The Inverclyde Council Community Learning and Development (CLD) partnership is delighted to be working in partnership with West College Scotland on a range of new online tutor-led SQA Level 5 courses for Inverclyde Residents including employees of Inverclyde Council, HSCP, and partners.

The courses are all free of charge and will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Courses last between 12 and 16 weeks.

Any referrals can be made via CLD.Admin@inverclyde.gov.uk or 01475 715450.

Community Learning and Development will work closely with the college to support any learners who need additional support to complete the course.

Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People  (Child Development)

Tuesday 6.30pm – 9pm starting 11^th January 2022

This Unit is designed to introduce learners to the principles of development and wellbeing of children and young people. Learners will learn what is meant by sequences and patterns in child development and the inter-relationship between all aspects of that development. Learners will also learn about the well-being of children and young people and how a variety of factors may affect their development. This unit is part of an NPA which would be ideal for you if you are considering a career in Childcare or Social Care.

More information on this unit can be found online following this link: Microsoft Word – HC3C45 (sqa.org.uk)

Cyber Security – Fundamentals

Wednesday 9.30am -12noon starting 12^th January 2022

The Unit introduces a range of basic knowledge and skills relating to cyber security. The learner will gain a basic understanding of the importance of online safety; common threats to individuals, businesses and nations; and preventative methods that can be used to reduce the risk of cyber-attacks. Learners will gain practical experience of protecting personal digital devices, such as a smartphone or personal computer. The role of social engineering in cyber-attacks and the implications of cyber threats for personal privacy are explored.

More information on this unit can be found online following this link: national unit specification: general information (sqa.org.uk)

Front of Office Skills

Wednesday 9.30am -12noon starting 12^th January 2022

This Unit is designed to enable candidates to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in a front of office environment. They will have to communicate effectively with visitors and colleagues in person, by phone and using other electronic methods of communication. On successful completion, candidates will understand the role of reception and the procedures involved in its maintenance.

More information on this unit can be found online following this link: national unit specification: general information (sqa.org.uk)

Counselling: An Introduction

Tuesday 9.30 -12noon starting 11^TH January 2022

This Unit has been designed for candidates who have no previous experience of counselling. The Unit will introduce candidates to the purpose and basic concepts and processes of counselling including reflective practice. On successful completion of the Unit the learner will be able to:

1 Investigate the aims and purpose of counselling.

2 Describe the counselling process.

3 Participate in a role play activity to counsel a client.

4 Reflect on own counselling skills.

More information on this unit can be found online following this link: national unit specification: general information (sqa.org.uk)

Criminology: The History and Development of Criminology

Thursday 9.15 – 12.15pm starting 13^th January 2022

This unit is designed to introduce learners to the historical development of criminology as an academic discipline. The learner will develop an understanding of the wide and varied development of theories and concepts concerning the nature of crime and the criminal throughout time. The intention is to provide a general introduction to the broad development of the usefulness of the discipline in explaining crime and criminality rather than an exhaustive analysis.

More information on this unit can be found online following this link:  J48G45.pdf (sqa.org.uk).