All our programmes develop core & essential skills
Forth Valley College Mini Guide 2013/2014
An easy-to-use guide to help you make the r ight course choice!
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you’ve decided you want to come to college...
now how do you decide which course is for you?
At Forth Valley College, we understand the importance of making the right decision about your future. We hope that our 2013 -14 mini guide will help you make the right course choice.
it’s decision time...
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1All our programmes develop core & essential skills
Choose FRoM 4 LoCAtionsWe have four fantastic campuses available for you to study at across the Forth Valley region. If you know which campus you want to study at this section will show you a listing of all the courses at each campus.
This section can be found on page 2
Choose A stUDY RoUteIf you’re a bit unsure of which level of course you should apply for or if you know where you want to go but not sure which course/s will get you there, the study route section will help guide you through the different levels of courses.
This section can be found on page 4
Choose A sUBJeCt AReAWe have 8 different departments within the college all with specific subject areas.
If you know the subject area you want to study - this is the section for you! We have divided our 8 departments into subject areas and listed the courses available. Once you know the subject area you want to study - and have checked you meet the entrance criteria - go online and find out more detailed course information and get your very own personalised prospectus emailed to you!
This section can be found on page 16
We have split the mini guide into 3 sections to help you make the right decision when choosing a course...
once you have chosen which course you would l ike to study, it is then time to apply
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entRY CRiteRiAIf you meet the entry criteria you will be contacted for an interview. This will give you and your chosen college department an opportunity to find out a bit more about each other. You will then be notified whether or not you have been successful. Those applicants who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to apply for an alternative course.
Check out the college website to find out all you need to know about our recruitment process.
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1 _ Choose FRoM 4 LoCAtionsIf you know the campus you want to study at - this is the section you need to check out. We have four fantastic campuses across the Forth Valley region, all with a wide range of courses available.
Below is a full list of courses available at each campus.
ALLoAAccess to Creative Industries
Access to Degree Studies - NQ
Access to Engineering Technology
Administration - NC
Art and Design - NC
Business - NC and HND
Introduction to Business and Administration - NC
Career Skills Programme
Carpentry and Joinery - NQ
Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route - NC
Computing - NC
Computing: Software Development - HND
Computing: Technical Support - HND
Introduction to Construction Craft Skills - NQ
Early Education and Childcare - NC
Electrical Engineering with Electronics - NQ
Electrical Practice for Electricians - NC
Lifestart
Hairdressing - NVQ Level 2 Diploma
Make-Up Artistry - HND
Passport to Learning
Pathfinder
Workstart
FALKiRKAccess to Care and Social Sciences
Access to Creative Industries
Access to Degree Studies - NQ
Access to Engineering Technology
Access to ScienceLevel 5 - NQ
Access to ScienceLevel 6 - NQ
Accounting - HND
Administration - NC
Administration and Information Technology - HND
Applied Biological Sciences - HND
Architectural Technology - HND
Art and Design - NC
Art and Design: Degree Foundation
Beauty Therapy City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3
Beauty Therapy HND
Built Environment - NC
Business - NC and HND
Introduction to Business and Administration - NC
Introduction to Care, Health & Sport - NQ
Certificate in Engineering Construction - Welding
Chemical Process Technology - HND
Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route - NC
Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route - NC
Child, Health and Social Care - Social Care Route - NC
Child, Health and Social Care - Social Science Route - NC
Civil Engineering - NC and HNC
Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology - HND
Computer Aided Design and Technology - NC
Computing - NC
Computing Games and Software Development - NC
Computing Hardware and Technical Support - NC
Computing: Software Development - HND
Computing: Technical Support - HND
Construction - HNC
Construction Crafts - Hard Landscaping & Garden Construction Option - City & Guilds
Introduction to Construction Craft Skills - NQ
Construction Management - HNC
Early Education and Childcare - NC and HNC
Electrical Engineering - HND
Electrical Engineering with Electronics - NQ
Electrical Practice for Electricians - NC
Engineers of The Future
Finance - NQ
Fitness, Health and Exercise - HND
Furniture Crafts - NQ
Furniture Restoration - HND
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NEED MORE INFO?
If you need a bit more information, visit our website where you can find out all the up-to-date information on all our courses, campuses and the facilities on offer. You can also ‘build your own prospectus’ online!
Visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk/buildyourownprospectus
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Games Development - NC
Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma
Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Health Care - HNC
Health and Social Care - SVQ Level 2
Health and Social Care - SVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People)
Lifestart
Measurement and Control Engineering - NC and HND
Mechanical Engineering - NC and HND
Nail Services City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3
Newstart
Pathfinder
Passport to Learning
Pathway to Social Care
Petrochemical Operations - HNC
Social Care - HNC
Social Sciences - NQ and HNC
Sport and Fitness - NC
Sport and Leisure - NQ
Sports Coaching and Development of Sport - HND
Travel and Tourism - NC
Tourism - HND
Working with Communities - HNC
Workstart
RAPLoChBeauty Therapy City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3
Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 Diploma
Hairdressing City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Nail Services City & Guilds SVQ Level 2/3
stiRLinGAccess to Creative Industries
Access to Science Level 5 - NQ
Administration - NC
Administration and Information Technology - HND
Art and Design - BA
Art and Design - HND
Art and Design - NC
Art and Design: Degree Foundation
Introduction to Care, Health & Sport - NQ
Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route - NC
Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route - NC
Contemporary Art Practice - HND
Creative Industries: Media and Communications - HNC
Early Education and Childcare - HNC
Early Education and Childcare - NC
Education Support Assistant - PDA
Food and Beverage - Level 2 City & Guilds
Food and Beverage Service Supervision - Level 3 City & Guilds
Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Adults) - SVQ
Health and Wellbeing - NQ
Hospitality - NC
Hospitality Management - HND
Media - NC
Media and Communications - BA
Passport to Learning
Pathway to Health Care
Professional Cookery - HND
Professional Cookery - Level 2 City & Guilds
Professional Cookery - Level 3 City & Guilds
Sound Production - NC and HND
Travel and Tourism - NC
Tourism - HND
Visual Communication - HND
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2_ Choose A stUDY RoUteThis section is made up of department flow charts to help you understand the different types of qualifications and study routes on offer and map out your own personal progression route to get you where you want to go!
HOW TO USE OUR FLOW CHARTS
Consider the qualifications youalready have, and then check outthe SCQF Chart on page 32to see what your progressionoptions would be.
If you have no qualifications,start at Access Level.
If you feel you have relevant experience contact Student Admissions or our Learner Advisory Team for help and adviceon where to start your learning journey.
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ACCess & PRoGRession
•HNC/HND in various subject
related disciplines•Year 1 related
degree programme
HNC Working with Communities
(SCQF 7)
Newstart (SCQF 4/5)
Workstart (SCQF 2–4)
Pathfinder (SCQF 3/4)
Lifestart (SCQF 1/2)
Access to NQ courses (SCQF 4-6)
•Vocational National
Qualifications•Get Ready for Work
•Skill Seeker Programmes
supported employment
•Part-time adult college provision
•Community-based provision
•NQ related Modern
Apprenticeship•Entry to Workforce
NQ Access to Degree Studies
(SCQF 4–6)
This flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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APPLieD sCienCe & CoMPUtinGScience Flow Chart
HNC Petrochemical
Operations (SCQF 7)
NQ Access to Science (SCQF 6)
HND Chemical Process
Technology(SCQF 8)
HND Applied Biological Sciences (SCQF 8)
Progression to University
Progression to University
NQ Access to Science (SCQF 5)
These flow charts show possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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Computing Flow Chart
Progression to University
Progression to University
HND Computing: Software
Development (SCQF 8)
NC Computing: Games & Software
Development (SCQF 6)
NC Games Development
(SCQF 5)
HND Computing: Technical Support (SCQF 8)
NC Computing: Hardware &
Technical Support (SCQF 6)
NC Computing (SCQF 5)
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This flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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BUsiness
NC Introduction
to Business & Administration
(SCQF 4)
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HND Tourism (SCQF 8)
HND Accounting (SCQF 8)
HND Administration & Information Technology (SCQF 8)
HND Business (SCQF 8)
Year 1, 2 or 3 of a related
degree at university or professional qualifications
NC Travel & Tourism (SCQF 5)
NQ Finance(SCQF 5)
NC Administration
(SCQF 5)
NC Business (SCQF 5)
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CARe, heALth & sPoRtCare & Health Flow Chart
NC Early Education &
Childcare (SCQF 6)
PDA Education Support Assistant(SCQF 6)
SVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 (Adult)
(SCQF 6)
Career Skills Programme
(SCQF 6)
SVQ Health & Social
Care Level 2(SCQF 5)
Pathway to Social Care
(SCQF 6)
HNC Early Education &
Childcare(SCQF 7)
HNC Healthcare (SCQF 7)
HNC Social Care (SCQF 7)
HNC Social Sciences (SCQF 7)
Pathway to Health Care
(SCQF 6)
NC Child, Health & Social Care Routes:
Health Care, Early Years, Social Care Social Sciences
(SCQF 5)
NQ Introduction
to Care, Health & Sport
(SCQF 4)
Passport to Learning (SCQF 4)
SVQHealth & Social Care Level 3 (Children &
Young People) (SCQF 6)
NQ Social Sciences (SCQF 6)
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PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.
Access to Care & Social
Sciences(Access Level3) Jan Start
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CARe, heALth & sPoRtCare & Sport Flow Chart
NQ Sport & Leisure
(SCQF 6)
Pathway to Health Care
(SCQF 6)
NQ Social Science (SCQF 6)
NQ Introduction
to Care, Health & Sport
(SCQF 4)
NC Sport & Fitness (SCQF 5)
NQ Health& Wellbeing
(SCQF 5)
Passport to Learning (SCQF 4)
HNC/D Sports Coaching with Development
of Sport (SCQF 7/8
HNC/D Fitness Health & Exercise
(SCQF 7/8
This flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or
visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.
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ConstRUCtion
City & Guilds Construction Crafts: Hard
Landscaping & Garden Const.
(SCQF 4/5)
Related City & Guilds Horticulture
course (SCQF 6)
Not offeredat FVC
NQ Furniture
Crafts (SCQF 4/5)
HND Furniture
Restoration (SCQF 8)
NQ Carpentry & Joinery
(SCQF 4/5)
* SVQ Carpentry & Joinery (SCQF 6)
Introduction to Construction
Craft Skills (SCQF 4/5)
* SVQ Level 3 in a construction
craft discipline or Modern
Apprenticeship (SCQF 6)
Year 2 or 3 of a related degree
at university
Year 2 or 3 of a related degree
at university
HNC Construction Management
(SCQF 7)
NC Built Environment
(SCQF 6)
HND Architectural Technology (SCQF 8)
HNC Construction
(SCQF 7)
NC Civil Engineering
(SCQF 6)
HNC Civil
Engineering (SCQF 7)
HND Computer
Aided Design &
Technology (SCQF 8)
NC Computer Aided Design & Technology
(SCQF 6)
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* Can only be undertaken in employment.
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CReAtiVe inDUstRiesThis flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.
HND Art & Design (SCQF 8)
Progress to University
University Ordinary Degree
(SCQF 9)
BA Media & Communication
(SCQF 9)
HND Contemporary
Art Practice (SCQF 8)
NC Sound Production (SCQF 6)
NC Media (SCQF 6)
Art & Design Degree
Foundation (SCQF 6/7)
NC Art & Design
(SCQF 6)
Introduction to Art & Design
Part-time Course
(SCQF 5)
Access to Creative
Industries (SCQF 4/5)
HNC Art & Design
Part-time Course
(SCQF 7)
HND Sound Production (SCQF 8)
HNC Creative
Industries: Media &
Communication (SCQF 7)
HND Visual Communication
(SCQF 8)
BA Art & Design (SCQF 9)
Progress to University
When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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Year 3 of a related degree
at university
Modern Apprenticeships
Access to Engineering Technology (SCQF 4/5)
HND Electrical Engineering
(SCQF 8)
NQ Electrical Engineering with
Electronics (SCQF 6)
NC Electrical Practice for Electricians (SCQF 5)
HND Measurement
Control Engineering
(SCQF 8)
NC Measurement
& Control Engineering
(SCQF 6)
HND Mechanical Engineering
(SCQF 8)
NC Mechanical Engineering
(SCQF 6)
enGineeRinG
This flow chart shows possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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C&G Level 3Certificate in Engineering
Construction: Welding
(SCQF Level 6)
These flow charts show possible study routes within this department.When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
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hosPitALitY & sALon seRViCesHair & Beauty Flow Chart
Year 1 of a related degree
at university
* HND Make-up Artistry
(SCQF 8)
City & Guilds Nail Services
SVQ Level 2/3
HNDBeauty Therapy
(SCQF 8)
City & Guilds Beauty Therapy SVQ Level 4/5
City & Guilds NVQ Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma
City & Guilds NVQ Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
* Subject toapproval
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Hospitality Flow Chart
Year 2 of a related degree
at university
HND Professional
Cookery (SCQF 8)
HND Hospitality Management
(SCQF 8)
NC Hospitality (SCQF 5)
City & Guilds Professional
Cookery Level 3
(SCQF 6)
City & Guilds Food &
Beverage Level 3
(SCQF 6)
City & Guilds Food &
Beverage Level 2
(SCQF 5)
City & Guilds Professional
Cookery Level 2
(SCQF 5)
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When considering progression routes, please be aware you will not be funded for two programmes at the same SCQF Level.
