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Whether you are looking to research your family tree, complete a
psychology higher, or learn how to use a loom, we have an evening or
day class to suit you! Location need not be an issue - with our
conveniently located local Learning Centres, most courses are
available close to home.
Browsing through this booklet will give you an idea of the range of
classes 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 the fact that we are a part of the newest university in
Scotland, the University of the Highlands and Islands. If you enjoy
your evening or day class there may be a suitable course to progress
to at the college, so who knows where this booklet may take you!
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.
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Booklet Contents
Costs and funding information Page 3
How to apply Page 4
Class times by location
Lerwick Page 7
North Mainland Page 18
South Mainland Page 26
North Isles Page 28
Whalsay Page 33
Course Descriptions by subject area
Art & Music Page 41
Business Page 43
Computing Page 44
Construction Page 48
English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Page 48
Employability Page 49
Essential Skills & General Interest Page 50
Health & Care Page 52
Nordic Studies Page 54
HNC Classes Page 55
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Course prices are included on the pages for each learning centre.
Individual Learning Accounts (ILA)
You may be able to use your ILA funding to help pay for approved classes. These classes will be marked by the Skills Development Scotland brand mark:
ILA approved
ILA funding of up to £200 can help you pay for learning something new or brushing up your skills. It’s for people who have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or who are in receipt of benefits. You must be 16 or over and living in Scotland to apply for this funding.
You will not be eligible for an ILA if you already have a degree or above (UK or overseas equivalent), if you are undertaking any form of secondary, further or higher education, you’re participating in training through the Employability Fund or doing a Modern Apprenticeship, or if you are participating on the Community Jobs Scotland programme.
To request an application pack, or to find out more:
www.myworldofwork.co.uk/funding
Telephone helpline: 0800 917 8000
How much will my course cost?
You must have your ILA in place before you start your course
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Found a course you like? Then it’s easy to apply...
Apply online:
www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses
Or you can fill out the simple form on the back page of this booklet
and it send it to :
Shetland College UHI, Gremista, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0PX
Please note: some courses require filling out a college application.
Please contact the tutor to find out more.
Not found a course you like?
Some courses may have been added to the website since publication
of this booklet. Check the website for up-to-date course information.
www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses
Let us know what course you are looking for,
and we may offer it in the future.
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Where can I study?
Courses are available at local
Learning Centres across Shetland
1) Lerwick: Shetland College UHI page 7
2) Lerwick: Islesburgh Community Centre page 15
3) North Mainland: Brae Junior High School page 18
4) North Mainland: Mossbank School page 23
5) Sandwick: Junior High School page 27
6) North Isles: Baltasound page 28
7) North Isles: Mid Yell Junior High School page 31
8) Whalsay: Leisure Centre page 33
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Lerwick Shetland College UHI
Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
8th Sept Introductory Leadership Skills with Isabelle McCallum
Mon 6.00pm – 8.30pm
6 weeks £72.00 Page 43
19th Jan Introductory Marketing Skills with Isabelle McCallum
Mon 6.00pm – 8.30pm
6 weeks £72.00
Page 43
Business
Computing Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
From 11th Sept
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1 with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
Flexible start dates
£145.00 Open Learning
£215.00 Class
Page 46
From 11th Sept
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 2 with Emily Garrick
Thur
1.00pm-4.00pm
Flexible start dates
£200.00 Open Learning
£260.00 Class
Page 46
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Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
From 11th Sept
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Group Award with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
Flexible start dates
£220 Registration and Tests Only £290.00 Open Learning £445.00 Class
Page 46
From 11th Sept
Office Administration with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 43
From 11th Sept
Spreadsheets - Advanced with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
20 weeks
£86.00
Page 47
From 11th Sept
Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
40 weeks
£172.00
Page 47
Book a place on www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses or contact:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01595 771264
Lerwick Shetland College UHI
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Lerwick Shetland College UHI
Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
From 30th Oct
Database - Advanced with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
20 weeks
£86.00
Page 45
From 8th Jan
Office Technologies with Emily Garrick
Thur 1.00pm-4.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 43
Construction
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
From Sept HNC Construction Management through Inverness College
Mon and Wed 6.00pm-8.30pm
2 years £86 per credit
Page 48
2nd Feb Introduction to AutoCAD with Anthony MacLeod
Mon 6.00pm – 8.30pm
8 weeks £80 Page 48
Book a place on www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses or contact:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01595 771264
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Lerwick
Shetland College UHI
Book a place on www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses or contact:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01595 771264
Art & Music
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
3rd Sept Introduction to Art History with Zuzanna O’Rourke
Wed 6.00pm-8.30pm
4 weeks £40.00 Page 41
10th Sept Still Life Painting with Kristi Tait
TBC 6.00pm –8.30pm
13 weeks £130 Page 42
10thSept Knit to your own style with Kirsty Nicolson
Wed 6.30pm to 8.30pm
10 weeks
£80
Page 42
13th Oct Design-a-knit for Beginners (week 1) with Sandra Johnson
Mon 9.00am - 4.30pm
1 week £112.50
Page 41
20th Oct Design-a-knit for Beginners (week 2) with Sandra Johnson
Mon 9.00am - 4.30pm
1 week £112.50
Page 41
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Lerwick
Shetland College UHI
Essential Skills
Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
29th Oct How We Read Art with Zuzanna O’Rourke
Wed 6.00pm-8.30pm
4 weeks £40.00 Page 42
From 10th Art Now with Roxane Permar
TBC 6.00pm– 8.30pm
10 weeks (2 blocks)
Block 1 £60
Block 2 £60
Page 41
4th Feb Introduction to Fair Isle hand knitting with Elizabeth Johnston
Wed 5.30pm-8.30pm
4 weeks £48.00 Page 41
15th Apr Art and Body with Zuzanna O’Rourke
Wed 6.00pm-8.30pm
4 weeks £40.00 Page 41
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
9th Sept Alternative to Higher English with Celia Smith
Tue 1.30pm-4.30pm
36 weeks £169.20 Page 50
9th Sept Communication at Higher with Celia Smith
Tue 1.30pm-4.30pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
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Lerwick
Shetland College UHI Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
17th Sept Maths Intermediate 1 / 2 with Bob Campbell
Wed 6.00pm- 9.00pm
26 weeks £360 Page 51
27th Jan Literature 1 with Celia Smith
Tue 1.30pm-4.30pm or Fri 9.15am-12.15pm
16 weeks £56.40
Page 51
Book a place on www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses or contact:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01595 771264
Health & Care
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
10th Sept Higher Psychology (online) with Susan Menary
Online Self study
£360.00 Page 53
10th Sept Higher Sociology (online) with Susan Menary
Online Self study
£360.00 Page 53
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Lerwick
Shetland College UHI Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
15ThSept Early education & Childcare Higher
Mon 9.15am –12.30pm and Thur 1.15pm-4.00pm
30 weeks £360.00 Page 52
From 15th
Sept National 5 Care with Lorraine Watson
Day to be confirmed 9.15am-3.30pm
30 weeks £360.00 Page 52
16th Sept Care Higher with Susan Berry
Tue 09.15am – 12.30pm and Fri 1.15pm-16.00pm
37 weeks £360.00 Page 52
17th Sept Higher Sociology with Susan Menary Wed
1.15pm-4.00pm and Fri 9.15am-12.30pm
30 weeks £360.00 Page 53
17th Sept Higher Psychology (Evening) with Susan Menary
Wed 6.00pm – 8.30pm
30 weeks £360.00 Page 53
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Lerwick
Shetland College UHI Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
From Sept Criminology with Karen Manson
Mon
09.15am -2.45pm
36 weeks £169.20 for all three units, or £56.40 per unit
Page 52
Book a place on www.shetland.uhi.ac.uk/shortcourses or contact:
Email: [email protected] Phone: 01595 771264
Nordic Studies
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
10th Sept The Vikings – History and Culture with Dr Andrew Jennings
Wed
7.00pm- 8.30pm
4 weeks £24.00 Page 54
22nd Jan Island Studies – An Introduction with Dr Andrew Jennings
Wed
7.00pm- 8.30pm
4 weeks
£24.00 Page 54
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Lerwick
Islesburgh Community Centre
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
1st Sept Computing for Beginners
Mon 9.30am - 11.00am
14 weeks £56.40 Page 44
1st Sept Camera to Computer to Printer
Mon 11.30am - 1.00pm
8 weeks £48.00 Page 44
1st Sept Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Mon 11.30am - 1.00pm
8 weeks £48.00 Page 45
2nd Sept Computing - Intermediate Level
Tue 2.00pm - 4.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
2nd Sept Numeracy Intermediate 1 & 2
Tue 2.00pm - 4.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 51
2nd Sept Support for SVQs
Tue 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Flexible Free Page 49
Contact: Alexis K Jamieson
Phone: 01595 771402
Email: [email protected]
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Lerwick
Islesburgh Community Centre Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
2nd Sept PDA IT in Business – Word Processing and Presentation Appli-
cations Advanced Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
40 weeks £172 Page 47
2nd Sept PDA IT in Business – Database Advanced
Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 45
2nd Sept PDA IT in Business – Spreadsheet Advanced
Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 47
2nd Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1
Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
Flexible £145.00 Page 46
2nd Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 2
Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
Flexible £200.00 Page 46
2nd Sept European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Group Award
Tue
6.30pm -
8.30pm
Flexible £290.00 Page 46
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Lerwick
Islesburgh Community Centre Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
2nd Sept Digital Photography: Image Editing
Tue 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Flexible £86.00 Page 45
10th Nov Digital Art
Mon 11.30am - 1.00pm
14 weeks £84.00 Page 45
10th Nov Digital Scrapbooking
Mon 11.30am - 1.00pm
14 weeks £84.00 Page 45
12th Jan Social Media and Mobile Devices: An Introduction
Mon 9.30am - 11.00am
8 weeks £48.00 Page 47
23rd Feb Movie Maker – Make the Most of your Photos and Videos
Mon 11.30am - 1.00pm
14 weeks £84.00 Page 47
