found a course you like? Then it’s easy to apply…Step one: Apply online or hand in an application form to Shetland College UHI. Deadline friday 25th April 2014

Step Two: We will acknowledge receipt of your application within two weeks of receiving it.

Step Three: During May, letters will be sent out with provisional offers or invitations for interview.

Step four: If a course requires an interview, and you’ve been successful, we’ll offer you a place.

Late applications are accepted from May to September, but apply early to avoid disappointment.

For everything you need to guide you through the application process please visit: www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/apply

Need some support? We feel it is important that all our students feel welcome and supported throughout their time with us. Students who have a physical disability, a hearing or visual impairment, a mental health problem or specifi c learning disability, for example, dyslexia, can access additional support with their studies.

Other available support includes:

• Learning support

• Careers advice

• Finance advice and support

• Confi dential student welfare advice

• Student counselling

Depending on your course and mode of study, a range of funding options may be available.

for more information visit: www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/funding

SCQFLevel

Scottish Qualifi cations Authority (SQA) Qualifi cations Qualifi cations of Higher Educational Institutions

Scottish Vocational Qualifi cations

12 DOCTORAL DEGREE

11 INTEGRATED MASTERS DEGREE / MASTERS DEGREEPOSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

SVQ5

10 HONOURS DEGREEGRADUATE DIPLOMAGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

9 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD (PDA)

BACHELORS/ORDINARY DEGREEGRADUATE DIPLOMAGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

SVQ4

8 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND)

DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION

7 ADVANCED HIGHER SCOTTISH BACCALAUREATE

HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (HNC)

CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION SVQ3

6 HIGHER

5 INTERMEDIATE 2CREDIT STANDARD GRADE

SVQ2

4 INTERMEDIATE 1GENERAL STANDARD GRADE

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC)

NATIONAL PROGRESSION AWARD (NPA)

SVQ1

3 ACCESS 3FOUNDATION STANDARD GRADE

2 ACCESS 2

1 ACCESS 1

Scottish Credit and Qualifi cations framework Table

North isles learning CentresBaltasound School, UnstAlso: Fetlar and YellContact: Josie MacMillanE: josie.macmillan@uhi.ac.uk

North Mainland learning CentresBrae High School, BraeAlso: Mossbank, North Roe and Urafi rthContact: Andrew AndersonE: andrew.anderson@uhi.ac.uk

Whalsay learning CentreWhalsay Junior High School, SymbisterContact: Caroline Kay/Ruby IrvineE: caroline.kay@uhi.ac.ukE: ruby.irvine@uhi.ac.uk

West Mainland learning CentreLeisure Centre, AithContact: Emily GarrickE: emily.garrick@uhi.ac.uk

lerwick learning CentreIslesburgh Community CentreContact: Kathleen McGrath/Alexis JamiesonE: kathleen.mcgrath@uhi.ac.ukE: alexis.jamieson@uhi.ac.uk

South Mainland learning CentreSandwick Junior High SchoolContact: Hazel BairnsonE: hazel.bairnson@uhi.ac.uk

At our learning Centres you can study a range of part-time classes from beginner right up to degree level.

Additional Support Needs

We welcome applications from all prospective students and strive to provide appropriate and effi cient services to those with additional support needs.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity and non discrimination in all aspects of our work and study. We seek to promote opportunity for all, particularly for study, employment and involvement in the community, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, socio-economic background, sexual orientation or race.

Disclaimer

While Shetland College UHI has made every effort to ensure that information provided in this leafl et is accurate, it is intended only as a guide for those considering to study with us. Changes are made from time to time and we reserve the right to add, amend or withdraw courses and facilities.

for a large print version of this leafl et please telephone: 01595 771000, email: shetland.college@uhi.ac.uk or visit our website: www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk

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for more information about Community learningContact: Karen Eunson E: karen.eunson@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771242

Some of our courses are delivered in partnership with:

www.shetlandarts.org www.uhi.ac.uk/cns www.trainshetland.comThe Centre for Nordic Studies

Seize the challenge, unlock your futureCourse guide 2014/15

Meeting the needs of learners throughout Shetland

Creative industries

NC Art and DesignFull-time or part-time

BA (Hons) Contemporary Textiles Full-time or part-time

NC MusicFull-time or part-time

HNC MusicFull-time or part-time

BA (Hons) Applied MusicFull-time or part-time

SkillS for Work/VoCATioNAl PATHWAyS

Skills for Work: Construction Crafts (intermediate 1)Alternate Fridays (2 years)

Skills for Work: Early Education and Childcare (intermediate 1)Alternate Fridays (2 years)

Skills for Work: Hairdressing (intermediate 1)Alternate Thursdays (1 year)

