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LEARNING AT GKC

WELCOME Glasgow Kelvin College has all the technical and professional expertise, along with state of the art facilities and resources to ensure that you receive a high quality learning experience. It is an experience that equips you with the skills and knowledge to enable you to compete in today’s challenging jobs market, or to move on to further, more advanced learning. We welcome enquiries and applications from individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. The range of courses available at Glasgow Kelvin is designed to meet the needs of learners of all ages and all levels of ability from introductory tasters and National Quali�cations, through Higher Nationals, right up to degree level quali�cations.

From the technical disciplines of engineering, science and construction, to the creative industries of jewellery design, fashion, art and music, via humanities, childcare, beauty therapy, health and sport, the programme o�er at Glasgow Kelvin boasts numerous progression routes, all leading to further study, or to employment. Our Apprenticeship programmes from Foundation level to Advanced level allow students to gain job-speci�c skills while at work or at school.

This quick guide details the list of courses o�ered at Glasgow Kelvin College. You can �nd more information on these courses including apprenticeship and �exible programmes on the College website at www.glasgowkelvin.ac.uk. Alternatively, you can contact our friendly Advice, Guidance and Learner Support team by phone on 0141 630 5000 or by email at info@glasgowkelvin.ac.uk

Whatever your plans and career aspirations, Glasgow Kelvin is uniquely positioned to help you achieve your potential and realise your ambitions. Please take a good look at the exciting range of learning opportunities listed in this course guide and think about how coming to Glasgow Kelvin could set you on the road to success.

HND Art & Design Level 8HND Art & Design Digital Design & Illustration Level 8NQ Art, Design & Digital Media Levels 5 & 6

NQ Gaelic Level 6NQ Gaidhlig-Native Speakers- Levels 3,4,5 and 6 (P/T)

BUSINESS & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

HND Computing: Networking with Cyber Security Level 8NC Computing with Digital Media Levels 4, 5 and 6

HND Sound Production Level 8NQ Audio & Visual Design Level 5

HND Acting & Performance Level 8HND Musical Theatre Level 8NQ Performing Arts with Acting Level 6NQ Performing Arts with Musical Level 6

Art & Design

HND Photography Level 8NQ Photography Level 6

Photography

Sound Recording

HND Jewellery Level 8NC Jewellery Level 6NM Jewellery: Basic & Advanced Techniques Jewellery: Beginners (E)Jewellery: Intermediate/Advanced (E)

Jewellery

HND Fashion Business Level 8HND Fashion: Design & Production with Retail Level 8NC Fashion: Design & Manufacture Level 6

Fashion

Gaelic/Gaidhlig

Music Business

Computing

HND Administration & Information Technology Level 8HND Business Level 8HNC Administration & Information Technology Level 7 (E)NQ Administration with Business Level 6NQ Administration with NPA Medical Level 6NQ Business with Customer Service & Finance Level 6NQ Business with ESOLNQ O�ce Skills

Business Admin

HND Music Business Level 8

Performing Arts

P/T - Part Time | D/R - Day Release | E - Evening

Music PerformanceHND Music Level 8NQ Music Level 6

C&G Pre-Apprentice Auto Body & Re�nishing Level 5C&G Automotive Industry Level 4C&G Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 4

ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION & SCIENCE

HNC Building Services Engineering Level 7HNC Building Services Engineering Level 7 (D/R)HNC Construction Management Level 7HNC Construction Management Level 7 (D/R) PDA Carpentry & Joinery Level 7 (B/R)PDA in Bricklaying Level 7 (B/R)NC Building Services Engineering Level 6NC Building Services Engineering Level 6 (D/R)NQ Construction Pre-Apprentice Level 5NQ Building Services Engineering Pre-Apprentice Level 5C&G Electrical Installations Level 5C&G Electrical Installations Pre-Apprentice Level 5C&G Heating & Ventilation Industrial & Commercial Level 5C&G Plumbing: Pre-Employment Training Level 5C&G Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Systems Level 5C&G Bench Joinery Level 2SVQ Plumbing Level 3

