Lochgilphead Joint Campus

Sfw Practical Experiences: Construction and Engineering Nat 3

What skills will you gain?

You will learn to select and use the basic tools and materials associated with construction/engineering at an introductory level, leading to various practical activities and the manufacture of an artefact. You will learn basic terminology and skills during the process of the practical work, as well as building confidence in your ability to operate in a working environment.

What units will I study?

• Practical Experiences in Construction
• Practical Experiences in Engineering
• Developing Employability Skills

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entrance requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course based on observations of you carrying out practical tasks, and your written and verbal responses to questions.

SCQF Credit Points 

18

SfW Engineering Skills Nat 4

What skills will you gain?

You will learn about the tools, equipment and materials needed to make a product from metal. Basic fitting skills including measuring, marking, cutting, shaping, drilling and tapping testing, evaluating and reporting on a product you have made and assembled, and welding and joining techniques.

What units will I study?

• Mechanical
• Electrical/Electronic
• Fabrication
• Manufacture and Assembly

Entry Requirements?

You don't need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

• Skills for Work Engineering, National 5 - in school
• NPA Performing Engineering Operations - at College

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Esports Level 4

What skills will I gain?

Esports is one of the fastest growing professional sports in the world, with forecasts of a global worth of more than £1billion by 2023. This course will give you an introduction into E-sports and advise you how you can progress within the computing industry which extends far beyond games development and Esports, with a variety of computing technologies.

What units will I study?

• Esports: The Esports Industry (SCQF Level 4/6)
• Esports: Game Performance (SCQF Level 4/6)
• Esports: Organising & Promoting Events (SCQF Level 4/6)

The course isn’t about gaming but is a chance for students to learn about the fastest growing industry in the world. You learn about the industry, the tools and technologies used and how to set them up.

Entry Requirements?

Candidates wanting to enrol on this course should show an interest in competitive PvP eSports, content creation and events management. There are no formal entry requirements for level 4 but you will need four Nat 4 qualifications at 4 or above for level 6.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’.

UHI Argyll has pioneered the use of online learning technologies since our inception and are well skilled at providing an excellent experience to learners in rural locations.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

Once you have successfully completed the course, you may wish to consider Level 5 or 6 NPA or NC at college, Modern Apprenticeship in Computing.

SCQF Credit Points

18

FA Construction SCQF Level 4

What skills will you gain?

You'll learn a broad range of hands-on, practical skills and gain an understanding what is required within a trade or technician background to enable you to decide if a career in construction could be for you.

What units will I study?

• Understanding Industry
• Personal Development: Self and Work
• Carpentry and Bench Joinery: An Introduction
• Painting and Decorating: An Introduction
• Brickwork: An Introduction
• Construction Operatives: An Introduction & Employability skills
• Work Based skills 

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course based on observations of you carrying out practical tasks, and your written and verbal responses to questions.

Where will it take me?

• A Modern Apprenticeship in Construction

SCQF Credit Points

21

SfW Sport & Recreation Nat 5

What skills will you gain?

This course will give you the opportunity to find out more about the Sport and Recreation industry and the practical tasks involved in being a sports centre worker. You will learn about planning, setting up and delivering activity sessions; setting up, taking down and checking equipment; helping to plan and review a personal physical training programme, setting short- and long-term goals; dealing effectively with customers; health and safety legislation and helping with accident and emergency procedures.

What units will I study?

• Assist with Activity Sessions
• Employment Opportunities in the Sport and Recreation Industry
• Assist with Fitness Programming
• Assist with Daily Centre Duties

Entry Requirements?

You don’t need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios.

Where will it take me?

• NC Sport & Fitness
• HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise 
• A Modern Apprenticeship in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations

SCQF Credit Points 

24

SfW Engineering Skills Nat 5

What skills will you gain?

The National 5 Engineering Skills course has been designed to provide a basis for progression into Further Education or for moving directly into training or employment within an engineering environment. The course will provide candidates with the technical knowledge, skills and understanding associated with a range of skills in engineering at this level, as well as developing an awareness of health and safety.

What units will I study?

• Engineering Skills: Mechanical and Fabrication
• Engineering Skills: Electrical and Electronic
• Engineering Skills: Maintenance
• Engineering Skills: Design and Manufacture 

Entry Requirements?

Candidates are expected to have an interest in engineering, an ability to work at literacy and numeracy level SCQF 3 together with some aptitude for graphical forms of communication.

It would be beneficial for candidates to have attained Skills for Work - Engineering Skills at National 4 level.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

• SVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations at UHI Argyll
• A range of Modern Apprenticeships in engineering
• Other suitable training/employment

SCQF Credit Points 

24 

SfW Health Sector Skills SCQF Level 5

What skills will you gain?

The Health Sector is one of the largest employers in the country and provides employment opportunities through a varied range of disciplines. Primary and secondary care in the NHS are the most common routes to employment, but this course will cover other areas such as complementary therapies, the retail pharmaceutical industry and the community and voluntary sectors.

You will learn about the services provided by the Health Sector in your local area, the life sciences industry and their role in the diagnosis and treatment of illness, the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle and the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.

You will also look at the health and safety risks to workers in the Health Sector and learn about the range and diversity of careers in non-clinical roles in the Health Sector.

What units will I study?

• Employability Skills in the Health Sector
• Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals
• Improving Health and Wellbeing
• Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
• Working in Health Sector Settings

Entry Requirements?

Ideally, you should be working towards National 5. You should want to learn new skills and have a real interest in the subject.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join either from your local UHI Argyll centre or in the school.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you carrying out practical tasks.

Where will it take me?

• A Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare – at school
• A Modern Apprenticeship in the Health sector – work based
• Access to Nursing course – at UHI Argyll campus
• SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare – at UHI Argyll campus
• Nursing Degree – at university

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Business and Marketing SCQF Level 5

What skills will I gain?

This NPA (National Progression Award) will provide you with knowledge and skills, which are directly relevant to current and/or future practice in the area of Business and Marketing. You will also be able to broaden knowledge and skills by undertaking study in the following areas: market research, promotion, event organisation, customer care and selling skills.

What units will I study?

• Management of Marketing and Operations
• Marketing: Basic Principles Understanding
• Skills for Customer Care
• Selling Skills
• Understanding Business

Entry Requirements?

As this NPA is at SCQF level 5, candidates may be expected to have groupings of relevant Units at SCQF level 4 and/or any relevant National Qualifications. To get the best out of this course you should enjoy working with others and have a real interest in business/marketing.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios.

Where will it take me?

Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills - at school Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration – work-based

SCQF Credit Points

30

NPA Business with IT SCQF Level 5

What skills will I gain?

Are you interested in learning how to use technology to solve business problems? Do you want to develop your skills in software applications, customer care, and administration? If so, the NPA Business with IT SCQF Level 5 might be the perfect course for you.

The NPA Business with IT is a flexible and engaging course that will help you develop your confidence and employability skills. You will also have the opportunity to work on real-life projects and scenarios that will challenge your creativity and problem-solving abilities. If you are looking for a course that will give you a solid foundation in business and IT, then this is the course for you.

What units will I study?

• Understanding Business
• Skills for Customer Care
• Researching and Preparing Presentations
• And one other unit

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions and observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios.

SCQF Credit Points

24

NPA Cyber Security SCQF Level 5

What skills will I gain?

This course will raise your awareness of cyber security. You will improve your cyber hygiene and enable you to identify security weaknesses safely, legally, and ethically.

What units will I study?

• Data Security
• Digital Forensics
• Ethical Hacking

Entry Requirements?

You don’t need passes in specific subjects to join this course, but you need a positive attitude and you should be willing to learn new skills.

How and where will I study?

