North Highland College UHI Prospectus 2016

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2016
PROSPECTUS
North Highland College UHI
Ormlie Road, Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7EE
T: +44 (0)1847 889000
E: nhcinfo@uhi.ac.uk
W: northhighland.uhi.ac.uk
North Highland College
@NHC_UHI
Cover photo: aurora borealis over Caithness
Just think WHAT
CAN DO FOR YOU

Just think WHAT
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Thank you for taking the time
to look through our prospectus.
As a native of the North Highlands, I take
great pride in the wide range of courses we
offer through our centres in this wonderful
part of Scotland.
Whether based in Caithness, Sutherland,
Ross & Cromarty or indeed further afield,
our students are at the centre of all that we
do and fully benefit from being part of a
dynamic and caring rural college with a strong
reputation for quality and innovation.
We are also proud to be part of Scotland’s
most distinctive university, the University of
the Highlands & Islands.
So, whether you are seeking to continue your
education direct from school or returning to
study to enhance your career prospects, our
dedicated teaching and support staff will do
their very best to help you succeed and fully
achieve your ambitions.
Most importantly, please let us know if you
need any advice to help you make the right
course selection and prepare for college life.
We look forward to hearing from you and I
very much hope that I will have the
opportunity of welcoming you to the North
Highland College in the near future.
Donald MacBeath
Principal
Principal Donald MacBeath, congratulates
graduates during the North Highland
College UHI Academic Awards Ceremony
in Dornoch Cathedral
WELCOME TO NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI

OUR COURSES
Business, Computing and IT 025
Construction and the Built Environment 051
Creative Studies 063
Engineering, Technology and Energy 083
Environmental Science 111
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy 125
Health, Education and Social Care 139
Hospitality and Professional Cookery 163
Humanities and Social Sciences 179
Rural Studies 193
Skills for Life, Learning and Employment 219
Sport, Leisure and Tourism 233
JUST LOOK
INTRODUCTION
Welcome from the Principal 001
in Just Ten Figures 005
Just Think...
Introduction to NHC UHI 007
About Us 010
Learning Options 011
Our Campuses 012
Our Campuses - Thurso 014
Our Campuses - Halkirk 016
Our Campuses - Dornoch 018
Our Campuses - Alness 020
Highland Life 021
How to Use This Prospectus 023
FURTHER INFORMATION
Highers 247
School Partnerships 247
Modern Apprenticeships 248
CPD Opportunities 249
Your Student Journey 251
How to Apply for a Course
Further Education 253
How to Pay for Your Course
Further Education 254
How to Apply for a Course
Higher Education 255
How to Pay for Your Course
Higher Education 256
Accommodation 257
Student Support Services 257
How To Find Us 258
Index 259
Contact Us 260

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NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI - in just ten figures
3000
67%
33%
163
12
80%
£23263
Our four campuses cover almost
square miles of the Scottish Highlands
NHC was founded
years ago as Thurso Technical College
We enrol around
of our students study full-time
students every year
of our students study part-time
We provide
full-time and part-time courses
We cover
different subject areas
We have strong links with over
employers
of our graduates go on to get a job or are in further
study within six months of graduating
is the average salary of those in full-time employment
Cliffs at Sarclet, Caithness

just think...The North Highland College is one of the 13 partner
colleges and internationally renowned research
centres that together, form the University of the
Highlands and Islands.
With almost 7,000 students throughout the
partnership in locations spread across the Highlands
and Islands, you can choose the UHI campus that
suits you.
The North Highland College UHI is located all over
the North of Scotland, with four campuses covering
the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross-shire regions.
Our picturesque campuses in Thurso, Halkirk,
Dornoch and Alness covers almost 4000 square
miles of the scenic Highlands, yet our campuses are
easy to reach and close to great bars, restaurants
and shops.
We have earned a high profile, mainly due to the
variety and availability of specialist full time courses,
but also thanks to the many and varied home and
flexible study courses offered.

OUR LOGO
The ‘scampi bird’ represents a map of the North
Highland region and the eye marks our main campus
location in Thurso.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR OVER 50 YEARS
NHC was founded in 1959 as Thurso Technical
College to serve the training needs for UKAEA.
REACHING LEARNERS IN THE HIGHLANDS
We have campuses in Thurso, Halkirk, Dornoch and
Alness and they cover almost 4000 square miles of
the Highlands and we enrol around 3,000 students
per year.
INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
We have strong links with over 250 employers and
it is through these connections that we can offer
our students a variety of opportunities to help them
find employment:
• Modern apprenticeships
• Foundation apprenticeships
• Summer employability programmes
• Chef mentoring scheme
• DSRL sponsorship scheme
EXCELLENT REPUTATION
We take pride in our students’ success and over the
past three years our students have done us
extremely proud.
We have celebrated many awards such as:
• LANTRA Overall Winner
• LANTRA Modern Apprentice of the Year
• LANTRA Game and Wildlife learner of the Year
• SGA Young Gamekeeper of the Year
• SECTT Apprentice of the Year
• iMechE Electrical Apprentices of the Year
• Scottish Nuclear Apprentice of the Year
• Springboard’s FutureChef of
the Year
• Young Highland Chef of
the Year
CAREERS AND
EMPLOYABILITY
We aspire to train
students for more than
a job – we provide the
skills that will enable
you to build a career by
developing core
employability skills and
offering pathways to help you
advance, particularly in high-wage,
high-growth careers.
80% of our graduates go on to get a job or are in
further study within six months of graduating.
£23,263 is the average salary of those in
employment.
Statistics from HESA, representing Higher Education courses.
ABOUT US
80% of our graduates go on to
get a job or are in further study
within six months of graduating.

Durness
Thurso
Wick
Dornoch
Alness
Ullapool
Inverness
Halkirk
Burns’ night – find a Burns’ supper near you!
Easter weekend
Brew at the Bog, near Inverness
T in the Park, Perthshire
Gala weeks across various towns in North Highlands
- lookout for the flags!
Caithness Agricultural Show, Thurso
Sutherland Show, Dornoch
Halkirk Highland Games
Black Isle Show, Muir of Ord
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, by Beauly, Invernesss
Freshers Fayre
North Highland College UHI Graduation, Thurso
25th January 2016
25th-28th March 2016
May 2016
July 2016
July - August 2016
15 -16th July
23rd July 2016
30th July 2016
August 2016
4th - 6th August 2016
September 2016
September 2016
The circuit shown here in orange marks
the route of the North Coast 500 which
has been named by Travel Magazine as
one of the best drives in the world
alongside South Africa’s Cape
Overberg, the Amalfi Coast in Italy and
the Atlantic Road in Norway.
All of our campuses are within a few
miles of this spectacular journey.
Castle
Beach
Golf
OUR CAMPUSES
LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES
VC (Video Conference):
Using cameras and microphones VC technology
enables you to connect to staff and students at any
number of the University of the Highlands and
Island’s centres.
Using cameras and microphones, this technology
allows you to see and hear your tutor and other
class members.
You can share common learning resources and
materials on screen.
VC can be accessed in a dedicated VC room with a
large screen or it can be accessed on a laptop or
desktop computer.
You may share the facility with a group of students
or you may be on your own.
VLE (Virtual Learning Environment):
This web based system connects you to your online
learning materials, online guidance and support and
enables you to access and submit course assessments.
You can talk with your tutors and other students in
your online classroom through discussion boards,
forums and live chat.
AC (Audio Conference):
Using traditional phone systems or web-based phone
technology, an audio conference enables three or
more people to share a conversation or discussion.
LEARNING OPTIONS
FULL-TIME: Attend 3-5 days per week
PART-TIME:
Study more flexibly to fit around other commitments
such as work or family.
DISTANCE LEARNING:
Study where and when you want with online resources
and paper based packs.
ONLINE LEARNING:
You may study at flexible times and locations using online resources.
Attendance at some timetabled tutorials may be required.
You will usually be part of a group studying this way and will be able to interact
with other students online. Some online courses do not require any physical
attendance, with all study and support from tutors online.