Skills for Work: Hospitality (intermediate 1)Alternate Fridays (2 years)

Vocational Pathways: Sound Engineering (intermediate 2)Alternate Fridays (1 year)

Vocational Pathways: Contemporary Art Skills Alternate Fridays (2 years)

CoMPuTiNg

NC Digital Media ComputingFull-time or part-time

European Computer Driving licence (ECDl)Part-time or open learning

HNC Computing/HND Computer ScienceFull-time or part-time

BSc (Hons) ComputingFull-time or part-time

HealtH and Care

introduction to CareFull-timeincorporating NC Child Health and Social Care Level 5introduction to Behavioural SciencePart-time evening classindividual Care CoursesFull-time or day releaseHigher CarePart-timeHigher Early Education and ChildcarePart-timeHigher PsychologyPart-timeHigher SociologyPart-timeNC Early Education and ChildcareFull-timeAccess to HNC Early Education and ChildcareFull-time, incorporating NC Early Education & ChildcareNC Social Sciences Full-time or part-timeAccess to Apply for NursingFull-time, incorporating NC Health and Social Care Level 6Access to Apply for Social WorkFull-time, incorporating NC Health and Social Care Level 6HNC Early Education and ChildcareFull-time or part-timeBA Child and youth StudiesFull-time or part-time (online delivery with local support)BA Childhood PracticePart-timeBSc (Hons) PsychologyFull-time or part-time (online delivery with local support)CPD leading and Managing Care ServicesOnlinePDA Health and Social Care SupervisionOnline with local supportPDA Excellence in Dementia Care PracticeOnline with local support

ConstruCtion

SVQ3/PDA level 6 Carpentry and JoineryBlock release from employmentHNC Construction ManagementPart-time evening classPDA level 7 Advanced Carpentry and JoineryBlock release from employment

Business and Hospitality

SVQ2 and 3 Professional CookeryPart-timeSVQ2, 3 and 4 Business and Administration Part-time, flexible work-based learningSVQ3, 4 and 5 ManagementPart-time, flexible work-based learningNC Business (this can be studied in conjunctionwith NC Digital Media Computing) Full-time or part-timeNC Professional CookeryFull-time or part-timeHNC/HND AccountingFull-time or part-timeHNC/HND BusinessFull-time or part-timePDA financial AccountingPart-timePDA Management AccountingPart-timePDA Small BusinessPart-time

essential skillsGain the qualifications you need to progress in work and study

New Directions: Access to EducationPart-timeEmployability: Skills for succeeding in workPart-timeintermediate 1 and 2 CommunicationPart-timeintermediate 1 and 2 Numeracy Part-timeintermediate 1 and 2 information Technology Part-timeintermediate 1 and 2 MathematicsEvening class or open learningAlternative to Higher EnglishPart-time or open learningEnglish for Speakers of other languages (ESol)Part-time, day and evening classes

Heritage

BA (Hons) ArchaeologyFull-time or part-time BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Environmental StudiesFull-time or part-timeBA (Hons) History and ArchaeologyFull-time or part-timeBA (Hons) literatureFull-time or part-timeBA (Hons) Scottish HistoryFull-time or part-timeBA (Hons) Scottish Cultural StudiesFull-time or part-time

Courses start in September and January, and other heritage courses are available through UHI. For more information visit www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk

postgraduate study

MSc Archaeological PracticeFull-time or part-timeMlitt ArchaeologyFull-time or part-timeMlitt orkney and Shetland StudiesFull-time or part-timeMlitt Highlands and islands literatureFull-time or part-timeMlitt island StudiesFull-time or part-timeMlitt Highlands and islands CultureFull-time or part-timeMlitt Viking StudiesFull-time or part-timeMMuS MusicFull-time or part-time

our Masters programmes are supported by a combination of videoconference teaching, computer mediated learning and opportunities for fieldwork.full-time or part-time study is available and it is possible to exit programmesat various points, or take individual modules for professional development.

WelcomeWe know that choosing the right course can sometimes be a difficult decision. Browsing through this guide will give you an idea of the range of courses that Shetland College UHI can offer as well as help you through our application process. You can get more details about individual courses and life at the college by visiting our website.

Add to this we are a part of the newest university in Scotland, the University of the Highlands and Islands.

If you enjoy your studies then naturally you put more time and effort into them and the result is a better all round experience whilst achieving a formal, internationally recognised qualification.

Our students continually tell us that one of the best things about the college is our “friendly and supportive staff.” With this support we firmly believe we can offer what is best for you.

So, what are you waiting for, these are exciting times…

Seize the challenge, unlock your future

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for more information:www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/online-guideTel: 01595 771000