April 2012

Editing to a Director’s Brief

Provider: Adam Smith College, Fife

Course details: Part-time day

Flexible Start dates: 1 Sep 2011 - 1 Jul 2012

Cost: £190.00

This unit will enable candidates to develop skills in relation to editing and understanding the overall post-production process.  Skills as a technician and artist will be expanded through creative interpretation of a Director's brief.  Once completed candidates will be able to prepare source material for editing, demonstrate editing skills, make a rough-cut and a fine-cut edit all of which meets the requirements of the Director's brief.

Qualification gained is HN Unit DM10 35.  HN Unit: Editing: An introduction should be completed prior to attempting this unit.

Venue

Centre for Creative Industries

Glenrothes College

Stenton Road

Glenrothes

KY6 2RA

01592 223720

www.adamsithcollege.ac.uk

Alternatively, you can go to the ILA Scotland course search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

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March 2012

PDA Housing Advice

Shelter Scotland are providing this PDA Housing Advice qualification.  The primary audience is that of housing advisers and front-line staff working within the housing sector.  However the awards are not specifically for those in the housing sector and will be of interest and use to other staff groups working in the wider field of advice and guidance.

The benefits of the PDA award are as follows:

Accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority

Opportunity for staff to develop knowledge and show commitment to continued professional development

Available at SCQF level 6 and level 7

The award will be part of a larger, established suite of PDAs for the advice sector

This course has two start dates - April and September each year. Please contact Shelter Scotland for further details as there may also be the possibility of flexible start dates.

The costs range from £196 to £689 depending on the number of courses you undertake.

For further information please email trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk or telephone 0344 515 2477.

Alternatively, you can go to the ILA Scotland course search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

If you would like to see your courses featured on the Course of the Month page please get in touch by emailing marketing@ilascotland.org.uk

February 2012

Genetics

Elmwood College are providing this HN unit which is designed to provide candidates with an understanding of the main concepts of inheritance and how genetic evolution may occur.

The unit covers a range of genetic disorders, their diagnosis and treatment and is intended for those who wish to progress to a degree course or for students who intend to enter the workforce as laboratory technicians.

On completion of the unit the successful candidates will be able to:

- describe the principles and patterns of inheritance in higher organisms

- describe mechanisms for genetic evolution and population genetics

- describe genetic disorders

- explain the use of gene therapy in genetic disorders

Applicants should have successfully completed an NC in an appropriate subject to be eligible to enrol in this course.

This course has flexible start dates until 6 Jun 2012 and costs £90 (including VAT) to attend.

The attendance for this will be on a part-time day basis (please contact Elmwood College's Central Admissions department on 01334 658 856 or email contact@elmwood.ac.uk for more information).

January 2012

Learn2CheckIn

Provider: Mondrago Multimedia
Course details: Online course
Start date: Flexible start dates (1 Dec 2011 – 1 Dec 2012). Learners are given a 6 month licence
Cost: £199

Learn2CheckIn is designed so you can turn your PC into a check-in system and learn from the comfort of your own home. Learn2CheckIn is web-based, so you can use it wherever you have internet access.

This software allows you to check-in passengers exactly as you would if you were working at an airport. You'll learn how to deal with all types of passengers and you’ll receive a handbook giving you an insiders view of what happens behind the scenes. Email support is provided and no previous experience is required.
 
The course also includes a recruitment manual giving you hints and tips for completing your application form.

After completing all the sessions and the multiple choice quizzes you will receive a certificate.

Mondrago Multimedia
PO Box 26320
Glasgow
G76 6AJ
 
0141 571 2324
07914 939572

www.airportjobs1.com
info@airportjobs1.com

December 2011

Sports Tourism Development

This module is provided by the University of the West of Scotland and introduces students to the subject of sport tourism and where it fits into the areas of sport, tourism, sport development and sport tourism development. Through a series of lectures and tutorials, students will explore the linking of sport and tourism from the past to the present and be able to forecast future developments.

The course will run from 10am - 12pm every Thursday from 26 January 2012 to 24 May 2012.

The qualification gained is SCQF Level 9.

