Graduation 2012

The next event in our diary is Graduation 2012 at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh. For further details click here.

Scottish Government backs first Hospitality and Tourism Academy in Scotland

Today, (18^th September) sees the Scottish Government give official backing to Scotland’s first dedicated Hospitality and Tourism Academy for secondary school pupils. The Academy has been specifically designed to support Scotland’s £11bn* tourism industry.

The Parliamentary Reception will be hosted by the academy’s local MSP, Kenny MacAskill who will provide an introduction to the event, while an official address with be given by Fergus Ewing, the Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism.

The launch of the East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy comes in response to the Scottish Government’s agenda of kick starting employment opportunities for young people and streamlining the transition between school, college, university and work. The Academy also aims to raise standards across the hospitality and tourism industries by providing young people with the appropriate skills and attitudes to meet employer needs.

Ray McCowan, Director of Curriculum, Strategy & Academic Planning at Jewel & Esk College, explained: “We really want to make hospitality a first choice career for young people across Scotland. Many people ‘fall’ into the industry while studying, perhaps as waiting staff or other roles but few see the myriad of career prospects available.

“The ability to manage a team, provide excellent service and control quality are all skills that are very much in demand, not only in Scotland but at resorts and with hotels across the world which is why so many well-known brands have been happy to give us their support.”

The East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy is an innovative partnership between Jewel & Esk College, Queen Margaret University and East Lothian Council,  backed by some of the world’s biggest hotel brands including; Marriott Hotels, Novotel, Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, Jurys Inn, Mercure and Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel. Prestonfield House, one of Edinburgh premier hotels has also pledged support as has Fraser Suites Edinburgh.

Kenny MacAskill MSP said:

“I am pleased to be sponsoring this exciting event at the Parliament – Jewel & Esk have done a fantastic job, alongside East Lothian Hospitality & Tourism Academy at providing opportunities for students who are very keen, willing and able to study and learn new skills and to promote this important industry across the country. The Scottish Government are of course committed to providing training and employment opportunities such as hospitality and tourism and I am delighted to welcome them to the Parliament.”

The initiative involves students from three East Lothian secondary schools, Musselburgh Grammar School, Preston Lodge High School (Prestonpans) and Ross High School (Tranent), aiming to raise the profile of the hospitality and tourism industries and expose young people to the tremendous wealth of career options which exist providing a range of education and work experience opportunities. The British Hospitality Association estimates that with the right levels of support an additional 475,000 jobs could be created across the UK by 2020 within the sector.

Thirty-eight pupils from the three schools will be the first to take part in the new Academy which started just weeks ago.

Professor Alan Gilloran, Vice Principal (Academic) at Queen Margaret University, explained: “The hospitality industry is an important part of the Scottish economy and nurturing home grown talent is necessary to meet the needs of businesses and to strengthen the Scottish hospitality industry. We need to equip a new generation of young people with the right skills and fresh approach by promoting the attitude that service excellence is the only acceptable standard.”

The East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy will also address the growing problem faced by many Scottish businesses which struggle to recruit local people with the right skills and attitudes to meet their needs.

Patricia Rainey, Cluster Director of HR at Marriott Hotels, said:  “Hospitality and Tourism are growth sectors in the economy and need the best and brightest talent to satisfy the demand. There are excellent opportunities in our industry to grow and develop careers for our young people, whether through an academic route or from the ground floor up.

“Marriott has an absolute commitment to attracting and recruiting the best talent and that is why the fit is so good. As an employer we offer learning and development opportunities to young people and at the same time benefit from them practising these skills in our business. The Academy presents a great business model and one in which we are proud to be a partner.”

Commercial Events

For more information or to book any of these events, please contact smcallister@jec.ac.uk or call Sharon 0131 344 7201.

Commercial Partners

Project Examples:

• A leading Scotch Whisky Blender: working in partnership with J&E on the development of corporate film material for use at trade shows and on their website. With support from Edinburgh College knowledge transfer funds Wemyss Malt are using our film and film editing resources to devlop brand material which will help them to increase the profile of this unique brand. Our students working with a project manager are filming the Chief Executive William Wemyss and the chief blender to produce a film which captures the history and provenance of this Scottish single cask blended whisky company.
  
  
• East Lothian Council: Production of a promotional DVD and web resource material which promotes and captures the success of adult learning in East Lothian. Filming is being completed by students under the supervision of an academic project manager.
  
  

"Just a quick update on the filming of the DVD. The students from Edinburgh College have been brilliant and so enthusiastic about the East Lothian learners work. They have all taken time to speak with those involved and on Wednesday of this week I was at the session with the Woodwork Group in Fisherrow. Some of the comments were really encouraging, for example, one member of the group said that there had been a real buzz and excitement in the room. This was so true! I hope that your students are enjoying the process as much as we are." Client quote.

• Working Title “Airfix”: A collaboration between the Museum of Flight, the College with support from Airfix to produce a short film for inclusion in the Edinburgh International Film festival. Included use of our “green room” facility our sound recording studios, location filming and our Avid editing technologies to produce a, hopefully, award winning short film. Technical highlights include the creation of machine gun and Rolls-Royce engine noises using a door and multi-layered white noise. The collaboration with the Museum of Flight has led to the documentary filming of the building of a replica 1915 Sopwith 1 ½ strutter. The material from this further work will assist in fundraising programmes, podcasts, static display loops, educational programmes and a documentary.
  
  
• Through funding from Scottish Union Learning working with student and qualified midwives developing their skills in writing CV,s. The short 2 hour course was attended by 44 midwives and the positive feedback and response has led us to initial discussions with their e-learning manager on incorporating our material into their iFolio site. To ensure the relevance of the course we not only spent additional time designing the course to reflect their needs but also used an outplacement and recruitment specialist to deliver the course.
  
  
• Development and delivery of Customer Care courses to retail trainees. The course drew on best practise strands from the world host experiences, moments of truth and the Fish programmes. The client made specific comments on the engagement from the group and the conversion from the belief amongst the delegates that there were difficult customers to the belief that difficult customers were created by poor customer service.
  
  
• Development of a pilot programme which will work with their high-potential leadership group to measure and develop their resilience, wellbeing and engagement. This unique programme draws on pre and post workshop online testing which will measure their resilience across 4 key behaviours and the performance improvement realised through experiencing the facilitated workshop.
  
  
• Delivery of a certificated Train the Trainer course aimed at improving the training and presentation skills of their expert SEO trainers.
  
  
• Delivery of Advanced Communication and influencing Skills training to senior management teams. The course drew heavily upon NLP techniques to improve the delegates influencing skills.

Continuous Professional Development

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Work placements

Cut your costs, increase your productivity & improve staff morale

Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. Edinburgh College offer you an opportunity to:

• Cut your recruitment costs
• Raise your profile among potential recruits
• Resource special projects
• Provide management experience for existing staff
• Increase staff morale

You can achieve all this, and more, by taking a student from Edinburgh College on work placement. Here’s how it works.

Using placements for busy periods

A student can be a vital extra pair of hands when you need them. They may also be available at times of the year when you need help the most, increasing your productivity. Work placements can be flexible to meet the needs of your organisation.

Using placements to free up your staff time

Why not bring in a placement student to carry out some of the workload of your permanent staff? In this way you can free up these staff to focus on other aspects of your business.

Using placements as part of the recruitment process

The majority of our students who go out on placement are offered jobs by their placement provider at the end of their course. Why? Well, it’s partly the quality of our students, but it’s also because businesses can use student placement as a “try before you buy” scheme. It gives you an opportunity to evaluate a particular student’s skills, attitude and personality; to determine whether or not they’re a “good fit” with your organisation. Many companies find that in this way they can avoid the normal recruitment costs and be sure of what they’re getting – which is a new recruit who knows your business and can hit the ground running!

Even if you don’t recruit the student who’s been with you, participating in the placement programme raises your profile amongst our entire student body and increases the likelihood that our highly-qualified and experienced students will apply for your vacancies.

Using placements for special projects

Many businesses have things they’ve always wanted to do, if only they had the time and resources. Bringing in a student on placement to finally get to work on that project can be hugely beneficial. A student placement can enable you to go beyond “business as usual” to achieve real competitive advantage.

Using placements to benefit existing employees

Our student on placement will need supervision and a degree of mentoring. Many employers have found that the employee who takes on this role benefits as much as the student. It increases their sense of worth, their pride in their job and their awareness of their own skills and abilities. In other words it is great for their morale and can be a useful way of providing employees with their first leadership and management experience.

Using placements to bring fresh ideas

A student can bring fresh ideas, enthusiasm and a new perspective into your organisation. They will be learning new techniques and approaches from their lecturers at college and can bring these ideas to invigorate your organisation.

Do I have to pay the student?

No.

What support will I get?

We’ll support you all the way. We’ll draw up a contract with you, defining the placement student’s role and duties. As part of that contract we provide you with a named individual at Edinburgh College whom you can contact at any time. We also set out the type and frequency of regular contact from the College. If, for any reason, the placement is not working out it can be terminated immediately. This normally affects only a tiny minority, if any, of our placements, but it is there as a safeguard for your peace of mind. At the end of the placement you’ll normally get a feedback report from the student, which can be full of useful insights to help your business.

Work Placement Assessors

Students are allocated a dedicated workplace assessor. The assessor is responsible for supporting the student in the workplace with any related work placement tasks or assessments.

Take advantage of this opportunity now!

We currently offer placements in the areas of:

• Social care
• Childcare
• Office administration
• Hospitality and catering
• Computing
• Events co-ordination
• Engineering
• Television
• Bridging courses
• Music
• Sound production
• Beauty therapy

Further information

If you would like to find out more about working with a student on placement, please contact:

Lisa Kitching,
Work Placement Co-ordinator
tel: 0131 344 7350
e-mail: lkitching@jec.ac.uk

Pam Sembay,
Work Placement Co-ordinator,
Community engagement
tel: 0131 344 7416
e-mail: psembay@jec.ac.uk

Jewel & Esk - Your Working Partner

What can Jewel & Esk offer you?

Many businesses in Scotland work with Jewel & Esk College, building excellent partnerships to help develop their business operations and strategy, and the skills and capabilities of their staff. Working with a range of businesses helps students and staff at the college keep their skills and experience up to date and stay connected to the business community.

For you this would mean working with staff and students across many areas of the college and using the very impressive new facilities at our Edinburgh or Midlothian Campuses. These include:

In CRE:8, our centre for the creative industries:

• Film studios with infinity coving
• 96 seat auditorium for music, stage and film showings (standing capacity 200+)
• Music rehearsal spaces
• AVID editing suites for TV production

In the Club, our centre for hospitality, hair & beauty and fitness:

• 70 cover rooftop restaurant
• 2 large training kitchens
• 3 hairdressing salons
• 3 large beauty salons
• 3 private beauty treatment rooms
• Large dining and function area (200 capacity)
• Fully equipped gym and dance studio
• Swimming pool with spa pool, sauna and steam room

In the Trades Pavilion, our centre for engineering and the construction trades:

• 5 carpentry & joinery workshops
• Fully equipped motor vehicle centre
• Plumbing and gas workshops
• Gas training and assessment centre
• Engineering workshops
• Oil simulator platform for measurement & control engineering

We also have other specialist areas including:

• A fully equipped model office
• Childcare teaching room
• Healthcare lab
• Biology lab
• Large flexible computing and classroom areas

Fresh perspective

You can work with individuals or groups of students on business development ideas to bring a fresh perspective to your business. Advised and supported by the considerable expertise of our staff, students gain vital industry experience delivering real results for your business.

You can also tap into the expertise of staff for consultancy and for research and business development.

There’s a huge range of opportunity here at Jewel & Esk College as well as a great range of training and courses.

• Creative Industries & Arts
• Multimedia projects
• Website development
• Digital creative projects
• Computing networks
• Computer training
• Events management & co-ordination
• Business management & accounting

Come and visit our campuses and take a tour, or contact us to find out more about how we can help your business develop.

Facilities Hire

What can Edinburgh College offer you?

Many businesses in Scotland work with Edinburgh College, building excellent partnerships to help develop their business operations and strategy, and the skills and capabilities of their staff. Working with a range of businesses helps students and staff at the college keep their skills and experience up to date and stay connected to the business community.

For you this would mean working with staff and students across many areas of the college and using the very impressive new facilities at our Edinburgh or Midlothian Campuses.

These include:

In CRE:8, our centre for the Creative Industries:

• Film studios with infinity coving
• Music recording studios
• 96 seat auditorium for music, stage and film showings (standing capacity 200+)
• Music rehearsal spaces
• AVID editing suites for TV production

In the Club, our centre for hospitality, hair & beauty and fitness:

• 70 cover rooftop restaurant
• 2 large training kitchens
• 3 hairdressing salons
• 3 large beauty salons
• 3 private beauty treatment rooms
• Large dining and function area (200 capacity)
• Fully equipped gym and dance studio
• Swimming pool with spa pool, sauna and steam room

In the Trades Pavilion, our centre for engineering and the construction trades:

• 5 carpentry & joinery workshops
• Fully equipped motor vehicle centre
• Plumbing and gas workshops
• Gas training and assessment centre
• Engineering workshops
• Oil simulator platform for measurement & control engineering

We also have other specialist areas including:

• A fully equipped model office
• Childcare teaching room
• Healthcare lab
• Biology lab
• Large flexible computing and classroom areas
  
  

Commercial Courses:

At Jewel & Esk we are here to help you with your business. We offer a variety of courses designed to help you conform to statutory obligations or improve the performance of your staff and therefore your business.

Courses are taught by the different Centres:

• Creative Industries
• Engineering & Clean Technology
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Learning & Teaching
  

Creative Industries: Commercial Courses

• AVID Pro Tools 9: Level 101
• Avid MC 101 Editing with Media Composer
  
  

Engineering & Clean Technology: Commercial Courses

The Centre for Engineering & Clean Technology runs a wide variety of specialist training and education courses for industry and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the area of Measurement and Control.

Electrical Safety Courses

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Measurement and Process Control

• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Measurement and control

Gas safety courses

• CCN1 Core domestic gas safety
• CKR1 gas cooking appliances
• HTR1 gas fires and water heaters
• WAT1 gas instantaneous water heating appliances
• CEN1 gas fired central heating/hot water boilers
• MET1 install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters
• Gas safety awareness - one day tailor made courses suitable for building inspectors, technical officers, housing officers, service engineers, etc

Engineering Up-skilling

• Abrasive wheels regulations
• Welding appreciation – gas and electric

Booking

For more information or to book a technology course, please contact:
Karen McClung, 0131 344 7525, kmcclung@jec.ac.uk

Hospitality & Tourism: Commercial Courses

Including a range of food hygiene courses certified by REHIS, Assessors’ and Verifiers’ awards and a range of coaching awards including PDAs, HNCs and a range of awards from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

• Introduction to Food Hygiene Course
• Elementary Food Hygiene
• Elementary Food Hygiene (update course)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Elementary Health & Safety

Booking

For more information or to book a place on any of these courses, please contact: Marcella Herriot, 0131 344 7300, mherriot@jec.ac.uk

Learning & Teaching: Commercial Courses

Coaching, Training and Development: Assessors and Verifiers

• A1 Assessors’ Award
• V1 Internal Verifiers’ Award

Coaching, Training and Development: further awards

• PDA Diploma in Training and Development (evening)
• SVQ3 Direct Training & Support (work-based)
• HNC Learning & Development (day release)

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) awards:

• Certificate in Team Leader Award
• Certificate in First Line Management Award
• Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring (for Team Leaders & First Line Managers)

To book or for more information on Assessors & Verifiers, Coaching Training & Development or ILM courses contact: Vikki Robertson, 0131 344 7322, vrobertson@jec.ac.uk

Green Transport Prize

Green Transport Prize

The Edinburgh College Green Transport Prize is a £100,000 initiative supported by national and international private and public sector partners committed to the development of green transport solutions that utilise renewable energy sources and have minimum impact upon the environment.  The Green Transport Prize is an annual award designed to recognise the innovative and enterprising contributions to green transport solutions.

More information about the award can be found here.

The application form can be found here.

What is the aim of the FOI Scotland Act?

For more information on the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please click here

Equality & Diversity

Edinburgh College acknowledges the diversity and dignity of individuals and promotes the equality of opportunity for all.  The college actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion by removing barriers to education, training and employment opportunities by widening access through development of a flexible and inclusive culture.

At Edinburgh College we recognise that we each have a right to dignity, trust and respect and a responsibility to demonstrate the same to others.

Our Respect campaign runs throughout the year and profiles national events and issues like Ramadan, Black History Month and  LGBT month.

Our Single Equality Scheme is as relevant to staff as it is to students.  We take Equality & Diversity seriously and are signatory to the disability Two Ticks scheme and partners with See Me, Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.

History

Students at Jewel & Esk College got their first sight of Scotland’s most exciting and high tech teaching facilities on 17th November 2008 when the doors opened on the college’s multi million pound e:volve campus redevelopment project.

No stranger to change, things have been evolving at Jewel & Esk for years.  The iconic ship building at Milton Rd was opened in 1978 by Prince Charles as the newest wing of Leith Nautical College.   Founded in 1903, Leith Nautical was one of only three nautical colleges in Scotland and recognised by many as one of the leading training centres of its type in Western Europe.

In 1984, the government controversially decided that nautical studies should be centred at Glasgow and Leith Nautical College ceased to offer marine related courses.  The college’s non-nautical offering was retained at the ship building and merged with Esk Valley College in Dalkeith to be re-launched as Jewel & Esk Valley College. The courses on offer took in a whole range of trades and technology based subjects and included one of the first modern musicianship courses in the country.

Initiated in September 2005, the e:volve project has heralded a rebirth for the college.  The most dramatic of transformations in the college’s history, e:volve has seen  the creation of a new campus at Hardengreen in Midlothian and the complete redevelopment of the Edinburgh Campus including the building of the Club. 

The e:volve project has been successful in its aim of giving students the best facilities in which to learn and at the same time giving local communities a fantastic new leisure and learning centre. 

Current Projects

SWEET

e-Car project

College Policies

Corporate

Curriculum

Finance

Human Resources

Guidelines and Agreements

Mission statement

At Edinburgh College we believe passionately in learning and its advantages throughout all our lives. We are here "to make learning an enriching and lifelong experience in the communities we serve."

The College values run through the heart of our organisation. Our values guide all of us, staff and students, in all that we do.

Our values are our five TICCS:

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Confidence
• Customer Focus
• Success

Edinburgh Campus

Milton Road Campus offers a range of classrooms and study areas, all equipped with the latest in Smartboard technology.  We designed specialist areas in the main building for science, healthcare, arts & enterprise, computing  and administration.

CRE:8 is our dynamic Creative Industries & Arts area.  If you choose to study one of our creative arts courses, you will be able to make use of one of Scotland’s newest music, TV and multimedia resources.  Our sound studios have been kitted out in the most up to date recording equipment, used by the world’s top producers, including desks from SSL and Toft.  Performance wise, you will be rehearsing and recording in our new custom built studios and performing in our 110 seat auditorium.  TV students will find the same high standard of equipment within CRE:8 and can look forward to making full use of the exciting new facilities including infinity coving and edit suites.

the Club is home to our spa, gym, hair and beauty salons and rooftop restaurant, eh15.  Those of you choosing to study any of the service industries can look forward to enjoying the teaching facilities offered here and the chance to perfect your customer service skills by working with paying members of the public who are clients in the Club’s busy spa and restaurant.

Our library learning centre and learner base will give you easy access to PCs as well as more traditional library materials.  You will be able to access the internet and make full use of the printing and scanning facilities in these areas.