20th Apr Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Mon 9.30am -11.00am
8 weeks £48.00 Page 43
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NORTH MAINLAND
Brae High School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
2nd Sept Computer Tasters
Tues 3.00pm – 5.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 44
2nd Sept Social Media and Mobile Devices – an Introduction
Tues 3.00pm – 5.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 47
2nd Sept Psychology - an introduction
Tue Flexible
6 weeks £48.00 Page 52
4th Sept Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Tue 7.15pm – 9.15pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 45
9th Sept Alternative to Higher English
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
36 weeks £169.20 Page 50
9th Sept Communication – improve your English skills
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
Contact: Andrew Anderson
Phone: 07584 337867
Email: [email protected]
9th Sept Communication at Higher
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
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NORTH MAINLAND
Brae High School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
9th Sept Numeracy – develop your number skills
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
20 Weeks £56.40 Page 51
9th Sept Employability Skills: Preparing to Work
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
9th Sept Employability Skills: Developing Skills for Employment
Tue 1.00pm – 3.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
11th Sept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Thurs 5.30pm – 7.15pm
Flexible Free Page 49
11th Sept Computing – Intermediate Level
Thurs 5.30pm – 7.15pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
11th Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Thurs 5.30 – 7.15pm
Flexible Various Page 46
23rd Sept Psychology National 5
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £360.00 Page 52
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NORTH MAINLAND
Brae High School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
30th Oct Camera-Computer-Printer
Thurs 7.15pm – 9.15pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 44
4th Nov Letters, Leaflets and Labels
Tues 3.00pm – 5.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 46
4th Nov Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Tues or Thurs Flexible
6 weeks £48.00 Page 43
Flexible Mathematics Intermediate 1 & 2
Open Learning or Class
Open Learning
£360.00 Page 51
Flexible Computing for Small Businesses – an Introduction
Tues or Thurs Flexible
10 Weeks £80.00 Page 45
Flexible Using Sage Financial Accounting Software
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
Contact: Andrew Anderson
Phone: 07584 337867
Email: [email protected]
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NORTH MAINLAND
Brae High School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
Flexible Recording Financial Transactions
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
Flexible Digital Photos: Still Images Editing
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
Flexible Digital Photography: Advanced Image Editing
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
Flexible Office Administration PDA Units
Tues or Thurs Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
Flexible Databases - Advanced
Thurs 5.30pm – 7.15pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 45
Flexible Spreadsheets - Advanced
Thurs 5.30pm – 7.15pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 47
Flexible Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced
Thurs
5.30pm –
36 weeks £172.00 Page 47
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NORTH MAINLAND
Brae High School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
6th Jan Camera-Computer-Printer
Tues
3.00pm –
5.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 44
8thJan Editing Digital Photos
Thurs 7.15
– 9.15pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 46
17th Feb Editing Digital Photos
Tues 3.00
– 5.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 46
19thFeb Social Media and Mobile Devices – an Introduction
Thurs 7.15
– 9.15pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 47
3rd Mar Literature 1
Tues 1.00
– 3.00pm
15 weeks £56.40 Page 51
13th Apr Creative Writing 1
Mon
7.15pm –
9.15pm
10 weeks £80.00 Page 50
14th Apr Digital Art Tue
3.00pm-
5.00pm
10 weeks £80.00 Page 45
Contact: Andrew Anderson
Phone: 07584 337867
Email: [email protected]
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Contact: Andrew Anderson
Phone: 07584 337867
Email: [email protected]
North Mainland
Mossbank School
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
3rd Sept Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Wed Flexible
6 weeks £40.00 Page 43
3rd Sept Computer Tasters
Wed Flexible
6 weeks £40.00 Page 44
3rd Sept Computing for Small Businesses
Wed Flexible
10 weeks £80.00 Page 45
3rd Sept Creative Writing
Wed Flexible
10 weeks £56.40 Page 50
10th Sept Alternative to Higher English
Wed 1.15pm - 2.45pm
36 weeks £169.20 Page 50
10th Sept Communication – improve your English skills
Wed 1.15pm - 2.45pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page50
10th Sept Communication at Higher
Wed 1.15pm -2.45pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
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North Mainland
Mossbank School
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
10th Sept Employability Skills: Preparing to Work
Wed 1.15pm -2.45pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
10th Sept Employability Skills: Developing Skills for Employment
Wed 1.15pm - 2.45pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
10th Sept Numeracy – develop your number skills
Wed 1.15pm - 2.45pm
20 Weeks £56.40 Page 51
10th Sept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Wed 1.15pm - 4.15pm
Flexible Free Page 49
10th Sept Computing – Intermediate Level
Wed 2.45pm - 4.15pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