PVG checks may be required for some of the programmes in this flow chart - please contact the College or visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further info.
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ACCessAccess courses provide learners with the opportunity to find out what the college has to offer and build self confidence, core skills and employability skills. The courses allow learners to experience a range of academic and vocational tasters. These courses can progress to further studies within the college.
Courses Available:
Access to Care and Social Sciences- Jan Start Access Level 3 Campus Location: Falkirk
Pathfinder - Jan & Aug Starts SCQF Levels 3 - 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
Newstart - Jan Start SCQF Levels 4 - 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
Passport to Learning - Jan & Aug Starts SCQF Levels 4 - 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling (Jan start only)
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ACCess to hiGheR eDUCAtionCourses within this area are designed for adults with substantial life experience who wish to return to study. The aim of courses in this subject area is to prepare learners for articulation routes in further and higher education.
Courses Available:
NQ Access to Degree Studies SCQF Levels 4 - 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
prepare learners for articulation routes in
further and higher education.
PRoGRess
• Access • Access to Higher Education • Administration • Applied Science • Architectural CAD & Technology • Art & Design • Beauty • Business • Career Skills • Carpentry & Joinery • Chemical Science
• Civil Engineering • Computing & Multimedia • Construction • Creative Industries • Early Education & Childcare • Engineering • Fabrication & Welding • Finance • Furniture Crafts & Restoration • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care
• Hospitality • Mechanical Engineering • Media & Communication • Social Sciences • Sound Production • Sport, Leisure & Fitness • Supported Learning • Tourism
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ADMinistRAtionOur courses in Administration cover a range of skills which will help learners undertake administrative roles in a wide variety of organisations. A well prepared and supportive administrator can make the difference between an organised team and a shambolic office. Courses in administration can lead to careers in Information Management, Office Administration, Office Manager or Personal Assistant.
Courses Available:
NC Introduction toBusiness and AdministrationSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NC Administration SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
HND Administration and Information Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk Stirling (Year 1 only)
APPLieD sCienCeCourses in the area of Applied Science provide learners with the opportunity to develop their technical skills and knowledge in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. There is a strong emphasis on the development of good laboratory skills through practical work, lectures and case studies. These courses can lead to careers as Laboratory Technicians, Process Operators in the Chemistry or Biotechnology Industries, Research Scientist, Microbiologist and many more.
Courses Available:
NQ Access to Science SCQF Level 5Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
NQ Access to Science SCQF Level 6Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Applied Biological SciencesSCQF Level 8Campus Location: Falkirk
theRe is A stRonG eMPhAsis on the DeVeLoPMent oF GooD LABoRAtoRY sKiLLs thRoUGh PRACtiCAL WoRK, LeCtUResAnD CAse stUDies
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ARChiteCtURALCAD & ARChiteCtURALteChnoLoGYThe courses within this section relate to the design of buildings. Our Computer Aided Design courses cover topics such as computer graphics, drawing office practice and 3D CAD with the higher level courses providing skills specific to architectural and building projects. Careers are available in the fields of architecture, quantity or building surveying, civil engineering and construction management.
Architectural technology has emerged from the practice of architecture and building engineering. It was created as new technologies generated new design and construction methods and is related to different elements of a building and their interactions. This course can lead to careers in higher technician posts in the field of architecture.
