Shetland College UHI: Community Learning

Found a course you like? Then get in touch…

1) During school term times, contact your local learning centre by phone or email. See contact details on the back page of this leaflet.

2) During school holidays, contact the college on 01595 771000 3) From mid August a detailed programme of courses with times and venues will be available on www.learnshetland.com You can book your place on the course you want on this site or by contacting your local learning centre.

Learning Centre contact details: 1 North Isles Learning Centre Baltasound School, Unst Also: Fetlar and Yell Contact: Josie MacMillan E: josie.macmillan@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771341 2 North Mainland Learning Centre North Mainland Community Office, 4 Havragord, Brae Also: Firth and Mossbank Contact: Andrew Anderson E: andrew.anderson@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 07584 337867 3 Whalsay Learning Centre Junior High School Symbister, Whalsay Contact: Caroline Kay / Ruby Irvine E: caroline.kay@uhi.ac.uk E: ruby.irvine@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771340

You could get up to £200 towards the cost of learning with a Learner Account from ILA Scotland.

Call FREE on: 0808 1001090 or visit: www.ilascotland.org.uk

4 West Mainland Learning Centre Leisure Centre, Aith Contact: Emily Garrick E: emily.garrick@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 07584 337838 5 Lerwick Learning Centre Islesburgh Community Centre Contact: Kathleen McGrath / Alexis Jamieson E: kathleen.mcgrath@uhi.ac.uk E: alexis.jamieson@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771402 6 South Mainland Learning Centre Sandwick Junior High School Contact: Karen Eunson E: karen.eunson@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771242

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 specific learning disability, for example, dyslexia, can access additional support with their studies.

Other available support includes: • Learning support • Careers advice • Finance advice and support • Confidential student welfare advice • Student counselling If you would like to find out more visit our website.

Equal Opportunities

Qualifications of Higher Educational Institutions

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Doctoral Degree

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Integrated Masters Degree / Masters Degree PostGraduate Diploma

Scottish Vocational Qualifications

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PostGraduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Graduate Certificate 9

Professional Development Award (PDA) Higher National Diploma (HND)

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Higher NAtional Scottish Baccalaureate Certificate (HNC) Higher

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Intermediate 2 Credit Standard Grade

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Intermediate 1 General Standard Grade

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Access 3 Foundation Standard Grade

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Access 2

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Access 1

Graduate Certificate

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Certificate of higher education

NAtional Progression Award (NPA)

Shetland College UHI Tel: 01595 771000 Fax: 01595 771001

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SVQ2 National Certificate (NC)

While Shetland College UHI has made every effort to ensure that information provided in this leaflet 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.

Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX

Diploma of higher education

Advanced Higher

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Bachelors/ordinary degree Graduate Diploma

Disclaimer

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

Honours Degree

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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.

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Email: shetland.college@.uhi.ac.uk

www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk /ShetlandCollegeUHI

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This project is part-financed by the European Community Shetland LEADER 2008-2013 Programme

Designed and printed by Shetland Litho, Gremista, Lerwick. Tel. 01595 742000

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Qualifications

Additional Support Needs We welcome applications from all prospective students and strive to provide appropriate and efficient services to those with additional support needs.

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Table SCQF Level

For more information about Community Learning contact: Karen Eunson E: karen.eunson@uhi.ac.uk Tel: 01595 771242

Learning to suit your lifestyle Community Learning Meeting the needs of learners throughout Shetland

Would you like to study locally at times that suit you?

Do you need qualifications to get the job you want?

Want to catch up with new technology?

Do you need qualifications to keep the job you’ve got?

Need a CV booster?

Would you like to learn something new and interesting?

Shetland College UHI offers a wide range of courses in learning centres in community venues across Shetland.

Courses are available from beginners up to degree level in a range of subject areas. So whether you are in the North Isles, the North Mainland, Whalsay, the West Mainland, the South Mainland or Lerwick, learning is available in your community. Browsing through this guide will give you an idea of the range of part-time courses we offer.

COMPUTING • Letters, Leaflets and Labels • Computing for Beginners • Computing for Improvers • Computing Intermediate Level • European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) • HNC units Word Processing and Presentation Skills, Databases and Spreadsheets. Achieve all 3 to gain the PDA IT in Business.

CORE SKILLS Nationally recognised qualifications often needed for course entry and jobs: • Communication SCQF levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 • Alternative to Higher English • Literature 1 and Creative Writing 1 • Numeracy SCQF levels 3, 4 and 5 • Maths Intermediate 1 and 2 • HNC units Communication and Personal Development Planning

DIGITAL MEDIA

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Our staff in learning centres offer drop in support sessions for people undertaking SVQs. • Get help to improve your computer skills • Advice on completing the SVQ Induction workbook • Help using Learning Assistant and Test VQ

Camera to Computer to Printer Digital Scrapbooking Digital Art Digital Photobooks and Calendars Editing Digital Photos Movie Maker – Make the Most of Photos and Videos Digital Photos: Still Images Acquisition and Still Images Editing Mixing Sound, Videos and Photos Web Page Creation HNC unit Digital Photography: Advanced Image Editing

Need Advice and Support with Applying for Jobs?

Each learning centre can offer you help with job-seeking. You can use our computers to search for jobs, make online applications and prepare a CV. We are always on hand to offer support.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT

Study for a Degree through Distance Learning

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Our tutors support part time or full time study using online learning and / or video conference seminars.

Sage Accounting Software for Beginners Computing for Small Businesses HNC units Office Administration, Personal Development Planning, Communication and Office Technologies. Achieve all 4 to gain the PDA Office Administration.

HNC units Recording Financial Information, Recording Financial Transactions and Using Sage Financial Accounting Software, part of the PDA Book-keeping.

HISTORY • History – An Introduction • Family Tree Research • Look out for our programme of history evening classes

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Psychology – An Introduction Sociology and Psychology for Care Intermediate 1 Psychology National 5

Networked degrees: • BA Child and Youth Studies • BSc Psychology • BA Archaeology • BA Archaeology and Environmental Studies • BA History and Archaeology • BA History and Politics • BA Scottish History • BA Scottish Cultural Studies

• BSc Sustainable Development

Postgraduate qualifications: • MLitt Highlands and Islands Culture • MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature • MLitt Orkney and Shetland Studies • MLitt/MSc Archaeology

“I was very nervous when I first enrolled at the Learning Centre. I did a non-certificated course and then went on to do Communication at Higher. I wanted to continue learning and was advised to try a module from a degree course. I am now working my way towards achieving a degree and I am enjoying the challenge of learning something new. “ For more information on these and other degree level courses go to www.uhi.ac.uk

Why Study at a Learning Centre? ✓ You don’t have to travel to Lerwick ✓ Great study support ✓ Small class sizes ✓ You can fit study in with work and family commitments ✓ Excellent IT resources ✓ Friendly atmosphere “I am pleased to have been able to access this course locally. It meant I didn’t incur hefty travel costs and have been able to have childcare in place for the short time involved.”

“If I had to go to Lerwick for the classes I wouldn’t have gone.”

“Everyone at the Learning Centre and College has been so encouraging and helpful.”