UHI Update

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We’re preparing to welcome our new and existing students back to the centre with the start of
the new academic year: w/c 25th August for FE course and w/c 1st September for HE and UG
courses with all students apart from those on a degree course expected to attend their local
learning centre for all lectures. 
The usual broad range of courses in FE and HE are on offer this year. In Helensburgh we are
seeing particular interest in our Access to Care (Health & Early Years), created last year as a
combination of Health & Social Care and Early Education & Childcare at Level 5; the aim is to fill
a gap as we did not have a Level 5 Health & Social Care course previously. Suitable for students
not yet ready to access Level 6 courses and timed to assist those with young children, we are
pleased with the uptake so far. 
This new course is a suitable alternative to students who are not quite ready to study Access to
Nursing (SWAP)/NQ Health & Social Care Level 6 or NC Childhood Practice Level 6.
There is also an increase in the number of students enrolled onto our Access to Nursing
(SWAP) course and good interest in social sciences courses at all levels. 
The true breadth of our offering however is evidenced in students enrolled at the Helensburgh
centre in courses ranging from Level 5 Access courses though to HNC, HND and Degree level. 
We are actively looking and interested in ways we can work more closely with the local
community to increase awareness of UHI Argyll in Helensburgh and of the wide range of courses
we can offer. Recruitment in FE and HE education remains challenging across the sector. 
Our lecturers will also recommence teaching at Hermitage Academy w/c 11th August and
courses delivered this year will include:
In School
NPA Make-up Skills
Higher Beauty
Nat 4 Hairdressing
Nat 5 Hairdressing
Networked
Higher Sociology
Higher Psychology
NPA Creative Digital Media Level 6
FA Social Services & Healthcare
We also continue to work closely with the school supporting those students on Flexible
Learning plans, offering an alternative to the traditional school pathways which can better suit
some individuals.