You will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

Once you have successfully completed the course, you may wish to consider the PDA at SCQF Level 7 in Cyber Resilience.

SCQF Credit Points

18

FA Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

The care sector has one of the fastest growing workforces in Scotland with over 199,600 social service workers in Scotland today working in a range of settings. One in 13 people employed in Scotland work in social services.

There are many different career opportunities and career pathways across this range of settings. Job roles in adult services include personal assistant, care assistant, support worker, supervisor, senior care worker, team leader, care home manager, centre manager and service manager.

Social Services offer a challenging and rewarding career providing support and help to people who need it, helping them to live full and valued lives in the community.

What units will I study?

• Social Services in Scotland
• Safeguarding People
• Communication in Care Relationships
• Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services
• Human Development and Social Influences
• Support Effective Communication
• Support the Health and Safety of Yourself and Individuals
• Develop your own Knowledge and Practice
• Support the Safeguarding of Individuals

Entry Requirements?

Ideally you will have 3 passes at National 5 level gained in S4/5 at C pass or above. (Ideally one should be a literary subject such as English, geography or psychology).

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios and open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of the Foundation Apprenticeship could provide progression to advanced entry to a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare.

SCQF Credit Points

61

NPA Sports Development SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

This is a course is ideal if you want to pursue a career in sport and sports development. During the course you will develop skills that suit the real world of sport, including understanding modern practices and thinking in the industry, and planning and delivering various aspects of sports development. You will participate in practical activities in a local sports and fitness setting and get a chance to learn how to participate and coach within that environment. You will also research and discover the different facets of the sports industry, learning about the physical, financial and human resources required in the development of physical activity.

What units will I study?

• Activity and Participation Opportunities in the Community
• Investigate Activity Development Opportunities in an Organisation

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements although we would recommend that candidates first complete NPA in sports and fitness level 5 where available.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course. 

Where will it take me?

• HNC Fitness, Health & Exercise – at College
• Modern Apprenticeship in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations – work based

There are many career paths that a sports development qualification can take you including, coaching, teaching and instructing. The industry is becoming more regulated and qualifications are becoming more important and this is a first step.  

SCQF Credit Points 

18

FA Creative and Digital Media SCQF Level 6

What skills will I gain?

Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working in film, TV, radio, publishing, games or online media?

A Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media could be your foot in the door. Employers are looking for people who understand visual communication for their brands, how to build communities through web and social media platforms and have design and technical skills. You’ll try out creative roles, shadow experienced professionals, or do a special project. You’ll build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well.

What units will I study?

• Work effectively with others in the creative industries
• Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety
• Communicate using marketing/sales channels
• Use digital and social media in marketing campaigns
• Edit audio and video material
• Media project
• Foundation Apprenticeship certification unit

Entry requirements?

You must already have three passes at National 5 and will need to have a high level of motivation and commitment to learn.

How will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, observations of you participating in (mock) workplace scenarios and open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

On completion of this course, you may progress onto HNC or HND in Digital Media

SCQF Credit Points

63

NPA Computer Games Development SCQF 6

What skills will I gain?

You will acquire an understanding of the concepts and fundamental principles involved in digital gaming planning and design. You learn how to recognise and distinguish differences between numerous gaming platforms, environments and genres. You will plan and design a level in a digital game and be introduced to the role of the games designer. You will acquire an understanding of the different types of media asset required for developing a digital game. You will learn how to plan and produce media assets for use in a game development environment. You will gain an understanding of the processes involved in the final stages of development of a digital game. You will learn how to use your chosen game development environment to bring together all the parts and produce a working game. You will gain an understanding of the evaluation process and then you will then go on to plan, create and deliver a promotional activity.

What units will I study?

• Computer Games: Design
• Computer Games: Development
• Computer Games: Media Assets

Entry Requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

Successful completion of this award could count towards an NC Computing with Digital Media or eventually HNC in Interactive Media or support your application into direct employment within the Web Development Sector.