The cost of this part-time day course is £105 (including VAT) for 10 credit modules and £210 (including VAT) for 20 credit modules.  The course will take place at the Hamilton Campus, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0JB.

For more details contact the University of the West of Scotland by emailing lifelonglearning@uws.ac.uk, telephone on 0800 027 1000/0141 848 3000 or visit their website www.uws.ac.uk.

Alternatively, you can go to the ILA Scotland course search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

If you would like to see your courses featured on the Course of the Month page please get in touch by emailing  marketing@ilascotland.org.uk

November 2011

PDA - Renewable Energy Systems

Adam Smith College in Fife are providing this course – it has been designed to provide candidates with knowledge and understanding of current and future trends in energy production, sustainability and energy conservation issues and the role that renewable energy systems technologies may play in meeting energy demands and in limiting global environmental change.

Students will study six units in total - (Two mandatory and four optional):

Mandatory Units:

* Renewable Energy Systems: Overview of Energy Use
* Renewable Energy Systems: Technology

Optional Units:

* Renewable Energy Systems: Biomass
* Renewable Energy Systems: Geothermal
* Renewable Energy Systems: Hydroelectricity
* Renewable Energy Systems: Microgeneration Systems
* Renewable Energy Systems: Solar
* Renewable Energy Systems: Wave and Tidal Energy
* Renewable Energy Systems: Wind and Power
* Renewable Energy Systems: Hydrogen

Upon successful completion students will receive a
Professional Development Award (PDA) in Renewable Energy Systems [info]

To be eligible to apply students must hold one of the following qualifications: HNC/D Mechatronics, HNC/D Engineering Systems, BSc/BEng in a Multidisciplinary Engineering subject or other Engineering HNC/Ds may be considered but extra units may need to be studied first.

The cost of this part-time day course is £570 (including VAT) and there are  flexible start dates.  (Classes will take place every Thursday between 9am and 4pm. Tutor support will be available at all times).

For more details, contact Adam Smith College, Fife by telephone 01592 268 591, email enquiries@adamsmith.ac.uk or by visiting their website www.adamsmithcollege.ac.uk

October 2011

Not so weird science

Coatbridge College is the provider of the course 'Passport to Lab Science Skills'.

This course will help you develop the essential knowledge and skills required to work in a scientific laboratory.

It will give you a unique opportunity to experience a laboratory environment and develop those all important analytical skills.

The units you will study on this course are Safety (Int 1), Working with Micro Organisms and Science Practical Skills (2.5 SQA credits)

This course is for you if you have an interest in developing your practical science skills and upon successful completion, candidates will achieve an NQ unit.

The cost of this course (including VAT) is £165.  You will need to be available to attend on a part-time basis in the evenings for a period of 30 weeks.  There are flexible start dates from this course from September 2011 until May 2012.

If this sounds like this is the course for you, contact Coatbridge college by visiting www.coatbridge.ac.uk, emailing admissions@coatbridge.ac.uk or phoning 01236 436 000.

August 2011

Confident cold calling

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is running a course to help you get over apprehensions about ‘cold calling’.  This course explores the concepts of cold calling, the psychology and the core skills you need to be successful. It will develop your confidence to cold call, and give you the key skills and approaches to be a successful cold caller.

This course is for you if:

- You use the telephone to generate more leads and set up more appointments

- You tend to find something to distract you from making your calls

- It affects your confidence when someone puts the phone down

- You “hate” making calls, which is adversely affecting the results you get

The course requires a full day attendance and upon completion you will receive a certificate of attendance.  It is running on Wednesday 31 August 2011 from 9.30am to 4.30pm, or on Monday 26 September 2011 9.30am to 4.30pm at Capital House, 2 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SU.

The cost of the course (including vat) is £224.40 (members) or £284.40 (non members)

For more information, please contact Jamie.lovie@edinburghchamber.co.uk or phone 0131 221 3191.  You can also visit the website: http://www.chamberbusinesssolutions.co.uk/Open_Training_Courses/Confident_Cold_Calling.aspx

You can also go to the ILA Scotland course search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

July 2011

Courses that 'work'

KDS Training are running a combination of vocational and life skills courses in various sectors including Construction, Care, Hospitality, Retail, Cleaning and Logistics.

