Leisure Classes and Lifelong Learning 2015/16

Leisure Classes and Lifelong Learning 2015/16 THROUGHOUT PERTH, KINROSS, CRIEFF, BLAIRGOWRIE AND PITLOCHRY

Facebook f Logo CMYK /.eps Facebook f Logo CMYK /.eps Welcome Perth College UHI classes are available at our Crieff Road campus in Perth and Learning Centres in communities throughout Perth and Kinross. Our extensive and varied leisure programme detailed on pages 4-6 is designed to provide something for everyone looking to learn a new skill or develop a hobby or interest. You can join a class at our Crieff Road campus in Perth; or at our Learning Centres in Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross or Pathways in Perth city centre. We re also offering classes in Pitlochry. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Our Open Day for all levels of courses is on Wednesday 9 March 2016. For more information see: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk. Funding your course There are a number of funding options available which may help you pay for your learning. If you receive certain benefits, you may be eligible for a fee waiver, and if you re studying towards an industry standard qualification such as ECDL, you may be eligible for SDS Individual Learning Account funding of up to 200 to help you learn new skills. Our Learning Centre and admissions staff will be able to advise on which courses qualify for funding. Contact your local centre for details. To find out more about applying for ILA funding, visit www.myworldofwork.co.uk or call the free helpline on 0800 917 8000. Learning Centres As part of our service to rural communities in Perth and Kinross, we run Learning Centres in Blairgowrie, Crieff and Kinross in addition to Pathways (in Perth city centre). Our centres offer a wide range of courses supported by friendly and experienced tutors. They can help you improve your skills, make studying a course at Perth College UHI within reach or satisfy a lifelong interest or learning ambition. Don t forget, if you re already a student at Perth College UHI, you can drop into any of our Learning Centres to access the College s network and IT facilities. Salons and restaurant open for business Our Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy salons and award-winning Gallery Restaurant offer great value-for-money and are open to the public. Our students learn by working with real clients, and with the title of Best College Restaurant in Scotland and Northern Ireland, you know when you come here you ll experience something special. Our salons use high quality products from Matrix and Murad and the equipment and therapies used are the same as in the trendiest salons. 2 More information on P4-6. To book, see: www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/business-enterprise/open-to-the-public

Students Honoured at Graduation 2015 Pete Wishart, Member of Parliament for Perth and North Perthshire, and former member of Scottish bands Big Country and Runrig, congratulated over 250 graduates at Perth College UHI s graduation ceremony in October. The Perth College UHI graduates, together with friends and family enjoyed an address by Pete before being presented with their degrees and diplomas. Margaret Munckton, Perth College UHI Principal added: We were delighted to welcome Pete as part of this Steve Brown, Alumnus of the Year 2015 very special day rewarding our graduands for their success, efforts and commitment during their studies, together with their family and friends. This is a record breaking year as over 250 graduands attended the ceremony. The ceremony was officially opened by Professor Clive Mulholland, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of the Highlands and Islands. Honorary Fellowship of the University of the Highlands and Islands Awards were bestowed upon Dr Stuart Cosgrove, cult presenter Stuart Cosgrove, Honorary Fellowship 2015 of On the Ball and Penny Brodie, former Chair of Perth College UHI s Board, while the University of the Highlands and Islands Vice Chancellor s Medal was awarded to Ms Colleen Maclean, a retired academic who made an outstanding contribution to the development of the University of the Highlands and Islands. After the ceremony, the Academic Procession went through the city centre, reflecting the partnership between town and gown. Liam Bruce, Undergraduate Student of the Year 2015 Steve Brown, best known as Chairman of St Johnstone Football Club, was awarded the Perth College UHI Alumnus of the Year Award for 2015 at the Graduation Ceremony in Perth Concert Hall, in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the community. Talking about winning the award Steve said, When you take into account the numerous, prominent and successful individuals who have attended Perth College UHI over many years this is a great accolade for me, which I am absolutely delighted to receive. Channel 4 s Director of Creative Diversity and presenter of the Sony Award winning cult radio show On the Ball, Dr Stuart Cosgrove, was awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the University of the Highlands and Islands during the Graduation Ceremony. Dr Cosgrove was awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the University for his personal achievement and contribution to the UK s and Scotland s culture and to creative diversity. HND Fitness, Health and Exercise student, Liam Bruce, was awarded the University of the Highlands and Islands Undergraduate Student of the Year for Perth College UHI 2015. The 19 year old was awarded for his very positive attitude, fantastic academic attainment and the exceptional amount of charity work he has completed in his own time as well as part of his course. Liam will now go on to study year three of the new BSc Sport and Fitness degree at Perth College UHI. 3

