 English
of attitude and behaviour, uniform, Course progression
prospectus detailing where the or working towards this
punctuality and attendance and may On completion of the course, students
be involved in planning and organising respective Foundation Apprenticeship • National 4 Maths
may wish to progress to one of the
events within the school and delegating can be used as part of the entry (Lifeskills Maths acceptable)
following paths:
tasks to others. requirements for a course. Students • Working knowledge of Microsoft
• Further Education/Higher Education should check the University’s Office packages (Word Processing,
The focus on teamwork will be individual prospectus for specific entry
• Employment Spreadsheets, Databases and
important throughout the course and requirements of the course in which
individuals will have the opportunity Powerpoint)
Duration they are interested.
to develop both their team working Desirable
Online tutorials take place on a Friday.
and individual leadership skills as they UCAS Tariff - 42
Some College attendance may be • National 5 Maths or working
work in teams on a series of tasks. The
required on a Friday morning. Course progression towards this (Lifeskills
importance of being able to manage
Mathematics is acceptable).
information and communication as a Starts August 2021 A pupil completing the Foundation
leader is explored and students will be Apprenticeship in Business Skills will • Study of Business Management
able to put this into practice through have achieved a large proportion or Administration
scenario-based activities. of the requirements for a Modern • It is better for anyone taking FA
Apprenticeship in Business Business Skills not to take Higher
Administration Level 3 and may be able Business Management as there are
to progress into this type of role. two units which sit in both courses.
Starts August 2021
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Financial Accounting Using Financial Accounting Software IT in Business: Course content
(SCQF 7). In this unit pupils will put
SCQF Level 6/7 the skills learned in the first unit into Word Processing This unit covers: letter composition,
mail merge, formatting of a multi-page
About this course
practice using accounting software, and Presentations document, styles, table of contents,
performing many of the same tasks SCQF Level 7
This course is aimed at those with an indexing, electronic forms, meeting
but in a very different context, allowing
interest in accounting and will develop documentation, presentations and
them to broaden their IT skills. About this course
knowledge and skills of book-keeping appropriate legislation.
concepts and also provide students Entry requirements This course is aimed at those with
an interest in administration and Entry requirements
with the opportunity to use a financial The course is designed for S6 pupils.
accounting package (Sage). Both information technology and will The unit is designed for S6 pupils.
Applicants must have a minimum of
elements of the course provide a good develop knowledge and skills in both Applicants must have a good
Business, Administration and Accounting
Business, Administration and Accounting
National 5 in English and Maths and
grounding in financial accounting and Word Processing and Presentations. knowledge of Word Processing skills.
also one relevant Higher.
will be of value to students who either It will be of value to any pupil wanting
to develop these skills for use in future Course progression
wish to progress to HNC Accounting or Course progression
undertake a degree in Accountancy at courses/degrees/employment. This is a On completion pupils may wish to
Students could be offered the
University. suitable next step after completion of progress to one of the following paths:
opportunity to also study Payroll
Higher Administration in S5. HNC Administration and Information
Previous students have found the (SCQF 7) which would give them a
Technology or to other Higher
book-keeping unit extremely valuable PDA in Book-keeping. Studying this course will allow you to
Education study.
preparation for either of these routes develop the necessary skills which will
On completion of the course, students
putting them ahead of their peers in assist you in applying for employment Duration
may wish to progress to one of the
HNC or year 1. The course also contains in the administrative fields such as
following paths: This course runs for one academic
development of skills using accounting Receptionist or Administrative Assistant.
HNC Accounting year and is fully online. For pupils
software and this is something highly This course is an excellent way to who can travel to Perth College UHI,
sought after by employers. Both HNC Business
further develop IT skills which will it is possible to attend on campus
units within this course are current Other Higher Education Study
be invaluable for College/University support sessions.
and develop skills for employment after school.
Duration
throughout. Starts August 2021
The course is one year in duration.
Course content Students will attend College on a
Recording Financial Transactions Wednesday afternoon
(SCQF 6). This unit covers the and Friday morning.
fundamentals of manual book-keeping
Starts August 2021
and will introduce students to the
books of prime entry, double entry
bookkeeping, preparing VAT Returns
and bank reconciliation procedures.
