1. College
Why?

2. Work School Progression Routes College – NC, SVQ HNC, HND, Degree
Modern Apprentice
School
College – NC, SVQ HNC, HND, Degree
Part-time College
University - degree
College
University

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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)
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7. 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.

8. School Provision Co-ordinator schools.co-ordinator@forthvalley.ac.uk
Contacts
Forth Valley College
Ernie Romer
School Provision Co-ordinator