10th Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Wed 2.45pm -4.15pm
Flexible Various Page 46
Contact: Andrew Anderson
Phone: 07584 337867
Email: [email protected]
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North Mainland
Mossbank School Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
29th Oct Social Media and Mobile Devices – an Introduction
Wed Flexible
6 weeks £40.00 Page 47
7th Jan Computing for Improvers
Wed 2.45pm - 4.15pm
10 weeks £56.40 Page 44
4th Mar Literature 1
Wed 1.15 – 2.45pm
15 weeks £56.40 Page 51
Flexible Mathematics Intermediate 1 & 2
Open Learning
Open Learning
£360.00 Page 51
Flexible Using Sage Financial Accounting Software
Wed
Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
Flexible Databases - Advanced
Wed Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page45
Flexible Spreadsheets - Advanced
Wed Flexible
20 weeks £86.00 Page 47
Flexible Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced
Wed Flexible
36 weeks £172.00 Page 47
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South Mainland
Sandwick Junior High School
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
10th Sept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Weds 1.15pm -3.15 pm
flexible Free Page 49
10th Sept Employability Skills: Developing skill for employment
Weds 1.15pm - 3.15 pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
10th Sept Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Weds 6.30pm - 8.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 43
10th Sept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Weds 6.30pm - 8.30pm
flexible Free Page 49
10th Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1
Weds 6.30pm - 8.30pm
flexible £145.00 Page 46
10th Sept Communication
Weds 6.30pm - 8.30 pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
Contact: Hazel Bairnson
Phone: 07584 337834
Email: [email protected]
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South Mainland
Sandwick Junior High School
Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
5th Nov Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Wed 6.30pm – 8.30pm
6 weeks £39.60 Page 45
7th Jan Movie Maker
Weds 6.30pm - 8.30 pm
10 weeks £66.00 Page 47
7th Jan Using Sage Financial Accounting Software
Weds 6.30pm – 8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page56
7th Jan Office Administration
Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
Contact: Hazel Bairnson Phone: 07584 337834 Email: [email protected]
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North Isles
Baltasound
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
2nd Sept Computing – Intermediate Level
Tues 9.15am - 11.15am
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
2nd Sept Digital Media: Still Image Editing
Tues 11.30am - 1.30pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 45
2nd Sept Mixing Sound, Video and Photos
Tues 11.30am - 1.30pm
20 weeks £80.00 Page 46
2nd Sept Psychology – an introduction
Tues 2.00pm -4.00pm
8 weeks £52.80 Page 52
2nd Sept PDA IT in Business – Spreadsheet Advanced
Tues 1.00pm - 5.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
2nd Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1
Tues 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Flexible £145.00 Page 46
Contact: Josie McMillan
Phone: 01595 771341 (Tuesday and Friday) 01957 711554
Email: [email protected]
29
North Isles
Baltasound
Start Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
2nd Sept European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 2
Tues 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Flexible £200.00 Page 46
2nd Sept European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Group Award
Tues 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Flexible £290.00 Page 46
5th Sept Employability Skills: Preparing to work
Fri 9.15am – 11.15am
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
5thSept Employability Skills: Developing skills for employment
Fri 9.15am – 11.15am
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
5th Sept Using Sage Financial Accounting Software
Fri 11.15am – 12.45pm
40 hours £86.00 Page 56
5th Sept Computing Tasters
Fri 11.15am – 12.45am
8 weeks £64.00 Page 44
Contact: Josie McMillan
Phone: 01595 771341 (Tuesday and Friday) 01957 711554
Email: [email protected]
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North Isles
Baltasound
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
5thSept Office Administration
Fri 2.00pm – 4.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
5thSept New Directions
Fri 2.00pm - 4.00pm
36 weeks Free Page 49
5thSept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Fri 1.00pm - 5.00pm
Flexible Free Page 49
Contact: Josie McMillan
Phone: 01595 771341 (Tuesday and Friday) 01957 711554
Email: [email protected]
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Start Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
3rd Sept Computing for Improvers
Wed 2.00pm -4.00pm
6 weeks £56.40 Page 44
3rdSept PDA IT in Business – Spreadsheet Advanced
Wed 2.00pm - 4.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
3rdSept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Wed 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Flexible Free Page 49
3rd Sept Computing – Intermediate Level
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
3rd Sept Mixing Sound, Video and Photos
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
20 weeks £66.00 Page 46
3rd Sept Psychology – an introduction
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
8 weeks £56.40 Page 52
North Isles
Mid Yell Junior High School
Contact: Josie McMillan Phone: 01595 771341 (Tuesday and Friday) 01957 711554 Email: [email protected]
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North Isles
Mid Yell Junior High School
Start Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Descriptions
3rd Sept Computing for Improvers
Wed 2.00pm - 4.00pm
6 weeks £56.40 Page 44
3rdSept PDA IT in Business – Spreadsheet Advanced
Wed 2.00pm - 4.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
