Mini Guide 2013-14

All our programmes develop core & essential skills

Forth Valley College Mini Guide 2013/2014

An easy-to-use guide to help you make the r ight course choice!

visit us online atwww.forthvalley.ac.uk

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Forth Valley College Mini Guide 2013/2014 0845 634 4444 [email protected] www.forthvalley.ac.uk

you’ve decided you want to come to college...

now how do you decide which course is for you?

At Forth Valley College, we understand the importance of making the right decision about your future. We hope that our 2013 -14 mini guide will help you make the right course choice.

it’s decision time...


1All our programmes develop core & essential skills

Choose FRoM 4 LoCAtionsWe have four fantastic campuses available for you to study at across the Forth Valley region. If you know which campus you want to study at this section will show you a listing of all the courses at each campus.

This section can be found on page 2

Choose A stUDY RoUteIf you’re a bit unsure of which level of course you should apply for or if you know where you want to go but not sure which course/s will get you there, the study route section will help guide you through the different levels of courses.


Choose A sUBJeCt AReAWe have 8 different departments within the college all with specific subject areas.

If you know the subject area you want to study - this is the section for you! We have divided our 8 departments into subject areas and listed the courses available. Once you know the subject area you want to study - and have checked you meet the entrance criteria - go online and find out more detailed course information and get your very own personalised prospectus emailed to you!


We have split the mini guide into 3 sections to help you make the right decision when choosing a course...

once you have chosen which course you would l ike to study, it is then time to apply

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entRY CRiteRiAIf you meet the entry criteria you will be contacted for an interview. This will give you and your chosen college department an opportunity to find out a bit more about each other. You will then be notified whether or not you have been successful. Those applicants who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to apply for an alternative course.

Check out the college website to find out all you need to know about our recruitment process.

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1 _ Choose FRoM 4 LoCAtionsIf you know the campus you want to study at - this is the section you need to check out. We have four fantastic campuses across the Forth Valley region, all with a wide range of courses available.

Below is a full list of courses available at each campus.

ALLoAAccess to Creative Industries

Access to Degree Studies - NQ

Access to Engineering Technology

Administration - NC

Art and Design - NC

Business - NC and HND

Introduction to Business and Administration - NC

Career Skills Programme

Carpentry and Joinery - NQ

Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route - NC

Computing - NC

Computing: Software Development - HND

Computing: Technical Support - HND

Introduction to Construction Craft Skills - NQ

Early Education and Childcare - NC

Electrical Engineering with Electronics - NQ

Electrical Practice for Electricians - NC

Lifestart

Hairdressing - NVQ Level 2 Diploma

Make-Up Artistry - HND

Passport to Learning

Pathfinder

Workstart

FALKiRKAccess to Care and Social Sciences

Access to Creative Industries

Access to Degree Studies - NQ

Access to Engineering Technology

Access to ScienceLevel 5 - NQ

Access to ScienceLevel 6 - NQ

Accounting - HND

Administration - NC

Administration and Information Technology - HND

Applied Biological Sciences - HND

Architectural Technology - HND

Art and Design - NC

Art and Design: Degree Foundation

Beauty Therapy City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3

Beauty Therapy HND

Built Environment - NC

Business - NC and HND

Introduction to Business and Administration - NC

Introduction to Care, Health & Sport - NQ

Certificate in Engineering Construction - Welding

Chemical Process Technology - HND


Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route - NC

Child, Health and Social Care - Social Care Route - NC

Child, Health and Social Care - Social Science Route - NC

Civil Engineering - NC and HNC

Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology - HND

Computer Aided Design and Technology - NC

Computing - NC

Computing Games and Software Development - NC

Computing Hardware and Technical Support - NC

Computing: Software Development - HND

Computing: Technical Support - HND

Construction - HNC

Construction Crafts - Hard Landscaping & Garden Construction Option - City & Guilds

Introduction to Construction Craft Skills - NQ

Construction Management - HNC

Early Education and Childcare - NC and HNC

Electrical Engineering - HND

Electrical Engineering with Electronics - NQ

Electrical Practice for Electricians - NC

Engineers of The Future

Finance - NQ

Fitness, Health and Exercise - HND

Furniture Crafts - NQ

Furniture Restoration - HND

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NEED MORE INFO?