Leisure Class Timetables Crieff Road Campus Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2NX www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 0845 270 1177 pc.admissions.perth@uhi.ac.uk Further details provided when you book a course. Please check for ILA eligibility when applying. Creative Card Making *NEW* Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Creative Crafts and Soft Furnishings Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 - Beginners Creative Crafts and Soft Furnishings Thu 14 Jan/14 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Workshop Creative Jewellery Making *NEW* Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Digital Photography - Beginners Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 6.30-8.30pm 8 60 Digital Photography - Intermediate Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 6.30-8.30pm 8 60 Digital Photography - Advanced Thu 14 Jan/14 Apr 6.30-8.30pm 6 50 Drawing the Human Head *NEW* Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Dressmaking Advanced Thu 14 Jan/14 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Dressmaking Made Easy - Beginners Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Fabulous Feltz *NEW* Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Flower Arranging Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 7-9pm 5 45 Jewellery Making (silverwork) Mon 11/ Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 - Introduction Mon 11/ Tue 12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Painting with Oils - Beginners Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Painting with Oils Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Stained Glass - Beginners Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Stained Glass - Workshop Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Upholstery Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Woodwork Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Bike Maintenance Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Callanetics Wed 13 Jan/13 Apr 10.40-11.40am 10 45 Creative Writing - Introduction Thu 14 Jan/14 Apr 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 DIY - Essential Skills *NEW* Thu 14 Jan 6.30-9.30pm 12 150 Drama - An Introduction *NEW* Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Get to grips with your Android Tablet Mon 23 May 7-8.30pm 6 45 - Beginners Get to Grips with your ipad Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-8.30pm 6 45 - Beginners Literature Appreciation - Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Poetry and Prose *NEW* Make-up as Art *NEW* Tue 12 Jan/12 Apr 6-8pm 10 75 Web Design - Introduction Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Cooking and Baking Cake Decorating - Fondant Modelling Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 4 40 Cake Decorating - Wired Flowers Mon 8 Feb 7-9pm 4 40 Cake Decorating - Shaped Novelty Mon 11 Apr 7-9pm 4 40 Cakes Cake Decorating - More Fondant Mon 9 May 7-9pm 4 40 Modelling Home Baking *NEW* Thu 14 Jan 7-9pm 6 50 Italian Cookery - Italy Top to Toe* Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 6 50 (Regional Cookery) Italian Cookery - Let s Bake* Wed 13 Apr 7-9pm 6 50 Taste of Thailand Mon 11 Jan/11 Apr 7-9pm 10 75 Holiday French Tue 12 Apr 6-8pm 8 60 Holiday German Tue 12 Apr 7-9pm 8 60 Holiday Greek Mon 11 Apr 7-9pm 8 60 Holiday Italian Tue 12 Apr 7-9pm 8 60 Holiday Spanish Mon 11 Apr 7-9pm 8 60 Once you have reserved a place on a course, a confirmation letter will be sent to you along with your receipt. If you do not receive this letter within 14 days of payment, please call us on 01738 877205. The confirmation letter is sent out of courtesy and it is up to you to remember when your course starts; please make a note in your diary as we do not send reminders. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. *Bring a container, tea towel and apron. We supply ingredients on first night - you supply them thereafter. Open Access IT Courses (Available at all Learning Centres) European Computer Driving Licence A registration fee of 25 is also payable for ECDL, over and above the course fees. Module 1: Security for IT Users 30 Module 2: IT User Fundamentals 30 Module 3: Word Processing 50 Module 4: Spreadsheet Software 50 Module 5: Database Software 50 Module 6: Presentation Software 50 Module 7: Using Email and the Internet 30 Advanced ECDL Courses ECDL Advanced Word Processing 120 ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets 120 ECDL Advanced Databases 120 ECDL Advanced Presentation 120 Perth College UHI Certificates Microsoft Publisher (Introduction and Intermediate) - 50 College Certificate SQA Courses Information and Communication Technology Level 4 86 Information and Communication Technology Level 5 86 IT in Business: Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Databases: 86 An Introduction IT in Business: Database 86 IT in Business: Spreadsheets 86 IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications 172 4