In Thurso, we offer a wide range of full-time and
part-time courses.
This college centre is home to our Engineering,
Technology and Energy Centre (ETEC) and
Environmental Research Institute (ERI).
The centre has tutorial rooms, learning resource
centre, library, video and audio conference facilities,
professional training restaurant, beauty therapy and
hairdressing training salons, an engineering
technology and energy centre, environmental
research institute and on-site café.
STUDENT LIFE IN THURSO
Heaven for water sports lovers!
A major surfing area and premier heavy cold surf
destination, Thurso beach hosts surfing
championships, including two World Championships
for Kayak surfing.
OUR CAMPUSES
THURSO STUDENT HOTSPOTS
Thurso Cinema, Y-Not Bar & Grill, local nightclub
Skinandis and Caithness Horizons museum.
The Caithness Shinty Team welcome students
from the University of Punjab to Thurso

Just a short drive from Thurso in Halkirk, is our Rural
Studies Centre, a state-of-the-art facility used by our
equine, gamekeeping and veterinary nursing students.
The centre is equipped with international sized
outdoor and indoor arenas, tack room, 20 purpose
built loose boxes, three high specification
classrooms, large video conference suite, modern
office suites and a custom veterinary nurse training
area including; theatre, kennels, preparation room,
isolation area and consultation room.
Here, our equine students are able to accommodate
their own horses and train with them in our
international-sized arenas.
HALKIRK
OUR CAMPUSES

Our courses delivered from Dornoch see students
benefit from the experience of training at the
Burghfield House – our working, training restaurant.
Here, hospitality and cookery students, learn all the
tools of the trade during their unique learning
experience.
It is also home to our Centre for History, which
offers a number of research opportunities.
Within yards of Royal Dornoch golf course (said to
be the 10th best course in the world), lies Ross
House, which is renowned for the BA (Hons) Golf
Management degree. The facility boasts a newly built
Huxley Golf all-weather putting green. The course
combines academic and practical aspects to deliver a
fully-rounded approach to a career in the sport.
STUDENT LIFE IN DORNOCH
Golfers’ paradise blessed with sunny, sandy beaches!
Tee-off on the Royal Dornoch championship course,
ranked 13th in the world and enjoy the stunning
scenery and tranquil location in the small historic
town of Dornoch.
OUR CAMPUSES
DORNOCH
STUDENT HOTSPOTS
Hogmanay street party, Sutherland Agricultural
Show, Highland Gathering, Black Isle Show and
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.

Our lively Alness campus specialises in music and
sound production courses.
The campus is well equipped with digital audio
workstations and sound booths for recording
sessions – even the care section based upstairs never
hear a peep.
STUDENT LIFE IN ALNESS
Supporting budding musicians!
Alness High Street is a hive of shopping activity with
a good range of shops to suit all tastes. Students will
love the friendly, welcoming atmosphere and live
music scene.
STUDENT HOTSPOTS
The ‘Comm bar and restaurant, the Station Hotel,
Averon Leisure Centre, Hootananny’s (Inverness)
and Brew in the Bog festival.
TEA IN THE CAR PARK
Keep your eyes peeled for ‘Tea in the Car Park’, our
very own music festival based at the Alness campus.
As well as live student performances, our care
students also run a crèche.
This annual family music festival is free to attend and
has something for everyone.
ALNESS
OUR CAMPUSES

HIGHLAND LIFE
Sango Bay Sutherland
FAIRYTALE LANDSCAPES
In the far north we are surrounded by stunning
scenery everywhere we go.
FASCINATING HISTORY
Historic castles and preserved buildings are an
important part of our heritage.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Take a leisurely stroll on our unspoilt beaches.
Check out Dunnet Bay, Dornoch and Nairn beaches
– their clear coastal waters could be mistaken for
Caribbean hideaways.
LOCAL FOOD/DELICACIES
You’ll have a natural larder right on your doorstep –
world renowned seafood, finest scotch lamb and
beef and famous malt whisky from local distilleries.
OUTDOOR SPORTS
Scotland is the home of golf, so why not tee off on
Royal Dornoch Golf course, ranked 5th in the world!
Or, you could brave the waves of Thurso East, one
of the best surf destinations in the UK.
If that’s not your thing, there’s always mountain
biking, hill walking, fishing, sea kayaking and more.
THRIVING MUSIC SCENE
The sound of bagpipes puts a wee spring in our step,
but it’s not all pipe bands and celidhs here!
There is a wide range of music festivals to choose
from. Check out Rockness, Brew at the Bog,
Belladrum and T in the Park to name but a few.
WILDLIFE
From coast to countryside, you will encounter an
array of wonderful wildlife throughout the Highlands.
Keep an eye out for deer and Scottish wildcats,
mountain hares, red squirrels and golden eagles to
name but a few.
Caithness is fantastic for sea watching.
Take your binoculars to John o’ Groats and
Duncansby Head where pods of orcas, humpback
and killer whales can be seen as well as dolphins,
porpoises and puffins.
TRAFFIC
Traffic jams in the North Highlands are a little more
interesting than the city.
Being a student is not all about studying hard; it’s also about sharing experiences, meeting new people and
having fun - and there are lots of fun things to do in the North Highlands.
Here are just a few reasons to live, work and study in the North of Scotland.
Grab your coat and go on an adventure.
FAIRYTALE LANDSCAPES
In the far north we are surrounded by stunning
scenery everywhere we go.
FASCINATING HISTORY
Historic castles and preserved buildings are an
important part of our heritage.
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Take a leisurely stroll on our unspoilt beaches.
Check out Dunnet Bay, Dornoch and Nairn beaches
– their clear coastal waters could be mistaken for
Caribbean hideaways.
LOCAL FOOD/DELICACIES
You’ll have a natural larder right on your doorstep –
world renowned seafood, finest scotch lamb and
beef and famous malt whisky from local distilleries.
OUTDOOR SPORTS
Scotland is the home of golf, so why not tee off on
Royal Dornoch Golf course, ranked 5th in the world!
Or, you could brave the waves of Thurso East, one
of the best surf destinations in the UK.
If that’s not your thing, there’s always mountain
biking, hill walking, fishing, sea kayaking and more.
THRIVING MUSIC SCENE
The sound of bagpipes puts a wee spring in our step,
but it’s not all pipe bands and celidhs here!
There is a wide range of music festivals to choose
from. Check out Rockness, Brew at the Bog,
Belladrum and T in the Park to name but a few.
WILDLIFE
From coast to countryside, you will encounter an
array of wonderful wildlife throughout the Highlands.
Keep an eye out for deer and Scottish wildcats,
mountain hares, red squirrels and golden eagles to
name but a few.
Caithness is fantastic for sea watching.
Take your binoculars to John o’ Groats and
Duncansby Head where pods of orcas, humpback
and killer whales can be seen as well as dolphins,
porpoises and puffins.
TRAFFIC
Traffic jams in the North Highlands are a little more
interesting than the city.
Being a student is not all about studying hard; it’s also about sharing experiences, meeting new people and
having fun - and there are lots of fun things to do in the North Highlands.
Here are just a few reasons to live, work and study in the North of Scotland.
Grab your coat and go on an adventure.