If you need a bit more information, visit our website where you can find out all the up-to-date information on all our courses, campuses and the facilities on offer. You can also ‘build your own prospectus’ online!

Visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk/buildyourownprospectus


Games Development - NC

Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma


Health Care - HNC

Health and Social Care - SVQ Level 2

Health and Social Care - SVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People)

Lifestart

Measurement and Control Engineering - NC and HND

Mechanical Engineering - NC and HND

Nail Services City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3

Newstart

Pathfinder


Pathway to Social Care

Petrochemical Operations - HNC

Social Care - HNC

Social Sciences - NQ and HNC

Sport and Fitness - NC

Sport and Leisure - NQ

Sports Coaching and Development of Sport - HND

Travel and Tourism - NC

Tourism - HND

Working with Communities - HNC

Workstart

RAPLoChBeauty Therapy City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3



Nail Services City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3

stiRLinGAccess to Creative Industries

Access to Science Level 5 - NQ

Administration - NC

Administration and Information Technology - HND

Art and Design - BA

Art and Design - HND

Art and Design - NC

Art and Design: Degree Foundation

Introduction to Care, Health & Sport - NQ


Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route - NC

Contemporary Art Practice - HND

Creative Industries: Media and Communications - HNC

Early Education and Childcare - HNC

Early Education and Childcare - NC

Education Support Assistant - PDA

Food and Beverage - Level 2 City & Guilds

Food and Beverage Service Supervision - Level 3 City & Guilds

Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Adults) - SVQ

Health and Wellbeing - NQ

Hospitality - NC

Hospitality Management - HND

Media - NC

Media and Communications - BA


Pathway to Health Care

Professional Cookery - HND

Professional Cookery - Level 2 City & Guilds

Professional Cookery - Level 3 City & Guilds

Sound Production - NC and HND

Travel and Tourism - NC

Tourism - HND

Visual Communication - HND

Workstart


2_ Choose A stUDY RoUteThis section is made up of department flow charts to help you understand the different types of qualifications and study routes on offer and map out your own personal progression route to get you where you want to go!

HOW TO USE OUR FLOW CHARTS

Consider the qualifications youalready have, and then check outthe SCQF Chart on page 32to see what your progressionoptions would be.

If you have no qualifications,start at Access Level.

If you feel you have relevant experience contact Student Admissions or our Learner Advisory Team for help and adviceon where to start your learning journey.

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ACCess & PRoGRession

•HNC/HND in various subject

related disciplines•Year 1 related

degree programme

HNC Working with Communities

(SCQF 7)

Newstart (SCQF 4/5)

Workstart (SCQF 2–4)

Pathfinder (SCQF 3/4)

Lifestart (SCQF 1/2)

Access to NQ courses (SCQF 4-6)

•Vocational National

Qualifications•Get Ready for Work

•Skill Seeker Programmes

supported employment

•Part-time adult college provision

•Community-based provision

•NQ related Modern

Apprenticeship•Entry to Workforce

NQ Access to Degree Studies

(SCQF 4–6)

This flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.



APPLieD sCienCe & CoMPUtinGScience Flow Chart

HNC Petrochemical

Operations (SCQF 7)

NQ Access to Science (SCQF 6)

HND Chemical Process

Technology(SCQF 8)

HND Applied Biological Sciences (SCQF 8)

Progression to University


NQ Access to Science (SCQF 5)

These flow charts show possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.


Computing Flow Chart



HND Computing: Software

Development (SCQF 8)

NC Computing: Games & Software

Development (SCQF 6)

NC Games Development

(SCQF 5)

HND Computing: Technical Support (SCQF 8)

NC Computing: Hardware &

Technical Support (SCQF 6)

NC Computing (SCQF 5)


When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.