3rdSept Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Wed 2.00pm -4.00pm
Flexible Free Page 49
3rd Sept Computing – Intermediate Level
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
3rd Sept Mixing Sound, Video and Photos
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
20 weeks £66.00 Page 46
3rd Sept Psychology – an introduction
Wed 4.00pm - 6.00pm
8 weeks £56.40 Page 52
Contact: Josie McMillan
Phone: 01595 771341 (Tuesday and Friday) 01957 711554
Email: [email protected]
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Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
1st Sept ECDL
Mon 1.20pm - 3.20pm
Flexible Vary Page 46
1st Sept Computing for Small Businesses
Mon 1.20pm - 3.20pm
Online £48.00 Page 45
1stSept Computer Tasters
Mon 5.00pm - 7.00pm
5 weeks £40.00 Page 44
1st Sept Computing for Beginners
Mon 7.00pm - 9.00pm
10 weeks £56.40 Page 44
1st Sept Drop In/Support for Learning and Job Seeking
Mon & Thurs 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Flexible FREE Page 49
2nd Sept Digital Scrapbooking
Tues 1.20pm - 3.20pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 45
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
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Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Start
Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
2nd Sept Digital Art
Tues 1.20pm -3.20pm
10 weeks £80.00 Page 45
2ndSept Editing Photos
Tues 5.00pm - 7.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 46
2ndSept Psychology an Introduction
Tues 7.00pm -9.00pm
8 weeks £64.00 Page 52
3rd Sept Computer Tasters
Wed 1.30pm -3.30pm
5 weeks £40.00 Page 44
3rdSept Letters Leaflets and Labels
Wed 4.30pm - 6.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 46
3rd Sept Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 43
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Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
4th Sept Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Thur 1.30pm -3.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 45
4th Sept ECDL
Thur 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Flexible Varies Page 46
4th Sept Mathematics Intermediate 1 and 2
Thur 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Flexible £360 Page 51
4th Sept Numeracy Intermediate 1 and 2
Thur 4.30pm - 6.30pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 51
4th Sept Spreadsheet Advanced
Thur 6.30pm - 8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
3rd Nov Social Media and Mobile Devices
Mon 5.00pm -7.00pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 47
Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
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Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
4th Nov Digital Photos: Still Images Editing
Tues 5.00pm -7.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 45
5th Nov Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Wed 1.30pm - 3.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 45
5th Nov Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced
Wed 4.30 - 6.30pm
40 weeks £172 Page 57
5th Nov Using Financial Accounting Software
Wed 6.30pm - 8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
6th Nov Camera to Computer to Printer
Thur 1.30pm - 3.30pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
6th Nov Computing - Intermediate Level
Thur 4.30pm - 6.30pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 44
6th Nov Personal Enterprise Skills
Thur 6.30pm - 8.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 56
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Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
12th Jan Employability Skills
Mon 1.20pm - 3.20pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 49
12th Jan ECDL
Mon 1.20pm - 3.20pm
Flexible Varies Page 46
12th Jan Movie Maker
Mon 5.00pm -7.00pm
10 weeks £80.00 Page 47
12th Jan Communication: Improve your English Skills
Mon 7.00pm - 9.00pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 50
13thJan Web Page Creation
Tues 1.20pm - 3.20pm
20 weeks £56.40 Page 47
13thJan Web Design: an Introduction
Tues 1.20pm -3.20pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 57
Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Start Date
Day/Time Duration Cost ILA Description
13thJan Digital Photography: Image Editing
Tues 5.00pm - 7.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 45
13th Jan Digital Photography: Advanced Image Editing
Tues 5.00pm - 7.00pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
13th Jan History: an Introduction
Tues 7.00pm -9.00pm
10 weeks £66.00 Page 50
14th Jan Computer Tasters
Wed 1.30pm - 3.30pm
5 weeks £40.00 Page 44
14th Jan Computing for Improvers
Wed 1.30pm -3.30pm
10 weeks £56.40 Page 44
15th Jan Computer Tasters
Thur 1.30pm - 3.30pm
5 weeks £40.00 Page 44
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Whalsay
Whalsay Leisure Centre
Start Date Day/Time Duration Cost ILA
15th Jan Database Advanced
Thur 4.30pm -6.30pm
20 weeks £86.00 Page 55
15th Jan Sage Accounting for Beginners
Thur 6.30pm - 8.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 43
25th Feb Camera to Computer to Printer
Wed 1.30pm - 3.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 44
26th Feb Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Thur 4.30pm - 6.30pm
6 weeks £48.00 Page 45
14th April Family Tree Research
Tues 7.00pm -9.00pm
10 weeks £80.00 Page 50
15th April Computing for Improvers
Wed 1.30pm - 3.30pm
10 weeks £56.40 Page 44
Contact: Ruby Irvine or Caroline Kay
Phone: 01595 771340 or 07584337874
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
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Employability Page 49
Essential Skills & General Interest Page 50
Nordic Studies Page 54
Art & Music Page 41
Computing Page 44
Construction Page 48
Health & Care Page 52
HNC Courses Page 55
English Speakers of Other Languages Page 48
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Art and body
We will look at the way the body has been used in art as inspiration, subject, symbol and medium. No prior knowledge required.