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SPORT,
LEISURE &
TOURISM
CONTENT
• Basic Sports Coaching, Sports Therapy, Exercise and Fitness
Leadership
• Opportunity to achieve two SQA National Progression Awards (NPA)
• Developing theoretical knowledge and practical application e.g. in
the use of fixed and free weights, circuit training and designing
training programmes for individuals.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Three National 5 Qualifications (three Standard Grades at Credit
Level) or
• Three Intermediate 2’s at A, B or C, with Physical Education and a
literary subject included in those preferably.
Due to the practical nature of the course, applicants must hold an
acceptable level of fitness. This will be assessed at time of interview.
One reference must be provided from a Sports Coach or PE Teacher.
WHAT CAN I DO ON COMPLETION OF MY COURSE?
• Articulation through the various sports related HNC/D awards as
well as employment in the sports therapy and health and fitness
industries.
• Specifically within UHI, students can progress to various honours
degree programmes such as Sport Management and Sport and Fitness.
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT F2F
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
2 years part-time
SPORT FITNESS AND HEALTH, NQ
SCQF LEVEL 6 / Including NPA Achieving
Excellence in Sport & NPA Exercise and
Fitness Leadership
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The North Highland College UHI provides you with
the opportunity to develop skills and qualifications
from intermediate 1 to PhD level; through full time
or part time attendance at College; or by evening
class, distance or online learning.
We value your interest in our courses and want you
to get the best from the information included in
our prospectus.
Our courses are arranged in colour-coded sections
by faculty and subject area to help you find the
subjects you are interested in.
You can also use the A-Z at the back of the
prospectus where all courses are listed.
Once you have found the course for you there is a
lot of other important information available to help
you make the decision to apply.
HOW TO USE THIS
PROSPECTUS
Information
about entry
requirements
Career and
future study
opportunities
Course
content
Course title
and award
Icons highlight the mode and combination
methods of study:
FT Available to study full time
PT Available to study part time
BR Block release
F2F Face to face teaching
VC Learning by video conferencing
AC Learning by audio conference
OL Online learning

The diverse nature of our business, computing
and it courses will educate you in these
broad-based qualifications to help enhance
your career prospects.
We pride ourselves on forward thinking and
business-orientated lessons incorporating
practical aspects within the learning and
teaching environment where possible.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
As well as gaining theoretical business knowledge,
we like to ensure our students have the opportunity
to apply their learning in a relevant business context.
Our strong links with employers means that there
are numerous opportunities for experiential learning,
such as placements, research projects, live case
studies and guest speakers.
Business,
Computing & IT CREDIBLE, FLEXIBLE COURSES
Our dynamic range of courses are designed to
develop your skills to meet the needs of employers,
but also to suit your personal and professional
circumstances. Our programmes offer flexibility for
you to develop specific knowledge and expertise in
key business areas.
DEVELOP SKILLS FOR THE 21st CENTURY
The development of enterprise and employability
skills throughout these courses helps ensure you are
well prepared for today’s ever changing business
world.
STUDENT STORY 027
OUR COURSES
Certificate in Business and Accounting Principles 029
Certificate in Computing and Digital Technology 030
Certificate in Office Information Management 031
HNC Accounting 032
HNC Administration and Information Technology 035
HNC/D Business 036
HNC Computing 037
HND Computer Science 038
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance 041
BA (Hons) Business Management 043
BSc (Hons) Computing 045
BA (Hons) Events 047
PROGRESSION 049

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LAURA SUTHERLAND, BA BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT AT NORTH HIGHLAND
COLLEGE UHI, THURSO CAMPUS.
BA Business Management student Laura Sutherland
from Thurso was terrified of being the ‘old’ one in
her class and found it hard to come back into
education having worked since leaving school.
Laura was very surprised on her first day at the
North Highland College UHI: “It wasn’t as bad as I
thought, I fitted in straight away and I actually found
others to be in the same position as me in that they
were returning to education.”
Getting the qualification to go with her experience
came naturally to Laura, “I really enjoyed what I was
learning, having been a manager I found that I had a
good understanding already and I could put the work
and theory together quite easily.
It was certainly hard work but definitely worth it and
now I have a degree!”
sTUDENT
STORY
Laura’s advice for students:
Going away to study was not an option for
me as I have three kids so having a
university on my doorstep was a huge
benefit. Definitely do it, it’s not as scary as
you first think but it does take a lot of time
and commitment but it is all worth it in
the end - especially when you get that
certificate in your hand.

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
The Certificate in Business & Accounting Principles course is a locally
devised programme which has been specifically designed both to aid
progression on to the HNC Business and HNC Accounting awards
and to prepare students for employment in business or accounting
junior posts.
CONTENT
• Higher Business Management.
• Microeconomics
• Financial accounting
• IT for administrators
• Finance and e-business
• Computing: web design & development
• Computing: office & personal productivity
• Database systems
• Mobile & PC applications
• Numeracy and communication
• Work Experience and enterprise activity
The SQA Higher Business Management is included as part of this course
and students will have the opportunity to achieve all 5 core skills (IT,
communication, numeracy, working with others and problem solving).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Four National 4 qualifications (or above) in a relevant subject area
Mature students
• Relevant post school education and training
AND
• Satisfactory references
• Successful interview
• HNC Business or HNC Accounting or an Events Management
qualification
• Enhanced career prospects for entry into business or accounting
junior posts
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT / OL F2F
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
longer part-time
BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES, Certificate
SCQF LEVEL 5/6
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
longer part-time
COMPUTING AND DIGITAL
TECHNOLOGY, Certificate
SCQF LEVEL 5/6
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The Certificate in Computing and Digital Technology course is a locally
devised programme which has been specifically designed to both aid
progression to the HNC Computing award and to prepare students
for employment in 1st line helpdesk support or junior IT posts.
CONTENT
• Higher Computing
• Web Design Fundamentals
• Digital Media Elements
• Computing: office & personal productivity applications
• Work experience and enterprise activity
The SQA Higher Computing is included as part of this course and
students will have the opportunity to achieve all 5 core skills (IT,
communication, numeracy, working with others and problem solving)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
Mature students
AND
• HNC Computing
• Enhanced career prospects into 1st line helpdesk support or IT
junior posts

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
The Certificate in Office Management course is a locally devised
programme which has been specifically designed to both aid
progression to the HNC Administration and Information Technology
award and to prepare students for employment in administration,
office and IT junior posts.
CONTENT
• Higher Administration
• Word processing
• Computing: office & personal productivity applications
• Work experience and enterprise activity
The SQA Higher Administration is included as part of this course and
students will have the opportunity to achieve all 5 core skills (IT,
communication, numeracy, working with others and problem solving).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
Mature students
AND
• HNC Administration and IT or an Events Management qualification
• Enhanced career prospects in administration, office and IT junior posts
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT / OL F2F
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
longer part-time
OFFICE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT,
Certificate
SCQF LEVEL 5/6
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ACCOUNTING, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
UCAS code: 104N
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The HNC Accounting covers a wide range of accounting concepts and
provides you with an excellent grounding in the principles of financial and
management accounting using manual and computerised approaches.
CONTENT
Subject content will include:
• Recording financial information
• Preparing final accounts
• Using financial accounting software
• Management accounting using IT
• Cost accounting
You will also study a variety of other relevant topics and will undertake
a work experience unit and develop certified personal and
employability skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• One SQA Higher, preferably in Accounting, Business or a numeracy
subject
OR
• Certificate in Business and Accounting Principles
• Mature students will be considered for entry based on relevant
work/industrial experience and demonstration of an appropriate
level of academic ability
• HND Accounting is available at our partner colleges of the
University of the Highlands and Islands at Inverness College UHI,
Moray College UHI, Perth College UHI and Shetland College UHI
• Direct entry to professional examinations of ACCA, ACMA, ACIS
may also be possible