BUsiness

NC Introduction

to Business & Administration

(SCQF 4)

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HND Tourism (SCQF 8)

HND Accounting (SCQF 8)

HND Administration & Information Technology (SCQF 8)

HND Business (SCQF 8)

Year 1, 2 or 3 of a related

degree at university or professional qualifications

NC Travel & Tourism (SCQF 5)

NQ Finance(SCQF 5)

NC Administration

(SCQF 5)

NC Business (SCQF 5)


This flow chart showspossible study routeswithin this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.

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CARe, heALth & sPoRtCare & Health Flow Chart

NC Early Education &

Childcare (SCQF 6)

PDA Education Support Assistant(SCQF 6)

SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adult)

(SCQF 6)

Career Skills Programme

(SCQF 6)

SVQ Health & Social

Care Level 2(SCQF 5)

Pathway to Social Care

(SCQF 6)

HNC Early Education &

Childcare(SCQF 7)

HNC Healthcare (SCQF 7)

HNC Social Care (SCQF 7)

HNC Social Sciences (SCQF 7)


(SCQF 6)

NC Child, Health & Social Care Routes:

Health Care, Early Years, Social Care Social Sciences

(SCQF 5)

NQ Introduction

to Care, Health & Sport

(SCQF 4)

Passport to Learning (SCQF 4)

SVQHealth & Social Care Level 3 (Children &

Young People) (SCQF 6)

NQ Social Sciences (SCQF 6)


PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.

Access to Care & Social

Sciences(Access Level3) Jan Start


CARe, heALth & sPoRtCare & Sport Flow Chart

NQ Sport & Leisure

(SCQF 6)


(SCQF 6)

NQ Social Science (SCQF 6)

NQ Introduction

to Care, Health & Sport

(SCQF 4)

NC Sport & Fitness (SCQF 5)

NQ Health& Wellbeing

(SCQF 5)

Passport to Learning (SCQF 4)

HNC/D Sports Coaching with Development

of Sport (SCQF 7/8

HNC/D Fitness Health & Exercise

(SCQF 7/8


PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or

visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.


ConstRUCtion

City & Guilds Construction Crafts: Hard

Landscaping & Garden Const.

(SCQF 4/5)

Related City & Guilds Horticulture

course (SCQF 6)

Not offeredat FVC

NQ Furniture

Crafts (SCQF 4/5)

HND Furniture

Restoration (SCQF 8)

NQ Carpentry & Joinery

(SCQF 4/5)

* SVQ Carpentry & Joinery (SCQF 6)

Introduction to Construction

Craft Skills (SCQF 4/5)

* SVQ Level 3 in a construction

craft discipline or Modern

Apprenticeship (SCQF 6)

Year 2 or 3 of a related degree

at university

Year 2 or 3 of a related degree

at university

HNC Construction Management

(SCQF 7)

NC Built Environment

(SCQF 6)

HND Architectural Technology (SCQF 8)

HNC Construction

(SCQF 7)

NC Civil Engineering

(SCQF 6)

HNC Civil

Engineering (SCQF 7)

HND Computer

Aided Design &

Technology (SCQF 8)

NC Computer Aided Design & Technology

(SCQF 6)



* Can only be undertaken in employment.


CReAtiVe inDUstRiesThis flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.

HND Art & Design (SCQF 8)

Progress to University

University Ordinary Degree

(SCQF 9)

BA Media & Communication

(SCQF 9)

HND Contemporary

Art Practice (SCQF 8)

NC Sound Production (SCQF 6)

NC Media (SCQF 6)

Art & Design Degree

Foundation (SCQF 6/7)

NC Art & Design

(SCQF 6)

Introduction to Art & Design

Part-time Course

(SCQF 5)

Access to Creative

Industries (SCQF 4/5)

HNC Art & Design

Part-time Course

(SCQF 7)

HND Sound Production (SCQF 8)

HNC Creative

Industries: Media &

Communication (SCQF 7)

HND Visual Communication

(SCQF 8)

BA Art & Design (SCQF 9)

Progress to University



Year 3 of a related degree

at university

Modern Apprenticeships

Access to Engineering Technology (SCQF 4/5)

HND Electrical Engineering

(SCQF 8)

NQ Electrical Engineering with

Electronics (SCQF 6)

NC Electrical Practice for Electricians (SCQF 5)