Each course will include an introduction to the chosen sector and skills for life/interview skills. Depending on the chosen sector, one or more of the following vocational skills will be included:

- First Aid at Work (HSE approved)

- Health and Safety at Work

- Moving and Handling of Objects and People

- Manual Handling

- CSCS Health and Safety Certificate Test

- Elementary Food Hygiene

- COSHH Basics

- Manual Handling

These courses are aimed at individuals who have little or no knowledge of the chosen sector and will therefore benefit greatly from the highly skilled training team at KDS.

Their aim is to help learners adjust to change, inspiring the long-term unemployed to find new work and gain the confidence they need to become valued members of society, or simply helping people to get skilled for their chosen profession.

The courses will run on flexible dates from June 2011, Monday – Thursday each week for 4 hours per day at flexible times and in areas including Paisley, Edinburgh, Stirling, Clydebank and Inverclyde. The full course cost is £200 including VAT.

For more information contact KDS Training on 0141 848 9888 or visit http://www.kdstraining.com/services/ila-courses/

You can also go to the ILA Scotland course search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

June 2011

 Chemistry matters for science students

Provided by Carnegie College, this is a National Unit in Fundamental Chemistry and it’s available for students who want to improve their chemistry knowledge.

The part-time day course is available at Carnegie College and has been developed to provide students with problem solving skills and practical abilities to help them when the time comes for a career in a lab.

The course focuses on chemical equations, organic chemistry and chemical equilibria and also the practical application and reporting of these.

On completion of this SCQF level 7 course participants will have improved their problem-solving abilities and be able to easily analyse information related to chemistry

The course has flexible start dates until July 31, 2011. It costs £174 (inc VAT) And students can access more information, including entry requirements, by contacting Carnegie College.

To find out more, go to www.carnegiecollege.ac.uk or call 0844 248 0115.  You can also go to the ILA Scotland Course Search page or call the helpline on 0808 100 1090.

May 2011

Financial services: employability skills - NQ unit

Provided by Clydebank College near Glasgow, this unit is intended to be integrated with the other units in the course and addresses the employability skills and attitudes in demand from employers in the sector.  These skills will be practised and assessed in this unit and in practical contexts throughout the course.

There will be strong focus on the development of self-presentations skills which are particularly important in this sector.  Students will develop self-evaluation skills and there will be opportunities for recording progress and planning for improvement.

Qualifications:
National Unit : Intermediate 2 level

Entry requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements.

Cost (inc VAT): £80.00

Provider address:
College Square
Queens Quay
CLYDEBANK
G81 1BF

Tel: 0141 951 7444

Web: www.clydebank.ac.uk

To find out more, email: info@clydebank.ac.uk or call the ILA Scotland helpline on 0808 100 1090.

April 2011

First Aid for when your feet are not firmly on the ground

Provided by Evolve International Safety Training Ltd. at their Aberdeen premises, this HSE Approved Offshore First Aid course is ideal for those who work offshore to provide on-site First Aid care and general support to the offshore medic.

An offshore First Aider should be able to assist in the management of serious incidents involving multiple casualties and be trained to escort a sick or injured person being evacuated ashore – this course will cover these aspects of the role and will set learners in good stead to face any unexpected incidents whilst working away from land.

Upon successful completion, a HSE approved Offshore First Aid certificate will be awarded (this will be valid for 3 years)

There are no formal entry requirements the course is open to both individual persons and company employees interested in acquiring further skills or training.

The course costs £355 + VAT per person.

To find out more, email: info@evolvetraining.com or call the ILA Scotland helpline free on 0808 100 1090.

February 2011

Open doors to your new career

Bouncer, doorman, security guard – there’s a lot more to security and door supervision posts than ‘if your name’s not down, you’re not getting in.’ 

A Security Industry Authority (SIA) badge is a required element to working a number of jobs within the security industry.  HSC Training is a private training provider who specialise in delivering SIA and Licence Trade training.  Their SIA approved courses run weekly with flexible start dates, and the following are a few you could choose from: