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PEGS November 2013
1. Pre – Entrance Guidance
November
2013
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2. Welcome to
City of Glasgow College
home to around 32,500
students from 135 different
countries
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3. 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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4. 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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7. 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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8. Course Information - NPA
•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
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9. Progression Routes
•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
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10. 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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11. Timetables NPA
• Course starts week starts Monday 13th January
• On line enrolment
• Monday - Friday
• 8.30 am start
• Enrolment instructions will be sent to you
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12. Attendance
• 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)
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13. Learning Support and Student Development
•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
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14. Learning Support and Student Development
•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
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15. Assessment
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
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16. Finance
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
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17. Equality
•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
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18. 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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