Art History an Introduction
We will examine changing perceptions of art throughout the ages. Suitable for anyone interested in art and culture and doesn’t require any prior knowledge.
Art Now
Block one: 5 weeks from November to Christmas. Block two: 5 weeks from February.
This course looks at contemporary art from around the world, talking about it from a variety of angles, including ideas, themes and how it is made. No previous knowledge or experience required, just an interest in art.
Design-a-knit for Beginners (week 1)
Introduction to Design-a-knit (computer-aided design Programme for knitting) for beginners. Design your own patterns. Bring your own coned yarn and USB memory stick.
Design-a-knit for Beginners (week 2)
Design-a-knit (computer-aided design Programme for knitting) for beginners. Knit your own designs.
Bring your own coned yarn and USB memory stick.
Fair Isle hand knitting an Introduction
An introduction to the history of Fair Isle knitting includes demonstrations of techniques and creation of a small knitted item.
Yarn and needles available from tutor or bring your own.
Art & Music
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How We Read Art
Do artworks tell us anything about the society that produced them, its worldview,
its tastes, its assumptions? This course will explore different approaches to art
history. No prior knowledge required.
Knit to your own style
Plan a hand knitting project or adapt a pattern to your own personal; taste and
requirements. Suitable for complete beginners and those with experience. Advice
available on considering design, colour and technique.
Still Life Painting
A series of practical classes suitable for all levels.
Using a variety of art materials you will learn and improve upon your drawing and
painting skills to produce some fantastic finished pieces.
Materials list to be provided.
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Leadership Skills an Introduction
This short course is aimed at supervisors and team leaders who want to develop their leadership skills. It covers key areas from leadership styles and theories to applying effective leadership skills.
Marketing skills an Introduction
This short course is aimed at those looking to prepare and design a creative advertising campaign specific to their needs and covers key areas from advertising to ICT.
Office Administration
Develop the knowledge/skills for a range of administrative roles. Includes office systems, procedures & legislation.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit (part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration).
Office Technologies
Develop the knowledge/skills to use office technologies to support administrative functions.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
Sage Accounting Software for Beginners
Learn to use Sage Accounting software, create new customers/suppliers, record invoices/credits notes/cash payments, VAT, trial balances, back up data. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Business
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Camera to Computer to Printer
Improve your skills in saving photos to computer.
Introduction to photo editing using Paintshop Pro.
Learn to understand the jargon of digital photography.
Credit rated at SCQF3.
Computing Tasters
An introduction to using social media, the internet, photos and files, editing images and word documents. The course is a good preparation for further study.
Computing for Beginners
Learn the basics of computing: How to start/shut down
How to create and save documents. How to search the web and email.
SQA certificated at Level 3.
Computing for Improvers
Improve your skills in working with documents, tables, spreadsheets.
Use the internet safely to share photos, listen to the radio and watch TV.
SQA certificated at Level 4.
Computing – Intermediate Level
Learn to use applications including word processing and spreadsheets. Find out how to manage files and search the internet.
SQA certificated at Level 5.
Option to study the course online though you must attend for tests.
Computing
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Computing for Small Businesses: an introduction
Learn to create letterheads, compliment slips, business letters, mail merge, labels,
invoice templates, spreadsheets to calculate VAT & profit. Uses Microsoft Office
2010. Online course with drop-in support.
Database - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills to use databases to manipulate and present
information for business purposes.
Achieve SQA Higher National Certificate unit (part of the Professional Development
group award: PDA IT in Business).
Digital Art
Suitable for students with skills in using Paint Shop Pro. You will learn to produce
more advanced digital art images. Credit rated at SCQF4.
Digital Photobooks and Calendars
Design a digital photo album or create a calendar with photos and text.