Halladale River, Sutherland

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
The HNC Administration and Information Technology is designed to
meet the demands and requirements of today's modern business
environment, and will stand you in good stead to pursue a successful
career in business administration.
The college also offers a PDA in Office Management and Information
Technology and a PDA in Information Technology in Business. Please
see page 249 for more details.
Businesses and other organisations rely upon people with good skills in
administration and information technology. This more advanced course
can help your career by providing you with the high level of practical
and problem solving skills you need to improve your job prospects.
CONTENT
Subject content will include:
• IT in business - word processing, spreadsheets, databases and
presentation applications
• Office administration
• Office technologies
• Recording financial transactions
• Communication - analysing and presenting complex communication
• Administration and information technology graded unit 1
You will also study a variety of other relevant topics and will undertake
a work experience unit and develop certified personal and
employability skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• One SQA Higher at grade C or above preferably in Administration
or in the IT or communication field
Mature students
Progressing students
• Certificate in Office Information Management
• BA (Hons) Events Management (subject to validation) or possibly BA
(Hons) Business Management
• Enhanced career prospects at a senior level in office administration,
supervisory level administration or as a personal assistant or secretary
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
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FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
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Thurso
DURATION
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1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
UCAS code: 17PN (HNC) 75NG (HND)
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
START DATE
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September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
BUSINESS, HNC/D
SCQF LEVELS 7/8
UCAS code: 001N (HNC) 101N (HND)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The HNC/D Business will give you an excellent introduction to a wide
range of business and management skills.
You will gain a broad spectrum of skills that are highly sought-after by
employers and should be equipped with the knowledge to undertake a
variety of business roles.
Year 1 - HNC
• Business accounting
• Economic issues
• Marketing
• Managing people and organisations
• Business law
• Information technology application software
• Business graded unit 1
Year 2 - HND
• Behavioural skills for business
• Business contractual relationships
• Business culture and strategy
• Micro and macro economics
• Information and communication technology in business
• Preparing financial forecasts
• Business graded unit 2
You will also study a variety of other relevant topics and develop your
personal and employability skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• One SQA Higher, preferably in Business or English
Mature students
• Certificate in Business and Accounting Principles
• BA (Hons) Business Management with a variety of specialist streams
to choose from including human resource management, finance,
marketing, enterprise, digital communication or business law. Or BA
(Hons) Events Management (subject to validation)
• Enhanced career prospects for a variety of posts in administration,
business and management, or self-employment

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
The HNC Computing will provide you with useful foundations for a
successful career in computing and technology.
CONTENT
• Professionalism and ethics in computing
• Computer systems fundamentals
• Developing software: introduction
• Team working in computing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• One SQA Higher at grade C or above preferably in Computing or IT
plus three National 4 qualifications.
Mature students
• Certificate in Computing and Digital Technology; NC Digital Media
Computing; NQ Multimedia Computing; Intermediate 2 Business,
Administration and Computing Studies; or SVQ Information
Technology
• HND Computer Science.
• Enhanced career prospects such as a trainee programmer, systems
analyst, or database administrator
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
COMPUTING, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
UCAS code: 304G
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
COMPUTER SCIENCE, HND
SCQF Level 8
UCAS code: 001I
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The HND Computer Science course has been designed to meet the
growing needs of IT and computing related sectors, giving you an
up-to-date, recognised qualification within the context of an
ever-changing employment market.
CONTENT
• Relational database management systems
• Developing websites for multi-platform use
• Managing a web server
• Computer Science: Graded Unit Project
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Two Scottish Highers at grade C or above.
Mature students
• HNC Computing
Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed
above are encouraged to apply.
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is a specialised degree which
provides underpinning knowledge and technical skills highly sought
after by employers. It provides a solid foundation for a career in the
accounting and finance industry.
Year 1 - HNC
• Recording financial information an preparing final accounts
• Using financial accounting software
• Management accounting using IT
• Cost accounting and accounting group award graded unit 1
Year 2 - HND
• Accounting for specialised transactions
• Business taxation
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Accounting group award graded unit 2 & 3
• Management accounting for decision making, planning and control
Year 3 - BA
You will undertake a Research Skills module and five further modules
which may include:
• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Auditing and Professional Ethics
• Financial Management
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
You will complete a dissertation and four further modules which
may include:
• Advanced Taxation
• Corporate Financial Decision Making
• International Financial Reporting
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Entry to year one, HNC Accounting, is 1 Scottish Higher at grade C
or above OR 1 A level at grade D or above
Mature students
AND
• Certificate in Business and Accounting Principles.
• Entry to year two, HND, is HNC Accounting
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / OL F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE,
BA (Hons)
SCQF LEVEL 10
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
• Enhanced career prospects in Financial Accounting, Management
Accounting, Auditing, Tax or Treasury Management.
• There are also opportunities to work in professional practice or
within a relevant organisation

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
This programme is a high quality, broad-based qualification which
provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the
contemporary business environment.
In years one and two, a programme of core modules is followed to
ensure that a solid foundation is laid down.
In year three and four you can choose to study for a generic degree in
business and management or you can focus on one particular aspect
such as human resource management, finance, marketing, enterprise,
digital communication or business law. This will allow you to exit at the
end of fourth year with a themed award, for example: Business
Management with Human Resource Management.
Year 1 - HNC
• Introduction to business law, enterprise and marketing
• Preparing for work based and placement learning
• Introduction to financial accounting and operations
• Introduction to people management and organisational behaviour
Or HNC Business/ HNC Accounting/HNC Administration and IT
Year 2 - DipHE
• Business contractual relationships
• Business economics
• Contemporary issues in management
• Contemporary marketing
• Management of business information and accounting
Or HND Business/ HND Accounting
Year 3 - BA
• Research skills module
In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will
be a number of core and elective modules from the following list:
project planning and management; quality management; small business
planning; strategic human resource management; work placement:
Industry specific skills; collaborating in a digital economy; critical
thinking in management; employment law in the human resource
context; entrepreneurship; financial management; international and
export marketing; marketing communications.
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
Four years full-time,
longer part-time
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT,
BA (Hons)
SCQF LEVEL 10
UCAS code: NN21
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
• Dissertation or research and plan a new business venture (generic
degree and enterprise stream).
In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will
be a number of core and elective modules from the following list:
business strategy; corporate financial decision making; corporate
responsibility in a global environment; e-business; employee relations;
global management; innovation and enterprise; social and
environmental accounting; strategic marketing; work placement:
professional development
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Three Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR two A levels at
grade C
Mature students
• HNC/D in a business-related subject
• PgCert Leadership and Management with UHI (you must be in
employment) or CMI Executive Diploma in Management (you must
be in employment)
• Enhanced career prospects in public and private sector management,
voluntary organisations or self-employment

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
If you are looking for a successful career in the fast-moving computing
industry, the BSc (Hons) Computing degree is for you.
This computing degree also offers you the flexibility to specialise in
software development or technical support, or to follow a generic
degree path in computing.
Year 1 - HNC
• HNC Computing
Year 2 - HND
You can choose to study:
• HND Computing: Software Development
• HND Computing: Technical Support
Year 3 - BSc
Core modules are:
• Advanced databases
• Designing web-based applications
• Advanced multi-user operating systems
• Project (team or individual)
Option modules include: Network server management, everyware
computing, network and security management; intelligent systems;
multimedia; research managements skills; introduction to computer
forensics; computer crime and forensics.
Year 4 - BSc (Hons)
Core modules are:
• Databases: relational, objects and the web
• Theoretical computer science
• Web programming
• Dissertation
Optional modules include: Mobile application development and
intelligent systems
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Entry to year one, HNC, is one Scottish Higher at grade C or above
or one A level at grade D or above
• Entry to year two, HND, is an appropriate computing based HNC,
such as HNC Computing, or HNC Information Technology
• Entry to year three of the degree is an HND in Computing:
Software Development, Computing: Technical Support, or
Information Technology
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
Four years full-time,
longer part-time
COMPUTING, BSc (Hons)
SCQF Level 10
UCAS code: G400
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
• You might like to consider a career in the following areas; web
design or website development, interactive web-based software
development and design, in server maintenance and management,
database analysing, database implementation, web-based services
and various technical support roles.

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT
COMING SOON!
We plan to deliver this exciting qualification commencing session
2016/17 (subject to validation).
It is planned that the course will provide a range of theoretical and
practical skills required to work within the events industry and its aim
will be to allow graduates to exit with a broad experience in organising
as well as supporting events of varying types.
Please enquire if interested.
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
4 years full-time,
longer part-time
EVENTS, BA (Hons)
SCQF LEVEL 10
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BUSINESS,
COMPUTING
& IT

BUSINESS,
COMPUTING & IT
PROGRESSION
We also have a wide range of
CPD courses available.
See: www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk
for more details.
• National 5 & Higher Administration & IT
• National 5 & Higher Business Management
• National 5 & Higher Computing Science
Offered as school link courses SCQF level 5/6
Certificate in
Business &
Accounting
Principles
SCQF 5/6
Opportunity to achieve
Higher Business
Management
Certificate in
Office Information
Management
SCQF 5/6
Higher Administration
Certificate in
Computing
& Digital
Technology
SCQF 5/6
Higher Computing
Science
HNC
Accounting
SCQF 7
Cert HE
Tourist Guiding
SCQF 7
HNC
Business
SCQF 7
HNC
Computing
SCQF 7
HND
Accounting
(at another UHI
partner college)
SCQF 8
BA (Hons)
Accounting
& Finance
SCQF 10
HND
Business
SCQF 8
BA (Hons)
Business
Management
SCQF 10
BA (Hons)
Events
HND
Computer
Science
SCQF 8
BSc (Hons)
Computing
SCQF 10
Choice of themed pathways
available. Choose from Business
with: Finance, Marketing, Human
Resource Management, Enterprise,
Digital Communication, Tourism,
Business Law.
YOUR LEARNER JOURNEY
BEGINS HERE

One of Scotland’s largest, exciting and
rewarding industries. Our well established
construction department can equip you with
the skills to build a career in construction.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
As a construction student, you will be involved in
relevant projects which will benefit the local
community. This will enhance your skills in
various areas such as site working, project
management, team working and working safely in
a construction environment.
VARIETY OF CAREERS
There are over 40 craft and specialist roles available
within the industry. Whether your interests lie in
carpentry and joinery, dry lining and finishing, brick
laying or plumbing, you can start your learning
journey with us.
Construction
& the Built Environment
STUDENT STORY 053
OUR COURSES
Access to Construction and Engineering (ACE) 055
Employability Programme into Construction
(EPIC) 056
SVQ 3 Carpentry and Joinery 057
NC Built Environment and Civil Engineering 059
PROGRESSION 061

CHRIS DOAKE, EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME IN CONSTRUCTION (EPIC) AT NORTH
HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI, THURSO CAMPUS.
STUDENT
STORY
Eight of the ten students that went out on placement have now
consequently secured full time employment in the construction industry.
Employability Programme into Construction (EPIC)
student Chris Doake from Thurso had been working
part time with a local joinery company when he saw
the new EPIC course advertised. “I wanted to start
doing construction and joinery work full time so
when I saw that the course included the CSCS
(Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card I
applied straight away.”
The CSCS card gives students the industry
accreditation required to work on construction sites.
The course also includes a six weeks work
experience within the construction industry and
Chris found his work placements to be invaluable;
“I really enjoyed the work placements and how you
just fitted in with what they were already doing, you
just had to get stuck in with them straight away. On
my second work placement with Norscot I was
offered a full time, permanent job with them which I
accepted right away.”
Chris’ advice to students:
If you have an interest in construction you
should definitely use this course as a first
step into the industry. The classes are
really good but the best part for me was
having the opportunity to network and
learn from local construction firms and if
you impress them enough they might just
offer you a job.

CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of the
building and engineering industry. ACE has been designed to help you
gain experience and confidence as well as developing employability
skills through enterprising units and working as a team.
CONTENT
• Electrical installation
• Electronics
• Joinery
• Mechanical engineering
• Painting and decorating
• Plumbing
• Welding and fabrication
• Woodwork
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Prospective learners must demonstrate an interest in a career in
construction or engineering.
• Consideration will also be given to learners who have completed the
Personal Empowerment Programme
• Satisfactory interview
• NC Fabrication & Welding
• Employability Programme into Construction (EPIC).
• Enhanced career prospects as an apprentice
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT / F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION AND
ENGINEERING (ACE)
SCQF LEVEL 4
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CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT / F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time
EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMME INTO
CONSTRUCTION (EPIC)
SCQF LEVEL 5 / CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 1
DIPLOMA IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
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This programme has been developed as a direct result of industry
demand with the backing of local construction companies.
It will help you to become ‘work ready’ through completing a
Certificate of Work Readiness. You will also have the opportunity to
gain a Construction Skills Certification Scheme card which can provide
you with industry accreditation.
CONTENT
• Health and safety
• Hand and power tools
• City and Guilds Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery
• CSCS card
• Concrete laying and finishing
• Six week work placement with local employer
• Preparing for employment – employability and enterprise
• Certificate of Work Readiness
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Progressing Students
• Successful completion of Access to Construction and Engineering
programme and bridging maths
School leavers
• Three National 4 qualifications
• SFW Construction would also be an advantage
Mature Students
• NC Built Environment and Civil Engineering.
• Enhanced career prospects as a modern apprenticeship or in full
time employment.
Students will receive a full,
tradesman’s quality toolkit at the
start of the course that can be
kept upon successful completion
of the course.

CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
On-the-job training, then experience of the many different types of
joinery while at college. Instruction in the safe use of; machines and
power tools, construction drawing, calculations, communication skills
and construction-related sciences.
An apprenticeship combines learning at a college/training
provider with on-site experience to give apprentices the right
mix of technical and practical skills.
CONTENT
• Units include:
Ground and upper floors
Stair construction
Roof construction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Apprenticeship with an employer
• Apply to CITB - www.citb.co.uk/citb-apprenticeships
• CITB Test/Interview
For further information about CITB Apprenticeships please contact:
John Bond, Apprenticeships Officer Caithness & Sutherland –
john.bond@citb.co.uk twitter.com/JohnBondCITB
Study options:
Year one - 19 weeks
Year two - 11 weeks
Year three - 1 week
Year four - 1 week
• Successful students can progress onto Advanced Craft Certificate or
HNC Construction Management.
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
32 weeks over 4 years
(block release)
CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
SCQF LEVEL 6 / SVQ LEVEL 3
(with PDA Level 6)
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CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT

CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
This exciting, new course will comprise of two group awards delivered
together, the NC Built Environment & NC Civil Engineering
CONTENT
• Technical, structural and design appraisal
• Comparing building systems (traditional and modern)
• Legislative requirements
• Operating and manipulating IT and drawing software
• Investigations, site surveys and site works
• Specifying materials and components
• Plant and equipment selection
• Responding to the requirements of a design brief
• Production and testing of civil engineering materials
• Applying CAL and CAD skills
• Foundation, steel and concrete frame construction
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Three Standard Grades at level 3 (General) or above, Intermediate 2
or National 4/5 in appropriate English, Science, Mathematics or
technical subjects (Mathematics is strongly recommended for
learners wishing to pursue NC Civil Engineering).
Mature students
• Relevant post school education and training.
• NC at SCQF Level 5 in a related discipline
• Higher education courses in civil engineering or one of the built
environment disciplines.
• Enhanced career prospects in the industry
START DATE
----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
----------------------------------------------------
FT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
----------------------------------------------------
4 years full-time
BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND CIVIL
ENGINEERING, NC
SCQF LEVEL 6
(Subject to validation)
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CONSTRUCTION
& THE BUILT
ENVIRONMENT

CONSTRUCTION &
THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
PROGRESSION
We also have a range of CPD courses available.
See www.northhighland.uhi.ac.uk for more details.
SFW Construction
SCQF Level 4/5
(Offered as school
link course}
School leaver
or adult returner
with appropriate
entry requirements
Access to
Construction and
Engineering (ACE)
Incorporating NPA
in Construction
SVQ 1 in
Engineering SCQF 4
Employability
Programme into
Construction
(EPIC) SCQF 5
Modern
apprenticeship in
a construction
craft discipline
work based
SVQ level 3
Carpentry
& Joinery
SVQ level 3
SCQF 6
NC Built
Environment /
civil engineering
SCQF 6
(subject to
validation)
YOUR LEARNER JOURNEY
BEGINS HERE

“Creativity is
seeing what
everyone else
has seen, and
thinking what
no one else
has thought.”
Albert Einstein