Pathways Learning Centre 65-69 South Street, Perth, PH2 8PD www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 01738 445255 pc.pathways.perth@uhi.ac.uk Computing Get to Grips with: Your ipad Tue 23 Feb 10am-noon 4 40 Internet and Email Tue 12 Jan 10am-noon 2 20 Organising and Securing Tue 26 Jan 10am-noon 3 30 your Computer Getting Started on Your Computer Mon 11 Jan 10am-noon 8 60 Getting Started on Your Computer Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 8 60 Introduction to Web Design Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 5 45 Acrylics Tue 12 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Drawing Tue 12 Jan 3.30-5.30pm 10 75 Drawing Thu 14 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Watercolours Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Watercolours Thu 14 Jan 3.30-5.30pm 10 75 Digital Photography (Please call the centre for details) Adult Literacy Communication and/or Numeracy Thu 6pm Ongoing FREE Basic Everyday French - Term 2 Fri 15 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 French Improvers - Term 2 Fri 15 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 French Intermediate - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 French Intermediate - Term 2 Thu 14 Jan 12.30-2.30pm 10 75 French Advanced - Term 2 Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Gaelic Beginners (ILA) - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 3.00-5.00pm 10 75 Gaelic Intermediate (ILA) - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 German Beginners - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 German Improvers - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Italian Beginners - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Italian Improvers - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Italian Intermediate - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 6-8pm 10 75 Italian Advanced - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 3.30-5.30pm 10 75 Italian Advanced Plus - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Spanish Conversation - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 2-4pm 10 75 Spanish Beginners - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 5-7pm 10 75 Spanish Intermediate - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Spanish Improvers - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 5-7pm 10 75 Spanish Improvers - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Spanish Conversation Advanced Sat 16 Jan 9.30-11.30am 10 75 Kinross Learning Centre Swansacre, Kinross, KY13 8TE www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 01577 863863 pc.kinross.perth@uhi.ac.uk Spanish Beginners Tue 12 Jan 4.30-6.30pm 10 75 Spanish Beginners 2 Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Spanish Improvers Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Basic Everyday French Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 French Improvers Tue 12 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 French Advanced Tue 12 Jan 10.30-12.30pm 10 75 Italian Beginners 2 Tue 12 Jan 4.30-6.30pm 10 75 Italian Beginners 2 Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Italian Improvers Thu 14 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 Italian Intermediate Thu 14 Jan 12.30-2pm 10 60 Italian Advanced Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Gaelic Beginners 2 Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Computing Get to Grips with: Your ipad Mon 11 Jan 2-4pm 4 40 Organising and Securing Tue 12 Jan 2-4pm 2 20 your Computer Downloading and Storing Photos Tue 26 Jan 2-4pm 2 20 Getting Started on Your Computer Tue 12 Jan 12-2pm 5 45 Courses in Pitlochry www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 0845 270 1177 pc.admissions.perth@uhi.ac.uk Learn to Draw Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Painting with Acrylics Wed 13 Jan 1.15-3.15pm 10 75 Sculpture Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 85 Watercolour Painting Thu 14 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Design and Make Cards for Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 5 45 all Occasions Creative Gemstone Jewellery Mon 22 Feb 7-9pm 5 45 Sew it s Thursday!: - Learn to use your own sewing Thu 14 Jan 1-3pm 4 40 machine - Overlocker Demystification Thu 18 Feb 1-3pm 4 40 Sew SMART - Sewing, Mending, Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 85 Altering, Recycling, Tailoring Stained Glass Intermediate Tue 12 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Stained Glass - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Upholstery Wed 13 Jan 4.30-6.30pm 10 85 Upholstery Wed 13 Jan 7-9pm 10 85 Writing for Profit and Pleasure Fri 15 Jan 9.30-11.30am 10 75 Old Testament Language Fri 15 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 and Literature Literature Appreciation - Wed 13 Jan 1.15-3.15pm 10 75 Poetry and Prose Art and Crafts Drawing and Painting Fri 15 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Drawing and Painting Fri 15 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 5