HND Measurement

Control Engineering

(SCQF 8)

NC Measurement

& Control Engineering

(SCQF 6)

HND Mechanical Engineering

(SCQF 8)

NC Mechanical Engineering

(SCQF 6)

enGineeRinG



C&G Level 3Certificate in Engineering

Construction: Welding

(SCQF Level 6)

These flow charts show possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.


hosPitALitY & sALon seRViCesHair & Beauty Flow Chart


at university

* HND Make-up Artistry

(SCQF 8)

City & Guilds Nail Services

SVQ Level 2/3

HNDBeauty Therapy

(SCQF 8)

City & Guilds Beauty Therapy SVQ Level 4/5

City & Guilds NVQ Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma

City & Guilds NVQ Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

* Subject toapproval


Hospitality Flow Chart


at university

HND Professional

Cookery (SCQF 8)

HND Hospitality Management

(SCQF 8)

NC Hospitality (SCQF 5)

City & Guilds Professional

Cookery Level 3

(SCQF 6)

City & Guilds Food &

Beverage Level 3

(SCQF 6)

City & Guilds Food &

Beverage Level 2

(SCQF 5)

City & Guilds Professional

Cookery Level 2

(SCQF 5)



PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.


ACCessAccess courses provide learners with the opportunity to find out what the college has to offer and build self confidence, core skills and employability skills. The courses allow learners to experience a range of academic and vocational tasters. These courses can progress to further studies within the college.

Courses Available:

Access to Care and Social Sciences- Jan Start Access Level 3 Campus Location: Falkirk

Pathfinder - Jan & Aug Starts SCQF Levels 3 - 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

Newstart - Jan Start SCQF Levels 4 - 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

Passport to Learning - Jan & Aug Starts SCQF Levels 4 - 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling (Jan start only)

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ACCess to hiGheR eDUCAtionCourses within this area are designed for adults with substantial life experience who wish to return to study. The aim of courses in this subject area is to prepare learners for articulation routes in further and higher education.

Courses Available:

NQ Access to Degree Studies SCQF Levels 4 - 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

prepare learners for articulation routes in

further and higher education.

PRoGRess

• Access • Access to Higher Education • Administration • Applied Science • Architectural CAD & Technology • Art & Design • Beauty • Business • Career Skills • Carpentry & Joinery • Chemical Science

• Civil Engineering • Computing & Multimedia • Construction • Creative Industries • Early Education & Childcare • Engineering • Fabrication & Welding • Finance • Furniture Crafts & Restoration • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care

• Hospitality • Mechanical Engineering • Media & Communication • Social Sciences • Sound Production • Sport, Leisure & Fitness • Supported Learning • Tourism


ADMinistRAtionOur courses in Administration cover a range of skills which will help learners undertake administrative roles in a wide variety of organisations. A well prepared and supportive administrator can make the difference between an organised team and a shambolic office. Courses in administration can lead to careers in Information Management, Office Administration, Office Manager or Personal Assistant.

Courses Available:

NC Introduction toBusiness and AdministrationSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

NC Administration SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

HND Administration and Information Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk Stirling (Year 1 only)

APPLieD sCienCeCourses in the area of Applied Science provide learners with the opportunity to develop their technical skills and knowledge in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies. These courses can lead to careers as Laboratory Technicians, Process Operators in the Chemistry or Biotechnology Industries, Research Scientist, Microbiologist and many more.

Courses Available:

NQ Access to Science SCQF Level 5Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

NQ Access to Science SCQF Level 6Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Applied Biological SciencesSCQF Level 8Campus Location: Falkirk

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ARChiteCtURALCAD & ARChiteCtURALteChnoLoGYThe courses within this section relate to the design of buildings. Our Computer Aided Design courses cover topics such as computer graphics, drawing office practice and 3D CAD with the higher level courses providing skills specific to architectural and building projects. Careers are available in the fields of architecture, quantity or building surveying, civil engineering and construction management.

Architectural technology has emerged from the practice of architecture and building engineering. It was created as new technologies generated new design and construction methods and is related to different elements of a building and their interactions. This course can lead to careers in higher technician posts in the field of architecture.