Courses Available:
NC Computer Aided Design and Technology SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Architectural Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Computer Aided Architectural Design and Technology SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
ARt & DesiGn The subject area of Art and Design offers a very wide range of courses. We have introductory level courses which can help introduce learners to the broad range of art and design disciplines and help build a relevant creative portfolio of work. Our more advanced level courses offer learners the opportunity to specialise in a field of art and design such as Visual Communication or Contemporary Art Practice. We also offer the BA Art and Design Degree validated by Stirling University.
Courses Available:
Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
NC Art and Design SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
Art and Design: Degree Foundation SCQF Levels 6/7 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
HND Art and Design SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling
DesiGn oF BUiLDinGs
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ARt & DesiGn(continued)There are many different career paths to choose from within this subject area - they may include Graphic Designer, Freelance Artist/Craft Designer, Costume Designer, Printmaking, Sculptor, Web Designer and many more.
Courses Available:
HND Contemporary Art Practice SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling
HND Visual Communication SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling
BA Art and Design SCQF Level 9 Campus Location: Forth Valley College - Stirling Campus
BeAUtY The Beauty Therapy industry is constantly changing to offer clients the services they require. The courses we have on offer continue to change to provide our learners with thorough training and education in many principles of the beauty industry. We have courses in Beauty Therapy, Nail Services and Make-Up Artistry, providing the learner with the ability to choose which area they want to focus on.
Careers in the Beauty Industry may include Beauty Therapist, Make Up Artist, Nail Technician, Self Employed and many more.
Courses Available:
Beauty Therapy City & Guilds - SVQ Level 2/3 SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Raploch
Nail Services City & Guilds - SVQ Level 2/3 SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Year 1 - Falkirk + Raploch Year 2 - Alloa
HND Beauty Therapy SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Year 1 - Falkirk Year 2 - Falkirk (one day per week in Alloa)
HND Make-Up Artistry SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa
Validated by
Learners wil l develop CoMPetenCe and eFFiCienCY in al l aspects of beauty therapy
Subject to approval
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BUsiness Business courses provide a wide range of skills essential for working in today’s office environment. The courses aim to develop both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that employers require in their staff to carry out a wide range of business related jobs.
Careers in business may include clerical and administration positions, sales, marketing, manufacturing, retail and many more.
Courses Available:
NC Introduction to Business and Administration SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NC Business SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
HND Business SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa (year 1 only)+ Falkirk (year 1 and 2)
CARPentRY & JoineRY Carpenters and joiners make, fix and install replacement timber components for a building. This can include structural work, such as roofs, staircases or floors, or the repair/replacement of doors, door frames, skirting boards, architraves and other mouldings. Our course helps the learner develop the hand skills and knowledge required for progression to formal craft training in Carpentry and Joinery.
Courses Available:
NQ Carpentry and Joinery SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa
enhAn
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develop the hand skills and knowledge
CAReeR sKiLLsPRoGRAMMe This course will assist school leavers to develop skills and qualifications to access higher education or gain employment. The course will enable the learner to make an informed choice, and further prepare for future study or employment. Work experience opportunities are an integral part of the course and learners will be expected to find a suitable work placement in line with their future plans in order for them to make an informed choice as to what it would be like to work in a particular field.
Courses Available:
Career Skills Programme SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa
AChieVe
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CheMiCAL sCienCe Chemical science courses cover a wide range of course content such as the principles of chemical engineering, heat and mass transfer, laboratory studies, distillation and physical and organic chemistry.
Our courses focus on the underpinning knowledge and principles requiredfor working in an industrial setting.
Careers paths can leadto Process Operators,Chemical Engineer,Technician, Lab Technicianand many more.
Courses Available:
HNC Petrochemical Operations SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Chemical Process TechnologySCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
Engineers of The Future (EOTF) SCQF Level 11 Campus Location: FalkirkTo apply for EOTF please call: 01324 403177
CiViL enGineeRinG Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil Engineering embraces Construction, Construction Engineering, Structural Engineering and other specialist areas. Employment opportunities are in a range of technical and managerial positions with private business, local authorities, government, military and many more.