Our Creative Centre seeks to excite and ignite
creative sparks and draw upon your creativity.
Our expert lecturers can provide you with the
tools and knowledge to further yourself within
the creative industries.
SHOWCASING TALENT TO INSPIRE FOR
THE FUTURE
We help our students get involved in fantastic
opportunities during their studies, from gigs in real
venues to organising live events. As part of the
course, our students regularly help out at festivals
such as Brew in the Bog to help them gain
confidence and expertise.
Creative StudiesINDUSTRY CONNECTIONS
Ironworks, Big Box Network Ltd, Creative Scotland,
HIE, Thurso Cinema and Eden Court.
THE NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI
CREATIVE CENTRE
As a student here you’ll get to make use of our
digital audio workstations and sound booths in our
Alness campus. You will also have the opportunity to
book time in the practice and recording studios
out-with college time and can take advantage of this
to record individual projects.
STUDENT STORY 067
OUR COURSES
NC Music Performance SCQF Level 5 069
NC Music Performance SCQF Level 6 070
NC Sound Production 073
HNC Music Performance 074
HNC Sound Production 075
BA (Hons) Applied Music 077
BSc Audio Engineering 079
BA (Hons) Highlands and Islands Film-Making 080
PROGRESSION 081

KENNA ROSS, HNC MUSIC AT NORTH HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI, ALNESS CAMPUS.
HNC Music student Kenna Ross from Nairn was really nervous about starting her course at the Alness campus
but after her induction she fell in love with the Creative Centre based at Alness point. “I really didn’t want to
come to College and I had all intentions of leaving after the induction but now I wish I could do it all over again.”
Students are encouraged to develop their live performance skills through playing at gigs throughout the year
and bands within the College are set up for these performances. Kenna is a part of Almost Folk, a pop folk band
with fellow college students. Highlighting her favourite parts of the course Kenna said, “I loved the
opportunities for gigging it really brought me out of my shell. We have played at the Fringe, XPO North, Celtic
Connections and will be playing at Belladrum this year.”
Kenna’s advice for students:
Go for it! It has been a great year and I am really going to miss everyone. Make good use
of the gigs and performances you will do throughout your year and use the techniques that
the tutors give you for making contacts and networking.
STUDENT
STORY

CREATIVE
STUDIES
This National Certificate in Music is aimed at school leavers, adult
returners and those working in the music industry.
It is designed as a potential starting point for those interested in
working in the music industry or as CPD for those already employed in
some capacity within the industry.
The course also contains a National 5 Skills for Work Creative
Industries award.
CONTENT
• Appreciation of music
• The creative process
• Aural and composing skills
• MIDI Sequencing
• Live performance
• Performing music on one instrument or voice
• Introduction to Scotland's creative industries
• Sound engineering and production
• Music literacy
• Digital media: audio acquisition
• You will also develop core skills in IT, communications and literacy
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Three National 4 qualifications or above (Three General Standard
Grades)
OR
• Ability to play a musical instrument to a reasonable level (Grade 3)
• A love of music and performing
• All students will be interviewed
• NC Music at SCQF Level 6
• NC Sound Production at SCQF level 6
• Enhanced career prospects within the creative industries
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
and January 2017
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
MUSIC, NC
SCQF LEVEL 5
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CREATIVE
STUDIES
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
and January 2017
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
MUSIC, NC
SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Anyone with a love of music and performing should join this course
which can be attended on a full-time basis for one academic year, or
part-time over two years.
You have the choice of studying modern or traditional music and given
the chance to produce a demo CD.
There will be the opportunity to perform locally and further afield and
tuition is with a team of experienced tutors / performers / composers /
recording artists.
Your enhanced playing, performance and recording skills will provide
many opportunities.
CONTENT
Instrument tuition is available from college staff in:
• Electric
• Acoustic and bass guitar
• Drums
• Keyboard
• Vocals
For all other instruments, students must arrange tuition and it will be
funded as part of the programme
All entry level students are introduced to simple melodies, time and
key signatures. As students develop skills through thin level, the focus
shifts to cover style, technique and building repertoire.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Three National 4 qualifications or above (Three General Standard
Grades)
• NC Music level 5
OR
• Ability to play a musical instrument to a reasonable level (Grade 3)
• A love of music and performing
• HNC Music or HNC Sound Production

CREATIVE
STUDIES
CREATIVE
STUDIES
Students performing at 'Tea
in the Car Park', an annual
family festival held at the
Alness campus

CREATIVE
STUDIES
The NC in Sound Production provides candidates with the appropriate
skills and knowledge and in sound production, music business and
performance.
Students are introduced to a range of practical and theory based units.
CONTENT
• Sound Engineering and Production
• Digital Media
• Audio Editing
• Sound Reinforcement
• Applied Multimedia
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Three National 4 qualifications (three Standard Grades at level 4)
• NC Music level 5
• All applicants will be interviewed
• HNC Sound Production
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
and January 2017
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
SOUND PRODUCTION, NC
SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CREATIVE
STUDIES
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
MUSIC PERFORMANCE, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
UCAS code: 103W
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
If you have a musical talent that you would like to turn into a career,
the HNC Music will help you structure your musicality, allowing you to
make it your profession.
You will study modern or traditional music and develop skills in music
performance.
You will frequently play gigs in locations away from the college and use
venues in Inverness and across the Highlands to try and give you real
industry experience.
Our sound production students need a variety of content to record, so
there are many opportunities to have your original material recorded
in a professional environment.
CONTENT
• Creative industries infrastructure
• Music first study 1: instrument
• Music: graded unit
• Music theory
• Practical musicianship
• Working in the creative industries
Optional units may include: live performance skills; composition; music
sequencing and programming; recording techniques and stagecraft.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• One Higher or NC Music, level 5 pass in your main study
instrument
• The ability to play a musical instrument is a requirement and the
ability to read music notation is recommended
• BA (Hons) Applied Music

CREATIVE
STUDIES
If you're interested in sound production and engineering and would like
to influence the music and sounds we listen to on a daily basis, the
HNC Sound Production will give you the basic qualifications required
to follow this path.
You will be prepared for all sound production environments, including
recording techniques, production methods, live sound, broadcast audio
and audio for multimedia.
CONTENT
• Acoustics
• Creative industries infrastructure
• Digital audio workstations
• Sound production graded unit
• Sound production practice
• Sound production theory
• Working in the creative industries
Optional units may include: an introduction to audio for multimedia;
music sequencing and programming; multi-track mixing.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• One Scottish Higher at grade C or above or NC Sound Production
• BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering.
• Enhanced career prospects such as managing and designing music
and sound for television, radio, conferences, concerts and other live
events. Or pursue multimedia careers in web design, animation,
gaming and other digital media
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
SOUND PRODUCTION, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
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CREATIVE
STUDIES

CREATIVE
STUDIES
Studying traditional, Celtic, pop, jazz, classical or rock – this course
will give you the opportunity to explore the culture of the Highlands
and Islands and focus your study towards the application of music in a
variety of professional contexts.
Addressing the modern needs of the professional musician, you will
study with top individuals in their fields.
You will also develop skills in business, finance, enterprise, networking
and communication, which will help you access opportunities
nationally, in Europe and the USA..
Year 1 - CertHE
Subjects include: performance practice; ensemble; music in its widest
context - Social, cultural, historical; creativity is more important than
knowledge; remote digital music collaboration; free elective.
Year 2 - DipHE
Subjects include: performance practice; the effective contributor;
music, power and commerce; creative skills; creation through
technology; free elective.
Year 3 - BA
Core subjects inlcude: professional practice; music in social and historical
contexts; research skills; creative identity; understanding live sound.
Optional units: entrepreneurship and social enterprise; music in
educational and community contexts.
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
Core subjects include: applied music- performance, creation or research;
applied music critique and evaluation; personal employability strategy.
Optional modules: education and community; emerging technologies;
entrepreneurship and social enterprise (level 9).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• HNC Music OR
• 3 Scottish Higher(s) at grade ABB or above OR
• 2 A levels at grade BB or above
• Additional entry requirements, Grade 7 Associated Board or Trinity
College or equivalent on first instrument (including grade 5 music
theory or equivalent)
• Consideration will also be given to candidates who can demonstrate
a high level of ability in one or more of the following: composition
and creative skills; music technology including computer-based
music production
• You will be required to attend an audition and interview to assess
your technical ability
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Available throughout
Scotland
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
4 years full-time,
longer part-time
APPLIED MUSIC, BA (Hons)
SCQF LEVEL 10
UCAS code: W301
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CREATIVE
STUDIES
• Enhanced career prospects in the following areas; performing,
composing, teaching, music and health, entrepreneurship,
community musician, research and development