SCQF Credit Points

18

NPA Creative and Digital Media SCQF Level 6

What skills will I gain?

Do you love being creative? Have you thought about working in film, TV, radio, publishing, games or online media?

The NPA in Creative and Digital Media could be your foot in the door. Employers are looking for people who understand visual communication for their brands, how to build communities through web and social media platforms and have design and technical skills. You’ll try out creative roles and build the practical skills and experience you need to do the job well.

If you want to progress your studies you'll have the option to continue on to the Foundation Apprenticeship in Creative and Digital Media.

What units will I study?

• Creative industries: an introduction - Scotland
• Storytelling for the creative industries
• Understanding the creative process
• Understanding a creative brief

Entry requirements?

You must already have three passes at National 5 and will need to have a high level of motivation and commitment to learn.

How will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll centre.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on a portfolio of your work which you will compile as you undertake this course.

Where will it take me?

On completion of this course, you may progress onto HNC or HND in Digital Media

SCQF Credit Points

30

Higher Sociology SCQF Level 6

What Skills will I gain?

The course will help you develop:

• an understanding of society through gaining knowledge and understanding of sociological perspectives, theories and concepts
• the ability to challenge common-sense explanations about human social behaviour using sociological understanding and evidence
• an understanding of cultural and social diversity, including the significance of relationships among individuals, groups and institutions in a changing social world
• an understanding of the role of sources of information, research evidence and research methods used in sociology
• research skills, including the ability to select, organise, analyse and evaluate information ¨ thinking and communication skills used in sociology

What units will I study?

• Human Society
• Culture and identity
• Social Issues

Entry requirements

You should have achieved or be working towards Higher English

How and where will I study?

This course will be delivered in our virtual online classroom in real-time so you will interact with your lecturer and fellow students in ‘live lessons’.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions.

Where will it take me?

Higher Sociology is suitable preparation for entry to higher education courses in Social Sciences or further study in other academic and vocational subjects.

SCQF Credit Points

24

Higher Psychology SCQF Level 6

What skills will you gain?

Psychology is defined as ‘the scientific study of the mind and behaviour’. As well as a basic interest in human behaviour, you should have a basic grasp of scientific principles and the ability to analyse and evaluate theories and research studies. Assessment will involve describing relevant knowledge, analysing and evaluating this knowledge in terms of its scientific content, practical applications, ethical considerations etc. You will design an experiment/non-experiment based on a SQA candidate brief and write up a research report. This is worth 40% of the final mark and is marked externally. There is also a requirement to complete one piece of practical coursework.

What units will I study?

• Individual Behaviour
• Research
• Social Behaviour

Entry Requirements?

You should have English and Psychology at National 5.

How and where will I study?

Classes are delivered via video-conferencing

How will I be assessed?

You are required to submit a project assignment in April which will be worth 40% of your total mark, and undertake a formal written exam at the end of the course worth 60% of the overall mark.

Where will it take me?

Higher Psychology is suitable preparation for entry to higher education courses in psychology or further study in other academic and vocational subjects.

SCQF Credit Points

24

PDA Cyber Resilience SCQF Level 7

What skills will I gain?

This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in cyber security and increase your awareness and develop a deeper knowledge of it.

What units will I study?

• Cyber Resilience
• Data Security
• Professionalism and Ethics in Cyber Security
• Social Engineering

Entry Requirements?

No previous experience of Cyber Security is needed however completion of the NPA Cyber Security at SQCF level 5 would be advantageous.

How and where will I study?

The course will be delivered online with ‘live lessons’ delivered via a virtual learning environment. You will join the live lessons from either your school or your local UHI Argyll Learning Centre.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments will be undertaken throughout the course and will require written submissions, open and/or closed book assessments conducted under exam conditions.

Where will it take me?

After successful completion of the course, you may choose to progress onto a HNC or HND in Cyber Security.

SCQF Credit Points

32