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Pre – Entrance Guidance
November
2013
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Welcome to
City of Glasgow College
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home to around 32,500
students from 135 different
countries
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Welcome – Today’s Programme
•College sites
•Benefits of studying at City of Glasgow College
•Course Information
•Possible progression routes
•Timetables
•Attendance
•Learning Support and Student Development
•Assessment
•Finance
•Equality
•Questions
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College Sites
•8 buildings situated over the City
•Each site is open to the students for activities, facilities and events through the year.
• Further information will be given during Induction.
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Construction Department
Construction Department is based at Rogart St. in Bridgeton.
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Decorative Flooring which is based at Dornoch St. Bridgeton
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Benefits
• Increased course choice
•Library facilities
•VLE/My City
•Student Services (Room 300, Rogart St)
•Student Association
•Recreation facilities (Gym, Student union)
•Student Voice
• City of Glasgow College is student centred with a Student Association,
elected presidents, Class Representatives and student forums
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•National Progression Award Courses (NPA) are at SCQF level 5
•NPA Courses in Plastering, Decorative Flooring, Wall and Floor Tiling, Brickwork and
Carpentry and Joinery
•NPA Construction Crafts – Multi – craft disciplined course
• Mandatory units include Construction Safety Practices, Construction Occupational
Practices, Efficient Construction Practices
•Core Skills – (Skills which are used in everyday life) Communication, Numeracy and ICT
•Guidance
•Blend of practical and theory
Course Information - NPA
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• There is the potential to progress
• NPA can progress to NQ level dependent on attainment, ability and availability
• NQ can progress to NC or HNC though this is dependent on
minimum qualification standards being achieved
Progression Routes
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Progression
Career advice and preparation for employment is available in the College –
choosing career path, CV writing, application forms, interview skills etc.
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• Course starts week starts Monday 13th January
• On line enrolment
• Monday - Friday
• 8.30 am start
• Enrolment instructions will be sent to you
Timetables NPA
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• NPA 5 days per week from January 2014 to June 2014
• 1 NPA Construction Crafts Course will be 3.5 days
• All classes start at 8.30 and finish at 4.15 pm
• Attendance and timekeeping is important as can affect your learning and may also your
affect funding (Bursary and EMA)
Attendance
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• Learning support is available to help you on your course
(in workshop and classroom)
• Please help us help you by declaring any support required
on your application or enrolment.
• Target Skills Screening (Literacy and Numeracy) will occur in the
first/second week of your course
Learning Support and Student Development
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• Learning support is available to help you on your course
(in workshop and classroom)
• Specialist support available ( dyslexia, sensory impairments etc)
• Educational Support Workers (ESW)
• Assistive Technology (Digital recorders) and Note Takers
• Access to additional funding (where appropriate)
• Alternative Assessment Arrangements
Learning Support and Student Development
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SQA assessment criteria
• All practical units will be assessed through practical and written assessments
• Notified when assessments are taking place
• Only assessed when deemed ready by your lecturer
• Second attempts
• Oral questioning
Assessment
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Construction Department lecturers do not deal with funding issues though they will be able
to point you in the right direction
• Funding issues will be dealt with from staff from
Student Services (Based in Room 300, Rogart St)
• A member of the Student Services team will be
available
Monday – Friday though please check opening hours
which will be posted on the door
Finance
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• Fairness and transparency
• City of Glasgow College aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment that is
conducive to learning for both students and staff
• Equality Manager is Graeme Brewster
Equality
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Next Steps
• Expect to hear from us in two weeks regarding your application.
• If you require further information (regarding funding etc) please contact Student Services
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Questions
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