Courses Available:

NC Computer Aided Design and Technology SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

ARt & DesiGn The subject area of Art and Design offers a very wide range of courses. We have introductory level courses which can help introduce learners to the broad range of art and design disciplines and help build a relevant creative portfolio of work. Our more advanced level courses offer learners the opportunity to specialise in a field of art and design such as Visual Communication or Contemporary Art Practice. We also offer the BA Art and Design Degree validated by Stirling University.

Courses Available:

Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

NC Art and Design SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

Art and Design: Degree Foundation SCQF Levels 6/7 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

HND Art and Design SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling

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ARt & DesiGn(continued)There are many different career paths to choose from within this subject area - they may include Graphic Designer, Freelance Artist/Craft Designer, Costume Designer, Printmaking, Sculptor, Web Designer and many more.

Courses Available:

HND Contemporary Art Practice SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling

HND Visual Communication SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling

BA Art and Design SCQF Level 9 Campus Location: Forth Valley College - Stirling Campus

BeAUtY The Beauty Therapy industry is constantly changing to offer clients the services they require. The courses we have on offer continue to change to provide our learners with thorough training and education in many principles of the beauty industry. We have courses in Beauty Therapy, Nail Services and Make-Up Artistry, providing the learner with the ability to choose which area they want to focus on.

Careers in the Beauty Industry may include Beauty Therapist, Make Up Artist, Nail Technician, Self Employed and many more.

Courses Available:

Beauty Therapy City & Guilds - SVQ Level 2/3 SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Raploch

Nail Services City & Guilds - SVQ Level 2/3 SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Year 1 - Falkirk + Raploch Year 2 - Alloa

HND Beauty Therapy SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Year 1 - Falkirk Year 2 - Falkirk (one day per week in Alloa)

HND Make-Up Artistry SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa

Validated by

Learners wil l develop CoMPetenCe and eFFiCienCY in al l aspects of beauty therapy

Subject to approval


BUsiness Business courses provide a wide range of skills essential for working in today’s office environment. The courses aim to develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that employers require in their staff to carry out a wide range of business related jobs.

Careers in business may include clerical and administration positions, sales, marketing, manufacturing, retail and many more.

Courses Available:

NC Introduction to Business and Administration SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

NC Business SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

HND Business SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa (year 1 only)+ Falkirk (year 1 and 2)

CARPentRY & JoineRY Carpenters and joiners make, fix and install replacement timber components for a building. This can include structural work, such as roofs, staircases or floors, or the repair/replacement of doors, door frames, skirting boards, architraves and other mouldings. Our course helps the learner develop the hand skills and knowledge required for progression to formal craft training in Carpentry and Joinery.

Courses Available:

NQ Carpentry and Joinery SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa

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develop the hand skills and knowledge

CAReeR sKiLLsPRoGRAMMe This course will assist school leavers to develop skills and qualifications to access higher education or gain employment. The course will enable the learner to make an informed choice, and further prepare for future study or employment. Work experience opportunities are an integral part of the course and learners will be expected to find a suitable work placement in line with their future plans in order for them to make an informed choice as to what it would be like to work in a particular field.

Courses Available:

Career Skills Programme SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa

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CheMiCAL sCienCe Chemical science courses cover a wide range of course content such as the principles of chemical engineering, heat and mass transfer, laboratory studies, distillation and physical and organic chemistry.

Our courses focus on the underpinning knowledge and principles requiredfor working in an industrial setting.

Careers paths can leadto Process Operators,Chemical Engineer,Technician, Lab Technicianand many more.

Courses Available:

HNC Petrochemical Operations SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Chemical Process TechnologySCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

Engineers of The Future (EOTF) SCQF Level 11 Campus Location: FalkirkTo apply for EOTF please call: 01324 403177

CiViL enGineeRinG Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil Engineering embraces Construction, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering and other specialist areas. Employment opportunities are in a range of technical and managerial positions with private business, local authorities, government, military and many more.

