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Hospitality and Salon Services: Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Teaching Departments Applied Science, Maths & Mechanical Engineering: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computing Software and Hardware, Biotechnology, Games Development, Fabrication, Welding Creative Industries: Art, Interior Design, Sound Production, Media Studies Business: Business, Administration, Finance, Accounting, Travel and Tourism Care, Health and Sport: Early Years, Social Care, Social Science, Health Care, Sport Access & Progression: Access to Degree Studies, Working with Communities, Workstart, Newstart, Pathfinders Construction: Architectural Technology, Carpentry & Joinery, Bricklaying, Plumbing, Furniture, Painting and Decorating, Gas Installation Electrical Instrumentation & Chemical Engineering: Electronics, Electrical Installation, Chemicals, Oil & Gas. Hospitality and Salon Services: Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, Hospitality

National Certificate courses in Scotland are a one-year course offered by colleges in Scotland. They are typically used to progress on to a HNC, although a National Certificate is still a recognised qualification on its own A Scottish Vocational Qualification, or SVQ, is a certificate of vocational education. SVQs are available to people of all ages. Developed by Sector Skills Councils, in partnership with industry and awarding bodies. Based on standards of competence that describe a candidate's ability to work in industry. National Certificate courses in Scotland are a one-year course offered by Technical Colleges. They are typically used to progress on to a Higher National Certificate or similar degree course, although a National Certificate is still a recognised qualification on its own. having an SVQ is a confirmation that they are competent to the standards on which the SVQ is based. The standards of competence are developed by Sector Skills Councils on behalf of industry.

Higher National Certificates Higher National Diplomas HNCs and HNDs are specially designed to meet the needs of employers both locally and nationally. Higher National courses provide both the practical skills you need to do a job and the theoretical knowledge your employer will expect you to have. The courses are made up of Higher National Unit credits (one credit represents roughly 40 hours of timetabled learning). HNCs are made up of 12 credits and usually take one year to complete (full time) HNDs are made up of 30 credits and usually take two years to complete (full time) Some HNCs allow direct entry into the second year of a degree programme, and some HNDs allow direct entry to third year. Degree students who have undertaken an HNC first are more sought after by employers because they have had the benefit of more practical experience

School Provision Courses. Skills for Work National 5 NPA SCQF 6 Construction Craft Sound Production (ST) Early Education and Childcare Engineering Skills Higher Sports and Recreation Psychology Hospitality (Stirling)(Friday) Creative Industries Foundation Apprenticeships Social Services and Healthcare City and Guilds level 1 Children and Young People Intro to Hair and Beauty Financial Services (All based in Stirling)( 2 year course) Apply online at http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk/school_courses

Two year courses taught on Tuesday Thursday afternoon over S5 and S6 HNC’s for School Pupils Six HNC’s offered on part time basis 6 hours per week Two year courses taught on Tuesday Thursday afternoon over S5 and S6 Equivalent to 4 Highers Benefit from studying at a higher level Details available from school staff Civil Engineering, Computing Science, Childhood Practice, Electrical Engineering, Sports Coaching, Events Management Some HNCs allow direct entry into the second year of a degree programme, and some HNDs allow direct entry to third year. Degree students who have undertaken an HNC first are more sought after by employers because they have had the benefit of more practical experience Many HNC/D students go on to undertake post-graduate qualifications.

School Provision Co-ordinator schools.co-ordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk Contacts Forth Valley College 01324403000 01259215121 01786 406000 Ernie Romer School Provision Co-ordinator schools.co-ordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk