This course, which may be taken in college or online, is designed to provide all food handlers with knowledge and understanding of current food safety practices and legislation. It is a nationally recognised qualification in all sectors of the food and hospitality industries and helps to ensure safe hygienic practices.Knowing how to prepare food in a safe hygienic way is very important, whether you work in the hospitality industry or simply help out at your local community group. This course is primarily for those who are currently employed or seeking employment in the hospitality/catering industry, whether professionally or on a...

This full-time course is aimed at students with moderate learning difficulties, where you will continue to develop confidence by working together and problem-solving as a team.  This course offers students a broad range of subjects to develop essential skills and practical abilities, as well as social skills.   You will learn independent living skills such as food preparation techniques, discover more about the environment with the John Muir Award and develop your creative skills.Classes are small to accommodate students and their support workers/carers. A classroom assistant is present in each session to support the learning needs of the students. Skillsbuilder 3 is a one-year programme, which...

This course is designed for those who may be unsure about their future studies and would like options to progress into a specific course that you find an interest in. The focus of this course is to give you the opportunity to sample a range of subject areas where you will choose two subjects to study alongside the core element.Special features: Excellent range of subjects Fantastic progression opportunities Wide range of essential skill building Build self-confidence Exciting projects to work onCourse content includes:You will choose two of the subjects below, and study these for three hours each per week: Art...

This course is designed to develop your knowledge of the eyebrow structure, the skin and anatomy of the face and eyes and the different face and eyebrow shapes.You will learn how to refine your skills of client care and the undertaking of an extensive consultation with your clients, to decide on the best microblading artistry outcome for each client in a prescriptive and bespoke manner.The course content has been developed to allow you time to learn and progress your skills throughout your studies and advance and utilise them in case study work undertaken.Successful completion of this programme will enable you...

Set in the stunning surroundings of the Highlands, you will draw inspiration and gain practical experience in the fields of art & design. Taught by experienced tutors and professional artists in a studio setting, this course is for anyone wishing to explore their own creative practice in art and design.Through practical experimentation, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of art and design disciplines including expressive drawing, mixed media, printmaking, surface decoration, printed textile techniques and sketchbook practice.Gaining technical experience and developing your own personal style, you will develop a portfolio of artwork that showcases your talents and...

Designed to cover essential skills including: component removal refitting servicing techniques fault diagnosisthis is the ideal course if you are interested in developing a career in the motor industry, whether you want to maintain and repair different types of vehicles (cars, vans, trucks, or even motorcycles), fit and replace parts and tyres, run your own motor vehicle business or work on hybrid vehicles safely.This course will also provide you with understanding and underpinning knowledge required for a Modern Apprenticeship, employment or further study. You will be assessed through observation and written job cards.Special features: Gain key skills that local employers...

This course is delivered by Billie Smith, a solicitor and Partner at MacPhee & Partners, Solicitors and Estate Agents in Oban who won ‘Rising Star of the Year' at the 2021 Scottish Legal Awards, and by an experienced Social Sciences lecturer. This course is suitable for anyone considering entering the legal profession or wanting to study Law, Social Sciences or Business when they leave school. Emphasis is given to the value of your opinion and the expression of ideas and principles.  You will develop a substantiated position with reasoned and qualified argument by developing your critical thinking skills.Crime in Society...

The Scottish Government Outlook 2030 Plan states: “It is more important than ever that education from early years and training reflect the skills required to meet changing tourism trends, raise productivity within the sector and ensure that Scotland's tourism industry is able to deliver its 21st century vision through sustainable tourism practices across the sector. Tourism offers vast, meaningful and exciting opportunities for our future and existing workforce. We have the opportunity to excite new generations, drawing them into our sector to deliver tomorrow's visitor experiences through creativity, innovation and authenticity.”This Travel and Tourism course is designed to give you...

This agricultural course aims to give entrants to the industry an understanding of husbandry techniques that have been developed over many years. The course also aims to develop the skills required to handle the many technical and financial aspects of farming. This course is mainly for young people entering the industry but is also suitable for mature students (depending on funding). Successful students will gain a SVQ level 2 in Agriculture and a Modern Apprenticeship (MA) certificate at the end of year 1.Candidates must complete a minimum of 12 units.Students must complete the five core mandatory units: Monitor and maintain...

This Level 2 SVQ is designed for anyone in full time employment, who is involved in a variety of areas in a hotel.The majority of the evidence for the qualification will be provided through visual observations carried out in the workplace. The candidates will also have to show that they have appropriate knowledge and understanding of their job.The qualification consists of 10 units, 3 of which are mandatory and the other 7 are selected by the individual candidates. It has specialist units relevant to all aspects of a hospitality business, including. Deal with the arrival of customers Deal with bookings...