Learning Support and Student Services teams are on hand to give assistance and support where you need it.

For lunch and break times, you can enjoy a meal or snack with friends in the 250 seat Food Court or the more informal and cosy Mezz Café or Neo café.  There are vending banks at the Club and in Bolam House if you just want to grab a cup of coffee and a quick snack.

Milton Road Campus has car parking for staff and students, operated using a permit system.  Car sharing is actively encouraged.  You can also reach the campus by public transport.

Milton Road Campus
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP

0131 669 4400

How to find us
You can reach Milton Road Campus by bus, train, car or bike, or on foot.  You will find full information on the different transport options in our How to find us section.

Midlothian Campus

If you choose to attend a course at the Midlothian Campus, you can look forward to the very best in classroom facilities, including specialist spaces for childcare.  All our classrooms and study areas are equipped with the very latest in Smartboard technology.

The Trades Pavilion gives technology students an industry standard training facility with purpose built workshops and the very best in services and equipment.  Within the Pavilion are 5 carpentry and joinery workshops, a fully equipped  motor vehicle centre, and, for plumbing and gas students, new workshops, project areas and gas training and assessment centres.  We have one of only 3 oil simulator platforms in the country, helping us to achieve national recognition as a centre of excellence for Measurement & Control engineering.

Our Library and  Learner Base will give you easy access to PCs as well as more traditional library materials.  You will be able to access the internet and make full use of the printing and scanning facilities in this relaxed and stimulating new addition to the college.

Learning Support and Student Services teams are on hand to give assistance and support where you need it.

For lunch and break times, you can enjoy a meal or snack with friends in the 150 seat Food Court.  There’s also a vending bank if you just want to grab a cup of coffee and a quick snack.

Midlothian Campus has car parking for staff and students, operated using a permit system.  Car sharing is actively encouraged.  You can also reach the campus by public transport.

Midlothian Campus
46 Dalhousie Road
Dalkeith
EH22 3FR

0131 669 4400

How to find us
You can reach our Midlothian Campus by bus, car or bike, or on foot.  You will find full information on the different transport options in our How to find us section.

Outreach

Learning in your community

We know that for some students, attending classes in college is a non-starter. For a variety of reasons they do not want to or are not able to get to college.

Our Communities Section was set up to break down barriers to learning by providing appropriate learning opportunities in local communities. Working closely with a number of organisations, we deliver and promote a range of courses and training programmes in the community, covering East Lothian, Midlothian and SE Edinburgh.

We currently offer:

• A selection of courses in your local community, including computing, ECDL and web design.
• Visits to college for potential students – come and see what college is really like and speak to students and tutors on the courses you might like to join

If you are interested in joining one of our community classes please contact :
outreach@jec.ac.uk

The College

Edinburgh College has around 35,000 students studying at four campuses: Granton, Milton Road, Midlothian and Sighthill.  We also teach at outreach locations throughout our local communities.

The college covers a wide variety of subjects across different teaching Centres.

Our students come from all sorts of backgrounds:  adult returners of all ages; school leavers; school pupils choosing to study part of their curriculum at college; students studying full time, part time, evening or in the community; apprentices; and those undertaking short courses or studying towards professional development awards.

We have a dedicated staff of around 1500, both academic and support staff, all of whom have a common goal – to help you get the most out of your learning, so you can take the first or next step towards the career of your choice.

Disclaimer

The description of the College's courses in its prospectus and on its website represents the College's aspirations as to what will be delivered.  However, for various reasons, the courses actually delivered may be different.  For example:

• funding for a course (whether from the Government or from the College's charitable donations or other sources of income) may be reduced or withdrawn;

• there may be insufficient interest in a course which means that it is uneconomic or unviable to deliver;

• there may be a change to the College's other resources, such as staff or accommodation, which affect the delivery of a course.

A change could involve the replacement of a course with a new course, variations to course content or structure, the merger of courses, or the withdrawal of a course.

The College may make a change to a course for the reasons set out above, or for other reasons where it is reasonable for the College to do so.

If there is a change to a course about which you have expressed an interest, the College will let you know as soon as possible.

By expressing an interest about a course to the College, you agree to these rules about changes to courses.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

The College has a duty to ensure that all staff employed by the College, and students going on a placement that will involve regulated work with children or protected adults, are checked against the PVG Scheme to verify that they are not barred from working with vulnerable groups (i.e. children and protected adults).

Staff

Here is a summary of our staff policy:

1. All staff, including the Board of Governors, will be checked against the PVG Scheme regardless of their role within the College.

2. All new appointments are made subject to a check against the PVG Scheme which is satisfactory to the College.

3. All existing staff who were not checked against the PVG Scheme when they commenced employment with the College will be checked against the PVG Scheme. As per Disclosure Scotland guidelines, this process of retrospective checking will occur between 2012 and 2015.

4. Foreign nationals will be checked against the PVG Scheme on the same basis as UK nationals, although it is recognised that the information on which the check will be carried out may be restricted.

5. All staff have a duty to inform the College as soon as possible after they become aware of any pending or actual change in their PVG Scheme Record or their PVG membership status.

6. If a check against the PVG Scheme indicates that an applicant is barred from working with children (and/or protected adults, where applicable), the College will be unable to employ or continue to employ that person.

Students

Here is a summary of our student policy:

1. All students on specified courses will be checked against the PVG Scheme. Offers are conditional on this check being completed satisfactorily.

2. If the outcome of a check against the PVG Scheme is not satisfactory to the College, the offer of a place on the specified course may be withdrawn.

3. Checks against the PVG Scheme are generally processed at the start of session and may take several weeks. It is therefore in the student’s best interests, should they have any concern about the information which may be contained in their PVG Scheme Record, to seek advice at interview or at the earliest possible stage in the application process.

4. The College pays for all checks against the PVG Scheme for students applying for specified courses.

5. Disclosure of information by the student at interview is not sufficient. Decisions will be based on the check against the PVG Scheme and additional supporting information from the student.

Any student queries should be directed to the course team or discussed in confidence with a Student Adviser (contact Student Support Services).

Health and Safety

Sustainability Gallery

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0|gallery2.jpg|Bridging Course Students run the Veg Bag Scheme|

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0|gallery4.jpg|Launching the Electric Vehicles Project at Midlothian Campus|

0|gallery5.jpg|Planting trees at Edinburgh Campus|

0|gallery6.jpg|Automotive Students working on the Electric Vehicles|

0|gallery7.jpg|Our Electric Vehicle being charged|

0|green-app.jpg|Green App developed as a Knowledge Transfer project with the College|

How to find us

Our Campuses

College bus service & Inter-campus travel:

We've made travel to college simple, with a college bus service to a selection of areas supported with a shuttle service between our Edinburgh and Midlothian campuses. Click here to view our timetable.

Travelling by public transport:

Travelling to our Midlothian Campus, 46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR

By Bus:
Buses calling at TESCO Eskbank bus stance (then footpath to campus):
First Edinburgh Buses 90, 302, 303
Lothian Buses 29, 49

Buses passing Eskbank Toll (then walk along Dalhousie Road to campus):
First Edinburgh Buses 90, 95, X95, 140, 141, 302, 303
Lothian Buses 3, 3A, N3 (nightbus), 49

Buses passing King’s Gate (A7) (then walk up Dalhousie Road to campus):
Lothian Buses 29, X29

Travelling to our Milton Road Campus, 24 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2PP

By Rail:
Brunstane Station – trains run from the Fife Circle via Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley.

By Bus:
Buses running along Milton Road East stop outside campus:
First Edinburgh Buses 6, 44, 44A, 44B, 44C, 124
Lothian Buses 44, 44A

Buses running to or past ASDA at The Jewel (then walk to campus):
First Edinburgh X5, X6, X8, X13 (opposite ASDA entrance)
Lothian Buses 2, 4, 5, 49 (at ASDA bus stance)

Travelling by train:
Scotrail operate a regular train service (Mon to Sat) to Brunstane, a short walk from our Milton Road Campus. Journey times are generally just a few minutes from either Newcraighall or Edinburgh.

For further information on train times, contact Scotrail 0845 601 5929 or log onto www.scotrail.co.uk.

Travelling by bike
There is extensive secure bike parking at both campuses. Check your route at www.sustrans.org.uk.

Travelling by car
Both campuses are easily accessible by car and have parking facilities. If you know someone already driving to college, why not catch a lift? We operate a parking permit system and encourage car sharing, which is cost effective and also helps the environment.

Policies

Under Freedom of Information, in a spirit of openness and accountability, you can download and view a range of publications and documents with information relating to many areas of the college.

All of our college policies exist to guide staff and students. Our Health and Safety policies ensure that all staff, students and visitors are kept safe within our buildings. Whilst our finance, HR, curriculum and corporate policies are available to help staff and students with issues related to these areas.

Disclosure Scotland
As a college, we have a duty to ensure, where appropriate, that staff employed by the college and students on courses or on placement are disclosed for any applicable criminal convictions that may influence how they carry out their duties.

SWEET Project Aims & Objectives

Aim

The SWEET project will pilot and evaluate the delivery of work-based training using synchronous collaborative learning, supported by BigBlueButton and Moodle, to deliver the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene qualification from a distance but directly in the workplace to employees in the Hospitality and Tourism sector.

Objectives

The project will:

• Operationally set up BigBlueButton, integrate the application with Moodle and provide ongoing technical support for the system.
• Redesign REHIS course pedagogy, training materials and assessment to support synchronous collaborative learning.
• Deliver REHIS course through synchronous collaborative learning (SCL) to workbased learning students.
• Establish the potential for SCL to enhance the quality of workbased learning while simultaneously making course delivery efficiency savings.
• Conduct a cost/benefit analysis which establishes baseline data and includes both qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria.
• Document project activities, processes, methodologies, findings and outcomes.
• Disseminate methodologies, knowledge and findings to stakeholders.

e-Car Project

The e-Car project is an innovative transport initiative aimed at investigating the practicalities of using electric vehicles to reduce carbon travel costs.

Edinburgh College as lead partners currently have five zero emission e-Cars within the project based at our campuses and partner sites that can be used by staff to alleviate the need to use their own vehicles for travel. The e-Car can be used for travel between sites, to collect visitors, work visits and more…

The e-Car Project includes:

• the e-Car charging point project, a cost effective and durable post, designed and manufactured in-house, installed at strategically positioned locations to support the e-Car user. This is being developed into a marketable product.

• the e-Car booking system developed and designed by Edinburgh College staff, which is used by partners and associates across Edinburgh and the Lothians

• the e-Car research from the vehicle and the user to evaluate car performance, the influence of external factors and the user experience

Students and staff at Edinburgh College are involved in the e-Car project and associated activities with anticipated wide reaching benefits:

“Launching our electric vehicle project this year has been excellent experience for our Automotive and Mechanical Engineering students, keeping their skills up to date with the latest industry developments.”

Ross Milligan, Automotive & Mechanical Engineering Team Leader

To keep our corporate travel carbon cost to a minimum use the following link to book the e-Car:

Book the e-Car

Committee

Timeline

As we work towards the merger of the three colleges, there are are a number of milestones that will be reached along the way. You can find these detailed below.

Student Journey

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Commercial Courses

At Edinburgh College we are here to help you with your business. We offer a variety of courses designed to help you conform to statutory obligations or improve the performance of your staff and therefore your business.

Courses are taught by the different Centres:

• English Language Courses
• Creative Industries
• Engineering & Clean Technology
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Learning & Teaching
  

English Lanaguage Courses

Part Time and Evening Courses

• ESOL First Certificate English Course

Creative Industries: Commercial Courses

• AVID Pro Tools 9: Level 101
• Avid MC 101 Editing with Media Composer
  
  

Engineering & Clean Technology: Commercial Courses

The Centre for Engineering & Clean Technology runs a wide variety of specialist training and education courses for industry and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the area of Measurement and Control.

Electrical Safety Courses

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Measurement and Process Control

• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Measurement and control

Gas safety courses

• CCN1 Core domestic gas safety
• CKR1 gas cooking appliances
• HTR1 gas fires and water heaters
• WAT1 gas instantaneous water heating appliances
• CEN1 gas fired central heating/hot water boilers
• MET1 install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters
• Gas safety awareness - one day tailor made courses suitable for building inspectors, technical officers, housing officers, service engineers, etc

Engineering Up-skilling

• Abrasive wheels regulations
• Welding appreciation – gas and electric

Booking

For more information or to book a technology course, please contact:
Karen McClung, 0131 344 7525, kmcclung@jec.ac.uk

Hospitality & Tourism: Commercial Courses

Including a range of food hygiene courses certified by REHIS, Assessors’ and Verifiers’ awards and a range of coaching awards including PDAs, HNCs and a range of awards from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

• Introduction to Food Hygiene Course
• Elementary Food Hygiene
• Elementary Food Hygiene (update course)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Elementary Health & Safety

Booking

For more information or to book a place on any of these courses, please contact: Marcella Herriot, 0131 344 7300, mherriot@jec.ac.uk

Learning & Teaching: Commercial Courses

Coaching, Training and Development: Assessors and Verifiers

• A1 Assessors’ Award
• V1 Internal Verifiers’ Award

Coaching, Training and Development: further awards

• PDA Diploma in Training and Development (evening)
• SVQ3 Direct Training & Support (work-based)
• HNC Learning & Development (day release)

Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) awards:

• Certificate in Team Leader Award
• Certificate in First Line Management Award
• Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring (for Team Leaders & First Line Managers)

To book or for more information on Assessors & Verifiers, Coaching Training & Development or ILM courses contact: Vikki Robertson, 0131 344 7322, vrobertson@jec.ac.uk

Online Course Guide 2012/13

Evening & Leisure Courses

Our programme of evening and leisure courses begins in October and again in January each year.

The programme usually covers a wide range of skills and knowledge, from part time HNCs and longer courses eg COSCA counselling, to short courses in a variety of skills such as automotive maintenance, accounting, cake decorating or sign language.

Browse through our current brochure to choose a class that interests you, or use the course search. You can choose evening only, to narrow down your results.

Booking your course
To book your course, you need to send us a completed application form and full payment. You can book your class by phone, by post or in person.

Phone
Call our information hotline 0131 344 7100. We accept payment by most major credit and debit cards.

Post
Complete an application form and send with your cheque, payable to Edinburgh College, to:

In Person
Call into our information office at either the Edinburgh Campus (address above) or the Midlothian Campus (46 Dalhousie Road, Dalkeith, EH22 3FR). Open Monday to Friday 8.30 – 4.30pm.

Funding – get up to £500 towards the cost of your course

ILA200
ILA Scotland is a Scottish Government scheme that helps you pay for learning. If you are aged 16 or over and have an income of £22,000 a year or less, or are on benefits, you can open an ILA learner account. The ILA200 provides up to £200 a year to fund a range of vocational learning courses.

For more details on opening your ILA, call ILA on 0808 100 1090 or go to www.ilascotland.org.uk

Some of our evening courses are eligible for ILA funding – please speak to our information team for details on 0131 344 7100.

Part-time Fee Grant (formerly known as ILA 500)
This scheme provides up to £500 a year towards the cost of tuition fees.
To qualify for this funding, you should have an individual income of £22,000 a year or less.

You also need to be studying a part-time Higher Education course, eg HNC, HND or PDA at levels 7-11 of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). You must be studying at least 50% of the time needed to complete a full time course. Eligible learners studying less than this may qualify for the ILA200 offer.

For more information please contact SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) on 0300 555 0505 or www.saas.gov.uk . You must apply online, and within one month of your course starting.

Fee waiver concessions
Most of our evening classes (apart from those marked with an (a)) qualify for fee waiver, dependent on a student’s individual circumstances. This means that you would not pay any fees. For full details please contact our Information team on 0131 344 7100.

Refunds and Withdrawals
If you withdraw from a course after booking and paying for a place, we will charge a cancellation fee in certain circumstances. For full details please see our Tuition Fees - Refund and Withdrawal Policy and Procedures, in the financial policies area of the website.

Core & Essential Skills

Essential skills for Scotland; essential skills for YOU

Most people come to college with work in mind – some to brush up on skills they already have, some come as the first step to learning new skills with the aim of entering the workforce. At Edinburgh College, we consult regularly with local employers and Chambers of Commerce to find out what they are looking for when they recruit new employees.

We want to equip you with the skills and knowledge that we know employers need; not just the technical skills, but also the life skills that will make you an effective, productive and creative employee and which will also help you in all other aspects of your life. We want Edinburgh College students to be able to achieve their full potential and to leave us confident that they have the skills to make their contribution to Scotland’s future.

The skills that employers value include the five ‘core’ skills:

• Communication (including basic literacy)
• Numeracy
• IT & computing skills
• Working with others
• Problem solving

Recent research carried out by the college with Midlothian Enterprise Trust has also shown that the personal attributes most valued by employers are:

• Reliability
• Motivation
• Verbal communication
• Team working
• Flexibility

So you can see that there is more to learn at college besides all the technical skills you will be taught as part of your course. You will also need to learn all the life or ‘soft’ skills that employers are looking for.

Learning for life

The college has responded to this demand by creating opportunities and services to enable our students to develop these critical ‘soft’ skills. These services can provide you with:

• Personal and learning skills
• Literacy and numeracy
• All five core skills
• Transferable employability skills

There are several ways in which you can learn these vital skills. You could have a tutor who will work alongside you throughout your course. Or, you could have individual or group support to develop study skills, or attend additional drop-in sessions to build up all the core skills – communication, numeracy, IT, working with others and problem solving. You may be offered a work placement as part of your course, and you will have opportunities to take a wider role in the college community or other citizenship projects.

Now that the college has put these services in place, it’s up to you to take advantage of them. At the end of the day that’s really what all these skills amount to – taking charge of your own life. Now’s your chance to do it!

Qualifications explained

Vocational qualifications prove to an employer that you are capable of taking on a job and doing it successfully. Some cover broad subject areas, others relate to specific skills. They can also help you to get a place at university.

Most qualifications we offer are accredited and awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) although we also offer qualifications from other awarding bodies such as City & Guilds, EMTA, COSCA and ILM.

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

SQA are responsible for developing and awarding vocational qualifications in Scotland. All SQA vocational qualifications are based on the concept of ‘building up’ to a qualification bit by bit using study units. We offer 3 different types:

National Qualifications (NQ)

These offer a broad range of options, available at a number of levels:

• Access 1, 2, 3
• Intermediate 1, 2
• Higher & Advanced Higher

Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND)

HNCs and HNDs are work-related (vocational) higher education qualifications. They are widely respected and valued by employers both in the UK and overseas, and can also count towards membership of professional and technical bodies and other employer organisations. They are accepted for entry to many degree courses, often directly into 2nd or 3rd year. Both comprise Higher National Units and a Graded Unit.

HNCs can take one year to complete full time and two years part time (or in other situations such as distance learning). HNDs take two years full time and can also be taken part time (which takes longer).

Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs)

SVQs are designed in consultation with employers and, because they are based on standards set directly by the industry, are a guarantee of ability and competency.

They are available to people of all ages and at all stages of their careers. The qualifications comprise Workplace Assessed Units which are assessed in the workplace or under simulated workplace conditions. SVQ awards are available at five different levels.

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

The SCQF is a way of comparing the wide range of Scottish qualifications.

Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)

The SCQF is a way of comparing the wide range of Scottish qualifications. It covers achievements such as those from school, college, university, and many work-based qualifications. It does this by giving each qualification a level and a number of credit points. The level of a qualification shows how difficult the learning is. The credit points show how much learning is involved in achieving that qualification.

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework promotes lifelong learning in Scotland. It supports everyone in Scotland, including learning providers and employers by:

• helping people of all ages and circumstances to get access to appropriate education and training so they can meet their full potential;
• helping employers, learners and the general public to understand the full range of Scottish qualifications, how qualifications relate to each other and to other forms of learning, and how different types of qualification can contribute to improving the skills of the workforce.

There are many different kinds of Scottish qualifications: Highers, SVQs, HNDs, Degrees and many more. Each course at Edinburgh College has an SCQF Level. You will find this listed with the course entry on this website or in the course guide.

You can use the table to compare courses and qualification levels.

For more information on The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, visit www.scqf.org.uk

Engineering & Clean Technology

The Centre for Engineering & Clean Technology has been training engineers ever since the days of Leith Nautical College.  Since the 1970s we have built a strong reputation in the field of measurement and control engineering for the oil and gas industry, and are now moving forward with exciting new developments in clean energy.  Our students have the opportunity to be at the forefront of these developments.

Edinburgh College provides high quality engineering training to deliver three objectives:

• To serve the ambitions of our students
• To meet the skills demands of our industry and community partners
• To assist the engineering sector to deliver on its economic, environmental and social commitments nationally and internationally.

The Centre for Engineering & Clean Technology offers courses in the following specialisms:

Measurement & Control Engineering

We are one of 3 UK providers used by OPITO, the training body for the oil and gas industry to train up apprentices in Measurement & Control Engineering.  Apprentices hone their skills using dedicated control and instrumentation workshops and a state of the art control room simulator.  We have built a strong reputation in the industry, with many of our students winning awards.  A Edinburgh College student has won OPITO’s prized Apprentice of the Year title in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

Automotive Engineering

Students learn in our realistic light vehicle workshop at the college, using modern diagnostic facilities.  In the last year, we have also established a cutting edge electric vehicle research centre.  Working with Mitsubishi and Siemens, staff and students monitor our fleet of electric vehicles, gathering data on performance and cost effectiveness.  We also manufacture charge points for electric vehicles.

Mechanical Engineering

We deliver courses for apprentices and full time courses for those who wish to move into employment or move on to university on co mpleting their course.  We also deliver the HNC Engineering with Power Generation, training engineers who will be well placed to work in power generation for the 21^st Century, including the renewables and nuclear industries.

Qualifications and Skills

Courses at Edinburgh College cover a wide range of subjects and levels. From full time HNC or HND programmes to intensive short courses; introductory evening classes to Professional Development Awards; commercial courses to part time qualifications – we’re sure to have the course for you.

Here we explain what the different qualifications are and how you compare them, as well as exploring Modern Apprenticeships and the different skills you will need for further work and study.

CRE:8

CRE:8 is the vibrant, exciting, creative centre of Edinburgh College. CRE:8 has amazing facilities for musicians, sound engineers and TV producers.

Our sound recording studios are equipped with the most up to date technology including groundbreaking audio consoles from SSL and Toft. Make no mistake, CRE:8 offers something very special indeed - this is kit that is used by the world’s top producers.

Our auditorium gives performance space for gigs, films and events. We've hosted The King Blues and Jonny Black among others. Our rehearsal rooms and specialist music suites give you the chance to perfect your skills, ready for performance.

Our TV studios are first class. They come equipped with flexible lighting and infinity coving. After filming, edit your footage in the editing suites using Avid software.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships and engineering course availability

Our apprenticeships offer you paid employment as you train and provide excellent opportunities to learn valuable new skills in your trade.

You’ll gain qualifications and skills through hands-on workshops and classroom based learning that will help you progress in your career without studying full-time.

While developing skills and expertise as an apprentice at the college, you’ll be paid by your employer from the start of your training and attend college to study the theory.

We have a variety of new apprenticeship opportunities in Electrical Engineering, Fabrication & Welding Engineering and Automotive Engineering.  To find out more about our apprenticeships, click on the courses below.

We have spaces left on the following courses for full-time, bursary funded students:

NC Intermediate 2 Electrical Engineering

NC Higher Electrical Engineering

HNC Electrical Engineering

NC Engineering Systems with Skills for Work (Energy)

HNC Engineering Systems (with Renewable Energies)

We also have lots of new apprenticeship opportunities which have opened up in:

NC Higher Electrical Engineering

NC Fabrication & Welding Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Employers and managing agents interested in our apprenticeship opportunities, please contact Karen McClung on 0131 344 7525 or email.

Apprentices at Edinburgh College have a great track record with many winning national competitions. Recent Edinburgh College students have won Midlothian Apprentice of the Year, Best 1^st Year Apprentice Joiner Scotland and Best Adult Apprentice Scotland, OPITO's Apprentice of the Year.

Apprenticeships are available to those aged 16-19.

New College Learner Programme 16 - 24

Places available now for the New College Learner Programme for 16 - 24 year olds.

We now have places available on our New College Learner Programme, which is a learning programme targeted at 16 to 24 year olds and covering a wide range of areas and activities.

These programmes will give you an introduction into your chosen area with specific activities that will help you either progress towards a higher level course within the college or help you on your way towards a job. These will include things such as First Aid at Work, Elementary Food Hygiene, IT, Numeracy and Communication skills. You will also have the opportunity to experience a work placement to help you find out more about the world of work in your chosen area.

You can study either part time or full time depending on the course you choose.

We now have places available on the following programmes:

Health and Social Care - Getting into care (starting October 2012)

Get into Retail (starting January 2013)

Get into Hospitality (starting January 2013)

If you have an interest in one of these areas and would like to join one of these programmes then you can apply now

Working at Jewel & Esk College

Jewel & Esk College has almost 400 staff, who are based at our Edinburgh or Midlothian Campuses, or out in the community.  Staff cover a wide range of roles, from lecturing and learning support roles across a wide range of subjects, to administrative staff and those working in critical support functions such as student services and catering.  We have a team of lecturers and team leaders at the Club, dedicated to making it a commercial success, and giving vital real life work experience to our students.  

Our Values

Edinburgh College is here to make learning an enriching and lifelong experience in the communities we serve.

We do so in order to make a positive impact on people’s lives and to contribute to economic growth and performance by providing current and future skills for the labour market. We achieve this by creating an environment for success.

The Edinburgh College values run through the heart of our organisation. Our values guide all of us, staff and students, in all that we do.

Our values are our five TICCS:

• Teamwork

• Integrity

• Confidence

• Customer-focused

• Success

Current Jobs - working at Edinburgh College

Please click here to see all current vacancies with Edinburgh College

Meet our people

Edinburgh College has over 1,400 academic and support staff, working across four campuses and out in the community.  We caught up with a few staff members and asked them a little bit about what it's like working at Edinburgh College.

Equality & Diversity

Equality & Diversity

Edinburgh College acknowledges the diversity and dignity of individuals and promotes the equality of opportunity for all.  The college actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion by removing barriers to education, training and employment opportunities by widening access through development of a flexible and inclusive culture. Edinburgh College Equality & Diversity Statement

At Edinburgh College we recognise that we each have a right to dignity, trust and respect and a responsibility to demonstrate the same to others.

Our Respect campaign runs throughout the year and profiles national events and issues like Ramadan, Black History Month and  LGBT month.

Our Equality & Diversity plan is as relevant to staff as it is to students.  We take Equality & Diversity seriously and are signatory to the disability Two Ticks scheme and partners with See Me, Scotland’s national campaign to end the stigma and discrimination of mental ill-health.

Communities

Edinburgh College has a dedicated Communities Section working with local Community Partners, particularly in South East Edinburgh, greater Craigmillar, Midlothian and East Lothian, to provide learning opportunities in local communities.

Not Sure College is for You?

We know that some students just can’t get to college.  There can be all sorts of reasons for this – family commitments, physical ailments, lack of confidence, some people just don’t want to or don’t feel ready to attend a course ‘in college’.  If this sounds like you, don’t be put off, read on for information about how you can access learning!

What We Offer You

We promote and deliver a whole range of courses and training programmes at Outreach Centres in your local area as well as in college.

The Outreach Courses we offer vary widely – some are designed to teach you a new skill or craft; some to brush-up on an existing talent and some to help you return to studies after some years away from education.  Some prepare you for college based studies.

Get In Touch

To find out more e-mail our Communities Co-ordinators, Alex Galloway ext 7052 or Mary Bowie ext 7056.

Community Partners

Who are our Community Partners?

Edinburgh College works with many community partners across East Lothian, Midlothian, Edinburgh and the Borders. Too many to list them all here.

We work with partner agencies to bring courses to people who might otherwise not think of college as an option. These could be women or men returning to education after time spent at home raising children, people with physical or mental conditions, ex-offenders or former drug addicts.

How does it work?
The Communities section of the college is often the first point of contact when it comes to partnerships.  But other sections of the college are, of course, involved too including tutoring staff across all four faculties and student services.

What sort of thing do we do?
If you want to find out more about some of the partnerships Edinburgh College is involved with you can take a look at the Hibernian Community Foundation with whom we recently launched a project or the Baton Project which runs in partnership with several agencies.

If you want to find out more about the programmes we run or about becoming a partner then e-mail us.

Community Planning

Community Planning is all about official groups and organisations, like Edinburgh College, working with community groups to design and deliver public services.

Edinburgh College is committed to and actively involved with Community Planning with Councils in East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.

Click on the link to find out more about community planning in East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.

Outreach Centres

We have outreach centres at the locations listed below.  If you click on the place name you will be able to see exactly where each centre is and find out what we offer there:

Fees vary according to what you wish to study but some courses may be free to students according to individual circumstances.

Winter Leavers

If you are a school pupil and not old enough to leave school until December but would rather complete your education at college than school, our Winter Leavers programme could be for you.

These are the courses that we offer to Winter Leavers

• Entry to Hairdressing SVQ 1
• Entry to Construction NQ Intermediate 1
• Motor Vehicle - City & Guilds 3901, Automotive Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

If you had something different in mind then you might want to think about applying for one of the courses advertised in our main Course Guide.  You need to remember, though, that these courses are a minimum of one year in length and that you'll need to show your enthusiasm for and commitment to the course at interview.

We know that it’s a big change, moving from school to college.  That’s why Edinburgh College have a dedicated Schools Team to support you through the move. We meet with you on a weekly and individual basis to find out how you are getting on and give you advice if any problems do crop up.  We work with the Careers Advisor to let you have the best information about what to do next, after you’ve finished at Edinburgh College.

One thing that lots of people ask is 'Is it just like school?'
No!  Our students often comment on how different from school life at college is.

If you want to ask any questions and find out more email Schools Coordinator or call us on 0131 344 7054.

Think college

Even if you are only in S1 you might have already started to think abut what you would like to do when you leave school.  Or maybe you already know what you want to do. There are lots of choices open to you and you'll be able to explore these whilst you're at school.   Coming to college is just one option.

There are 46 colleges of further education in Scotland. Further Education (F.E.) is education you do after you've left school. F.E. Colleges are a great place to learn because you can:

• Study and learn around your own circumstances
• Gain recognised qualifications
• Get vocational qualifications (qualifications that are for a particular job)
• Gain entry to university
• Train for a particular kind of job
• Train and work at the same time
• Learn and study with people your own age and meet people of all ages from different backgrounds
• explore the possibilities of accessing money to help fund your time at college
• Use state of the art equipment
• work with lecturers who often have direct experience of industry and commerce
• enjoy an atmosphere that is 'more free' than school

Communities & Schools

Our award winning Communities and Schools teams work in partnership with schools and community organisations to provide courses suitable for everyone from school leavers to adults returning to edcuation after a break.

The emphasis is very much on breaking down barriers to education and providing appropriate learning opportunities - both in the community and in college.

Read on if you want to find out more about either our community courses or our provision for schools.

Schools

Even if you are new to secondary school you might already have started to think about what you would like to do when you leave.  There are lots of choices open to you and you'll be able to explore the options with your Guidance Teacher or Careers Officer.

Coming to college is one of these options.  At Edinburgh College we offer a wide range of courses for winter leavers and have an award winning team of staff dedicated to support you in making the transition from school to college.

For Parents and Guardians

Leaving school can be a stressful time.  There are lots of options open to young people and it can be confusing deciding what's best.

We have a dedicated Schools Team at Edinburgh College who work with schools across the region to provide support for school pupils in the transition to college life.  Our Winter Leavers Programme gives young people not old enough to leave school until December, the option of completing their compulsory education at college.

If your son or daughter is interested in this option, they should discuss it with their Guidance Teacher at school.  The Guidance Teacher can provide them with a full list of the courses we offer and an application form.  The form needs to be signed by you and the Guidance Teacher before being submitted to the college.

Students' Association

Hello and welcome to the Student Association for Edinburgh College!

All Edinburgh College students are members of the Students’ Association. We are actively involved in a number of projects including the College Healthy Working Lives programme, the College sustainability group and the NUS backed Student Footprints looking at tackling carbon in the community. The Association also runs social events and has a presence at College events like Freshers’ Fair. As well as this we are here to help with any college related issues you have. I have been at Edinburgh College for three years and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here. If you do join the college I would encourage you to participate in our Class Rep system and to be active in the Students’ Association. It’s a great way to meet people, expand your skills base and become involved in shaping the Edinburgh College of the future. Good luck in choosing your course!

Lupe Gonzalez, Student President 2011-12.

The Association Committee, led by the Student President, is here to represent you.  Students’ Association Executive Officers are elected each year and comprise students in the following roles:

• Vice President
• Student Activities & Events Officers
• Secretary
• Campus Representatives
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officers
• Welfare Officers

If you have skills or a particular interest in any area, please think about standing, and  helping to run your Association.

If you have any problems or suggestions my door is always open - please feel free to drop by the office or send me an email at studentpresident@jec.ac.uk.

Support for learning

Learning and Study Skills

Coming to college can be a challenging experience. If you have just left school you will be working and studying in an area you have chosen and will be expected to work more independently. Perhaps you have been in employment or bringing up a family and are returning to education but may have concerns about your study skills. Whatever your background, we are here to help you make a success of your studies. We offer support for individuals or small groups in such areas as:

• taking or making notes
• writing essays or reports;
• planning your work;
• organising time; and
• revision

We also give help in particular skills:

• Numeracy
• Spelling, Punctuation, Reading

Tutors in the Learning Support Team are also experienced in supporting students with:

• Physical disabilities
• Visual  impairment
• Learning difficulties
• Mental health or medical problems
• Hearing impairment
• Specific learning difficulties eg Dyslexia, Dyspraxia

If you have particular challenges and need further support, this support is detailed under Students with Additional Support Needs.

The Support Team:

Fiona Bell - Lecturer
0131 344 7404
fbell@jec.ac.uk

Geoff Mainwaring - Lecturer
0131 344 7422
gmainwaring@jec.ac.uk

Amanda Reynolds - Lecturer
0131 344 7429
areynolds@jec.ac.uk

Joan Rowe - Lecturer
0131 344 7431
jrowe@jec.ac.uk

Eleanor Symms - Lecturer
0131 344 7433
esymms@jec.ac.uk

Julie MacRitchie - Learning Assistant
0131 344 7435
jmacritchie@jec.ac.uk

Student Information

Edinburgh College friendly and approachable staff across the college are here to help you, giving you the confidence, knowledge and skills to develop and succeed in your chosen career.

Find out about all the amazing facilities on campus, or take a closer look at the support we offer to all our students.

If you’re a former student, we’d love to hear from you, so please do keep in touch.

We have an active Students’ Association, who are involved in all sorts of campaigns, as well as some fun events.  Why not consider playing an active part in the Association when you join us at Edinburgh College?

Money Matters

Our advisors are happy to discuss your individual circumstances, help you with a financial “health check” and budgeting advice and to advise you on how to apply for funds. Some of the funds you may be able to apply for include:

• tuition fees
• bursaries & EMAs
• loans
• discretionary (hardship) funds
• childcare funds
• expenses and benefits
  

The Scottish Funding Council has some general information on criteria for eligibility on its website, but to get a clearer picture about what you might be entitled to, please contact our Student Services team on 0131 344 7163.

We produce a range of information leaflets, which are currently being updated:

• Benefits & Credits
• Fee Waiver Entitlement
• Funding for Full-time HNC/HND
• Help Towards Childcare
• FE Funding

Tuition fees

Students studying full time for HNCs or HNDs at a Scottish college and who live in Scotland will normally have their tuition fees paid by SAAS. Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland to have their tuition fees paid, on an annual basis.Students studying full time courses below HN level will normally be covered by the national fee waiver policy, providing they meet the criteria.

Bursaries

Generally, to be considered for bursary funding you should:

• Have no alternative source of support
• Be past your school leaving date
• Be attending (or have applied to) a Scottish FE college
• Be attending (or have applied for) a course below Higher National level
• Be ordinarily resident in Scotland

Other conditions also apply.

Edinburgh College bursary and hardship funds are limited, and sometimes are not large enough to support every eligible student. We will consider all eligible applicants but may give priority to those who need financial help most.

Financial support may also be available for living costs and other specific costs such as childcare or travel. This support is usually means tested.

FE Funding

Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMAs)

Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
An EMA is a weekly payment made to young students aged 19 and under who have left school and are studying a full-time course below HNC level. An EMA is assessed on household income as evidenced by parents' Tax Credit Award Notice.

If you turn 20 during the course you may be assessed for a Bursary (a higher allowance). This is also means-tested.

You should apply as soon as you have accepted a place on a course. The EMA/Bursary application is available via your online account. The application will give more detailed advice on the information and documentary evidence we require to process your application.

Student Services can advise you on what to apply for, how to complete the application and what supporting documentation you may need. We are open throughout the summer.
All students aged under 18 are eligible for essential kit and travel (if outwith a 2mile radius of the nearest campus) regardless of parental income.

Loans
If you are studying for an HNC or HND, you may be eligible to apply for a student loan. You can get general information from SAAS www.saas.gov.uk or for personal advice, please check with a student services advisor.

Discretionary funds
Help may be available from the higher education hardship fund or the further education hardship fund, for those in greatest need. For more details, please speak to a student services advisor.

Childcare
You may be able to claim help towards the costs of registered childcare. For full details ask a student services advisor. Applications are made via your online account. Please ask for our Help Towards Chidlcare leaflet.

Expenses & Benefits
There are a range of benefits and credits which may be available for certain students. For full details, as a student services advisor.

Financial support may also be available for eg living expenses, travel and essential kit. Student services will be able to advise you about your personal circumstances.

Student Voice

When you are a student at Edinburgh College, we encourage you to express your opinions and make suggestions, both formally and informally. Student Services staff are here to help you do just that.  We can make sure your suggestion gets to the right person so that the improvement you have pinpointed can help everyone.  If you are unhappy with an aspect of college life, we can make sure this is raised in the right forum so that something can be done about it.  And if that’s not possible, we’ll make sure someone tells you why not.

If you need some help to express your opinions, we can help with that too. 
And if you’re a confident person who is happy to speak out, then why not stand as a class representative?

The Student Services team supports the work of the Students’ Association, which acts as the formal ‘Student Voice’ on college committees and the Board of Governors. Every Edinburgh College student automatically becomes a member of the Students’ Association.  The Association Committee, led by the Student President, is here to represent you.  Students’ Association Executive Officers are elected each year and comprise students in the following roles:

• Vice President
• Student Activities & Events Officers
• Secretary
• Campus Representatives
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Officers
• Welfare Officers

If you are interested in representing other students and helping to make a difference to the college community, please think about standing for one of the roles.  It will also look great on your CV!