Automotive

Construction

Engineering

EngineeringHND Civil Engineering Level 8HND Civil Engineering Level 8 (D/R)HND Computer Aided Design & Draughting Level 8HND Electrical Engineering Level 8HND Mechanical Engineering Level 8HNC Civil Engineering Level 7 (D/R)HNC Electrical Engineering Level 7 (D/R)HNC Mechanical Engineering Level 7 (D/R) HNC Electronic Engineering Level 7

The Engineering Academy: Electronic & Electrical Engineering Level 7The Engineering Academy: Mechanical Engineering Level 7Access to Engineering: SWAP Level 6NC Civil Engineering Level 6NC Civil Engineering Level 6 (D/R)NQ Electrical & Electronic Engineering Level 5NQ Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Level 5NQ Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Level 6 NQ Engineering Level 4Electrical Installation (Electrician) Pre-employment Course

D/R - Day Release | E - Evening | B/R - Block Release

ScienceHND Applied Biological Science Level 8HNC Applied science (Biology) Level 7 HNC Applied Science (Chemistry) Level 7HNC Appiled Science (University of Glasgow) Level 7NQ Applied Science Level 6NQ Applied Science Level 5NQ Applied Science - Introduction to Science & Health Level 4Access to Dietetics – SWAP Level 6Access to Medical Studies – SWAP Level 6Access to Nursing Degree – SWAP Level 6Access to Ophthalmics – SWAP Level 6Access to Podiatry – SWAP Level 6Access to Radiography – SWAP Level 6Access to Science, Technology & Mathematics – SWAP Level 6Access to Chemical & Biological Sciences – SWAP Level 5Access Intro to Medicine Level 6

PDA Childhood Practice Level 8 (Evening)HNC Childhood Practice Level 7Access to HNC Childhood Practice – SWAP Level 6NC Early Education & Child Care Level 6NQ Pathways for Men into Childcare Level 6PDA Education Support Assistance Level 6NPA in Playwork & Childcare Level 5

HEALTH, CARE & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT

Childcare & Early Education

NQ Pathways to Employment Skills Level 4NC Employability/Citizenship Level 3NQ Steps to Employment Skills Level 3 NQ Personal Achievement Award Level 2NQ Skills for Learning, Life & Work Level 2NQ Personal Achievement Award Level 1NQ Skills for Learning, Life & Work Level 1NQ Skills for Learning, Life & Work Supported Level 1

Supported Learning

HospitalityNQ Professional Cookery Level 6NQ Professional Cookery Level 5NQ Introduction to Hospitality Level 4

HND Coaching & Developing Sport: Football Studies Level 8HNC Coaching & Developing sport: Football Studies Level 7HND Coaching & Developing Sport: Games & Sport Level 8HND Coaching & Developing Sport: Adventure Sports Level 8HND Fitness, Health & Exercise Level 8NQ Sport & Fitness: Advanced Fitness, Sport and Outdoor Education Level 6NQ Sport & Fitness: Fitness, Health & Exercise Level 5NQ Sport & Fitness: Sports Coaching and Leisure Level 5NQ Sport & Fitness: Adventure Sports Level 5 NQ Sport & Fitness: Intro to Fitness, Sport & Outdoor Education Level 4

Sport, Fitness & Outdoor Education

COMMUNITY & FLEXIBLE LEARNING

ESOL levels: National 2 literacies - National 5ESOL for ProgressionNQ ESOL Beauty Skills Level 4NQ ESOL Catering Skills Level 4

NC Beauty Care Level 6NQ Make up Artistry and Nail Service - Level 5NQ Beauty Care: Technical Skills – Level 5

Beauty

Health, Social Care & Social ScienceHNC Care & Administrative Practice Level 7HNC Social Services Level 7HNC Social Services Level 7 (Evening)Access to Humanities – SWAP level 6Access to Nursing – SWAP Level 6NC Health & Social Care Level 6NQ Health & Social Care Level 5NQ Care Level 4Access Men into Professional CareSVQ Health and Social care

ESOL

HNC Working with Communities Level 7PDA Introduction to Community Work Level 6PDA in Youth Work Level 6Certi�cate in Youth Work Practice Level 5Community Achievement Awards Levels 4 to 7Digital Skills Flexible Learning Levels 3 to 5Transitions to Learning and WorkYouth Access programme

Hairdressing SVQ 3 Hairdressing Level 6NC Hairdressing Level 6NQ Hairdressing: Technical service Level 5