Courses Available:

NC Civil Engineering SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Civil Engineering SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

CiViL enGineeRinG eMBRACes ConstRUCtion, ConstRUCtion enGineeRinG, stRUCtURAL enGineeRinG AnD otheR sPeCiAList AReAs


ConstRUCtion The courses in this subject area cover many different fields such as craft skill, bricklaying, painting and decorating, built environment, construction management - all areas which make up the construction industry. We offer introductory level courses which allow the learner to develop skills and understanding in the different areas - therefore allowing them to identify where they may want to specialise.

Career paths can lead to Bricklaying, Painter and Decorator, Horticulture, Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Construction Technician, Site/Project Manager and many more.

Courses Available:

City and Guilds Construction Crafts - Hard Landscaping and Garden Construction Option SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk

NQ Introduction to Construction Craft Skills SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

CoMPUtinG & MULtiMeDiA The area of Computing and Multimedia offers a very wide range of courses. We offer introductory courses which allow the learner to gain hands on skills in computer hardware systems and installing software and networking.

We also offer courses to help gain knowledge and experience in the gaming industry - helping learners to develop understanding of the design and development process of games. Another area our courses focus on is software development and technical support - we offer advanced courses in these two areas helping successful candidates progress onto careers such as software development, systems analyst, PC Support Technician, network administrator and many more.

Courses Available:

NC Computing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

NC Games Development SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

NC Computing Games and Software Development SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

NC Computing Hardware and Technical Support SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Computing: Software Development SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

HND Computing: Technical Support SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk


eARLY eDUCAtion & ChiLDCARe Courses in the area of Early Education and Childcare develop a range of skills for working in an early years setting. The courses provide a wide knowledge of the factors which influence children’s care and their learning and development.

Successful completion of these courses can lead to careers within Early Years Education, Childcare and Education Support in job roles such as Nursery Nurse, Child-Minder, Nanny and many more.

Courses Available:

NQ Introduction to Care, Health and SportSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

NC Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

NC Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

CReAtiVe inDUstRies This is an introductory course which provides the learner with the opportunity to sample a range of creative subject areas. This course is a pathway to further study.

Courses Available:


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Courses Available:

NC Built Environment SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Construction SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Construction Management SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

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PVG check may be required - please contact the College or visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.


eARLY eDUCAtion & ChiLDCARe(continued)

Courses Available:

PDA Education Support Assistant SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling

HNC Early Education and ChildcareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

enGineeRinG Engineers are problem solvers who use their expertise in science and maths to do their job. The courses we offer cover a variety of the different branches of engineering such as Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Engineering and Electrical Practice for Electricians. There are many different career paths available in the field of engineering - such as Electrician, Process Technician, Instrument Control Technician and many more.

Courses Available:

Access to Engineering TechnologySCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

NC Measurement and Control EngineeringSCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Measurement and Control Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

NC Electrical Practice for ElectriciansSCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

NQ Electrical Engineering with Electronics SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

HND Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

Engineers of The Future (EOTF) SCQF Level 11 Campus Location: FalkirkTo apply for EOTF, please call:01324 403177

a wide range of Core and engineering ski l ls

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FABRiCAtion & WeLDinG Our course in Fabrication and Welding will provide the basic principles of fabrication and welding technology and develop practical skills in different types of welding techniques and processes. Career paths include Welder, Welding Technician and Engineer.

Courses Available:

Certificate in Engineering Construction - Welding (City & Guilds Level 3) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

FinAnCe Courses in finance cover a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding relating to business and accounting activities. Some of the course content areas that are covered are book-keeping, law, payroll, entrepreneurial skills, economics, taxation and many more.

There are many different career paths open to successful learners in the area of finance such as Accountant, Book-Keeper, and Accounts Clerk.

Courses Available:


NQ Finance SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Accounting SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: FalkirkWe AiM to ensURe thAt

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FURnitURe CRAFts & RestoRAtion The aim of Furniture Craft and Restoration is to preserve and restore items of modern and antique furniture. Conservation involves ensuring that items retain their original characteristics. Restoration may involve the use of new materials to protect and update existing features. In order to do this, restorers/conservators combine their specialist knowledge with a variety of practical techniques, such as veneering, marquetry, upholstery and polishing.