A key part of the Student Voice is the class rep system, where each class elects a representative to take their views and opinions to the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).  It is important that everyone participates in this system, as this is how we gather feedback from you about the services the college provides and how we can make things better for all of you.

Sport

the Club spa and gym

Edinburgh College students have a state of the art gym and spa onsite at our Edinburgh Campus.

The gym is equipped with the latest FitLinxx cardio machines, programmed to monitor your personal fitness performance and goals, as well as a free weights section allowing you to build strength and muscle tone.

We run a range of classes in the dance studio, from Spinning (indoor cycling) and Pilates to Boxing Circuit and Fitball.  For the full range please see our class timetable.

For added motivation to reach your fitness goals, why not work out with one of our personal trainers?  Contact Club reception on 0131 344 7373 or theclub@jec.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.

Our health suite is right next to the swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, ideal to help you relax after a swim or workout.  We hold Aqua Fit classes and some swimming lessons in the pool. Please contact reception for further details.

Membership

Membership of the spa and gym is excellent value and there are special discounted rates for students.  You can choose from a range of options including peak and off-peak memberships, off peak options which include early mornings and weekends, and a membership package which treats you to pamper and beauty treatments every month.

For more information and a tour of our amazing facilities please contact us on 0131 344 7373 or email theclub@jec.ac.uk

Day passes

You can purchase a day pass to enjoy the gym and spa, subject to availability.  Please contact reception for details.

Opening Hours

The spa and gym is open 7 days a week:

Monday - Friday       6.30am – 9.00pm

Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm

Check out the Students’ Association for more information on other sports.

Immigration Requirements & Tuition Fees

Immigration Requirements – Getting Your Visa

The final decision on whether your visa will be granted or not always remains with the UK Border Agency/Embassy/Consulate. 

Once you have accepted your offer of study at Jewel & Esk College, you will be issued with a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies).  You will need this unique 14 digit reference number to apply for entry clearance before you leave your home country.  Without prior entry clearance, you will not be able to obtain a Tier 4 student visa and enter the country. 

Please check for up to date details about applying for your visa by visiting the UKBA website. 
The UK Council for International Student Affairs is another good source of information.

EEA and Swiss nationals

As a national of an EEA country or Switzerland, you are entitled to enter the UK without having to apply for a visa.  You are also have right of residence for the duration of your course.  Members of the EEA are:  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.  

Entry Clearance Requirements – students from outside the EEA and Switzerland

If you come from a country outside the EEA and Switzerland, you must apply for entry clearance at a local UKBA/ British Embassy/High Commission in your home country to begin the visa process. Please check for up to date details about applying for your visa by visiting the UKBA website.

Once you have accepted your offer of study at Jewel & Esk College, you will be issued with a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies).  This unique 14 digit reference number will enable you to apply for entry clearance in your home country. 

The UK uses a points based immigration system. In order to gain a visa allowing you to study at Jewel & Esk College, you will have to apply under Tier 4 of this system.   You will need 40 points.

Please click on the link below to calculate your points to see if you are eligible to study in the UK under the points based system.

http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/quickguideforstudent/childstudents/applyingforachildstudentvisa/

If you meet the 40 points requirement, have been offered a place at our College and issued with a CAS number, you can now apply to the UKBA in order to begin the visa process.

Working while studying

A student on a Tier 4 visa is allowed to work 20 hours per week whilst studying on an HND course.  During holiday time, students are permitted to work up to 40 hours per week. 

Learner Bases

Each campus has a learner base providing a study area with easy access to PCs to help you complete your college work. Internet access and Microsoft Office are available at both campuses, along with Adobe CS4 at Edinburgh Campus.  You can also access printing and photocopying facilities.

Learning technologists provide support in these learner bases and are there to help you with your work.  They can also help you to make the best use of the available resources, so please ask.

As well as providing support in learner bases, learning technologists assist lecturers in classes, give you one to one support and help to run Discover, Edinburgh College’s online learning environment.

Learner Base opening hours:

Contact us:

Edinburgh Learner Base 0131 344 7048.
Midlothian Learner Base 0131 344 7033.

Accommodation

Edinburgh College has an accommodation suite of individual bedrooms at our Edinburgh Campus. The rooms are available for students during term time, and can also be booked individually by the night, depending on availability.

Students
The accommodation suite has been fully refurbished to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. We offer individual rooms with their own study area, wash facilities and storage space. We provide bed linen and towels which are laundered on weekly basis. There is also a shared laundry for personal use.

On each floor there are communal shower and toilet facilities along with modern pantries for preparing snacks and comfortable lounges for socialising. The ground floor hosts a large social space with WiFi access, wide screen TV and soft seating – all aimed at creating an environment in which you can relax and socialise.

On the ground floor there are vending machines offering a wide variety of snacks, drinks and chilled meals that can be heated up in pre-programmed microwave ovens. You can also buy a range of meals, drinks and snacks from the Foodcourt, Mezz café or eh15 bar & restaurant within the Club building next door.

Within the Club, we also have our premium health spa and gym, with state of the art gym, exercise studio and swimming pool with sauna and steam room. Membership for the spa & gym is available at a special discounted rate for staff and students – please enquire at the Club reception for more details. The Club also offers a wide range of hair and beauty treatments.

Booking
To secure your accommodation booking, please complete the application form and return it to the Accommodation team at the Club, Edinburgh College, 24 Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2PP.

Student Prices: Academic Year 2012/2013

Basic package

Room + Continental Breakfast £110.00 per week

Catering Options

We do not regard the accommodation as self-catering and recommend that students choose at least one of the options of lunch or evening meal.

• Lunch: served Monday to Friday

Option One: £25 per week

Soup, any main course, fresh fruit and chilled mineral water

Option Two: £20 per week

Soup, traditional main course and fresh fruit

Option Three: £12.50 per week

Soup and salad bar

• Evening Meal: served Monday to Friday

Option One: £20 per week

Soup, main course and dessert

Option Two: £16 per week

Choose from either soup or a desert and a main course

Sample menus for lunches and dinners can be forwarded on request.

Overnight stays:

Daily / overnight stays are available – please contact us for details on 0131 344 7373.

For booking and general enquiries please contact either the Club reception 0131 344 7373 or the main reception at our Edinburgh Campus.

the Club,
Edinburgh College,
Edinburgh Campus,
24 Milton Road East,
Edinburgh,
EH15 2PP

0131 344 7373
theclub@jec.ac.uk

Salons

Bliss hair and beauty

Bliss hair and beauty incorporates several different areas of the Club, which are open to members and non members alike:

• the 2nd floor hair salons, where our students carry out a range of hair services;
• Bliss Beauty, offering a wide variety of treatments with fully trained or newly qualified therapists in our four luxurious beauty rooms; and
• the beauty salons, where experienced students carry out treatments under the supervision of their lecturers.

You can book appointments throughout the day, and in some cases into the evening.  Why not make a day of it and join friends for lunch in eh15, our rooftop restaurant?

Hair Salons
Our 2nd floor hairdressing salons are slick, stylish and buzzing.  The floor to ceiling windows flood the salons with light and give spectacular views to Arthur’s Seat.

You can choose from a wide range of hair services within the salons including cuts, colours, hair up, perms and conditioning treatments.  Prices are highly competitive, with a cut and blow dry starting from just £6.

We operate a system of peer assisted learning within the salons, where SVQ level 1 students learn in the salon environment from more experienced SVQ level 2 and 3 students as well as our day release HNC hairdressers who are all currently working in salons elsewhere.  All students are closely supervised by our highly experienced lecturers who oversee consultations, cutting, treatments and finishing for all clients.

Hair services menu and price list

Bliss Beauty
Bliss Beauty is based in our exclusive beauty rooms beside the nail bar.  Our qualified therapists offer a wide range of facial and body treatments for men and women to leave you refreshed and relaxed.  Choose from therapeutic massages to rejuvenating facials and relaxing manicures and pedicures.

We use mainly Thalgo products, harnessing the riches of the sea so you can benefit from powerful healing, revitalising and rebalancing properties, vital for health and well being.
Bliss Beauty is open to members and non-members of the Club and is open 7 days with evening appointments available throughout the week.

For enquiries or to make a booking please call 0131 344 7373

Bliss beauty treatments and price list

Beauty Salons
Our beauty students offer a wide range of excellent value treatments in the training salons.  Appointments can be booked Monday to Friday daytimes, with some twilight appointments available. 

You can choose from a wide range of treatments, such as relaxing aromatherapy, reflexology and body massage; body treatments for muscle toning and cellulite reduction; and face treatments, including non surgical facelifts.  

We also offer a range of beauty treatments, including waxing, manicures and pedicures, tints and shaping for eye lashes and brows, and a range of day or evening make up.

To make an appointment, please contact Morag Marshall:
0131 344 7348
mmarshall@jec.ac.uk

Beauty salons treatments and price list

Meals & Refreshments

Meals and refreshments are served at both campuses.

At Midlothian the 150 seater Foodcourt on the ground floor serves a choice of good value hot and cold lunches, as well as snacks, baking and drinks.
If you just want to grab a hot drink or a snack, we have a bank of vending machines available at all times.

Midlothian Foodcourt opening times (term time only):
Breakfast service 8am – 11am
Lunches  11.45am – 1.30pm

In Edinburgh the 250 seat Foodcourt is on the first floor of the Club building.  Like Midlothian, it serves a choice of good value hot and cold lunches, as well as snacks, baking and drinks.  There is also a bank of vending machines for drinks and snacks.

Edinburgh Foodcourt opening hours (term time only):
Breakfast service 8am – 11am
Lunches  11.45am  – 1.30pm

The Mezz café, on the mezzanine floor of the Club, is a cosy, informal space, popular throughout the day.  It serves Fair trade tea and coffee (bean to cup), cold drinks and fresh smoothies.  In the morning you can choose from a selection of breakfast rolls, changing to a lunchtime service of hot soup, filled rolls, paninis and baguettes.  We always offer a range of snacks and baking.

Mezz café opening hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am – 8pm
Friday    8am – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday   9am – 1.30pm
Opening hours may be restricted outwith term times.

There is also a social space with vending machines for drinks and snacks on the 2nd floor of Bolam House at the Edinburgh Campus.

Libraries

Additional Support Needs

The tutors in the Learning Support Team are experienced in supporting students with:

• Physical disabilities
• Visual impairment
• Learning difficulties
• Mental health or medical problems
• Hearing impairment
• Specific learning difficulties eg Dyslexia, Dyspraxia

We can meet the support needs of many students with appropriate study skills guidance. However, some students have particular challenges that require specialist support.

If you have particular needs you will be offered a specialist assessment leading to a Personal Learning and Support Plan, (PLSP). This sets out the forms of support that you will have access to throughout your course.

Support can include occasional or more regular meetings with a member of the support team to help directly with aspects of study. More information on support in specialist areas is given in the sections below.

Technology is playing a bigger role in meeting additional support needs and the support team can arrange for specialist equipment for use in College and for loan for use at home.

If you are on Higher National course you may qualify for the Disabled Students Allowance to purchase necessary equipment to help you with your course. Our team can give advice and guidance on making applications.

Whatever your concern, it is important that you make contact as early as possible. You can do this through Student Services by e-mail, phoning 0131 344 7100 or in person at either campus, or you can contact one of the support team directly by telephone or e-mail.

Physical Disabilities

The College makes provision for students with physical disabilities in a number of ways. The Edinburgh and Midlothian campuses have a range of building features to facilitate access for wheelchair users. Disabled parking is available at both campuses, as are disabled toilet facilities.

If you have a physical disability, we can offer you the following services:

• regular meetings with a support tutor for assistance with course work and study skills;
• ergonomic seating and other support aids may be available;
• specialist equipment;
• specialist software;
• assistance with photocopying, materials preparation etc;
• technological aids to record notes; and
• special assessment/examination arrangements.

Visual Impairment

We have excellent provision at the college for students who have difficulties with their sight. Visually impaired students can access information via a computer by the use of speech software. For students with some sight, computer technology allows students to maximise what sight they have by enlarging print or altering the colour and background of the screen. Computers with this assistive technology are available at both campuses.

If you have difficulties with your sight you can be offered support in a variety of ways:

• material for your course can be provided in a form appropriate to you;
• we can teach you to use the computer, using speech and magnification software;
• CCTVs, laptops, scanners which convert text to speech, and other visual aids are available for you to use;
• we offer regular meetings and support from a specialist tutor;
• we will liaise with other lecturers; and
• we will make special assessment and examination arrangements.

Learning Difficulties

Study at college can be challenging for many students, especially if it is some time since your last experience of formal study. Often, a few brief sessions of Study Skills can set you on the right track to making a success of your studies.

However, some students may find that there are areas of study - perhaps in Core Skills - that continually give you difficulties. The support team may work with Core Skills lecturers in class to support groups of students but can also give individual support to students with such general difficulties in discrete, one to one meetings.

Mental Health or Medical Problems

If you have a mental health or medical problem, you may find that your condition or medication can make study at college problematic. Planning and organisation of studies can be particularly difficult.
The support team can offer discrete discussion and guidance to support you in your studies.

Hearing Impairment

The College can provide a range of services and forms of support to students who experience difficulties with their hearing who are either oral or BSL users. A member of the support team can offer qualified note-taking, lip-speaking and sign language up to Level 2 BSL to students on mainstream courses. In addition, there is a range of technological aids available, including personal loop systems, individual radio aids and pagers.

Apart from practical help with courses of study, the support team can also provide regular meetings with a specialist tutor for advice and guidance.

Specific Learning Difficulties

Dyslexia is the most well known specific learning difficulty but there are also other challenges to learning such as dyspraxia, dyscalculia, attention deficit disorder etc.

You may already be aware that you have such a difficulty and may have had a formal assessment carried out while at school. Or you may have a suspicion that you are dyslexic but have never had your difficulties investigated.

Several of the support staff are specialists in dyslexia and can carry out screening and needs assessments to determine appropriate support. In addition, screening for scotopic sensitivity can be carried out.

If you have dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties we can offer you the following services:

• regular meetings with a support tutor for assistance with course work, study skills and discussions on other areas of difficulty;
• guidance on the interpretation of formal assessments;
• loan of specialist equipment;
• specialist software and training;
• assistance with conversion of notes to 'friendly' fonts or alternative formats;
• proofreading of assignments;
• coloured overlays; and
• special assessment/examination arrangements.
  

The Support Team:

Please feel free to contact any of us for more information or advice.

Fiona Bell - Lecturer
0131 344 7404
fbell@jec.ac.uk

Geoff Mainwaring - Lecturer
0131 344 7422
gmainwar@jec.ac.uk

Amanda Reynolds - Lecturer
0131 344 7429
areynolds@jec.ac.uk

Joan Rowe - Lecturer
0131 344 7431
jrowe@jec.ac.uk

Eleanor Symms - Lecturer
0131 344 7433
esymms@jec.ac.uk

Julie MacRitchie - Learning Assistant
0131 344 7435
jmacritchie@jec.ac.uk

Moving On

What will you do when you finish your course at Edinburgh College?  Will you be looking for a job or to move on to further study, either at college or at university?

We can help you to consider your options, assist with further course applications or help you get started with your job search.

Employment
Most students look for a job when they complete their studies.

We work in partnership with Skills Development Scotland to help you at all stages with professional, impartial careers advice, whether you know what you want to do or want to discuss your options. Our Careers Advisers can also help you to organise your jobsearch and prepare your CV.

Continuing at college
If you want to continue at college, we can help you to choose your next course and advise you on the financial support available to you. Funding can be very different depending on the level of your course and whether you study full-time or part-time. For example, funding for students on HNC or HND courses is very different from bursary/EMA funding. We are here to guide you through what is available to you - and how to apply.

Going to university
If you are thinking of going to university after college, you must plan early. We can help you to make your university course choices and tell you about our articulation routes where agreements with some universities may allow our students entry to year 2 or 3 of a degree course.

Whatever you next step will be, we’re here to help you to make the right choices for you!

Contact us at Student Support Services:
0131 344 7100
studentservices@jec.ac.uk

Making it Through

Congratulations. So you’ve been accepted onto a course and you’ve made it to college.  We do know that there are many things that can get in the way of your course.  If you are having any difficulty, whether personal issues or to do with your course, we can help.

If it’s course related we can put you in touch with Edinburgh College study support team.  They are very experienced at  guiding students who need study support, help with essay writing techniques, or even just advice on organising your time.

We also offer confidential advice and counselling and are happy to help with a wide range of problems which might be affecting your ability to continue with your course.

If anything is troubling you or making college life difficult, our advisers are here to help, so please come and talk to us in confidence.  You can drop by the office at either campus (please phone first to check opening times), or contact us to arrange an appointment.

Contact
studentservices@jec.ac.uk
0131 344 7100

Discover - Online Learning

Virtual Learning

You can access your courses online at http://mycourses.jec.ac.uk – both in the college and at home.

Your courses are part of Discover, the student online portal. It is an environment where you can work online, receive help from tutors, upload assignments and receive feedback. It’s a bit like a virtual classroom – you can even talk to and interact with other students on your course.

On the home page of Discover (available on the intranet in college) you can find out the latest college news along with other information such as how to get the most out of Discover, information about Learning Resources and news from Student Services and the Students’ Association.

Student email

You will have your own student email account while at college. This will give you a dedicated email address for all your college learning and social activities. Having a student email account can also act as proof that you are at an academic institution and therefore entitled to pay the substantially discounted academic prices that are available for many software packages.

You can access your student email at http://outlook.com/owa or from the ‘my mail’ button on the Discover home page.Your student email address will be your studentnumber@live.jec.ac.uk and your default password will be a your date of birth (7 or 8 digit number) in the format (d)dmmyyyy. If this password starts with a zero, please remove it.

“Discover makes learning more accessible for staff and students as it brings the classroom onto the web. You’ll find lots of different tools to help you, including interactive learning materials, online discussion forums, easy links to web resources and access to teaching materials. As Discover is web based you will also improve your IT skills.

Students love having 24/7 access to course materials, the interactive nature of learning materials on Discover and the ability to communicate quickly and easily with classmates and lecturers.”

Jane Robertson, Learning Technology Manager

Former students

Congratulations on having studied at Edinburgh College.  Even though you have completed your course, you are still part of the Edinburgh College community – so please keep in touch.

You can keep up with all the Edinburgh College News at our Facebook site or Twitter pages, or why not sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter?

We would love to hear what you are up to now.  Your story could inspire other students, so please drop us a line at marketing@jec.ac.uk and let us know what course you studied and what you are doing now.  We’d love to hear from you.

If you register with us as a former student of Edinburgh College, you could be in line for some special offers and treats.  We hope to keep you in touch with discounts at the Club, special offers on spa and gym membership and also special deals in eh15, the rooftop restaurant at the Club.  So what are you waiting for?  Email us now, with your address, email address and your mobile number and we will keep you updated with any juicy offers.

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar 2012/13

Support for Students

Coming to college is an exciting time, but it can also be challenging. Our support teams across the college are here to help and support you while you learn.

Edinburgh College has a strong ethos of supporting its students. Across the college you will find support to help you reach your full potential: your lecturer will make sure you understand the subject; learning assistants will keep you on the right track with IT, Student Services advisers are on hand to offer advice and support, and the learning support team will help you with a range of skills, from study skills and help with how to write an essay to more specialist support for those with a wide range of learning needs.

Student Services

We offer a full range of services to ensure that you benefit from your learning programme.

