Progression Planning ESOL Groups

National Academic Recognition Information Centre NARIC -UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre Free service to Students and Prospective Students EU & Overseas Bring your original certificates Email you the NARIC results Information required for course recruitment and selection NARIC check – to compare your certificate against the Scottish Credit Qualification Framework - SCQF

SCQF – Framework Levels 1-12

Specific Entry Requirements Additional qualifications For example: General Teaching Council for Scotland – GTCS National Health Service – NHS, some degree routes Require: Higher English (B) National 5 Maths (B) Speak to an adviser for specific details.

Progression routes - FVC www.forthvalley.ac.uk New application Apply after 24 October 2016

NC Funding – EU EU students will automatically get their tuition fees paid… Students studying on SQA level 6 or below, even if you have higher education qualification from your home country you DO NOT pay tuition fees. However… To gain your full bursary entitlement you must not hold a higher qualification You must have three years residency in Scotland.

HN Funding - EU EU students will automatically get their tuition fees paid from Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) If don’t have: Previous Higher Education from your own country EU students will be able to access Loans and Bursaries from SAAS Meet the residency criteria – 3 years residency in Scotland Live in Scotland on the first day of the course “Age” criteria

Application/Funding – International Prospective students must contact the International Team International Student Support Coordinator 01324 403329

Volunteering Falkirk Campus Volunteering Event - November 2016 Main Hall This event will be an opportunity to gain information and advice Volunteering can be added to your CV to enhance your career prospects

Minimum Wage National Living Wage 25+ years Rates change April National Minimum Wage -24 years Rates change October 25+ 21-24 18-20 U18 Apprentice £7.20 £6.95 £5.55 £4.00 £3.40 25+ 21-24 18-20 U18 Apprentice £7.20 £6.70 £5.30 £3.87 £3.30

Skills Development Scotland Gillian Wilson – Falkirk Campus – Tuesday Christine Blair – Stirling Campus - Hazel Gordon – Alloa Campus - Monday