Courses Available:

NQ Furniture Crafts SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Furniture Restoration SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk


hAiRDRessinG Our courses in Hairdressing develop the skills and knowledge for a career in hairdressing and the service industries. Learners will develop competence and efficiency in all aspects of hairdressing and the ability and confidence to meet the needs of the hairdressing industry.

Courses Available:

Hairdressing City & Guilds - NVQ Level 2 Diploma SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Raploch

Hairdressing City & Guilds - NVQ Level 3 Diploma SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk+ Raploch

Hair & Beauty and Hospitality are all

high growth areas


heALth & soCiAL CARe Courses in the area of Health and Social Care are very varied, offering learners a wide selection of career choices. The courses cover areas such as Social Care, Health Care and Working with Communities with the ability to select which group you are interested in working with such as the elderly, young adults or children and young people.

There are many career paths available for progression such as Care Assistant, Support Worker, Social Care Assistant, Community Work Assistants, Youth Workers, Community Project Workers and many more.

Courses Available:


NQ Health and Wellbeing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling

NC Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

NC Child, Health and Social Care - Social Care Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

Pathway to Health Care SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling

Pathway to Social Care SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk


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Courses Available:

SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Adults) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling

SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Health CareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Social CareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Working with CommunitiesSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk

hosPitALitY Eating and drinking never go out of fashion - so the hospitality industry just keeps on growing.

The hospitality industry is large and diverse, offering people from all walks of life a career which is not only enjoyable but also rewarding. Our courses cover these diverse roles and offer a number of courses in areas such as Professional Cookery, Front of House, Food and Beverage and Hospitality Management.

There is a wide selection of careers available for learners in this area such as Professional Chef, Cook, Bar Supervisor, Front of House Supervisor, Hotel Manager and many more.

Courses Available:

Professional Cookery City & Guilds - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling (Sept - March)

Food and Beverage City & Guilds - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling

Professional Cookery City & Guilds - Level 3 SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling (March - Sept)

Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Supervision City & Guilds - Level 3 SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: StirlingThe progression routes for

those with skills and enthusiasm are excellent

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Courses Available:

NC Hospitality SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling

HND Hospitality Management SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling

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MeChAniCAL enGineeRinG Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Our courses provide learners with a wide range of knowledge and skills to help them progress to careers in different fields of mechanical engineering such as mechanical manufacture, process, oil and gas industry and the alternative energy industries.

Courses Available:

NC Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

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MeDiA AnD CoMMUniCAtion The Media and Communication Industry covers a broad range of areas including radio and television, journalism, advertising, public relations and marketing. Our courses provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across the communication industries and gain an appreciation of how technology is used in the world of media and communication, as well as develop an insight into this hugely influential sector.There is a wide selection of careers available in the communication and mediaand creative industries sectors.

Courses Available:


NC Media SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling

HNC Creative Industries: Media and Communication SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Stirling

BA Media and Communication SCQF Level 9 Campus Location: Forth Valley College - Stirling Campus

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soCiAL sCienCes Social Science is the field of study concerned with society and human behaviour. Our courses provide learners with an understanding of people and society and show how valuable this is in our everyday lives and workplaces - studying different areas such as Psychology, Sociology and Research Skills.

With further study in Social Sciences at an advanced level, careers can be gained in the Police, Local Councils, Teaching, Voluntary Sector and research.

Courses Available:


NC Child, Health and Social Care - Social Sciences Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

NQ Social Sciences SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HNC Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk



soUnD PRoDUCtion Sound Production is the skill of recording, editing and mastering audio. Our courses will teach you about the enormous range of modern uses for audio production in our state of the art recording, sequencing and mixing skills studios.

Careers can range from recording and creating sound effects for films; to producing content for TV, radio or online broadcast; to working in computer games and advertising.

Courses Available:

Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk+ Stirling

NC Sound Production SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling

HND Sound Production SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling

sPoRt, LeisURe AnD Fitness The Sport and Leisure industry covers a wide range of areas with jobs in sectors such as sport and recreation, health and fitness, coaching and many more. The courses we have on offer range from introductory level which allows the learner to decide if this is the career path they wish to follow whilst at the same time building confidence and developing life skills. Learners can then progress to a more advanced level which allows them to study a specific area such as Fitness, Health and Exercise or Sports Coaching with the Development of Sport.