You can either drop into Student Services for an informal chat (please phone first to check opening hours) or make an appointment in advance.

studentservices@jec.ac.uk

0131 344 7100

Our services include:

• Money matters
• Making it through
• Moving on
• Making your views known

Support for learning

Our team of friendly lecturers and learning assistants are here to help you find the best way to learn. Whether you have been out of education for a while or have come straight from school, we can advise and coach you to improve your study skills so that you get the best out of your course.

Learning Support Team

The Learning Support Team are experienced in supporting students with

• Physical disabilities
• Visual impairment
• Learning difficulties
• Mental health or medical problems
• Hearing impairment
• Specific learning difficulties eg Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
  

The support needs of many students can be met by appropriate study skills guidance. However, we recognise that some students have particular challenges that require specialist support, and if so, our team are here to help you.

Campus facilities

Our recent campus redevelopment means that if you study at Edinburgh College you will enjoy some amazing facilities.

For learning and teaching, technology students have access to industry standard workshops with modern equipment and layout, students of music, TV and sound engineering can enjoy top of the range kit and service industries students learn professional cookery, health & fitness, hair and beauty in the Club, the college’s premium spa facility, open to staff, students and members of the public.

Here students perfect their skills under the supervision of our experienced lecturers.  It also means that college staff and students can take advantage of amazing facilities at great value prices.  So if you want to work out in the gym or pool, dine in eh15, the college’s rooftop restaurant, or get a new haircut or beauty treatment, why not phone up and book an appointment?

We have a large Library Learning Centre at each campus, where you can  study, borrow books or other resources and use the wireless laptops.

You’ll also find a Learner Base on each campus, where you can work on the PCs and access printing and photocopying facilities.  Learning Assistants are also on hand to support you.

For meals and refreshments, each campus has a Foodcourt serving hot meals and a range of salads and snacks.  The Foodcourt is supplemented by vending machines for drinks and snacks.

If you would like to live on campus, we have an accommodation suite of individual bedrooms at the Edinburgh Campus, where students can live during term time.

We've made travel to college simple, with a college bus service to a selection of areas supported with a shuttle service between our Edinburgh and Midlothian campuses. Click here to view our timetable.

Graduation 2012

This year's graduation ceremony for HNC, HND and Advanced Certificate students will take place in the afternoon of Friday 28th September at the Usher Hall.

Registration will be from early afternoon, with all students and guests to be seated by 3.30pm. The ceremony starts at 4pm for 1½ hours and is followed by a drinks reception for graduates, guests and staff.

Once course results are confirmed, we will write out to all successful students in late July/early August with full details of the ceremony, and how to organise guest tickets, gown hire and photography.

Each graduating student must hire a gown and the cost of this is in the region of £20.

Photography is an optional service, which you can buy. Full details of the packages available will be sent out with your graduation information pack.

Guest tickets will be available to buy at a cost of £5 each.

Please can you make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get all the right information to you. For any updates or queries, please email graduation@jec.ac.uk

Alumni

Alumni News

Alumni

Alumni News

Alumni

Alumni News

HNC Interactive Meida Portfolio

 Melisa Wilkie Hairdressing, created by Ann Harrison.

Rownan Cantwell photography , created by Ryan Tait.  

Zumba Girls Scotland, created by Colin Fyfe  

   Ormiston West Tenants , created by Douglas Hamil

Film and Television

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Studio

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Recording Studios

Interconnected control rooms & studio clusters:

The first studio cluster comprises:

4 control rooms and 2 studio clusters featuring:

• Solid State Logic (SSL) AWS 900+ Mixing Desk, with Pro Tools v8 HD
• SSL Delta/Alpha converters all with full 5.1 Surround Sound Monitoring for Post Production
• Mastering capabilities: Outboard gear includes Compressors by SSL, Avalon, Chandler,  a UA 1176 limiter; Prism Sound MEA-2 EQ, Bricasti M7 Fx amongst others.

The second studio cluster comprises:

• 4 x Toft Audio ATB desks connected to the MOTU 24 I/O soundcard with Cubase 4
• Ableton Live and Reason

Monitoring in all areas is provided by Tannoy, Quested and Dynaudio.

There are a further 63 DAWs in the Midi Production suites featuring Cubase 4, Ableton Live 7, Pro Tools LE v8, Wavelab 6 and Reason 4*

Bookings

If you would like to book our sound recording studios, please contact us on 0131 344 7109 to discuss your requirements in detail.

Consultancy

Work with staff and students on business development ideas & advice.  Please contact us on 0131 344 7109 to have a chat about how we could help your business.

Courses

We currently offer a wide range of courses from NC to HND Sound Production.  Check out our courses section or contact Jon Buglass (Curriculum Leader) directly  at jbuglass@jec.ac.uk .

Digital Media Courses

Special Offers

From time to time we may have special offers on spa and gym membership, dining in eh15 rooftop restaurant or hair and beauty treatments in our salons.  Check here for our latest offers or call 0131 344 7373.

eh15 restaurant & bar

Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available for the Club.  You can treat family and friends to a special lunch or dinner in eh15’s rooftop restaurant, a visit to the Spa or a pampering beauty treatment – simply select the value of the gift voucher you would like.

Please contact Club reception to purchase or for more details on 0131 344 7373.

The Mezz Café

The Mezz café is situated on the mezzanine floor of the Club.

A cosy, informal space, the Mezz is popular throughout the day.  We serve Fairtrade tea and coffee (bean to cup), cold drinks and fresh smoothies throughout the day.  We offer a selection of breakfast rolls in the morning, changing to a lunchtime service of hot soup, filled rolls, paninis and baguettes. A range of snacks and baking is always available to tempt you.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Thursday   8am to 8pm
• Friday                        8am to 7pm
• Saturday & Sunday    9am – 1.30pm

Spa & Gym

The Club is home to our state of the art gym and spa, specially designed to enhance your health, fitness and well being.

Our gym is equipped with the latest FitLinxx cardio machines, programmed to monitor your personal fitness performance and goals, as well as a free weights section allowing you to build strength and muscle tone.

We run a range of classes in the dance studio, from Spinning (indoor cycling) and Pilates to Boxing Circuit and Fitball. For the full range please see our class timetable.

For added motivation to reach your fitness goals, why not work out with one of our personal trainers? Contact Club reception on 0131 344 7373 or theclub@jec.ac.uk to arrange an appointment.

Our health suite is right next to the swimming pool, with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, ideal to help you relax after a swim or workout. We hold Aqua Fit classes and some swimming lessons in the pool. Please contact reception for further details.

Membership

Membership of the spa and gym is excellent value. You can choose from a range of options including peak and off-peak memberships, and a membership package which treats you to pamper and beauty treatments every month.

For more information and a tour of our amazing facilities please contact us on 0131 344 7373 or email theclub@jec.ac.uk

Opening Hours

The spa and gym is open 7 days a week:

• Monday - Friday 6.30am – 9.00pm
• Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm

Accommodation

Edinburgh College has an accommodation suite of individual bedrooms at our Edinburgh Campus. The rooms are available for students during term time, and can also be booked individually by the night, depending on availability.

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The accommodation suite has been fully refurbished to provide a comfortable and welcoming environment. We offer individual rooms with their own study area, wash facilities and storage space. We provide bed linen and towels which are laundered on weekly basis. There is also a shared laundry for personal use.

On each floor there are communal shower and toilet facilities along with a modern self catering pantry and a comfortable lounge area. The ground floor hosts a large social space with WiFi access, wide screen TV and soft seating – all aimed at creating an environment in which you can relax and socialise.

On the ground floor there are vending machines offering a wide variety of snacks, drinks and chilled meals that can be heated up in pre-programmed microwave ovens. You can also buy a range of meals, drinks and snacks from the Foodcourt, Mezz café or eh15 bar & restaurant within the Club building next door.

Within the Club, we also have our premium health spa and gym, with state of the art gym, exercise studio and swimming pool with sauna and steam room. Membership for the spa & gym is available at a special discounted rate for staff and students – please enquire at the Club reception for more details. The Club also offers a wide range of hair and beauty treatments.

Booking
To secure your accommodation booking, please complete the application form and return it to the Accommodation team at the Club, Edinburgh College, 24 Milton Road East, Edinburgh EH15 2PP.

Student Prices: Academic Year 2012/2013

• Room Only £105.00 per week - standard room

Add meal options to your accommodation package. These are listed below and are served in the Club building.

• Breakfast (7 days) £21.00 per week

Consists of tea, Coffee or fruit juice, cereal and milk, croissant, butter and jam.
(Served 8.00 to 9.00am)

• Lunch (Mon-Fri) £18.75 per week

Consists of carton of juice, soup, choice of main course from menu, veg and potato.
(Served 12.00-1.00pm)

• Evening Meal (Mon-Fri) £18.75 per week

Consists of tea, coffee or carton of juice, main course, veg and potato, dessert.
(Served 5.00-6.30pm)

Overnight stays:

Daily / overnight stays are available – please contact us for details on 0131 344 7373.

For booking and general enquiries please contact either the Club reception 0131 344 7373 or the main reception at our Edinburgh Campus.

the Club,
Edinburgh College,
Edinburgh Campus,
24 Milton Road East,
Edinburgh,
EH15 2PP

0131 344 7373
theclub@jec.ac.uk

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Apply online

All course entries have a link at the bottom of the page.  You can move direct to our online application process by clicking on this link from your chosen course.

You can also go straight to the online application process from this page.

Once completed, your application form will be sent automatically to our Information Team. You should receive an automated email receipt, confirming we have received your form.

Once we have processed your form, we will get back in touch with you to let you know what happens next.  If we think we may offer you a place, we usually invite you in for interview, before confirming your place.

If you would prefer us to send you a paper application form, please call us on 0131 344 7100.

Contact us

You can get in touch with the college in a number of ways.

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Jewel & Esk College rocks Parliament with new Scottish talent

The Music Business section at Edinburgh's Jewel & Esk College, have been involved in selecting five young, Scottish bands to perform at the Scottish Parliament on Friday 1 July.

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The Music Business section at Edinburghís Jewel & Esk College, have been involved in selecting five young, Scottish bands to perform at the Scottish Parliament on Friday 1 July.

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TOURISM

Contact Us

If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact us:

International Centre
Edinburgh College
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP

tel:  + 44 (0) 131 344 7405

e-mail:  international@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Why come to Edinburgh and Scotland?

Scotland is a great place to study with an educational system which is envied across the world.

But of course studying abroad is not all about the work.  Scotland is a fascinating country with a wealth of history, arts and culture.  Whether it’s stunning scenery, friendly people, a range of sporting opportunities or a cosmopolitan social life that appeals to you – Scotland has it all.  And it’s all within easy reach of Edinburgh College convenient central location.

Studying in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is recognised the world over as a stunning, cosmopolitan and safe city.  Famous for International Festivals, dramatic scenery and a fantastic nightlife Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most student-friendly cities.  With six universities and colleges located in Edinburgh there is a vibrant student population with lots going on.

Located in central Scotland, Edinburgh has great transport links to the rest of the country.  Edinburgh Waverley station has regular rail services to most major UK cities with connecting routes to Europe. Edinburgh International Airport, which is just a short drive from Edinburgh College, links the city to over 100 destinations across the UK, Europe and beyond.

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SCOTLAND'S largest electric vehicle project is set for a massive expansion

SCOTLAND'S largest electric vehicle project is set for a massive expansion – after the first year of the scheme saw the low-carbon cars cover 18,000 miles without a single breakdown.

Every journey made by five electric vehicles (EVs) was monitored for 12 months and the project leader said the information collected showed EVs could cut both carbon emissions and motoring costs.

Ross Milligan, Curriculum Development Manager at Jewel & Esk College, said: “There are still questions to answer but EVs definitely work for short journeys in the local area. A whole year and 18,000 miles without a breakdown is pretty persuasive evidence. The cost of charging the five vehicles was around £630 over the year, against almost £3000 to fill similar cars with fuel to cover the same distance.”

Mr Milligan said the future impact could be far greater, as EVs gain popularity and drivers become more confident using them. When the project started, it was thought the cars would have to cover 80,000 miles to break even because an average EV cost £10,000 more than a similar car using traditional fuel , he explained – but the falling cost of technology meant the break-even point was now more like 40,000 miles.

The five EVs monitored by Jewel & Esk staff were based at the college’s campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian, as well as Stevenson College Edinburgh, Midlothian Council and the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

The project started in August 2011 and was funded by SEStran (the South East Scotland Transport Partnership), which has put in further resources to allow it to continue. Edinburgh Napier University, East Lothian Council and Edinburgh's Telford College have joined the project and taken EVs during the last year and ten cars – a mixture of Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf models - are now being monitored from Jewel & Esk.

Mr Milligan added: “The cars are popular and well-used by all partners and we are ready to extend into the whole of Fife and West Lothian to test those bigger questions – how far will the cars go on a single charge, are there enough charging points and can you recoup the high initial costs?”

The expansion will see data collected from up to 15 vehicles and their drivers. Potential new partners include St Andrews University, Fife Council, West Lothian Council, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service.

Roddy Yarr, Environment and Energy Manager at the University of St Andrews, said: “This project dovetails perfectly with our twin agendas of sustainability and reducing energy costs. We have to wean ourselves off fossil fuels and at the same time, develop our research and skills capability in low-carbon technology. This EV project ticks a lot of boxes and we are delighted to be involved.”

Prof Tariq Muneer, an expert in EVs at Edinburgh Napier University, said: “Schemes like this are crucial in the future of EVs because the results – both hard data and user experience – help us to identify challenges and how to tackle them. Real projects like this – tied in with relevant skills and research – will drive the EV agenda forward by building public confidence. It might be a few years before the cost of EVs and the number of charging points make them suitable for the ordinary motorist – but this project is moving us in the right direction.”

The project is crucial in making electric vehicles more mainstream across Scotland and further afield. It is closely tied in with new skills and research; students at Jewel & Esk are halfway through building ten charging points to be used in the project and EV technology has been embedded in motor vehicle engineering courses at the college.

Three scholarships are available at Jewel & Esk as part of the project, while Mr Milligan and JEC colleague Mike Jeffrey are doing PhD courses at Napier to develop their EV knowledge.

Steve Tinsley, Director of Innovation and Enterprise at Jewel & Esk College, said: "This is one of the UK's most significant electric vehicle projects. We are delighted to be growing and Transport Scotland will provide infrastructure to make the extended scheme work – new charging points and black boxes in EVs to collect the data. This stretches the project and gives us a chance to see how the vehicles perform on longer journeys.

“The skills side is also really important as there is no point having more and more EVs on the roads but a lack of people with the technical know-how to offer advice and solve problems.”

Russell Imrie, chairman of SEStran, said: “We are delighted to continue supporting this innovative EV project, which is linking up effective monitoring of the technology with skills development and research. The extension of the scheme is crucial in showing people that electric vehicles can cut carbon emissions and long-term motoring costs – and become mainstream on our roads.”

Tom Henderson, Fleet Services Manager with Fife Council, said: “This innovative project allows close monitoring of EV performance and the user experience. As a local authority, we want to reduce carbon emissions and transport costs in the long term. This project offers the potential to do both.”

PANEL

PIONEERS of green transport are being invited to bid for a pot of money totalling £100,000 to turn their ideas into reality.

The Green Transport Prize, supported by SEStran, is being launched as a spin-off from the electric vehicle project, with funding from the new Edinburgh College (launched on 1 October as Jewel & Esk, Stevenson and Telford colleges merge), St Andrews University and Edinburgh Napier University.

The best scheme put forward – by an individual, community group, public or private sector organisation from anywhere in the world - will be awarded £50,000 to develop the project, with the two runners-up getting £25,000 each. The best entries will be showcased at a Green Transport Prize event hosted by The Scotsman Conferences and Edinburgh College in May next year, with the winners and runners-up announced on the day.

“We are looking for green transport solutions not only for Scotland, but ideas that could be used globally,” said Steve Tinsley of Jewel & Esk College. “There is a tremendous amount of innovation and enterprise in this field in Scotland and we want to tap into it – but the prize is open to great projects from around the world.

“We really hope that this pilot will be a great success – and will become an annual award and focus attention on Scotland as a world leader in sustainable transport.”

Suggested themes for entries to the Green Transport Prize include:  urban transport solutions; rural transport solutions;  water-based transport solutions; logistics and freight; and projects showing sustainable transport options need not be an everyday reality for one country and a luxury for others.  A panel of experts from science, technology, education, industry and government will select the winners.

To find out more and to apply for the prize, go to the Green Transport Prize page

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At Jewel & Esk we are here to help you with your business needs.

Services For Business

We offer a range of commercial courses targeted at a variety of large and small businesses.  You can ensure you and your staff are up to date with legal requirements and current skills in plumbing, gas and engineering.  Our REHIS courses keep your team’s knowledge of food hygiene current and our  ILM courses in coaching, training and leadership ensure your managers are qualified and better able to lead your teams.

Taking on a student on work placement can give your business a boost, whether it’s an extra pair of hands when you need them or fresh ideas and an input into special projects.  We currently offer placements inthe following areas: care; office administration; hospitality and catering; computing; events co-ordination; engineering; television and bridging courses.

Work with individuals or groups of students on business development ideas to bring a fresh perspective to your business.  Advised and supported by the considerable expertise of our staff, students gain vital industry experience, delivering real results for your business.

When did it come into force?

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (The Act) came into full force on January 1st 2005.

General Reports & Strategies

Financial Reports

The college financial year runs from August to July and in common with all public organisations our accounts should be available to the public.

The annual accounts are audited by a firm of auditors appointed by the Auditor General for Scotland.

The accounts enter the public domain in about March the following year after they have been presented to the Scottish Parliament.

• Accounts for 2010 - 2011
• Accounts for 2009 - 2010
• Accounts for 2008 - 2009
• Accounts for 2007 - 2008
• Accounts for 2006 - 2007
• Accounts for 2005 - 2006
• Accounts for 2004 - 2005
• Accounts for 2003 - 2004
• Accounts for 2002 - 2003
• Accounts for 2001 - 2002
• Accounts for 2000 - 2001

The work carried out by KPMG LLP in relation to these financial statements does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, KPMG LLP accept no responsibility for any changes that may have occurred to the financial statements since they were initially presented on this website.

• Financial Regulations 2012
  
  

The college publishes a variety of reports and strategies:

• Strategic Plan 2006 - 2011
• Corporate Plan 2009 - 2012
• Environmental Statement
• Latest HMIE Report
• Scottish Parliamentary Local Election Guidelines
• HMIE Learner Report 2006
• Sponsorship by the College
• Response to outcomes of HMIe Core Review 2011
  

Annual Review:

• JEC Annual Review 2011/12
• JEC Annual Review 2010/11

Our Values

The College values run through the heart of our organisation. Our values guide all of us, staff and students, in all that we do.

Our values are our five TICCS:

• Teamwork
• Integrity
• Confidence
• Customer Focus
• Success

Eduroam Wifi Access

The college is set to join the EDUROAM wifi network, allowing students and staff to use Wifi networks at a large selection of academic institutions, as well as allowing members of those organisations wifi access at our campuses.

Watch this space for more information in the coming weeks.

Green Impact

The college has embarked on Green Impact, an environmental accreditation scheme supported by the Greener Living Fund, sponsored by DEFRA and led by the National Union of Students. Universities across the UK have been taking part in Green Impact for three years as an integral part of their sustainability agenda. Jewel & Esk is one of the very first colleges to participate.

Green Impact empowers individuals and departments to reduce their environmental impact by encouraging, rewarding and celebrating practical environmental improvements. The scheme challenges departments to exercise a number of easy practical actions that will help the environment. It provides a clear and simple way to measure the college’s environmental performance over a set period of time, as well as encouraging the opportunity for students and staff to work together.