19 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 20Course progression
in Computing
• Across local, national and
SCQF Level - 5-10
international markets the
leaving
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IT industry is constantly
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• Over the past few
wide range of NC, HNC, HND or
months, the world has Degree Programme*
opportunities to suitably
shifted to home working
qualified professionals.
and digital skills are more
important than ever. • Many sectors require IT
professionals to support
Top • Digital technologies are a
SCQF Level - 6/7
their services, for
significant driver of NPA - Computer College
example: finance; retail;
Industry innovation in Scotland’s
S6
creative industries and
local government; Games Certificate
manufacturing and more. Development in Emerging
are also creating new
Facts markets. • They account for 4% of Level 6 Technologies
Scotland’s workforce
• The tech sector is
(100,000 jobs in total).
forecast to be one of
the fastest growing • The IT industry is
SCQF Level - 5
sectors in Scotland to extremely fast paced and NPA - Computer
2029, growing 1.5 NPA - Cyber
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• Data analyst • Telecommunications • Cyber Security and
• App Developer Specialist Risk Management
• Website Designer • Help Desk Technician • Multimedia NPA Computer Games NPA Computer Games
• Software Engineer • IT Support Manager Programming Development Development
• Database • Computer Forensics • IT Consultant SCQF Level 4 SCQF Level 5/6
Administrator About this course About this course
This course will develop candidates To develop candidate’s knowledge and
knowledge and skills in creativity, skills in creativity, computer games
computer games design methodologies, design methodologies, digital media
digital media creation and design creation and design processes.
processes.
Course content
Course content There are three SQA units:
There are three SQA units:
· Design
· Design
· Media Assets
· Media Assets
· Computer Games Development
· Computer Games Development
Entry requirements
Computing
Entry requirements
Aimed at S5/6 pupils. You should
Aimed at S4 pupils, you should have have core skills at level 5 or above and
core skills at level 4 or above and Computing at National 5. You will be
computing at National 4. You will be invited to discuss your application at
invited to discuss your application at an interview with College staff.
an interview with College staff.
Course progression
Course progression
Progression could be onto NC Digital
Progression could be onto NC Digital Media Computing or NC in Computer
Media Computing or NC in Computer Games Development and Digital Media
Games Development and Digital Media Production and Animation.
Production and Animation.
What do employers want from you? Duration
Duration
Two sessions per week over one
One session per week over one academic year. One session will be
academic year. College-based and the other will
Starts August 2021 involve you carrying out self-study
in your schools. School work will
include activities such as completion
of lecturer set tutorials, carrying out
independent research and investigating
of various gaming platforms.
Starts August 2021
23 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 24NPA Cyber Security of the potential threats from College Certificate in reasoning, perception and movement,
malicious hackers to individuals and and the approaches to solving those
SCQF Level 5 organisations, and how ethical hacking Emerging Technologies problems, including traditional
Course content
can help identify and mitigate these (including 2 SQA units symbolic approaches, statistical
threats. Additionally, learners will at SCQF Level 7) methods and computational
Data Security - This offers an understand the legislation and ethics of intelligence.
introduction to concepts around hacking. Course content On completion of the unit, you should
personal and corporate data security,
including aspects of legal and ethical Entry requirements On completion of each individual unit, be able to describe the historical
obligations. Learners will discuss you will gain an SQA unit accredited at development of artificial intelligence,
Aimed at S5/6 pupils, you should machine learning and deep learning,
examples of real-life data security SCQF level 7.
have core skills at level 5 or above and describe contemporary applications of
breaches, and examine the reputational Computing at National 5. You will be Cloud Computing (Semester 1)
and financial damage caused by poor artificial intelligence systems, solve a
invited to discuss your application at This Unit is intended to introduce the problem in a specific vocational field
data security practice. an interview with College staff. fundamentals of cloud computing using artificial intelligence and explain
Digital Forensics - Develops learners’ and the associated terminology the ethical implications of artificial
knowledge of the principles and Duration and technology. The Unit will cover intelligence for society.
integrity of the digital forensics Two sessions per week over one a broad knowledge base in the
process. It is intended to augment academic year. Both sessions will take essentials of cloud computing along Entry requirements
with conceptual understanding of
Computing
Computing
learners’ knowledge of data acquisition, place in College. Aimed at S6 pupils, you must have
data analysis and the reporting of the elements associated with cloud
Course progression Higher Computing. You will be invited
forensics examinations. computing. On completion, you should
to attend an interview with a member
Progression could be onto NC Digital be able to identify and describe the
Ethical Hacking - Learners will develop of College staff.
Media Computing or NC in Computer fundamentals of cloud computing,
an awareness of the knowledge and identify and describe different cloud
Games Development and Digital Media Duration
skills used by ethical and malicious delivery and deployment models and
Production and Animation. One blended learning session per week
hackers. A specific aim of this unit devise and implement a cloud strategy
is to enhance learners’ awareness Starts August 2021 over one academic year. A session
for a small to medium sized enterprise.
will either be tasks set through the
Artificial Intelligence (Semester 2) virtual learning environment, lectures
The purpose of this unit is to via collaborate sessions or visits by a
introduce learners to the principles member of staff.
and practice of Artificial Intelligence
(AI). Intended for pupils with an Course progression
interest in Science, Technology, Progression could be onto HNC
Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). Computing (HND in Computer Science)
The unit explores the types of problem or HNC Technologies in Business (HND
that contemporary AI can address Technologies in Business).
including natural language processing,
knowledge acquisition, learning, Starts August 2021
25 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 26Course progression in
Food Studies and Hospitality
SCQF Level - 5-10
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SCQF Level - 4-7
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following the COVID-19 • Projections suggest the
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pandemic there will be a industry will need an
Pre-COVID period of recovery, but
the Food, Tourism and
additional 11,000 chefs
in the next five years.
Industry Hospitality Sector is
SCQF Level - 4/5
resilient and adaptable to • This sector employs
Facts the changing needs of 207,000 people, around Perth Professional
S5
customers. one in 12 jobs in the Bake off Cookery –
economy.
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Perth Bake off Aimed at S4/5/6 pupils. There are Come Dine with Me SCQF Level 7
no specific requirements for prior
SCQF Level 4 qualifications, knowledge and skills SCQF Level 5 About this course
and/or previous experience. You will be This course builds on exiting skills and
About this course invited to discuss your application with
About this course
knowledge and has been developed in
’The Great Perth Bake Off’ incorporates a member of College staff. This highly practical professional
partnership with employers and industry.
the National Progression Award cookery programme is tailored to give
It will help employers meet skills gaps
(NPA) in Bakery. The course has been Course progression you an insight into the global world of
and provide continuing professional
designed to equip you with the skills • Introduction to the Professional professional cookery and bakery.
development for staff, while learners will
required for success in current and Kitchen Bronze Award (Incorporating If you are interested in acquiring and gain knowledge and skills needed for
future employment within the bakery SVQ Professional Cookery) developing the skills and knowledge progression in the workplace.
industry or for progression to further
• Hospitality Bronze Award of the kitchen, either for leisure or to
academic qualifications. This award is It can also be offered to people who
• Professional Hospitality Silver Award entry into further study or employment,
aimed at candidates who are interested are in training and who wish to gain
this is the course for you.
in pursuing a career in the bakery and • Professional Chef Silver Award employment in the sector. This course is
catering industries but do not have any Course content delivered on a day release basis.
• Professional Chef Gold Award
prior experience. The target audience is those in Year 6
• HNC/HND Hospitality • Food Preparation Techniques
within a secondary school setting, work,
Course content • Cookery Processes
Food Studies and Hospitality
Food Studies and Hospitality
• HNC/HND/BA (Hons) or seeking employment, who require a
• Craft Baking: An Introduction Professional Cookery • Bakery, Pastry and Desserts specific skill set.
• Bread Making: An Introduction • BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition • Organisation of Practical Skills
• Cake Decorating: An Introduction
and Textiles Education Course content Food Hygiene
Entry requirements Patisserie Intermediate
• Pastry Duration (The achievement
Aimed at S4/5/6 pupils. Numeracy
Two sessions at 2 hours per and Communications at SCQF Level Production of this unit gives the
week over the academic year. 5. You will be invited to discuss your Cookery–Sweets student the REHIS
and Desserts Intermediate Food
application with a member of College Hygiene certificate,
Starts August 2021
staff. Fermented giving them dual
Patisserie Products certification).
Course progression
• Introduction to the Professional
Entry requirements
Kitchen Bronze Award (Incorporating
SVQ Professional Cookery) Aimed at S6 pupils. Any higher grade (A
- C) plus either Nat 5 Practical Cookery,
• Hospitality Bronze Award
Nat 5 Practical Cake Craft or Nat 5
• Professional Hospitality Silver Award Health and Food Technology. You will
• Professional Chef Silver Award be invited to discuss your application
• Professional Chef Gold Award with a member of College staff.
• HNC/HND Hospitality Course progression
• HNC/HND/ BA (Hons) • HNC/HND Professional Cookery
Professional Cookery • HNC/HND Hospitality Management
• BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition • BA (Hons) Hospitality Management
and Textiles Education
• BA (Hons) Food, Nutrition
Duration and Textiles Education
Two sessions at 2 hours per week over Duration
the academic year.
One session at 6 hours per week over
Starts August 2021 the academic year: 9am-4pm.
Starts August 2021
29 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 30Course progression in
Sport and Fitness
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SCQF Level - 5-10
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NC, HNC, HND or
Degree Programme*
• The average salary for a
Sport and Exercise
SCQF Level - 4-7
• The sport economy in Scientist is £42,120.
Fitness Sport and Passport
S6
Scotland generates
• 61% of Lifeguards are Instructing Exercise
Top 64,800 sport-related
jobs (full time employed part-time as Level 2 Science
to Sport
equivalent), this is a great source of
Industry corresponding to 2.7% of income while studying.
total employment in
Facts Scotland. • The UK average salary of
an Outdoor Activities
• There are currently 4,579 Instructor, Sports
fitness instructors in Development Officer or
SCQF Level - 4/5
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• Outdoor Activities • Personal Trainer • Sports
Instructor • Sports Coach Development Officer
• Lifeguard • Active Schools • Assistant
• Leisure Attendant Coordinator Sports Coach
• Swimming Teacher • Health and • Sport and Physical
Wellbeing Officer Activity Coach
• Fitness Instructor
• Sport Therapist
Passport to Sport • Introduction to Soft Tissue Therapy
SCQF Level 4 • Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science Course content
Climbing and Bouldering
SCQF Level 7 College Certificate - Introduction
About this course • Sport Scotland Young Leaders Award to Sport and Exercise Science
This course has been designed as • Hockey Leaders Award About this course (Wednesdays).
a springboard into the exciting and • Introduction to Cricket Coaching Do you wish to pursue a sport science, Degree Module - Human Structure and
expanding sport and fitness industry sports therapy or medical related Function (SCQF Level 7, 20 credits)
and/or into a full-time College course. Entry requirements course at university? (Fridays).
Sport and Fitness
You will gain experience in the skills you Aimed at S4-S6 pupils. There are no
will need to explore different career This course is designed to provide a Entry requirements
formal entry requirements for this good working knowledge of sport and
paths and employment options. course but you will be invited to attend Open to pupils with 3 Highers at min
exercise science in preparation for
You may participate in a range of areas an interview with a member of College university study. BBC. A strong interest in pursuing
including sport leadership, safeguarding staff to discuss your application. a sport, health or medicine related
in sport, first aid, forest school, bushcraft, The course is made up of 2 modules. course of study.