Learn to download photos and to use multi-media tools. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Digital Photos: Still Images Acquisition
Learn to use a digital camera and scanner to capture and create images.
Develop skills in storing and presenting images. SQA certificated.
Digital Photos: Still Images Editing
Take digital images and learn to select and edit them. Develop skills in presenting a
final portfolio. SQA certificated.
Digital Scrapbooking
Preserve your memories and develop your creative skills. Learn to use multi media tools to create scrapbook pages with photos and words. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Computing
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Editing Digital Photos
Improve your digital photos and learn to scan and restore old photos and slides with Paint Shop Pro.
File formats, printing, visual effects, editing, improving and restoring photographs. Credit rated at SCQF3.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 1
Study the main computer applications used in business and education using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
Level 1: IT User Fundamentals, Using Email and Internet, IT Security.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Level 2
Study the main computer applications used in business and education using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
Level 2: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Improving Productivity.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Group Award
Studying the main computer applications used in business and education using Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010.
Group Award: IT User Fundamentals, Using Email and Internet, IT Security, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Database.
Letters, Leaflets and Labels
Improve your skills in writing and word processing letters, leaflets and posters.
Learn to use Mail Merge for envelopes/labels. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Mixing Sound, Video and Photos
Capture and create sound, video and photos using digital media.
Develop a short multimedia presentation.
Achieve SQA qualification in Digital Media Elements.
Computing
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Movie Maker – Make the Most of Photos and Videos
Create a digital movie.
Upload and save photos to computer, create your own storyboard using photos, music and text, save to CD. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Social Media and Mobile Devices an introduction
A brief introduction to social media such as Facebook and Twitter. You will also look at different types of mobile devices such as: iPads, Smart Phones etc. and what their uses are. Credit rated at SCQF3.
Web Page Creation
Create web pages with graphics for the World Wide Web. Learn about technical and design considerations for developing a website. SQA certificated.
Spreadsheets - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills using spreadsheets to solve business problems including graphical functions. Achieve SQA Higher National Certificate unit (part of the Professional Development group award: PDA IT in Business).
Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills using word processing and presentation software across a variety of business documents.
Achieve double-credit Higher National Certificate unit (part of the Professional Development group award: PDA IT in Business).
Computing
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Introduction to AutoCAD
Develop Drawing skills using computers including how to draw, edit and print 2D
and 3D objects. Suitable for AutoCAD beginners.
HNC Construction Management
If you aspire to enter the construction industry at a supervisory level, the HNC
Construction Management will give you the knowledge and skills to achieve this.
Construction
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Employability Skills: Preparing to work
Review and evaluate your own skills, research employment opportunities online, improve job applications and interview skills. Learn about employee and employer rights and responsibilities. SQA certificated.
Employability Skills: Developing skills for employment
Review and evaluate your own skills, create a CV, improve your interview and presentation skills, create a personal statement and covering letter.
SQA certificated.
New Directions
Improve your confidence, communication, IT and number skills.
Complete application forms, produce a CV and practice interview skills.
Achieve SQA qualifications in Communication and Numeracy.
Support for SVQs
Learning centres offer drop in support sessions for people undertaking SVQs. Get help to improve your computer skills and advice on completing the SVQ Induction workbook and using Learning Assistant and Test VQ.
Support for Job Seeking and Learning
Each learning centre has a Drop in Session when you can come along for help with job-seeking. You can use our computers to search for jobs, make online applications and prepare a CV. Tutors are on hand to offer support. Support for learning also available.
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Communication – improve your English skills
Improve your skills and confidence in reading, writing and talking.
Suitable for anyone wishing to develop their communication skills and achieve SQA qualification at Level 4/5.
Family Tree Research
Build skills in reading Birth, Marriage and Death certificates. Learn how to find clues from memorabilia and Internet resources. Create a family tree with written records and photographic portraits. Credit rated at SCQF4.
History – an introduction
Introduction to local history in your area.
Introduction to the academic study of history.
Opportunity to examine historical sources. Credit rated at SCQF4.
Alternative to Higher English
Achieve qualifications in Communication at Level 6 (double unit) and Literature 1. Taken together these units give you the widely accepted alternative to Higher English
Entry requirement – Communication/English Intermediate 2, or credit in Standard
Creative Writing 1
Read and discuss writing by different authors.
Write your own pieces which express feelings, explore different viewpoints and describe relationships. SQA certificated.
Essential Skills & General Interest
Communication at Higher
Achieve SQA qualification in Communication at Level 6 (assessments in reading, writing and talking).
Entry requirement – Communication/English Intermediate 2, or credit in Standard Grade English.
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Essential Skills & General Interest
Literature 1
Study poems, a novel and a play. Achieve SQA qualification in Literature 1.