Green Impact empowers individuals and departments to reduce their environmental impact by encouraging, rewarding and celebrating practical environmental improvements.

How does it Work?

• The Workbook
  
  Keen individuals within the college departments sign up to participate in Green Impact and form teams who will compete against each other (in most cases against other departments). They are given a workbook with practical, easy to implement and no or low cost actions to complete. Each workbook is specially designed for each college taking part. Members of staff are encouraged to complete the 20 Bronze actions while Silver and Gold are optional. Actions might involve promoting recycling in a particular department, or members of the team changing their mode of transport.

• Who takes part?
  
  Green Impact is open to all staff and students who then form teams – loosely based in different departments. Green Impact is a bottom-up project where individuals organise themselves, focusing on the actions which interest them and finding their own ways of implementing the actions.

• Celebration
  
  Once the workbooks have been completed and submitted, volunteer staff and auditors will visit all the departments to check that the workbooks accurately reflect the actions completed during the project. They will be trained to do this by the NUS therefore offering students and staff a specific set of skills. The results will be announced at an awards ceremony, where the achievements will be celebrated and recognised.

• Opportunity for Jewel & Esk
  
  Jewel & Esk has already positioned itself as an educational institution committed to sustainable development. The electric car initiative in particular, has put the spot light on the college. Now is the perfect time to build on these developments and engage staff and students with a national project, supported by colleges, universities, government bodies and the wider community. As the second college in Scotland to participate – alongside Reid Kerr, Paisley – and one of the first in the whole of the UK, Jewel & Esk is setting an example as to the role of further education in sustainability and the environment.
  
  Green Impact will also equip students at Jewel & Esk with an environmental understanding they can take with them beyond their college experience.
  
  For more information visit: http://www.eauc.org.uk/green_impact

College Management

The college Principal is Mandy Exley, who reports to the Board of Governors, led by Ian McKay as Chair.

Consultation

SWEET Project overview

SWEET Project overview

Workbased learning has inherent difficulties associated with 1) limited access to direct tutor support; 2) efficiency of delivery for small numbers of learners; and 3) the quality of the learning experience for isolated students.

The SWEET Project will develop and evaluate a course delivery methodology which addresses these issues using synchronous web conferencing with workbased learners within the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector. BigBlueButton is an open source application which incorporates a variety of media to give employees an interactive, remote learning experience: desktop sharing, VOIP, presentation, webcam, shared whiteboard and text chat. The project will integrate BigBlueButton with Moodle to create and evaluate a workbased learning environment which brings the qualities of simultaneous classroom delivery to cohorts of isolated learners.

Background information

College perspective

The Further and Higher Education Sector is faced with the dilemma of delivering its programmes in the face of substantial financial cuts, while at the same time maintaining and continuing to develop the quality of its education and training programmes. In this context, the procurement costs of commercial VLE and other interactive applications may prevent smaller institutions from acquiring the hardware and commercial software required to establish and maintain an online learning capability. Open source online learning applications offer an attractive alternative as there are no procurement or licencing costs associated with the products – which explains why Moodle has firmly established itself in the FE/HE sector with an expanding institutional user base.

Edinburgh College was an early adopter of Moodle and is now one of many colleges within the UK Moodle community. The SWEET Project aims to further develop Moodle’s standard VLE functions by integrating BigBlueButton, an open source application which supports synchronous audio-visual interaction and shared online desktop between tutors, mentors and learners within a controlled learning and communication environment.

Employer perspective

The continuous development of vocational knowledge and skills in the UK workforce is crucial for business and industry to remain competitive in an increasingly global marketplace. Employers, however, may be unable or reluctant to release employees to attend traditional classroom-based courses. Open and flexible learning, enhanced by VLE delivery and tutor support, provides employees with access to training opportunities in the workplace or at home; but the dropout rates for this form of learning are considerably higher due to problems associated with social isolation and lack of immediate direct interaction with tutors and fellow students in the course of learning. The integration of a synchronous collaborative learning into an already well-established and affordable VLE will introduce proven benefits of face to face education and training (ie the motivation to continue and succeed associated with real-time tutor-student and student-student interaction) to workplace-based, community-based and remote learners. Reducing the amount of travel for training also contributes to the sustainability agenda.

New College for Edinburgh

A New College for Edinburgh City Region

The merger of the three colleges moved one step closer on 20 April, as the merger proposal document was submitted to the Scottish Government.

The business case for the New College has been agreed by the Boards of each of the three Colleges, as well as the rationale set out for the new college, along with the academic and financial benefits that the new institution will bring.

The submission of the merger proposal document signifies the next major step towards the College’s Vesting Day on 1st October, this year.

Download Merger Proposal Summary here.

Modern Apprenticeships

As a Modern Apprentice you will be employed from the very start of your training and receive a wage from your employer. Attending college at Edinburgh College gives you the chance to study the theory related to your chosen occupation and gain vital skills like teamwork and problem solving.

Apprentices at Edinburgh College have a great track record with many winning national competitions. Recent Edinburgh College students have won Midlothian Apprentice of the Year, Best 1^st Year Apprentice Joiner Scotland and Best Adult Apprentice Scotland, OPITO's Apprentice of the Year.

You can find a full list of Modern Apprenticeship frameworks at www.modernapprenticeships.com.

To find out more about particular construction and engineering apprenticeships please contact the following organisations:

Language Schools: Commercial courses

If you are an international or EU group we can develop a tailor-made English programme to meet the needs of your group. Our qualified and experienced lecturers deliver ESOL in a friendly, supportive and motivational manner which encourages our students to reach their full potential. We emphasise developing practical language skills that can be applied socially, in employment, as well as in vocational and academic situations.

If you have a specific interest or project focus, we can combine English with many of the vocational and academic areas within the college. These include: Engineering (including Oil and Gas), Business, Hospitality, Music (including Sound Production), TV, Multimedia as well as Fitness, Hair and Beauty.

We are also able to include a dedicated course leader, a cultural programme, on site accommodation as well as airport pickup.

For more details contact:

Cathy Singh

Team Leader: Language Unit

(0044) (0)131 344 7237

csingh@jec.ac.uk

Enterprise & Entrepreneurship

The Centre for Enterprise & Entrepreneurship is a dynamic centre committed to developing leaders of tomorrow. We are passionate about commerce, entrepreneurship, innovation and wealth generation. Using live case studies from different types of businesses, we equip our students with skills and hands on experience to create a solid foundation for their careers.

The centre has transformed the curriculum to create more opportunities for our students to take risks, solve problems and be creative. We put our students in the driving seat and encourage them to develop skills to identify opportunities and to think critically and strategically.

Whether you are a future entrepreneur or an entrepreneurial employee our courses and our highly experienced and enthusiastic academic team will offer you a learning experience that will prepare, inspire and empower.

In Enterprise & Entrepreneurship you can study:

• Business and Accountancy
• Business Administration
• Computing
• ESOL & Business English

And for the students who can’t wait to take their business ideas forward we have a dedicated space on campus to support students starting up their own businesses.

Nuclei is our student incubator unit which is located adjacent to our Edinburgh Campus in the newly refurbished Centre for Enterprise & Entrepreneurship. The incubator unit offers students a dedicated business environment with business support and networking opportunities.

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Interactive Media

What is the course about?

The HNC course introduces you to the computer technologies required to design websites. You will study multimedia applications including Adobe, animation, multimedia technology, video and sound editing and graphic/picture editing and more. You will have the opportunity to develop a live website for use by a local company. If you complete the HNC course successfully you could consider progressing to the HND Interactive Meida at Jewel & Esk College, or taking employment in multimedia development, web design or web development. For more information on HNC click here

The HND course builds on the knowledge formed in the HNC year, you will create more dynamic webistes, and futher studies in user interface design, web technologies, project management , building an e-business and much more. For more information on HND click here

How do I get a place?

If you are interested in a career in the area of Web Development, this course may be the one for you.  You will need one Higher and Intermediate 2 or above in numeracy and communication. You should have a genuine interest in the subject and current online technologies. If you don’t have formal qualifications, you can come along and talk to someone on the course team about your experience and you may still be considered for a place.

Where can it take me?

After completing the first year (HNC) you could progress to the HND Interactive Media course at Jewel and Esk College. After completing the HND year you could apply to university, to take a dregree course or take employment in web development, web design or multimedia design.

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Welcome to the Club

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the Club is Edinburgh College’s premium spa facility, with swimming pool, health suite, gym, hair and beauty salons and eh15 our rooftop restaurant and bar.

The facility is open to the general public as well as staff and students, and provides a lively commercial environment where customers enjoy a premium spa, gym, salon or restaurant experience and our hospitality, hair & beauty and fitness students can gain valuable real life work experience.

We also cater for a variety of events from corporate dinners to AGMs, private parties to weddings and ceilidhs.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Club.

Contact us:

To speak to a member of our reception team, please call 0131 344 7373, or email theclub@jec.ac.uk.

• Monday - Friday 6.30am – 9.00pm
• Saturday & Sunday 9.00am – 6.00pm

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International Tuition Fees

• Airport pick-up
• Full induction programme
• English Language support
• Library facilities including internet and email access
• Printing facilities
• Course materials (excluding textbooks)

Cost of Living

As well as paying tuition fees, you will also require money to live on so please be aware that when applying for your visa, you will need to show proof of maintenance to cover all living expenses throughout your studies. The cost of living will depend on your individual lifestyle i.e. you may spend less than other students or vice versa. The cost of living and studying in Scotland compares favorably to other UK cities.

An estimated breakdown on living expenses for a single student per month is shown below – please note that this does not include tuition fees.

Leisure Programme

New courses and old favourites means there’s learning for all

A range of evening and leisure courses has been launched by Jewel & Esk College today, which has seen new and exciting courses added to the list of classes on offer.

Now available to book, the programme offers everything from Karate-Jitsu to DJing and Beginners’ Cake Decorating classes at various different levels, from part-time HNCs, NQs, to longer courses for complete beginners.

The new and improved sport and fitness courses in the Club include the latest trends of fitness with army-inspired Bootcamp classes, Karate-Jitsu, Callanetics and Swimming lessons with hands-on tuition built into all aspects of the classes.

If you are looking for something creative, there are Music, DJing and Film Critic clubs to choose from. The classes replace the previous taught programmes, and allow for group discussion in a relaxed and social environment.

Wine Tasting is a new addition to the classes on offer this year. The tasting sessions will take place in the exclusive eh15 rooftop restaurant and each night a delicious four-course menu will be served with a specialist wine from a specific region or vineyard.

We also continue to offer the ever-popular classes in DIY and trade industries, including the return of Wood Turning, Motor Vehicles for Beginners and Welding Processes.

So whether you want to support your knowledge and experience with a recognised qualification or just fancy starting something completely new, Jewel & Esk College’s evening and leisure programme offers learning for all in a flexible way that suits you.

Call 0131 344 7100 to book or for more information see the online leisure guide here.

Publication Scheme

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires Scottish Public Authorities to adopt and maintain a publication scheme, and to publish information in accordance with that scheme. The Jewel & Esk College Scheme specifies:

• the classes of information which we publish or intend to publish;
• the manner in which information of each class is, or is intended to be, published; and
• whether the published information is, or is intended to be, available to the public free of charge or on payment.

The college has recently adopted the updated Model Publication Scheme for Scotland's Colleges and we are currently working to update our scheme. The new scheme will be posted on these pages in due course.

The Jewel & Esk College publication scheme is listed below.  If you would like a copy of the publication scheme or associated information please contact:

Linda Curtin
Jewel & Esk College
Edinburgh Campus
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP

Phone: 0131 344 7074
Email : foi@jec.ac.uk

New College

Creating a New College for Edinburgh City Region

In 2011, Jewel & Esk College and Stevenson College Edinburgh launched a consultation document explaining why we want to create a new institution across the city region. In November 2011, Edinburgh’s Telford College decided to become part of this exciting project to create a dynamic new college serving over 40,000 students.

The document was unveiled before an audience including a range of partners who work with the colleges – businesses, schools, universities, local authorities and other public bodies, community groups and many more.

Jewel & Esk Principal Mandy Exley and her Stevenson counterpart Brian Lister outlined the range of benefits they believe will be delivered by a new college. These include a combined economic impact in excess of £120 million a year and the creation of national Centres of Excellence to deliver skilled people to work in the key economic sectors identified by government – including Energy & Clean Technology, Creative Industries and Tourism.

They explained why they believe that a larger college of greater reach and scale will work more effectively with communities and raise additional income - by attracting more international students, developing its work in exporting skills and knowledge and delivering bespoke training for business and industry.

Consultation

The consultation process ended on 30 September 2011. We received a range of responses from staff, students and external organisations. You can read some of the external feedback here.

Although the consultation is now complete, you can still send your comments to newcollege@jec.ac.uk and they will reach the project team. Please ensure you provide your full name in the email.

Sustainability News

• Garden Project – The idea for a College Garden Project has been developed by the Students’ Association but will be a collaborative project between students and staff and will integrate the college and the local community, whilst reducing CO₂ emissions.
  The project will give students from different courses the opportunity to work together in a green space. The initial stages are currently underway.
  
  

• Recycled Firewood Bird Box Project – Jewel & Esk Carpentry and Joinery department has introduced a new recycling scheme for their waste timber, called Jewel & Esk Firewood Enterprise (JEFE). Throughout the year their students build a number of different projects for practice and assessment purposes, the sequence of these is carefully structured to allow for maximum recycling of timber from one project to the next. However, there is always some waste left over, which costs the college money to remove. The department have decided to recycle as much of this waste as possible, by turning it into fire kindling and bird boxes.
  
  All items are produced by students and will be individual. Members of the college can order online and also request specific items to be made, which the department does their best to fulfil.
  
  

• Green Dragon’s Den – 21 April at Jewel and Esk College, Edinburgh. People & Planet put on a 'Green Ideas Den' event for college students which focussed on sustainability, vocational skills and the 'green jobs' market. Workshops included documentary film making, sustainable fashion, health & beauty, sustainable engineering and construction, CV building and interview tips, marketing and green tourism. The winners of the 'Green Dragons' Den' competition will be announced at an awards ceremony, where students will be awarded cash prizes to enable them to set up green projects on their campuses.
  
  

• Fairtrade Football Match – Newbattle Abbey College and Jewel & Esk will be holding a Fair Trade Football match Friday April 27^th. Students and staff from both colleges will take part in a morning of football matches to raise awareness of the Scottish Fair Trade Forum’s campaign – and enable some friendly competition with a fairtrade football. A fairtrade lunch will also be provided and the organisation Street Soccer Scotland will be lending us their referee.

Health & Wellbeing: Commercial courses

Health and Wellbeing: Commercial courses - details to follow soon.

Course Search

To see the courses offered at Edinburgh College starting August/September 2013 and to apply, please go to www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk

Centres

At Edinburgh College, courses are delivered across 8 Centres, with each Centre specialising in different areas. For a full description of the Centre and the courses they teach, please follow the links below.

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Immigration & Visas

Please note the British Government are currently looking at reviewing student visa routes and it is anticipated that on the 6th of April 2012, these changes will be introduced. It is therefore advisable that you consult the UK Border Agency website for the most up to date information on visa requirements. Please also note that the final decision on whether your visa will be granted or not always remains with the UK Border Agency/Embassy/Consulate.

Do I need a visa to study in the UK?

EEA and Swiss nationals

As a national of an EEA country or Switzerland, you are entitled to enter the UK without having to apply for a visa. You are also have right of residence for the duration of your course. Members of the EEA are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Non EEA and Swiss Nationals

If you come from a country outside the EEA and Switzerland, you must apply for entry clearance at a local UKBA/ British Embassy/High Commission in your home country to begin the visa process. Please check for up to date details about applying for your visa by visiting the UKBA website.

Which visa should I apply for?

You should apply for a Tier 4 (General) student visa if you will be studying a course which is over 6 months in duration.

• Courses must be over 6 months long
• You must be 17 years or over
• You must you must have passed a UK Border Agency-approved English language test at the required level before we can assign a CAS to you
• Students can progress to another course
• You can work for a maximum of 10 hours per week during term time
• You can apply to extend your visa when it expires




Overseas visa application fee for Tier 4:

How to apply for a Tier 4 (General) Student visa from outside the UK

In order to apply for a Tier 4 General (Adult) student visa, please locate your nearest visa application centre. This will enable you to find out:

• how to apply in your country
• how long it takes to process visa applications
• how your documents will be returned to you.

You can ask your nearest visa application centre for a Tier 4 student visa form (VAF9 form) or you can download the forms here. Please also refer to the Tier 4 guidance notes which will help you complete your application form.

Please note that as part of your application, you will need to enrol your fingerprints and facial image (known as 'biometric information') at your nearest visa application centre.

Information found on the UKCISA website also provides detailed information on how to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Once you have followed your nearest visa application centre’s application procedures, you will need to show you have:

• Completed application forms
• A valid CAS from Edinburgh College
• You have money to pay for your course and living expenses i.e. bank statement or bank letter. Please be aware that maintenance of £800 per month (£7,200 for 1 academic year) is required. The money must be in the bank account for a minimum of 28 days before your visa application.
• Approved English language test certificate
• Visa application fee (£289)
• Valid passport with two recent passport photos
• Original Qualifications (as used when applying to us)

All Tier 4 applications need to be made within 3 months of your course start date.

Edinburgh College Gets Its Head Start With New Principal

The new Edinburgh College has announced the name of its new Principal.

Mandy Exley, who is currently Principal and Chief Executive at Jewel & Esk College, will take over the position when Edinburgh College launches on October 1.

Her appointment provides the final key link in the process that will allow the creation of a bigger, stronger and better college serving Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Ian McKay, Chair (Elect) of Edinburgh College, said: “We are delighted to have someone of the calibre and pedigree of Mandy Exley lead Edinburgh College at the start of this exciting journey.

“We have given a commitment that Edinburgh College will change the face of further education in Edinburgh and Lothians and with Mandy’s previous experience at the helm of Jewel & Esk College, and the vision she has for the new College, we are ideally placed to fulfil our ambition.”

The rigorous selection process to find a Principal for what will be one of the biggest and most influential colleges in Scotland has been conducted over a number of months. In a new development, the process also included the involvement of the leadership of the student body in the college - the President and three vice Presidents of the Edinburgh College Students’ Association. This was seen as an important part of working with and for students in the new College.

John Martin, President of Edinburgh College Students’ Association, said: “The Students’ Association were pleased to be invited to be a part of the interview process, and particularly the value that has been placed on our opinion.

“Students should be at the centre of every decision making process as colleges across Scotland go through unprecedented changes and tribulations in the coming years and I hope that this sets a precedent for all future appointments of major office holders within Colleges, including membership of Boards of Governors.

“I congratulate Mandy on her success and look forward to working positively with her over the coming year to make sure our students get the best possible experience out of their life-changing time at Edinburgh College.”

Ian McKay added: “We believe it’s the first time that the student body have played a part in a Principal’s appointment. That illustrates the depth of the recognition of, and commitment to, the students, who we have always said are the most important people in the new College.”

Mandy has a long history of leadership in education in Scotland having served for the last two years as Principal at Jewel & Esk College and previously as Principal at the University of the Highlands & Islands Perth College. She said that she is looking forward to Edinburgh College playing its part in securing improved prosperity for everyone who lives and works in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

She said: “The creation of Edinburgh College is about a journey from good to great.  The three existing colleges are really good in their own right but together, they can deliver great results.

“The College aims to deliver the very best education and training to students.

“By achieving that, we have an opportunity to build an economic powerhouse – to play a vital role in getting individuals back to work and to deliver skilled people needed in those economic sectors where Scotland can enjoy a genuine competitive advantage.”

Mandy added that with each college having an impressive reputation for forward thinking and innovation, it would allow ‘centres of excellence’ in key learning fields to be developed in the new College.

She added: “The College itself will become a ‘centre of excellence’, building on the existing strengths of the three colleges to foster growth, opportunity and economic development.

“We are confident Edinburgh College will compete with the best in Britain and that it will be a College we can all be proud of.”

Mandy has worked in education for more 20 years and her career has been both in England and Scotland, working in large inner city colleges in Birmingham, Manchester and Stoke and rural colleges in Gloucestershire, Perth and the Highlands and Islands.

Mandy's work has been recognised beyond the college and she has served on a number of Government and Scotland’s Colleges’ Task Groups including the current Government Change Team.  She is a Board Director of the Scottish Institute for Enterprise and has a particular interest in Public Value and leads on promoting this work for Scotland’s Colleges.

The College will operate from four main campuses employing more than 1,500 staff; Granton (formerly Edinburgh’s Telford College), Sighthill (formerly Stevenson College Edinburgh) and Milton Road and Midlothian (both formerly Jewel & Esk College).

The College, a £60m business and the biggest FE college in Scotland, will accommodate more than 35,000 students – the biggest student body in Edinburgh – when it opens next month.

Jewel & Esk College Publication Scheme

To access information contained in  Publication Scheme please click on the appropriate link.

1. Introduction
(e.g. Exemptions, Archiving, Copyright, Access to information, Charging, Complaints and Feedback)

2. General Information
(e.g. Principal Officers, Contact Information, Location, Calendar, Holidays, FOI contact)

3. Access Information
(e.g. FOI requests, Data Protection Policy, DP requests)

4. Governance
(e.g. Governance structure, Conflict of Interest, Register of Interests, Minutes, Calendar)

5. Financial Resources
(e.g. Budgets, Financial Regulations, Insurance, Remuneration, Investments)

6. Corporate Planning
(e.g. Corporate Plan, Strategies, Performance Indicators, Planning Procedures)

7. Procurement
(e.g. Policies, Procedures, Contacts, Tenders)

8. Human Resources
(e.g. Recruitment Policies, Employment, Promotions, Pensions, Grievance, Staff Facilities)

9. Physical Resources
(e.g. Estates information, Tenders, Maintenance)

10. Health & Safety
(e.g. Policies, Reports, Statistics, Contact Information)

11. Diversity
(e.g. Disability Policy, Contacts, Strategies, Accessibility)

12. Student Administration & Support
(e.g. Course Information, Admissions, Fees, Registration, Assessments, Student Welfare)

13. Teaching Quality
(e.g. Programme approval, Student Satisfaction, Reviews)

14. Information Services
(e.g. Library Services, Computing facilities, Strategy Documents)

15. External & Community Relations
(e.g. Public Relations, Community Facilities)

16. Government and Regulator Relations
(e.g. HMIE reports, Funding body statistics)

17. Environmental Legislation

18. JEVCEL Publication Scheme

College Projects

These are just some of our Sustainability Projects:

• Electric Vehicle Project

• Solar Meadow

• Veggie Bags
  The college has established a partnership with Whitmuir Organic Farm in West Linton to deliver veggie bags to staff and students in Jewel & Esk. Bridging Course (link to course) leaders and students go to the farm each Thursday, weigh and package a selection of delicious organic vegetables and a range of freshly made bread and deliver them to the desks of those who have placed an order. The project has been integrated into the Bridging Course curriculum owing to the Core Skills it provides the students.

• Green Travel Plan
  The College promotes and facilitates sustainable travel within the college, from car sharing to cycling. As part of Edinburgh Bike Station’s ‘Better Way to Work Scheme’, the college has provided Dr Bike sessions and Fuel Efficient driving lessons to support the use of sustainable transport. The college also worked with the Bike Station to produce the Cycleways Innertube Map which details the cycling credentials of educational institutions within Edinburgh, as well as suitable routes. We continuously strive to promote and encourage sustainable travel. Please click here to see how you can get to the college without using your car.

• Jewel & Esk Green Team
  This year an Ethics and Environment Officer joined the Student Executive team. The officer works closely with the Greener Living Assistant and our staff Sustainability Champions across the college. The group provides a communications network for staff and students and a hub for environmental grassroots activity within the college. This group and activity is growing and becoming embedded within the culture of the college.

Procurement information

EDINBURGH COLLEGE MERGER

As you may be aware from recent media coverage Jewel & Esk College, Stevenson College Edinburgh and Edinburgh’s Telford College will be merging to create Edinburgh College from Monday 1 October 2012 as part of the Scottish Government Regionalisation Programme for Scotland’s Colleges.

As a result of this regionalisation, and as our records show that Jewel & Esk College has previously placed orders with your company for goods/services, we are writing to inform you of some changes.

With effect from 1 October 2012 Jewel & Esk College and Stevenson College Edinburgh will merge with Edinburgh’s Telford College and will no longer exist as individual legal entities..The new legal entity will be called Edinburgh College known initially as Edinburgh’s Telford College.

Any contracts that you may have with the individual Institutions will automatically transfer to Edinburgh’s Telford College (called Edinburgh College) with effect from Monday 1 October 2012 under the existing terms and conditions.

Any Purchase Orders that you receive after Monday 1 October 2012 for goods and/or services will be on an Edinburgh College headed Purchase Order prefixed as follows

Goods should be delivered, and services provided, to the requested location and should be invoiced to the relevant campus as detailed on the purchase order.

Terms and Conditions of Contract for Edinburgh College (host college Edinburgh Telford’s College) can be found here http://www.ed-coll.ac.uk/college/suppCommsTerms.aspx.

Should you have any queries relating to purchase orders or invoices please continue to liaise with your usual point of contact at the appropriate Campus.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the service that we have received from your company to date. Should you have any questions relating to this letter I would ask that you visit our website in the first instance at http://www.ed-coll.ac.uk/college/suppComms.aspx.

Please also note that from Monday 1 October 2012 the VAT number for Edinburgh’s Telford College (host for Edinburgh College) will apply to all orders that you receive. This VAT number is GB 634 8679 95.

Creative Industries: Commercial Courses

• AVID Pro Tools 9: Level 101
• Avid MC 101 Editing with Media Composer

Built Environment & Sustainable Energy

The Centre for Built Environment & Sustainable Energy is based at Midlothian Campus.  Students work in a range of specialist workshops, and  with highly experienced and motivated staff.

At Midlothian Campus, we are now working to establish Scotland's first solar meadow array.  This “outdoor classroom” will be an excellent environment for our students to become familiar with the latest solar technology, and findings from staff and student research into their operation and their interaction with plants and wildlife will feed into the industry.  The panels will also generate enough power to take Midlothian Campus off the grid.  Students in this Centre will have the chance to work with a range of renewable technologies, including installation and maintenance of air source heat pumps, supplied by Ferroli.

The Centre for Built Environment & Sustainable Energy offers courses in the following specialisms:

Electrical Engineering

Our students work in classrooms and specialist workshop areas, using industry standard equipment including test rigs.  We train to 17^th Edition standard.  As well as a range of full time courses, we also offer bespoke short courses to help keep the workforce up to date.  Please contact us for details.

Construction

Edinburgh College offers sector leading delivery for apprentices.  Our apprentices come from small firms and well known larger organisations across Edinburgh and the Lothians.  We have an excellent track record of our students’ success in competitions, producing winners and highly placed entrants in national competitions such as SATTT (Scottish Association of Timber Trade Teachers).  One of our previous students held the prestigious title of Scottish Adult Apprentice of the Year, from across all trades.

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Meet the team

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ENGINEERING & CLEAN ENERGY

How to Apply for your Course

International Centre
Edinburgh College
Milton Road Campus
24 Milton Road East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP

• valid UK Border Agency approved Secure English Language Test certificate (eg. IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Academic, Cambridge ESOL)
• original copies of our academic qualifications (if these are not in English then you must also provide copies which have been translated into English by an approved translator)
• Original copies of your English language level evidence such as IELTS (with a score of at least 5.5) or equivalent i.e. TOEFL, English Language Certificate.
• An academic or employment reference. This should be from a teacher or lecturer who knows you well, or a reference from a current or recent employer.
• Attach a copy of your photograph page of your passport (front cover, photograph page and visa page if applicable)

Please complete ALL sections of the Application form in CAPITAL LETTERS. If incomplete, we will return the Application form to you to be completed. Please complete the Personal Statement section within the application form as this will assist your application. If you run out of space, you can write this on a separate sheet of paper.

Successful applicants will receive a Conditional Offer Letter, which will give further details on you course, tuition fees, deposit, date of payment, methods of payment and our refund policy.

Once your deposit has been received by the College, a Confirmation of Acceptance Studies known as a CAS (Unconditional Offer) will be issued. The CAS number is essential to apply for a Tier 4 study visa.

You must be ready to pay the total remaining tuition fee at enrolment during your first week of your course.

Download the application form here.

First Hospitality and Tourism Academy in Scotland

This week saw the launch of Scotland’s first dedicated Hospitality and Tourism Academy for secondary school pupils.

The East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy is an innovative partnership involving  Jewel & Esk College, Queen Margaret University, East Lothian Council and a number of hotel groups.

The initiative, which will involve students from three East Lothian secondary schools, aims to raise the profile of the hospitality and tourism industries and expose young people to the tremendous wealth of career options which exist providing a range of education and work experience opportunities.

The partnership organisations are responding to the Scottish Government agenda of kick starting employment opportunities for young people and streamlining the transition between school, college, university and work. Importantly, the Academy also aims to raise standards across the hospitality and tourism industries by providing young people with the appropriate skills and attitudes to meet employer needs.

Alan Gilloran, Vice Principal (Academic) at Queen Margaret University, explained: “Hospitality and tourism are critical to the Scottish economy.  In some areas of the country hospitality and tourism standards are excellent. Scotland has wonderful food, a stunning landscape and a rich cultural heritage, but all too often we let ourselves down with our service delivery. If Scotland wants to be a world-class tourism destination, we need to equip a new generation of young people with the right skills and a fresh approach. Through the Academy, we will promote the attitude that service excellence is the only acceptable standard.”

Thirty-eight pupils from Musselburgh Grammar School, Preston Lodge High School (Prestonpans) and Ross High School (Tranent) will be the first to take part in the new Academy. They will have the unique opportunity of accessing academic knowledge and practical skills in ways that will equip them with the best chance of securing the best jobs.

Ray McCowan, Director of Curriculum, Strategy & Academic Planning at Jewel & Esk College, explained: “Most young people and their parents don’t view the hospitality and tourism industries as a first destination career choice – it’s more often a stop-gap job until something better comes along. We might hear of the ‘straight A’ pupil who aspires to being a doctor or a lawyer, but it’s not often that young people specify they want to be an event, restaurant or hotel manager or even a hotel receptionist. The Academy partners want to increase awareness of the full range of roles within the industries, as well as the career progression, transferable skills and travel opportunities.”

Entry to the Academy is competitive, with places available for not just the high achievers, but with opportunities for a much wider group of talented young people. Pupils will experience a two-year programme with the option to attain either a Hospitality & Tourism Industry Award or a Hospitality & Tourism Management Award. If the pupils successfully complete the programme they will be able to progress to employment or into a course at college or university.

Shamin Akhtar, Education Convenor, East Lothian Council, said: ”In today’s climate, young people need to leave school with more than qualifications.  They need skills for learning, life and work which - in today’s competitive climate – employers are increasingly demanding.  Using feedback from our industry partners, the Project Team has built a curriculum which includes employability skills, certificates, relevant and high quality work experience and business mentoring as well as gaining more traditional qualifications. The shared teaching with our partners at QMU and JEC also allows young people to experience college and university whilst still at school which will raise their aspirations and enable them to make educated career choices which are right for them as individuals.”

Backing the project are some of the world’s most significant industry players – Marriott and Novotel have signed up as business partners, as have Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, Jurys Inn, Mercure and Best Western Edinburgh Capital Hotel. Representing the local market, one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious hotel organisations, Prestonfield, has pledged support, as well as Fraser Suites Edinburgh.

Ray McCowan continued: “We are delighted that some of Scotland’s most prominent hoteliers, as well as the international hotel groups, are working with the Academy. Their contribution in offering industry knowledge will be invaluable. They are also vital in helping us bring the hospitality and tourism industries to life for the young people. By offering work placements and providing industry professionals to speak about their roles, they play an important part in inspiring and informing pupils about the opportunities in, and scale of, the hospitality and tourism industries, not only in Scotland but also globally.”

The East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy will also address the growing problem faced by many Scottish businesses which struggle to recruit local people with the right skills and attitudes to meet their needs.

Patricia Rainey, Cluster Director of HR at Marriott Hotels, said:  “Hospitality and Tourism are growth sectors in the economy and need the best and brightest talent to satisfy the demand. There are excellent opportunities in our industry to grow and develop careers for our young people, whether through an academic route or from the ground floor up.

“Marriott has an absolute commitment to attracting and recruiting the best talent and that is why the fit is so good. As an employer we offer learning and development opportunities to young people and at the same time benefit from them practising these skills in our business. The Academy presents a great business model and one in which we are proud to be a partner.”

Professor Alan Gilloran said: “The Academy represents partnership working at its very best. It brings together the vision of two educational organisations and a local council, as well as harnessing industry expertise and responding to very real social, economic and business needs.”

Damien Yeates, Chief Executive of Skills Development Scotland (SDS) said: “We know thousands of jobs will be created in Scotland’s vital hospitality and tourism industry in the coming years. By offering training and work experience to young people at this crucial stage in their life, East Lothian Academy is not only helping to build lasting careers but is also providing the skilled workforce businesses will need to meet future demand.”

Professor Gilloran concluded: “Thriving hospitality and tourism industries are critical to Scotland’s economic growth and to bolstering employment opportunities for our younger generation. These industries are our shop window to the world and we need to secure talented young people to work in them and help sell our country to visitors. The Academy will not only prepare them for this challenge, but will offer these students a brighter future.”

For further information about the East Lothian Hospitality and Tourism Academy visit: www.hospitalityandtourismacademy.org

Welcome to Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College is a further and higher education college. We have four campuses across the city at Granton, Milton Road, Midlothian and Sighthill.  We teach a variety of subjects in the service industries, engineering and construction, creative industries and much more.

Edinburgh College has had a rich and varied history, before evolving into the modern, industry standard college it is today.

The college is led by the Principal, Mandy Exley, who reports to the Board of Governors.

At Edinburgh College we aim to make learning an enriching and lifelong experience in the communities we serve. We work with students of all ages and varied levels of experience throughout our communities, helping them on the first or next steps towards their chosen career.

Sustainability - *NEW*

Jewel & Esk College is committed to Sustainability, in the way we manage our buildings and in our learning and teaching. We are the first college in Scotland to invest in a Greener Living Assistant, who is guiding staff and students along the path towards reducing our carbon footprint, minimising our impact on the environment and spreading the word amongst our college communities.

The college has also signed the Universities and Colleges Climate Commitment for Scotland, with the aim to achieve a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

Our strategic direction is guided by the college’s Sustainability Development Steering Group, who produced the Sustainability Strategy, and lead many other initiatives across the college.

Hospitality and Tourism: Commercial Courses

Including a range of food hygiene courses certified by REHIS, Assessors’ and Verifiers’ awards and a range of coaching awards including PDAs, HNCs and a range of awards from the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).

• Introduction to Food Hygiene Course
• Elementary Food Hygiene
• Elementary Food Hygiene (update course)
• Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Elementary Health & Safety

Booking

For more information or to book a place on any of these courses, please contact: Marcella Herriot, 0131 344 7300, mherriot@jec.ac.uk

Community Engagement

The Centre for Community Engagement works with communities across East Lothian, Midlothian and Edinburgh.

A specialist schools team works with schools to develop vocation skills with pupils at all levels.  Some courses are offered in college as part of the timetable.  We also collaborate with schools from primary level upwards on a range of project work.

Our community programme offers opportunities across the region.  As a “college without walls” students can access the curriculum from the community, either through distance learning, or through courses delivered in various community venues.  We have a programme of courses and workshops at Hibernian Learning Centre at Easter Road and also at the Pennypit Centre in Prestonpans.

For students from special provision or from mainstream schooling with additional support needs,we offer a range of Bridging Courses, to develop skills and build confidence.  Some courses include a work placement and most involve participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

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Courses

Courses

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Alumni

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Digital Media

Our 110 seat auditorium offers a great space for all types of events. It is ideal for music concerts, theatre performances (with flexible options to customise the performance space, eg in the round) and film showings, as well as a variety of private events.

Facilities

• Capacity 110 in stacked seating or 216 standing.
• Flexible stage with 30ft screen.

• Control booth for sound and lighting.

• Dressing rooms.
• Reception area with bar. Catering available from the Club.
• Technical staff support.
• Stage staffing available on request.

For bookings or enquiries call 0131 344 7190 or email jfeore@jec.ac.uk.

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

International Courses

Edinburgh College is approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) to deliver a range of academic and vocational qualifications.

• HNC Administration and Information Technology
• HNC Accounting
• HNC Business
• HNC Computing
• HNC Electrical Engineering
• HNC Engineering Systems (with renewable energies)
• HNC Healthcare
• HNC Social Care
• HNC Social Sciences
• HND/HNC Interactive Media (Web Development)
• HND Business
• HND Computing and Technical Support
• HND Engineering Systems
• HND Events Management
• HNC/HND Fitness, Health and Exercise
• HNC/HND Music
• HNC/HND Music Business
• HND Sound Production
• NC Engineering Systems
• NC (Higher) Electrical Engineering
• NC Group Award (Higher) Social Care
• NC Group Award (Higher) Early Education & Childcare
• Highers English, Psychology, Sociology
• NC Higher Sound Production
• NQ Higher Digital Media
• NC Higher Music
• NQ (Higher) Business
• SVQ3 Professional Cookery
• SVQ3 Hairdressing
• SVQ3 Beauty Therapy

Katie is sitting pretty in top 5 beauty competition

A 21-year-old beauty therapist has made it to the final five at the Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards 2012 as Beautician of the Year.

Katie Mathieson, from Bonnyrigg, is a Beauty Therapist at Jewel & Esk College's Bliss beauty salon and was delighted to hear that she had been shortlisted in the national awards as Beautician of the Year.

Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards celebrate the burgeoning hair and beauty industry in Scotland and highlight those in the beauty industry who leave their clients looking and feeling fantastic.

Katie said: “I was really shocked when I found out I was in the final five of the competition. I didn't know that my colleagues had nominated me, and I can't wait to go along to the awards night later this month.”

The talented beauty therapist studied at Jewel & Esk College and was given a full-time position at the college's on-campus Bliss beauty salon after showing her skills, enthusiasm and drive during a student placement at the salon.

Bliss  Maternity Cover Spa Manager, Theresa Boyle, said: “Katie really has been born and bred at Jewel & Esk College and was kept on as a full-time Beauty Therapist after showing her ability to work hard on placement, as she regularly volunteered to do extra hours in the salon. We just couldn't let her go after her placement!”

Theresa added: “She has a very loyal client base. In fact, they're so loyal that when she's on holiday her clients won't go to anyone else but her. I'm so happy she's in the final five of the competition. She's done so well and really deserves to win.”