Courses Available:
NC Civil Engineering SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Civil Engineering SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
CiViL enGineeRinG eMBRACes ConstRUCtion, ConstRUCtion enGineeRinG, stRUCtURAL enGineeRinG AnD otheR sPeCiAList AReAs
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ConstRUCtion The courses in this subject area cover many different fields such as craft skill, bricklaying, painting and decorating, built environment, construction management - all areas which make up the construction industry. We offer introductory level courses which allow the learner to develop skills and understanding in the different areas - therefore allowing them to identify where they may want to specialise.
Career paths can lead to Bricklaying, Painter and Decorator, Horticulture, Land Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Construction Technician, Site/Project Manager and many more.
Courses Available:
City and Guilds Construction Crafts - Hard Landscaping and Garden Construction Option SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk
NQ Introduction to Construction Craft Skills SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
CoMPUtinG & MULtiMeDiA The area of Computing and Multimedia offers a very wide range of courses. We offer introductory courses which allow the learner to gain hands on skills in computer hardware systems and installing software and networking.
We also offer courses to help gain knowledge and experience in the gaming industry - helping learners to develop understanding of the design and development process of games. Another area our courses focus on is software development and technical support - we offer advanced courses in these two areas helping successful candidates progress onto careers such as software development, systems analyst, PC Support Technician, network administrator and many more.
Courses Available:
NC Computing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NC Games Development SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
NC Computing Games and Software Development SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
NC Computing Hardware and Technical Support SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Computing: Software Development SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
HND Computing: Technical Support SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
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eARLY eDUCAtion & ChiLDCARe Courses in the area of Early Education and Childcare develop a range of skills for working in an early years setting. The courses provide a wide knowledge of the factors which influence children’s care and their learning and development.
Successful completion of these courses can lead to careers within Early Years Education, Childcare and Education Support in job roles such as Nursery Nurse, Child-Minder, Nanny and many more.
Courses Available:
NQ Introduction to Care, Health and SportSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
NC Child, Health and Social Care - Early Years Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
NC Early Education and Childcare SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
CReAtiVe inDUstRies This is an introductory course which provides the learner with the opportunity to sample a range of creative subject areas. This course is a pathway to further study.
Courses Available:
Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
the CReAtiVe AnD CULtURAL seCtoR in sCotLAnD is stRonG
Courses Available:
NC Built Environment SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Construction SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Construction Management SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
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Courses Available:
PDA Education Support Assistant SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling
HNC Early Education and ChildcareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
enGineeRinG Engineers are problem solvers who use their expertise in science and maths to do their job. The courses we offer cover a variety of the different branches of engineering such as Electrical Engineering, Measurement and Control Engineering and Electrical Practice for Electricians. There are many different career paths available in the field of engineering - such as Electrician, Process Technician, Instrument Control Technician and many more.
Courses Available:
Access to Engineering TechnologySCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NC Measurement and Control EngineeringSCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Measurement and Control Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
NC Electrical Practice for ElectriciansSCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NQ Electrical Engineering with Electronics SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
HND Electrical Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
Engineers of The Future (EOTF) SCQF Level 11 Campus Location: FalkirkTo apply for EOTF, please call:01324 403177
a wide range of Core and engineering ski l ls
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FABRiCAtion & WeLDinG Our course in Fabrication and Welding will provide the basic principles of fabrication and welding technology and develop practical skills in different types of welding techniques and processes. Career paths include Welder, Welding Technician and Engineer.
Courses Available:
Certificate in Engineering Construction - Welding (City & Guilds Level 3) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
FinAnCe Courses in finance cover a wide range of skills, knowledge and understanding relating to business and accounting activities. Some of the course content areas that are covered are book-keeping, law, payroll, entrepreneurial skills, economics, taxation and many more.
There are many different career paths open to successful learners in the area of finance such as Accountant, Book-Keeper, and Accounts Clerk.
Courses Available:
NC Introduction to Business and Administration SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NQ Finance SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Accounting SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: FalkirkWe AiM to ensURe thAt
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FURnitURe CRAFts & RestoRAtion The aim of Furniture Craft and Restoration is to preserve and restore items of modern and antique furniture. Conservation involves ensuring that items retain their original characteristics. Restoration may involve the use of new materials to protect and update existing features. In order to do this, restorers/conservators combine their specialist knowledge with a variety of practical techniques, such as veneering, marquetry, upholstery and polishing.