Entry requirement - Communication/English Intermediate 2, or credit in Standard Grade English.
Maths Intermediate 1 / 2
Maths Intermediate 1
Three certificated units including Geometry, Statistics, Algebra and Trigonometry. Optional final exam for a full SQA group award.
Maths Intermediate 2
Progression from Maths Intermediate 1. Three certificated units including Geometry, Statistics, Algebra and Trigonometry. Optional final exam for a full SQA group award.
Numeracy – develop your number skills
Improve your confidence and gain skills in using numbers and maths.
Achieve SQA qualification in Numeracy at Level 4/5.
Personal Development Planning
Develop personal and general skills and qualities which employers seek in the workplace.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
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Health & Care
Childcare and Development Higher
This course will enable learners to understand child development and the responsibilities of practitioners. Learners will gain knowledge, understanding and skills used to help contribute to the development of children.
Care Higher
Exploring Social Care Practice and Legislation Governing Care Services. Including an insight into Psychological and Sociological theories underpinning Care Practice today.
Care National 5
Develop your understanding of why people use care services and explore the value base required for working in modern care services such as health care, social care and childcare.
Criminology
A chance to learn about three different aspects of Criminology, while gaining certificated SQA units -
1. Nature and Extent of Crime (SCQF Level 6)
2. Crime Scenes (SCQF Level 5)
3. Forensic Psychology (SCQF Level 6)
Psychology – an introduction
Learn the history and origins of Psychology and "Who's Who". Introduction to developmental, social and cognitive psychology. Study interesting case studies, experiments and different approaches to psychology.
Psychology National 5
Study 3 certificated units which cover conformity, sleep and dreams, research methods, personality and altruism.
Optional final exam for full SQA group award.
Excellent preparation for Psychology Higher.
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Psychology Higher (online)
The course is delivered online through the virtual learning platform of Blackboard
with ongoing support from college lecturing staff. Students are expected to
dedicate 6 hours of study to the course each week, reading course materials and
relevant text book sections, undertaking online exercises.
Psychology Higher
Looking at human behaviour and social interaction. 3 modules and an exam in June
2015. Topics include Research; Individual Behaviour; Social Behaviour.
Sociology Higher (online)
The course is delivered online through the virtual learning platform of Blackboard
with ongoing support from college lecturing staff. Students are expected to
dedicate 6 hours of study to the course each week, reading course materials and
relevant text book sections, undertaking online exercises.
Sociology Higher
Looking at society and human interaction. 3 modules and an exam in June 2015.
Topics include Human Society; Social Issues; Culture and Identity.
Communication: Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication
You will analyse and produce complex written business documents as well as taking
part in a formal meeting.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional
Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
Health and Care
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The Vikings – History and Culture
Learn more about the Vikings from the experts. Follow their rampage through
history - explore their culture, at home and abroad, and follow them on their
voyages of discovery.
Island Studies – An Introduction
Islands of the imagination and islands in reality. This is an Island Studies taster
taught by the Centre for Nordic Studies. What can we learn from island
communities worldwide?
Nordic Studies
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Database - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills to use databases for business purposes. Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA IT in Business.
Digital Photography: Image Editing
Improve image editing skills. Use software and techniques to edit images, store using different file formats, understand resolution, print and scan images.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit.
Digital Photography: Advanced Image Editing
Research and further develop image editing skills. Use software and techniques to creatively edit images combining various visual elements into single images. Understand different print options. Achieve Higher National Certificate unit.
Office Administration
Develop the knowledge/skills to meet the requirements of the administrative function of an organisation.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
Office Technologies
Develop the knowledge/skills to use office technologies to support administrative functions.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
HNC courses
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Personal Development Planning
Develop personal and general skills and qualities which employers seek in the workplace.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Office Administration.
Personal Enterprise Skills
Develop your personal enterprise skills and your ability to communicate them to employers. Analyse your strengths, research the job market and prepare an application and CV. Online course with study support.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit.
Recording Financial Information
Develop working with double-entry book-keeping system to extract trial balance and prepare VAT return.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Book-keeping.
Recording Financial Transactions
Introduces working with double-entry book-keeping to extract trial balance and prepare VAT return.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Book-keeping.
Spreadsheets - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills to use spreadsheets for business purposes. Achieve SQA Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA IT in Business.
Using Sage Financial Accounting Software
Use accounting software to process financial transactions and prepare accounting reports.
Achieve Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA in Book-keeping.
HNC courses
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Web Design – An Introduction
Look at aesthetics of web design and review a range of website designs. Create a simple website. Achieve Higher National Certificate unit.
Word Processing and Presentation Applications - Advanced
Develop the knowledge/skills to use word processing and presentation applications for business purposes.
Achieve double-credit Higher National Certificate unit, which is part of the Professional Development group award: PDA IT in Business.
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