Crieff Learning Centre Lodge Street, Crieff, PH7 4DW www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 01764 652112 pc.crieff.perth@uhi.ac.uk Computing Get to Grips with: Organising and Storing your Thu 14 Jan 5.30-7.30pm 2 20 Photographs Getting Started on Your Computer Thu 28 Jan 5.30-7.30pm 8 60 ipad for beginners Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 2 20 ipad Follow-on Course Thu 11 Feb 10am-noon 2 20 Digital Photography Introduction to Digital Mon 18 Jan 4-6pm 10 75 Photography Intermediate Digital Photography Mon 18 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 8 60 Upholstery 1 (3 hours) Thu 7 Jan 10am-1pm 10 110 Upholstery 2 (2 hours) Thu 7 Jan 1.30-3.30pm 10 75 Stained Glass for Beginners Thu 14 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Stained Glass Intermediate Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Writing for Profit and Pleasure - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Scottish Paintings Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Everyday Basic French - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 11.45am-1.45pm 10 75 French Advanced Conversation - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 9.30-11.30am 10 75 Complete Spanish Beginners - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 5-7pm 10 75 Spanish Beginners - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Spanish Improvers- Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Spanish Advanced - Term 2 Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Spanish Intermediate - Term 2 Fri 15 Jan 3-5pm 10 75 Italian Beginners - Term 2 Tue 12 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 Italian Improvers - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 Italian Intermediate - Term 2 Wed 13 Jan 4-6pm 10 75 Everyday Basic German - Term 2 Thu 14 Jan 10.45am-12.45pm 10 75 German Intermediate - Term 2 Fri 15 Jan 10.45am-12.45pm 10 75 Complete Beginners Tue 12 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 Portuguese *NEW* Complete Beginners Thu 14 Jan 6.30-8.30pm 10 75 Portuguese *NEW* Blairgowrie Learning Centre The Recreation Centre, Beeches Road, Blairgowrie, PH10 6PN www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/leisure 01250 875002 pc.blairgowrie.perth@uhi.ac.uk Computing Get to Grips with: Your ipad Mon 4 Jan 10am-3pm 1 20 Your ipad Wed 6 Jan 10am-3pm 2 20 ebay Mon 1 Feb 10am-2pm 1 20 Spreadsheets Mon 18 Jan 10am-2pm 1 20 Powerpoint Presentations Mon 11 Jan 10am-2pm 1 20 Database Mon 25 Jan 10am-2pm 1 20 Getting Started on Your Computer Tue 5 Jan 6-8pm 4 40 Getting Started on Your Computer Wed 6 Jan 10am-noon 4 40 Upholstery Mon 11 Jan 3.30-6.30pm 10 110 Upholstery Mon 11 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Drawing and Painting Tue 12 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Drawing and Painting Tue 12 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Watercolours Thu 14 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Oil Painting Thu 14 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Jewellery Making Wed 13 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Card Making Wed 13 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 French 2 Tue 12 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 French for Beginners Thu 14 Jan 7-9pm 10 75 Beginners French Conversation Tue 12 Jan 5.30-6.30pm 10 38 Italian Improvers Fri 15 Jan 3.30-5.30pm 10 75 Italian Intermediate Fri 15 Jan 1-3pm 10 75 Italian Advanced Fri 15 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Spanish for Beginners Wed 13 Jan 6-8pm 10 75 Spanish Improvers Thu 14 Jan 6-8pm 10 75 Basic Photography Thu 14 Jan 2-4pm 10 75 Creative Writing Fri 15 Jan 10am-noon 10 75 Weekend and Short Courses Upholstery Weekend 23/24 Jan or 27/28 Feb 10am-4pm 2 days 30 26/27 Mar or 23/24 Apr 10am-4pm 2 days 30 21/22 May 10am-4pm 2 days 30 6