Courses Available:

NQ Introduction to Care, Health and Sport SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk

NC Sport and Fitness SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk

NQ Health and Wellbeing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling

NQ Sport and Leisure SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Fitness, Health and ExerciseSCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk

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Students will be required to purchase relevant items of equipment and clothing

and there may be bursary funding for purchase of uniforms


sUPPoRteD LeARninG Our supported learning courses are designed for young people who have additional support needs.The courses cover a wide range of subject areas allowing the learner the opportunity to experience a variety of vocational subjects, creative projects and work preparation.

Courses Available:

Lifestart SCQF Levels 1/2 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk

Workstart SCQF Levels 2 - 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling

toURisM Our courses in Travel and Tourism provide learners with the practical knowledge and skills to allow them to progress onto a career in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.

The courses cover areas such as Business Practices, Tourist Destinations, Enterprise, The Scottish Tourism Product, Marketing, Customer Care and many more.

There is a wide selection of careers available including Travel Agent, working for the Tourist Board, Tour Operator and workingfor international airlines.

Courses Available:


NC Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

HND Tourism SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling

Develop soUnD PRoDUCt KnoWLeDGeoF sCottish toURisM and develop

an understanding of the tourism industry

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WhAt ARe sCQF LeVeLsand how can they help me make my decision?SCQF is the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework -it is a really useful way of comparing the wide range of Scottish Qualifications available and can be very helpful to plan your progression route through different levels of study.

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Advanced Higher/Scottish Baccalaureate

Higher

Intermediate 2 Standard Grade

Credit

Intermediate 1 Standard Grade

General

Access 3 Standard Grade

Foundation

Access 2

Access 1

Higher National Diploma

Higher National Certificate

Qualif ications of higher

education institutions

Doctorial Degree

Integrated Masters Degree/Masters

Degree, Post Graduate

Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate

Honours Degree Graduate Diploma

Graduate Certificate

Bachelor/ Ordinary Degree,

Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

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Qualif ications

SVQ5

SVQ4

SVQ4

SVQ3

SVQ3

SVQ2

SVQ1National Certificate

National Progression

Award

Professional Development

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For more information on SCQF visit the website at: www.scqf.org.uk


ENTRY CRITERIAIf you meet the entry criteria you will be contacted for an interview. This will give you and your chosen college department an opportunity to find out a bit more about each other. You will then be notified whether or not you have been successful. Those applicants who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to apply for an alternative course.

Check out the college website to find out all you need to know about our recruitment process.

WhAt next?If you still have question marks hangingover your decision, why not use our online facility to build your own prospectus.

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Go to www.forthvalley.ac.uk/buildyourownprospectus

All you have to do is stick in a few details - name, email address etc. Then pick the subject areas you want more information on and that’s it - your own personalised prospectus will then be emailed directly to you!

If you’ve made your decision, then please also visit the website at www.forthvalley.ac.uk to check you have the required entry criteria.You then have two options available:

OPTION 1_APPLY ONLINE If you’re not already on the website, go to www.forthvalley.ac.ukand apply online.

Simply go to the course of your choice and click on the apply now button!

OPTION 2_FILL IN A PAPER COPYCall 0845 634 4444 to arrange for an application form to be posted out to you or visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk to download a printable application form.

If you would like assistance in completing your College application form there are a number of people who can help you. These include:•AmemberoftheCollege’sLearnerAdvisoryTeam•SkillsDevelopmentScotland•YourGuidanceTeacher•ARepresentativefromyourlocalauthorityCommunityEducationTeam

Get in touch.. .We hope our mini guide has helped you make your decision on which course is right for you - but if you still have some questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch on the numbers and emails below:

General Enquiries T__ 0845 634 4444

[email protected]

Student Services and Support

Student Admissions [email protected]

Learner Advisory Team [email protected]

Finance Team [email protected]

Learning Development [email protected]

International Support Co-ordinator [email protected]

Student Union T__ 01324 403290

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