CREATIVE
STUDIES
If you want to excel in a career in sound production then your future
starts here.
With an emphasis on face-to-face tutorials and practical work, this BSc
(Hons) Audio Engineering degree will equip you with hands-on
experience and a solid foundation in the technical skills of studio, live
and broadcast production.
It focusses on recording live sound, digital broadcasts, audiovisual
applications, recording techniques, studies and location and research.
Year 1 - HNC
HNC Sound Production
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules are:
• Creative project
• Creative industries analysis
• Digital theory and applications
• Analogue theory and applications
Year 3 - BSc
Core modules are:
• Themed research project
• Entrepreneurship
• Audio systems theory
• Advanced digital audio applications
Year 4 - BSc (Hons)
Core modules are:
• Audio systems design; and a major project (subject to revalidation).
• Dissertation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Entry to year one, HNC is 1 Scottish Higher at Grade C or above
• One A Level at grade D or above
• Entry to year two, Dip HE is HNC Sound Production or relevant HNC
• Entry to year three, BSc, is HND Sound Production with graded unit
at grade B or above (or equivalent foundation degree), plus a
bridging unit
• You will be required to attend an interview to assess your
technical ability
• Enhanced career options include, producing content for television,
radio or online broadcast; recording and creating sound effects for
film and computer games. Opportunities also exist in live production
for concerts, conference and theatres.
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Alness
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
4 years full-time,
longer part-time
NEW
AUDIO ENGINEERING, BSC (Hons)
SCQF Level 10 (Subject to validation)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
CREATIVE
STUDIES
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F VC OL
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso, Alness, Shetland
and Orkney
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
4 years full-time,
longer part-time
NEW
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS FILM
MAKING, BA (Hons)
SCQF Level 10 (Subject to validation)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Get hands on in the studio and learn how to produce creative films,
using the rurality of the Highlands and Islands to work with local
writers, musicians and in scenic locations. This course will give you the
opportunity to collaborate with local arts and cultures industry experts
to help set up realistic industry links for future employment.
CONTENT
You will study a mix of technical operations, editing and production,
film studies, documentaries and cultural archiving and recording.
You will also develop skills in small business planning and research
whilst acquiring technical ability and hands-on experience at intensive
residential short courses.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Relevant experience or understand of the requirements of
film-making
Subject to validation and
• 3 Scottish Higher(s) at grade C or above
• You will be required to attend an interview to assess your
technical ability
• Enhanced career prospects in the following areas; film / video /
television editor, camera operator, photographer, art director, TV or
film producer or production assistant, runner, location/props
manager or programme researcher

CREATIVE STUDIES
PROGRESSION
NC
Music
SCQF 5
NC
Sound Production
SCQF 6
HNC
Music
SCQF 7
HNC
Sound Production
SCQF 7
BA (Hons)
Applied Music
SCQF 10
BSc (Hons)
Audio Engineering
SCQF 10
NC
Music
SCQF 6
BA (Hons)
Highlands
& Islands
Film Making
SCQF 10
Music Performance
Sound Production
NPA Creative
Industries
SCQF 4-6
(Offered as school
link courses)
YOUR
LEARNER
JOURNEY
BEGINS
HERE

“As engineers,
we were
going to be in
a position to
change the
world - not
just study it.”
Henry Petroski

Our engineering, technology and energy
faculty is committed to providing students
with ‘as real as it gets training’ in an
up-to-date, practical setting with excellent
industrial facilities.
INDUSTRY REPLICATED FACILITIES
Our Engineering, Technology and Energy Centre
(ETEC), is the largest and best equipped of its type
in the North of Scotland.
Based at our Thurso campus, this is where we
deliver engineering programmes from introductory
to honours degree level and modern apprenticeships
in partnership with employers.
Engineering,
Technology
& Energy CLOSE LINKS WITH EMPLOYERS
We work closely with local businesses to ensure we
are training you to industry standard, so you can gain
the skills and attributes that are really valued by
employers. As a result, many companies offer our
students work placements, apprenticeships and
traineeships which can lead to employment. In fact,
some companies do not advertise, and instead
recruit there employees directly from college
engineering programmes.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT SUCCESS
We encourage our students to build on the skills
they have gained with us, by competing for
prestigious engineering awards. In the past, our
students have been awarded Apprentice of the Year
at the IMechE Engineering Craft Competition and
SECTT awards. We’re extremely proud to say our
students have won awards not only for the North of
Scotland but also at national level.
STUDENT STORY 087
OUR COURSES
Access to Construction and Engineering - details in
Construction and the Built Environment section 055
Welding and Fabrication Engineering Practice 089
Mechanical Production and Maintenance
Engineering 090
Electrical Control and Instrumentation
Installation 091
SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations 093
NC Engineering Systems 094
SVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Services 095
HNC Computer Aided Draughting & Design 097
HNC Engineering Systems 098
HND Engineering Systems 101
BEng Mechanical Engineering 102
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering 103
BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Energy Engineering 105
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Energy Engineering 106
BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering 107
PROGRESSION 109

GREGOR MACLEAN, BENG (HONS) MECHANICAL AND ENERGY ENGINEERING AT NORTH
HIGHLAND COLLEGE UHI, THURSO CAMPUS.
sTUDENT
STORYGraduate Gregor McLean recently completed the
BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Energy Engineering
with North Highland College UHI, Thurso campus.
Originally from Thurso, being able to study
engineering at home really appealed to Gregor and
he was also able to receive a bursary to help finance
his studies. Gregor’s advice to other students:
“Look into all options of sponsored student schemes.
I was sponsored by Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd to
complete my Honours degree and this provided me
with the financial stability required to study full time.”
Gregor was able to complete his degree whilst
working in an engineering environment which he felt
gave him a better all-round view to the subject
however it was also the support of his tutors which
helped him to completed his degree:
The tutors are hands-on and available
whenever needed which was great and
they were able to explain theory to me in
person when required and this style of
teaching is one of the main reasons I feel I
was able to complete my course.

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
This programme combines the NC Welding and Fabrication with the
SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations. These qualifications
satisfy the foundation training for a modern apprenticeship in
fabrication and welding engineering.
CONTENT
• Practical skills in welding processes such as MMA, MIG, TIG NDT
• Fabrication plate work and thermal cutting
• Interpreting specifications, drawings and plans
• Engineering maths and information technology
• You will also develop your core, employability, enterprise and
citizenship skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Three General Standard Grades or three National 4 qualifications
including Maths, English and a technical subject
• SQA skills for work engineering would also be an advantage
Mature students
• Access to Construction and Engineering with bridging Maths at
SCQF Level 5
• NC Engineering systems: Mechanical production and maintenance
engineering or electrical, control and instrumentation installation and
maintenance engineering.
• Enhanced career prospects as a second year apprentice
WELDING AND FABRICATION
ENGINEERING PRACTICE, NC
SVQ LEVEL 2 / SCQF LEVEL / SCQF Level 6
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START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
MECHANICAL PRODUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING, NC
SVQ LEVEL 2 / SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
This programme combines the NC Engineering Systems with the SVQ
Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations.
These qualifications satisfy the foundation training for a modern
apprenticeship in mechanical maintenance engineering.
CONTENT
• Practical skills in bench fitting and machining
• Mechanical maintenance
• Fault finding on a variety of engineering equipment
• Interpreting specifications, drawings and plans
• Engineering maths and information technology
citizenship skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• Three Credit Standard Grades or three National 5 qualifications
including Maths, English and a technical subject.
• SQA Skills for Work Engineering (National 5) would also be an
advantage.
• Satisfactory interview.
Mature students
• Fabrication and Welding Engineering Practice.
• HNC Engineering Systems (year 1 of the BEng (Hons) Mechanical
Engineering with Energy)