Perth College UHI News Academy of Sport and Wellbeing Celebrated with Turf Cutting Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, helped the University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College, celebrate the commencement of our new multi-million pound Academy of Sport and Wellbeing, by being guest of honour at their Cutting of the Turf ceremony. Margaret Munckton, Principal of Perth College UHI, says of the project; As a College and University, it s essential that we have the best possible facilities for our students, in order to provide them with a first-class educational experience. This will be a tremendous asset to the Perth College UHI campus and also the City of Perth. The guests were joined on the Academy site by some of the College s staff and students, and children from the nursery, based on the Crieff Road Campus. It is intended that the new facility will develop a culture of health and wellbeing in our community which will continue long after students graduate, and encourage participation in physical activity, increasing the demand for sports venues throughout Perth City and beyond. The Academy is due to be completed for the 2016 academic session. Nursery s Golden Honour in Beautiful Perth Awards Students Bring Home Medal from Special Olympics Scott Wins Gold at Worldskills Competition Artist Impression Perth College UHI Nursery was awarded Gold and overall category winner in the 2015 Beautiful Perth It s Your Neighbourhood Awards for the Nursery/Primary section. Having won the third time in a row, Nursery Coordinator Helen Wolverson said It is a great achievement for all our staff and children. Two Perth College UHI students, Alistair Gillies (left) and Daniel McCleary (right) spent their summer representing Great Britain in Football at the Special Olympics in Los Angeles. The pair brought home silver medals for their efforts, after competing in a tough final match against Austria who won gold. Scott Smith, second year HND Hospitality Management student was awarded a gold medal in the Culinary Category after competing in the WorldSkills Competition at Colchester Institute. Scott will now go on to the regional heats, where the British Team for the 2017 finals in Abu Dhabi will be decided. To keep up-to-date with our news, see www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/news 7

Apply now for courses starting this New Year. We have a number of courses beginning in the New Year which are ideal for those looking to develop new skills for the future. Traditionally a time when people take stock and consider what they want out of life, there s learning and training opportunities starting in January designed to help students get ahead in the competitive job market. PDA Book-keeping SCQF Level 7 This Professional Development Award (PDA) is suitable CPD for those employed in an accounting or financial administration role or for those who wish to seek employment in this area. It has been updated to take into account changes to the administration of payroll. This course will be starting on 13th January as an evening class from 6-9pm, while individual units Using Financial Accounting Software and Payroll are available as evening classes. PDA Personal Training SCQF Level 7 The primary aim of this PDA award is to provide you with the underpinning knowledge and skills required to work in a personal training setting. The PDA consists of five mandatory units which are: core strength and posture; delivery of personal training sessions; metabolic considerations for personal trainers; planning and management of personal training; and working effectively and safely with clients. Upon completion of this course you may also be eligible to apply to enter the Register of Exercise Professionals (REP) at Level 3. PDA Innovative Hair Design SCQF Level 7 This new PDA is designed for those who are currently employed in the hairdressing industry and want to gain a recognised qualification in innovative hair design. This is a part-time online course consisting of four units: creative designs in haircutting; colour, colour correction and innovative design; training skills; and long hair design. PDA Health and Social Care: Administration of Medication SCQF Level 7 The Professional Development Award is a part-time SQA Qualification for Social Care Workers involved in the administration of medication in care homes, residential care or care at home services. You will need to study around six hours per week, so it is important that your employer helps you to meet this commitment. You study SVQ Administer Medication to Individuals and an HN Unit Administration of Medication. You should be able to complete the course within 4 months. You should be working in and hold the relevant experience of working in the care sector. Body Massage In this course, you will learn the art of Swedish Body Massage to effectively plan and carry out individualised body treatments to meet client needs. Starting on 14th January 2016, this evening class will run until 19th May and costs 172. Human Anatomy & Physiology for Beauty and Complementary Therapists SCQF Level 7 This unit is designed to enable Beauty Therapists to develop their understanding of human anatomy and physiology. On completion of the unit you should be able to: Identify and describe the characteristic structures of the major systems of the body; describe the functions of the major systems of the body; and analyse and describe the effects of a selected therapy on the major systems of the body. This course is required to study Body Massage (above). This evening class costs 172 and begins on Tuesday 12th January 2016, running until 31st May 2016. Ecology and Ecosystems SCQF Level 7 This part-time evening unit is designed to enable learners to understand key aspects of ecology and ecosystems, encompassing the abiotic and biotic factors affecting ecosystems and the structure and conservation of biological communities. Learners will also develop practical skills in techniques relevant to ecology and ecosystems. The unit is suitable for learners studying at HNC level, and will provide the necessary underpinning knowledge and skills to enable progression to further study of environmental science at HND level or to seek employment in countryside management, game keeping or science based industries. The course costs 86 and begins on 13th January 2016, running until 1st June. English for Speakers of Other (ESOL) Our part-time programme of evening classes helps you learn the English language you need to achieve your goals in study, work, or everyday life. Classes run on Mondays, Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 18.45 20.45 depending on your current level of English. Mondays: ESOL Elementary Tuesdays: ESOL Lower-intermediate/ intermediate Thursday: ESOL Upper-Intermediate/advanced. HNC Business SCQF Level 7 This distance learning HNC course 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, including: marketing, communication, IT and administration, and people management. HNC Administration and Information Technology SCQF Level 7 The distance learning HNC 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. You will study a range of subjects which may include: databases; word processing; PowerPoint; recording financial transactions and analysing and presenting complex communications. HNC Accounting SCQF Level 7 The HNC Accounting which is studied via distance learning, 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. It is designed to prepare you for a career in accounting or financial administration. Successful completion of this course could lead to the HND Accounting. HNC Computing SCQF Level 7 This HNC evening class will provide you with useful foundations for a successful career in computing and technology. It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of, aspects of software development, technical support, networking and web development. BA (Hons) Child and Youth Studies SCQF Level 10 Taking a holistic approach to child and youth studies, this online course merges the disciplines of health, social work and education to examine the social, psychological, environmental and legislative influences on children and young people. Students commencing the full-time degree programme in January are invited to discuss their application with the programme leader and are required to have three Highers at grade C or above or an appropriate NQ or VQ qualification. BA (Hons) Childhood Practice SCQF Level 10 This Honours degree offers practitioners in a wide range of early years and childcare settings the opportunity to gain the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) recognised qualification to be a lead practitioner or manager. You will have the opportunity to relate theory to real working practice and investigate, in-depth, an area of interest to you. The course will also give you the skills needed for further professional qualifications. On successful completion of the course you will have acquired the practical skills and academic knowledge to move on to the lead practitioner/manager role. Similarly you will be well equipped to take further professional qualifications or a PGDE. BA (Hons) Health Studies with Health and Welfare or Rural Health SCQF Level 10 The BA (Hons) Health Studies course focuses on contemporary health and community issues including psychology, sociology, health improvement, public health and health care ethics. It is particularly designed to address the interface between health and social care in our communities. It provides an opportunity for anyone interested in a career in health or its associated areas including: health services management; health promotion; health research and development; community development; voluntary sector; health needs assessment; project management; adult education; international, national and local governmental organisations. It is taught fully online to allow maximum flexibility for study around employment or other commitments, with full or part-time routes. Chartered Management Institute SCQF Levels 6 11 Our Chartered Management Institute courses give you the opportunity to become a member of the only chartered professional body in the UK dedicated to promoting the highest standards in management and leadership. There are three courses available: First Line Management; Management and Leadership; and Strategic Management and Leadership, all of which can be studied at Award, Certificate or Diploma level. These part time courses offer flexible online learning opportunities so you can balance work and study. 8 For the full course list and to apply, see www.perth.uhi.ac.uk/courses. You can also call 0845 270 1177 or email pc.admissions.perth@uhi.ac.uk The MAR68JPJUNE14 information in this publication is for your guidance only and is subject to change as part of our policy of continuous improvement. Perth College is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021209.