Courses Available:
NQ Furniture Crafts SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Furniture Restoration SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
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hAiRDRessinG Our courses in Hairdressing develop the skills and knowledge for a career in hairdressing and the service industries. Learners will develop competence and efficiency in all aspects of hairdressing and the ability and confidence to meet the needs of the hairdressing industry.
Courses Available:
Hairdressing City & Guilds - NVQ Level 2 Diploma SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Raploch
Hairdressing City & Guilds - NVQ Level 3 Diploma SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk+ Raploch
Hair & Beauty and Hospitality are all
high growth areas
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heALth & soCiAL CARe Courses in the area of Health and Social Care are very varied, offering learners a wide selection of career choices. The courses cover areas such as Social Care, Health Care and Working with Communities with the ability to select which group you are interested in working with such as the elderly, young adults or children and young people.
There are many career paths available for progression such as Care Assistant, Support Worker, Social Care Assistant, Community Work Assistants, Youth Workers, Community Project Workers and many more.
Courses Available:
NQ Introduction to Care, Health and SportSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
NQ Health and Wellbeing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling
NC Child, Health and Social Care - Health Care Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
NC Child, Health and Social Care - Social Care Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
Pathway to Health Care SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling
Pathway to Social Care SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
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Courses Available:
SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Adults) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling
SVQ Health and Social Care - Level 3 (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Health CareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Social CareSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Working with CommunitiesSCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
hosPitALitY Eating and drinking never go out of fashion - so the hospitality industry just keeps on growing.
The hospitality industry is large and diverse, offering people from all walks of life a career which is not only enjoyable but also rewarding. Our courses cover these diverse roles and offer a number of courses in areas such as Professional Cookery, Front of House, Food and Beverage and Hospitality Management.
There is a wide selection of careers available for learners in this area such as Professional Chef, Cook, Bar Supervisor, Front of House Supervisor, Hotel Manager and many more.
Courses Available:
Professional Cookery City & Guilds - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling (Sept - March)
Food and Beverage City & Guilds - Level 2 SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling
Professional Cookery City & Guilds - Level 3 SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling (March - Sept)
Certificate in Food and Beverage Service Supervision City & Guilds - Level 3 SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: StirlingThe progression routes for
those with skills and enthusiasm are excellent
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Courses Available:
NC Hospitality SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling
HND Hospitality Management SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling
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MeChAniCAL enGineeRinG Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Our courses provide learners with a wide range of knowledge and skills to help them progress to careers in different fields of mechanical engineering such as mechanical manufacture, process, oil and gas industry and the alternative energy industries.
Courses Available:
NC Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Mechanical Engineering SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
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MeDiA AnD CoMMUniCAtion The Media and Communication Industry covers a broad range of areas including radio and television, journalism, advertising, public relations and marketing. Our courses provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge across the communication industries and gain an appreciation of how technology is used in the world of media and communication, as well as develop an insight into this hugely influential sector.There is a wide selection of careers available in the communication and mediaand creative industries sectors.
Courses Available:
Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
NC Media SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling
HNC Creative Industries: Media and Communication SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Stirling
BA Media and Communication SCQF Level 9 Campus Location: Forth Valley College - Stirling Campus
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soCiAL sCienCes Social Science is the field of study concerned with society and human behaviour. Our courses provide learners with an understanding of people and society and show how valuable this is in our everyday lives and workplaces - studying different areas such as Psychology, Sociology and Research Skills.
With further study in Social Sciences at an advanced level, careers can be gained in the Police, Local Councils, Teaching, Voluntary Sector and research.
Courses Available:
NQ Introduction to Care, Health and SportSCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
NC Child, Health and Social Care - Social Sciences Route SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
NQ Social Sciences SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HNC Social Sciences SCQF Level 7 Campus Location: Falkirk
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soUnD PRoDUCtion Sound Production is the skill of recording, editing and mastering audio. Our courses will teach you about the enormous range of modern uses for audio production in our state of the art recording, sequencing and mixing skills studios.
Careers can range from recording and creating sound effects for films; to producing content for TV, radio or online broadcast; to working in computer games and advertising.