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
This programme combines the NC Engineering Systems with the SVQ
Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations. These qualifications satisfy
the foundation training for a modern apprenticeship in electrical
installation engineering and control and instrumentation engineering.
CONTENT
This course is designed to give learners the foundation training in
electrical/instrumentation/control engineering installation and
maintenance along with the knowledge and understanding of how
electrical, instrumentation and controls engineering integrates into an
engineering system.
You will learn
• Practical skills in electrical installation
• Inspection and testing
• Control and instrumentation maintenance
• Fault finding on a variety of engineering equipment
citizenship skills
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• SQA Skills for Work Engineering would also be an advantage.
Mature students
• HNC Engineering Systems (year 1 of the BEng (Hons) Electrical
Engineering with Energy).
ELECTRICAL, CONTROL AND
INSTRUMENTATION INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING
SVQ LEVEL 2 / SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
This qualification can be offered as a stand-alone qualification using
discipline-specific units and delivered in three streams:
CONTENT
Choose from the following disciplines:
• Fabrication and Welding Engineering
• Mechanical Production and Maintenance Engineering
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Installation and Maintenance
Engineering
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Please see entry requirements for following courses, depending on
desired course
• Fabrication and Welding
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Installation and Maintenance
Engineering
Performing Engineering Operation can also be studied along
with the NC Engineering Systems programme over the course
of a year.
PERFORMING ENGINEERING
OPERATIONS, SVQ LEVEL 2
SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / BR F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
Flexible
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / BR F2F - FLEXIBLE
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, NC
SCQF LEVEL 6
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The NC Engineering Systems award comprises of a core set of units
which focus strongly on an engineering systems approach with equal
emphasis being given to mechanical and electrical engineering.
CONTENT
• UNITS?
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Credit Standard Grades or National 5 and above in Maths, Physics
and Technical Studies
• OR Skills for Work at Intermediate 2
• HNC Engineering Systems, Modern Apprenticeship in mechanical,
electrical, electronics technician disciplines or work based SVQ
Level 3
This qualification can be offered as a stand-alone qualification
or combined with the SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering
Operations in one of the following disciplines:
• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Installation and
Maintenance Engineering

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
The SVQ level 3 is an electrical apprenticeship course. It works with
onsite practical work, spanning three years and if fully backed by the
Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust.
CONTENT AND STUDY OPTIONS
The apprentice training scheme is carries out in three stages:
Stage 1
18 weeks of block release at North Highland College UHI. The typical
pattern commences in August with five weeks at college, and a further
three blocks of four weeks before July the following year. Site
experience is gained in between the college attendance.
Skills learned will be both practical and theoretical, e.g. health and
safety, wiring systems, wiring enclosures, installation regulations.
Stage 2
This consists of 12 weeks block release, again at college, with site
experience gained in between the college attendance.
Skills learned include: cable selection, motors, electrical installation
projects.
Stage 3
This consists of site experience with one week at college.
Skills learned include: assessment of safe working practices, safe
isolation, inspection, testing and commissioning of electrical installations.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Register for SECTT Pre-Employment Assessment - ww.sectt.org.uk
• Electrical apprenticeship placement with a local employer
• HNC Engineering Systems
Find out more at: www.sectt.org.uk
ELECTROTECHNICAL SERVICES,
SVQ LEVEL 3
SCQF LEVEL 6
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START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
August 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
3 years full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
This HNC Computer-Aided Draughting and Design will provide you
with a sound knowledge of the technical and theoretical aspects of
CADD, including 3D modelling, visualisation and rendering.
CONTENT
• Communication: practical skills
• 2D and 3D modelling
• User systems
• Principles and Design methodology
• Visualisation, rendering and presentation
• Feature-based modelling
• Systems management
• Architectural CAD
Optional units may include: Design for manufacture
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Graphic Communications.
Mature students
• NC Engineering Systems
• Enhanced career prospects or an apprenticeship in computer-aided
draughting and design
COMPUTER AIDED DRAUGHTING
AND DESIGN, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / VC F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso, Alness and Dornoch
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, HNC
SCQF LEVEL 7
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The HNC Engineering Systems will give you the required technical
training to be a technician in design, research, development and service
support activities in engineering, manufacturing and consultancy.
CONTENT
• Principles of engineering systems
• Engineering measurement and system monitoring
• Mathematics for engineering: mechanical and manufacturing
• Engineering communication
• Communication: practical skills
Optional units may include: Electrical, electronic, mechanical and cross
discipline engineering units..
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
School leavers
• One Scottish Higher at grade C or above in maths, physics, tech
studies, engineering or science
Mature students
• NC level engineering qualification
• HND Engineering Systems
• This course prepares you for a variety of jobs at technical level in
engineering, including manufacturing, offshore engineering, the
developing renewables sector and engineering design
Full time applicants can apply
for DSRL Sponsored Graduate
placement which provides
funding as well as a potential
work placement opportunity.

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
This multidisciplinary course consists of a range of mechanical, electrical
and systems units and is designed for maximum flexibility and develops
the knowledge and skills gained from the HNC Engineering Systems.
CONTENT
• Business awareness and continuing professional development
• Design for manufacture
• Engineering systems analysis: system modelling and control
• Engineering practical skills
• Mathematics for engineering
• Principles of safe engineering systems
• Project management: managing the implementation of a project
Optional units may include: Electronic and mechanical engineering and
renewable energy systems.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• HNC Engineering Systems or equivalent
• BEng Mechanical Engineering or BEng Electrical and Electronic
Engineering, with further progression opportunities to BEng (Hons)
• This course prepares you for a variety of jobs at technical level in
engineering, including manufacturing, offshore engineering, the
developing renewables sector and engineering design
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, HND
SCQF LEVEL 8
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / VC F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / VC F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, BEng
SCQF LEVEL 9
UCAS code: H300
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
The BEng Mechanical Engineering degree is a vocational course,
designed to give you skills and knowledge in plant and design required
to make a career as a mechanical engineer in the energy engineering
related industries. The degree is accredited by the Institution of
Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council
and provides you with the full academic requirements for registration
as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
CONTENT
• Mechanical engineering principles
• Control & instrumentation
• Project & management
• Mechanical engineering systems analysis
• Mechanical engineering applications
• Renewable energy generation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• HND Engineering Systems (with an appropriate mechanical content)
or an equivalent qualification
• Bridging units are available for those who have industry experience
but lack a suitable formal qualification
• Please note that all entry is subject to fulfilling UHI RPL/ACPL
requirements. Further advice can be given on application
• BEngs (Hons) Mechanical Engineering & Energy
• Enhanced career prospects within the emerging Energy
Engineering Industry

ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY
The BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree is a vocational
course, which means it has been designed to be highly relevant to
industry. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and
Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council and will provide
you with the full academic requirements for registration as an
Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
CONTENT
• Electrical principles
• Project and management
• Control and instrumentation
• Electrical power
• Microcontrollers and digital electronics
• Renewable energy generation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• HND Engineering Systems (with an appropriate electrical/electronic
content) or an equivalent qualification
• Bridging units are available for those who have industry experience
but lack a suitable formal qualification
• Please note that entry is subject to fulfilling UHI RPL/APCL
requirements. Further advice can be given on application
• BEng (Hons) Electrical and Energy Engineering
• This course will give you the necessary qualification to become an
IET Incorporated Engineer and the capability to work in a variety of
fields with rapidly expanding job opportunities
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC, BEng
SCQF LEVEL 9
UCAS code: H600
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START DATE
-----------------------------------------------------
September 2016
and February 2017
STUDY METHOD
-----------------------------------------------------
FT PT / OL F2F
CAMPUS
-----------------------------------------------------
Thurso
DURATION
-----------------------------------------------------
1 year full-time,
longer part-time
ENGINEERING,
TECHNOLOGY
& ENERGY

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