fitness testing, contemporary fitness Course progression The first module introduces the
activities and many more vocationally • Certificate in Outdoor branches of sport and exercise science Course progression
relevant skills. Activity and Leadership such as physiology, biomechanics and • BSc Sport and Fitness
psychology. This module also seeks to
• NC Sport and Fitness • BSc Sports Therapy
Course content explore the interdisciplinary nature of
• NQ Sport and Fitness sport and exercise science and explores • HN Fitness, Health and Exercise
This programme is made up of a number
of short courses that are certificated • HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise the study skills required for university • HN Sports Coaching
through National Governing Body • HNC Coaching and Developing Sport level study. and Development
of sport, sportscotland, professional • HNC Soft Tissue Therapy The second module Human Structure • HN Sports Therapy
industry bodies and Perth College UHI. and Function is a SCQF Level 7 module
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Fitness Duration
For every course completed and (20 credits) aimed to study the branch
• BA Outdoor Education and Learning of the biological sciences that is Two sessions per week
achieved, students will receive both over one academic year
certificate and a passport stamp concerned with the way the body is
Duration (Wednesday and Friday).
which can be used to help monitor structured and how it functions.
Two hours x 2 session
progress through the programme. The Human Structure and Function This will require additional study
per week over one year.
module is a formal University module outside normal delivery sessions.
The courses that may be included
Venue with formal assessment and study at
in the programme are:
SCQF Level 7 and with a credit value of Starts August 2021
This programme will run in the Academy
• Badminton Basics Award 20 credit points.
of Sport and Wellbeing at Perth College
• Emergency First Aid Certificate UHI, unless activity requires alternative
• Netball Leaders Course arrangements.
• Positive Coaching Scotland Certificate Starts August 2021
• Rugby Youth Coaching Course
33 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 34Fitness Instruction - SCQF Level 5
About this course Course content Course progression
This course is for students age 16 and This qualification comprises of 6 This qualification provides progression
over who wish to pursue a career in the mandatory units: to Level 2 NVQ Certificate in
health and fitness sector as gym-based Instructing Exercise and Fitness, for
• Anatomy and physiology for exercise
fitness instructors. Young people aged learners who wish to develop and
16 to 18 may need to be supervised • Know how to support clients demonstrate occupational competence
in the workplace, once they have who take part in exercise and in gym instruction.
achieved the qualification. physical activity
Alternatively, it provides progression
The aim of this course is to train • Health, safety and welfare to Level 3 qualifications in Personal
learners to a professionally competent in a fitness environment Training for learners who wish to
level, enabling them to prescribe, plan • Principles of exercise, further their knowledge and skills and
and deliver safe and effective exercise become personal trainers working with
Sport and Fitness
Sport and Fitness
fitness and health
programmes within a gym or health specialist populations as well as the
club environment. • Preparing for gym-based exercise general population.
Objectives: • Instructing gym-based exercise Learners may also progress on to the
Successful achievement of all six Active IQ Level 3 Certificate in Sports
• To develop learner’s knowledge of
units must be achieved for the full Massage, where they will be provided
anatomy and physiology and how it
qualification. with the knowledge and skills to
relates to exercise and fitness
practice sports massage alongside
• To develop learner’s ability to plan Entry requirements gym instructing in the health club
and deliver safe and effective gym Applicants must be 16 or over. environment.
sessions
Some experience of gym-based Learners may also broaden their
• To provide learners with the exercises, including free weights, is knowledge and skills by progressing
knowledge to develop good customer highly recommended. to Level 2 qualifications in Instructing
service and the personal qualities Circuits, Exercise to Music and Aqua.
required by the exercise and fitness The course requires physical exertion
industry and individual participation is essential; Starts August 2021
therefore, a degree of physical fitness is
• To provide learners with an awareness necessary.
of health and safety in an exercise
and fitness environment There is also an element of
communication (discussing, presenting,
• To provide learners with the reading and writing) involved and
opportunity to progress to further learners should have basic skills in
qualifications in the exercise and communication pitched at Level 2.
fitness industry
35 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 36Course progression in
Creative and Cultural Industries
SCQF Level - 5-10
leaving
school
Full-Time or Part-Time
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Degree Programme*
• Scotland’s creative
• In line with the rapidly
industries employ
expanding digital world,
nearly 80,000 people,
there are opportunities
adding more than
across a range of
Top areas including games
£5 billion to the Scottish
economy each year.
development, website
SCQF Level - 6
Industry design and more.
(Scottish Development
International)
S6
• You can choose between Higher
Facts self-employment or
• There are 15,000
creative businesses in Photography
NPA Music
Business
working for a business
or agency. This flexibility
Scotland providing a Foundation
vital contribution to the Apprenticeship
gives rise to an
economy. In addition
interesting and dynamic Creative and
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37 38Careers Higher Photography NPA Music Business
SCQF Level 6 SCQF Level 6
• Designer • Illustrator • Art teacher About this course About this course
• Photographer • Publishing designer • Community artist This course will allow you to develop Access All Areas (NPA Music Business)
• Film-maker • Web-designer • Installation artist your knowledge and understanding of is the course you need to get ahead in
the concepts, methods and applied the fast and exciting music industries.
• Art director • Content creator • Art therapist
theory of photography. Predominantly Studying at the largest music centre
• Storyboard artist • Studio artist project based you will learn and apply in Scotland, you will gain real practical
practical photography skills, experience developing the knowledge
techniques, technology and processes further study or employment within the
to conceptualise and develop your music/creative industries.
ideas, analyse and evaluate historical
You will gain invaluable experience in
and contemporary imagery. You will
creating and running gigs, working
creatively resolve visual and technical
with bands, running festivals, attending
problems through the process of
music industry events, running social
planning, producing and presenting a
media campaigns and developing
Creative and Cultural Industries
series of photographic images in
record labels.
varying styles and genres.
You will be taught by our well
Course content connected tutors who are active in
The core subjects covered in the Higher the music industries and our extensive
Photography course are: Camera music industry speaker programme
Techniques and Controls, Light and that has included Universal Music, Keith
Image Formation, Composition and Harris (Stevie Wonder’s Manager), BBC
Framing, Digital Technology and Radio One, Frightened Rabbit and many
Processes, Cultural Interplay: more.
Photographers and Society and
The Creative Process.
Entry requirements
This course is aimed at S5/6 pupils.
Assessment is through submission of a
There are no formal entry requirements
photography project portfolio and an
for this course but you will be invited
examination.
to attend an interview to discuss
Entry requirements your application.
What do employers want from you? Open to pupils in S6. It is desirable
but not essential to have achieved
Course progression
Students who successfully complete
Higher Art and Design.
the NPA will be able to progress
Course progression to HNC Music Business (subject to
interview).
The skills you acquire are transferable
to many careers and would be a BA Hons Music Business
valuable qualification when applying to
University. It is also a useful higher if you Duration: 1 year (August-May)
wish to apply for the HNC/BA Visual Starts August 2021
Communications or Contemporary Art
Practice at Perth College UHI.
Duration: Two sessions per
week over 1 academic year.
Starts August 2021
39 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 40Foundation Apprenticeship in
Creative and Digital Media
SCQF Level 6
About this course The Foundation Apprenticeship What is the value? Entry requirements
This qualification is designed to in Creative Digital Media Scottish Universities have accepted Entry is subject a satisfactory interview,
provide Senior Year 5 (S5) and Senior aims to provide: Foundation Apprenticeships as part to ensure the candidate will thrive
Year 6 (S6) pupils opportunities to • An insight into the different creative of their entry requirements. Each and achieve their potential within the
develop skills and knowledge for entry industry sectors, the potential career University has statements in their Apprenticeship.
into a career in the Creative Industries paths and job roles available. prospectus detailing where the
Pupils without prior qualifications
sector. • An opportunity to develop and apply respective Foundation Apprenticeship
may be able to demonstrate their prior
knowledge and skills relating to the can be used as part of the entry
Course content skills and knowledge developed as a
‘creative process’. requirements for a course.
result of relevant employment
In S5 pupils complete a National Students should check the University’s or voluntary activities.
Progression Award (NPA) at SCQF • Real life projects and briefs that use
the practical skills taught. individual prospectus for specific entry
Level 6. This includes knowledge units Pupils need to be ready to work at
requirements of the course in which
Creative and Cultural Industries
Creative and Cultural Industries
that support pupils to develop an • Skills and knowledge that prepare SCQF Level 6 (the same level as
they are interested.
understanding of the technologies, candidates for project work in an Higher). They need to have a good
processes and practices used within employment setting UCAS Tariff - 42 level of written and spoken English.
the Creative Industries. • An alternative route into the creative Communication and team working in
Insight Tariff points - 427 the workplace is a key competence.
The Foundation Apprenticeship is a industries
two-year course for school pupils. • Work experience that can be useful Starts August 2021
During year 1, learners are based within for a CV and in some cases further
the College, learning creative digital employment.
and media skills for one day a week.
This qualification is aimed at pupils
During year 2, learners are based within
commencing S5. Students should have
a work placement for one day, applying
the ability to work towards SCQF Level
skills learned within a real-life context.
6 (the same level as Higher).
Year 1 will be focused upon a research
portfolio and a production portfolio, Course progression
which will focus on: Animation; Video; A pupil completing the Foundation
Photography; Social Media; Graphic Apprenticeship in Creative and
Design - with a final project tailored to Digital Media will have achieved a
the placement provider. large proportion of the requirements
The second year will be assessed for a Modern Apprenticeship in
within the workplace and will involve Creative and Digital Media and may
scheduled meetings between the be able to progress into this type of
College-based assessor and the work role. Successful completion of the
placement supervisor to monitor Foundation Apprenticeship could
engagement and progress. The provide progression to:
candidate will be expected to generate • A Modern Apprenticeship
a digital work-placement log, which will • SCQF Level 7 / 8
be monitored regularly by the College- competence qualifications
based assessor.
• HNCs/HNDs in a variety
of creative disciplines
• BA Honours Degrees
41 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 42NPA Dance Higher Dance
SCQF Level 5 SCQF Level 6
(Subject to Approval) (Subject to Approval)
About this course About this course
The NPA in Dance is designed to equip The course inspires and challenges
candidates with an introduction to students by giving them the
knowledge, understanding and skills in opportunity to create, appreciate
Dance. These same skills are required and perform dance. Students use
for progression to further qualifications knowledge and understanding of dance
and/or potential career paths within techniques and choreographic skills
Creative and Cultural Industries
Creative and Cultural Industries
the dance industry. to inform practice, and develop skills
in appreciating and evaluating dance
Course content practice and theatre arts.
• Dance: Choreography
Course content
• Dance: Alternative or
• Component 1:
• Dance: Alternative (Scotland) or question paper
• Dance: Scottish Step • Component 2:
• Dance: Classical practical activity section
• Dance: Contemporary • Component 3:
performance
• Dance: Jazz
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Candidates should have achieved the
It would be expected that candidates National 5 Dance course or equivalent
would have an interest and/or some qualifications and/or experience prior
experience in dance and performance. to starting this course.
Those who may have no formal
qualifications may have suitable life or Course progression
work experience which indicates that • HNC Musical Theatre
they will be able to undertake Units at
SCQF level 5. • HNC Musical Theatre
• HNC Professional Dance Performance
Course progression
Successful completion of the NPA • HNC Professional Dance Performance
Dance, would lead to direct entry into Starts August 2021
the NQ Drama and Performance course
at Perth College UHI.
Starts August 2021
43 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 44Science
NPA Applied Science Course content
SCQF Level 5 In this course you will study units in
biology, chemistry, physics and forensic
(Subject to Approval) science: applications.
Entry requirements
About this course
Ideally you will have science
This course will give an overview of a qualifications at SCQF Level 4. You will
range of science subjects. It will allow be invited to attend an interview with
you to develop skills and knowledge in College staff.
chemistry, biology and physics at SCQF
Level 5. You will develop skills in good Course progression
laboratory practice as well as develop This course will prepare you for further
an understanding of health and safety study in science at SCQF Level 5.
practices in the laboratory.
Starts August 2021
45 For full course information visit: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/schools 46Course progression
in Engineering
SCQF Level - 5-10
leaving
school
Full-Time or Part-Time
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Degree Programme*
SCQF Level - 6
S6
Top • In Scotland alone,
there are around 17,000
• It is expected that nearly
80,000 engineering jobs
Industry engineering companies,
employing over 125,000
will arise each year.
• Major employers that are
Foundation
Apprenticeship
Facts people, with a £30,000
average salary; and
within an hour of Perth
include SSE, Babcock Engineering
senior engineers making and Ineos. (2 year course)
SCQF Level - 6
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