Courses Available:
Access to Creative Industries SCQF Levels 4/5 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk+ Stirling
NC Sound Production SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Stirling
HND Sound Production SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Stirling
sPoRt, LeisURe AnD Fitness The Sport and Leisure industry covers a wide range of areas with jobs in sectors such as sport and recreation, health and fitness, coaching and many more. The courses we have on offer range from introductory level which allows the learner to decide if this is the career path they wish to follow whilst at the same time building confidence and developing life skills. Learners can then progress to a more advanced level which allows them to study a specific area such as Fitness, Health and Exercise or Sports Coaching with the Development of Sport.
Courses Available:
NQ Introduction to Care, Health and Sport SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Falkirk
NC Sport and Fitness SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk
NQ Health and Wellbeing SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Stirling
NQ Sport and Leisure SCQF Level 6 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Fitness, Health and ExerciseSCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
HND Sports Coaching with Development of Sport SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk
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sUPPoRteD LeARninG Our supported learning courses are designed for young people who have additional support needs.The courses cover a wide range of subject areas allowing the learner the opportunity to experience a variety of vocational subjects, creative projects and work preparation.
Courses Available:
Lifestart SCQF Levels 1/2 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
Workstart SCQF Levels 2 - 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk + Stirling
toURisM Our courses in Travel and Tourism provide learners with the practical knowledge and skills to allow them to progress onto a career in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.
The courses cover areas such as Business Practices, Tourist Destinations, Enterprise, The Scottish Tourism Product, Marketing, Customer Care and many more.
There is a wide selection of careers available including Travel Agent, working for the Tourist Board, Tour Operator and workingfor international airlines.
Courses Available:
NC Introduction to Business and Administration SCQF Level 4 Campus Location: Alloa + Falkirk
NC Travel and Tourism SCQF Level 5 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
HND Tourism SCQF Level 8 Campus Location: Falkirk + Stirling
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an understanding of the tourism industry
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WhAt ARe sCQF LeVeLsand how can they help me make my decision?SCQF is the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework -it is a really useful way of comparing the wide range of Scottish Qualifications available and can be very helpful to plan your progression route through different levels of study.
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Access 3 Standard Grade
Foundation
Access 2
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Higher National Diploma
Higher National Certificate
Qualif ications of higher
education institutions
Doctorial Degree
Integrated Masters Degree/Masters
Degree, Post Graduate
Diploma, Post Graduate Certificate
Honours Degree Graduate Diploma
Graduate Certificate
Bachelor/ Ordinary Degree,
Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate
Diploma of Higher Education
Certificate of Higher Education
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SVQ5
SVQ4
SVQ4
SVQ3
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SVQ1National Certificate
National Progression
Award
Professional Development
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For more information on SCQF visit the website at: www.scqf.org.uk
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ENTRY CRITERIAIf you meet the entry criteria you will be contacted for an interview. This will give you and your chosen college department an opportunity to find out a bit more about each other. You will then be notified whether or not you have been successful. Those applicants who are unsuccessful will have the opportunity to apply for an alternative course.
Check out the college website to find out all you need to know about our recruitment process.
WhAt next?If you still have question marks hangingover your decision, why not use our online facility to build your own prospectus.
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All you have to do is stick in a few details - name, email address etc. Then pick the subject areas you want more information on and that’s it - your own personalised prospectus will then be emailed directly to you!
If you’ve made your decision, then please also visit the website at www.forthvalley.ac.uk to check you have the required entry criteria.You then have two options available:
OPTION 1_APPLY ONLINE If you’re not already on the website, go to www.forthvalley.ac.ukand apply online.
Simply go to the course of your choice and click on the apply now button!
OPTION 2_FILL IN A PAPER COPYCall 0845 634 4444 to arrange for an application form to be posted out to you or visit www.forthvalley.ac.uk to download a printable application form.
If you would like assistance in completing your College application form there are a number of people who can help you. These include:•AmemberoftheCollege’sLearnerAdvisoryTeam•SkillsDevelopmentScotland•YourGuidanceTeacher•ARepresentativefromyourlocalauthorityCommunityEducationTeam
Get in touch.. .We hope our mini guide has helped you make your decision on which course is right for you - but if you still have some questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch on the numbers and emails below:
General Enquiries T__ 0845 634 4444
Student Services and Support
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