Katie was nominated by staff at Jewel & Esk College for the national hair & beauty awards, and will find out if she is Beautician of the Year at the glitzy awards night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on the 19th of August 2012.

Jewel & Esk College has an excellent track record with hair and beauty students, with a recent graduate coming first place in Sterex UK Student of the Year 2012, and our hairdressing students reaching 2^nd place in the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists 2012 UK final.

Sustainability

Edinburgh College is committed to Sustainability, in the way we manage our buildings and in our learning and teaching. We are the first college in Scotland to invest in a Greener Living Assistant, who is guiding staff and students along the path towards reducing our carbon footprint, minimising our impact on the environment and spreading the word amongst our college communities.

Our strategic direction is guided by the college’s Sustainability Development Steering Group, who produced the Sustainability Strategy, and lead many other initiatives across the college.

Engineering & Clean Technology: Commercial courses

The Centre for Engineering & Clean Technology runs a wide variety of specialist training and education courses for industry and is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in the area of Measurement and Control.

• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

Measurement and Process Control

• Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Measurement and control

Gas safety courses

• CCN1 Core domestic gas safety
• CKR1 gas cooking appliances
• HTR1 gas fires and water heaters
• WAT1 gas instantaneous water heating appliances
• CEN1 gas fired central heating/hot water boilers
• MET1 install, exchange, remove and commission domestic gas meters
• Gas safety awareness - one day tailor made courses suitable for building inspectors, technical officers, housing officers, service engineers, etc

Engineering Up-skilling

• Abrasive wheels regulations
• Welding appreciation – gas and electric

Booking

For more information or to book a technology course, please contact:
Karen McClung, 0131 344 7525, kmcclung@jec.ac.uk

Creative Industries

Welcome to the Centre for Creative Industries.



This is a vibrant area of the college where students develop a whole range of creative projects in the fields of music, sound production, television, web design, animation and music business. Our curriculum portfolio offers a streamlined progression route in all these areas from SCQF level 4 to level 8 (HND level). Most of our courses have agreed articulation with universities not only in Edinburgh but across Scotland and the UK.

One College, One Community is one of the corporate aims of the College and students in the Creative Industries play an active role in working at local festivals and events. From running the event to the technical aspects of filming and sound engineering, students regularly participate in citizenship activities. In addition we have many funded projects running in tandem with our partners in the community which are the first steps to gaining an SQA qualification whilst improving employability prospects.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about what you can do - we are sure there is something exciting for you in CRE:8.

info@jec.ac.uk
0131 344 7100

Film & TV Courses

Rehearsal rooms

You can book our rehearsal rooms by the hour.  We have 11 fully soundproofed rehearsal rooms, all kitted out with:

• 5 piece drumkit*
• 2 guitar amps
• 1 Bass amp
• PA with 8-12 channel mixer (Peavey/Soundcraft) and Mackie speakers

We can provide keyboard, keyboard stand, mics (SHURE SM57s/58s) and mic stands on request.

 For bookings or enquiries call 0131 344 7212.

*Please bring your own cymbals.

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Accommodation

The Edinburgh Campus is home to our accommodation suite.  Rooms are available for students during term time, and can also be booked individually by the night, subject to availability.

ENTERPRISE & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

College Librarian wins Environmental Hero Award

Jewel & Esk College Resource Assistant, Katherine Husch, has been given the title of Environmental Hero as part of the National Green Impact Awards 2012.

Sponsored by the well-respected environmental magazine the Ecologist, the Environmental Hero award recognises those who have taken action on eco-friendly projects and have strived to make their institutions more environmentally aware.

Katherine’s outstanding contribution to the national project, her greening of the college libraries and involvement with various environmental initiatives caught the judges’ attention and the college will receive an institutional subscription to the Ecologist Premium Content. 

Read the full story on the Ecologist website here

Enterprise & Entrepreneurship: Commercial Courses

Enterprise & Entrepreneurship: Commercial Courses - details to follow soon.

Tourism

The Centre for Tourism covers a wide range of tourism and hospitality related courses from tourism and events management to professional cookery and spa related services of hairdressing and beauty.

Students learn predominantly in the Club, our purpose built leisure and spa facility.   Professional cookery students prepare and serve meals in eh15, our well regarded rooftop restaurant, and also prepare dishes for fellow students and staff in the foodcourts. 

Hairdressing students work with clients in our bright modern salons with views of Arthur’s Seat.  Higher level students also have the opportunity to work on a paid basis in our Saturday salon.

Beauty students work with clients in our beauty salons.  Once they are qualified and studying at a higher level, they have the opportunity to work as therapists in Bliss Beauty, the Club’s beauty salon with state of the art nail bar and relaxing individual treatment rooms.

Events students get plenty of hands on experience planning and organising events both in college and externally. Many get involved in higher profile college events such as FEAST the annual food festival organised in conjunction with Queen Margaret University.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Studying at Edinburgh College

Jewel & Esk students named top apprentices

Three apprentices are celebrating being top of their trade after being given a sought-after award from the Scottish Building Federation Edinburgh and District Charitable Trust.

Carpentry and Joinery students Hannah Ross from Whitecraig and Alexander Keith and Ryan McDonald, both from Tranent, were honoured with the prestigious awards thanks to their exceptional standard of work and craftsmanship.

The Scottish Building Federation Edinburgh and District Charitable Trust provide awards to recognise promising students within the industry and encourage skills relating to the building trade.

Based on everything from their attitude to work to safety standards and practical ability, over 25 students were monitored throughout their courses against a strict scoring system, with the three students from East Lothian coming out on top.

Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer, Gus Jackson, said: “It’s really encouraging to see young and motivated people who are not only capable of working to the high standards required at this level but also show design flair and innovation on a professional scale.”

Gus added: “There is always a demand for good, reliable and skilled crafts people in the construction industry and hopefully our students will help to fill this gap.”

With bright futures ahead of them, the three apprentices have already secured employment before their graduation from the college in October and will be working locally at Historic Scotland, Playfair Properties and Hart Builders.

Apprentices at Jewel & Esk College have a great track record with many winning national competitions. Recent Jewel & students have won Midlothian Apprentice of the Year, Best 1^st Year Apprentice Joiner Scotland and Best Adult Apprentice Scotland, OPITO's Apprentice of the Year.

Health & Wellbeing

The Centre of Health & Wellbeing delivers courses related to Childhood Practice, Healthcare, Social Care, Working with Communities, Counselling, the Social Sciences and Fitness at level 5, 6, 7 and 8.  The Centre provides pre and post employment training opportunities designed to equip students to develop key skills and knowledge required for careers in the subject specific areas. Courses are provided full-time, part-time, day release or in the evening to meet the needs of students and employers.  We deliver courses in our state of the art campuses in Edinburgh and Midlothian, in the community or workplace or through e- learning via our virtual learning environment ‘DISCOVER’.

These courses provide natural progression routes for students that lead onto employment or further study.  Courses are designed to meet regulatory requirements of bodies such as the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).   We have excellent links with Edinburgh Napier University, Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh University.  Our pre-employment students gain valuable workplace practice in care settings across Midlothian, East Lothian, Borders  and the City of Edinburgh and we have built strong relationships  with statutory, private and voluntary providers of care who see JEC students as a future workforce resource.

Members of staff within the Centre are active in the development and quality assurance of awards within SQA and other national bodies.  Currently members of the team are appointed as external verifiers, assessors and principal assessors with SQA.  They are involved in the development of new awards to take into account new legislation, job roles and the changing needs of the sector within SQA, including the Professional Development Award (PDA) : Children and Young People’s Health and Wellbeing (SCQF 8).   They are also involved in Qualification Support teams and advisory groups to ensure that qualifications we deliver are fit for purpose.  As well as our mainstream full time provision we are currently offering courses in partnership with others.

LEARNING & TEACHING

Student takes 1st prize in national beauty awards

A 20-year-old student from Jewel & Esk College has won a national award for her beauty therapy skills.

Danielle Black, who studied SVQ 3 Beauty Therapy, beat off over 160 beauty students from across the UK to achieve 1^st place in the Sterex UK Student of the Year Awards 2012.

Learning & Teaching

The Centre for Learning & Teaching aims to ensure that the courses we offer meet the needs of our learners.

Courses in the Centre for Learning & Teaching are focused on maximizing your potential and achieve the best possible result, whether you are new to further education or simply want to gain some additional qualifications.

We work closely with staff and students to continually improve our courses incorporating new technology, employability and life-long learning skills.

If you would like to find out more about what the Centre for Learning & Teaching can offer you then please see pages 150-156 in our 2012/2013 prospectus or contact our Centre Assistant Lyn Crook on 0131 344 7000 or at lcrook@jec.ac.uk

Students get the chance to shine at Celebration of Achievement Awards

Over 250 students, guests and staff from Jewel & Esk College came together last night to recognise the outstanding commitment and dedication shown by students at the Celebration of Achievement Awards.

Held at the Hub at the top of the Royal Mile, the Celebration of Achievement Awards 2012 recognised students who had gone that extra mile to succeed and were nominated by their own lecturers.

First Key Role At New Edinburgh College Appointed

The man appointed to lead one of Scotland’s largest student bodies is pledging to fight ‘day in and day out’ to foster better educational experiences that will allow students to seize the opportunity to change their lives and their communities.

John Martin has been voted President of the Edinburgh College Student Association - the first key appointment to be made for the new Edinburgh College which is to be created following the decision to merge Edinburgh’s Telford, Jewel & Esk and Stevenson Colleges.

Avid Pro Tools Training: 18th/19th June

Learn the 'tool' of the trade
Pro Tools training at Jewel & Esk College

Become User Certified with Pro Tools 101 & 110 Level Training Courses.

Next Course Dates: June 18-19th 2012 at Jewel & Esk College, Milton Road East, Edinburgh. View full course details.

For more information or to book a place, contact: kgreig@jec.ac.uk

Student Funding Applications open 4th June

Students who have been offered a place on a course at Jewel & Esk College for next session (2012/13) can apply for Student Funding (FE Bursary, EMA, Childcare & HNC/HND Childcare) from Monday 4th June 2012, through their online account with Jewel & Esk.

Wendy Groome-Vine, Head of Student Support Services, welcomed the move.  “Being able to apply for funding well before the start of term makes it easier for our students to plan their finances for the year ahead.”

Jewel & Esk’s Student Support Team is available to help with any issues or concerns when completing the on-line Student Funding application.  Call them on 0131 344 7100 or email studentsupport@jec.ac.uk

Students who have been offered a place on a HNC or HND course should apply to SAAS directly for funding other than Childcare.

Student Hairdressers Win 2nd Place in UK Wide Competition

Student hairdressers from Jewel & Esk College in Edinburgh are delighted after winning 2^nd place at the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists (AHT) UK finals this week.

Success for Jewel & Esk at Scotland’s Colleges Marketing Awards

The Marketing team at Jewel & Esk College had a successful night at Scotland’s Colleges Marketing Awards 2012 last week.

The awards took place on Thursday 23rd February at The Royal Hotel in Bridge of Allan, and saw marketing teams from colleges across Scotland go head to head to be named the country’s best.

The team won Silver awards in the Main Prospectus and Best Customer Service categories and a Bronze for the Students’ Award for Prospectus category.

Marketing Manager, Moira Findlay said: “We were delighted to be shortlisted in three categories this year and to receive the awards on the night. A lot of work goes into what we do, often behind the scenes, so it is extremely rewarding to have our efforts recognised at a national level.”

Wendy MacAdie, Moira Findlay, Victoria Mundell & Douglas Park, pictured below, attended the ceremony.

Students Join Forces with Local Farm to Launch Veg Bag Scheme

Students from Jewel & Esk College in Edinburgh have teamed up with a farm in the Scottish Borders, to establish a new partnership project.

College Cleans Up for Streetwork’s Christmas Appeal

Bridging course students from Jewel & Esk College are making a huge donation to Streetwork’s Christmas Appeal this week.

Sound Production Student Helps St Ninian’s Primary Launch Christmas CD

A Sound production student, from West Lothian, has been helping a local primary school produce their Christmas CD.

CRE:8 Open Afternoon for S4 -S6 Pupils

The Centre for Creative Industries is holding an open afternoon this Friday (16th December) to showcase the creative courses available and the first class facilities that the college has to offer.

College Student Carves a Name for Herself in the Carpentry & Joinery Industry

A carpentry and joinery student from Jewel & Esk College has been awarded a bursary by the Scottish Building Federation Edinburgh and District Charitable Trust Fund.

New solar project means no reliance on National Grid for Jewel & Esk

Plans to create a significant solar power site were unveiled by Jewel & Esk College.

All three Edinburgh Colleges to build new college for the city

Merger talks towards a new college for the Edinburgh city region have developed further with the announcement that all 3 colleges in the city will work together to create one new college for students in the capital.

Jewel & Esk College is Going Green

Jewel & Esk College launched a green accreditation scheme for staff and students, at its Edinburgh and Midlothian Campuses.

Big Hearted Students Return from Bulgarian Orphanage

STUDENTS from the Centre for Health & Wellbeing at Jewel & Esk College, have returned from Bulgaria after volunteering in a children’s home.

Hairdressing Student Heads for UK Final

A STUDENT from Jewel & Esk College will compete for the title of ‘Student of the Year’ at the 2011 Hairdressing Council competition final in London.

Jewel & Esk Adopt Alternative Interview Process in Search of New Recruits

Jewel & Esk College is holding an open mic night, in search of their latest business recruits this week.

Jewel & Esk College Students Receive High Praise for Work at the Lammermuir Festival

Students from Jewel & Esk College have received great praise for their work at the Lammermuir Festival recently.

Grammy Award Winning Producer Holds Master Class for Students

Students at Jewel & Esk College in Edinburgh were offered exclusive tutorials with Grammy award winning music mixer Simon Gogerly last month.

Jewel & Esk College Holds Graduation in City’s Newest Five Star Venue

Jewel & Esk College will hold its 2011 graduation ceremony at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh this Friday 23^rd September.

Electric Vehicle Project Powers Ahead

Electric Vehicle Project Powers Ahead

A UNIQUE project combining education, skills and electric cars will test whether or not the vehicles can change the way we drive in Scotland.

Jewel & Esk College set to power Scotland’s energy expansion

Jewel & Esk College is well placed to provide the engineering graduates who could help Scottish Power’s ambitious plans to upgrade the grid over the next 10 years.

Care leavers set for more TLC

Children’s Minister Angela Constance visited Jewel & Esk College at the start of August to learn more about a unique project offering one-to-one support for young people moving on from the care system into mainstream college education.

New college will deliver economic benefits of more £120 million – but what do you think?

A new ‘super college’ for Edinburgh will deliver economic benefits in excess of £120 million per year to the area, a document on the proposal has revealed.

Jewel & Esk Student Scoops Oil & Gas Industry Award for 3rd Year Running

A student from Jewel & Esk College has scooped a coveted UK oil and gas industry award for the 3^rd year in a row.

Scottish Apprentice star leads next generation of entrepreneurs

Jewel & Esk College tackle high levels of unemployment in 16-19 year olds with ‘business boot camp’

A Scottish entrepreneur, who made it to the final stages of ‘The Apprentice’ has launched a course with Jewel & Esk College aimed at up-skilling young entrepreneurs.

Student Hairdressers Cut Out the Competition at AHT Scottish Heats

STUDENT hairdressers from Jewel & Esk College are delighted after taking home six medals at the Association of Hairdressers & Therapists (AHT) Scottish heats last week.

Jewel & Esk College Scoops NUS Internationalisation Award

Jewel & Esk College are delighted after their Students’ Association was named the ‘Most Improved Union’ in the UK.

The National Union of Students (NUS) held the first ever Internationalisation Awards at Birmingham University recently, where 36 Student Unions from across the UK went head to head in 11 award categories.

Greg Scoops Gold in Scottish 400 Metres for Jewel & Esk

A student from Jewel & Esk College, won a gold medal at the Scottish Universities and Colleges Indoor Athletics Championship.

Media Centre

If you have any media enquiries related to Jewel & Esk College, Edinburgh please contact:

Moira Findlay
Marketing Manager
Edinburgh College
24 Milton Rd East
Edinburgh
EH15 2PP

M: 07824 36 56 06
P: 0131 344 7198
e: mfindlay@jec.ac.uk

Former Student Set to Cook Up a Storm With QMU

Several chefs will appear at The Food Festival to be held at Edinburgh’s Jewel & Esk College on April 24th.

Jewel & Esk College rocks Parliament with new Scottish talent

The Music Business section at Edinburgh's .. Jewel & Esk College, have been involved in selecting five young, Scottish bands to perform at the Scottish Parliament on Friday 1 July.

Jewel & Esk at Knockhill's Scottish Motor Show

A team of Automotive Engineering students from Jewel & Esk represented the College in style at the Official Scottish Motor Show held recently at Knockhill Racing Circuit.

Jewel & Esk student Dead Set for future in the music industry

23 year old Sandeep Seegobin from Leith may soon become a household name. Under the stage name Deezy, Jewel & Esk student Sandeep makes up half of Dead Set Gemini.

Cutting It: Haddington student wins through to National finals

FEAST 2012: A Celebration of Regional Scottish Food

Jewel & Esk College (JEC) in partnership with Queen Margaret University (QMU) has set the date for the culinary extravaganza of the year – the FEAST 2012 food festival.

First Minister and Sir Tom Farmer Open Jewel & Esk and Hibernian Learning Centre

First Minister Alex Salmond MSP and Sir Tom Farmer CVO CBE KCSG DL today (27th January) officially opened the Hibernian Learning Centre at Easter Road Stadium.

Jewel & Esk Students Race to Pitch for Knockhill Event

Students from Jewel & Esk College’s HND Events course got a taste of real life in the highly competitive Events industry recently...

Jewel & Esk students learning the importance of financial education skills

Jewel & Esk students show the importance of financial education skills

Jewel & Esk signs ten point collaborative agreement with QMU

Jewel & Esk College (JEC) and Queen Margaret University (QMU) have signed an agreement that aims to widen access to education and maximise the sustainability of both institutions..

Justin Hawkins And Hot Leg at Jewel & Esk College Edinburgh

Jewel & Esk College students were able to quiz former lead singer of the Darkness, Justin Hawkins and his new band Hot Leg when the group called in at the college recently.

Hot Leg took part in an hour long Q&A session with students from Music and Events courses before going on to tour some of the new facilities at CRE:8, the college’s centre for the Creative Industries and Arts.  Questions flowed and the exchange was full and frank - as well as inquiring about the technical and business side of life in the world of professional musicianship students were interested to know where Justin drew the line when it came to his wardrobe and which were the band's favourite movies.

Hot Leg are the latest in a line of visitors to the new college; students have previously been treated to Julian Velard and The King Blues.

Jewel & Esk Honours Tibetan Student

Droni Zhong Nai was presented with the Jewel & Esk College SQA award at the college’s graduation and prizewinners ceremony held recently at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.Droni’s story is quite remarkable.

Jewel & Esk Graduation Success

Jewel & Esk College graduation was held at the Edinburgh Initernational Conference Centre early in December.  Close to 1,000 students, family and friends filled the main auditorium at EICC for the annual graduation and prizegiving ceremony.

East Lothian Student Wins Adult Literacies Award

Tanya Morrison was awarded the Adult Literacy CLAN prize at the Jewel and Esk Graduation ceremony held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre recently. Tanya, from Carberry, was unanimously selected by lecturers to receive the award which recognises achievement and improvement in adult learners.

New Apprentices for NHS Lothians

Professor James Barbour, Chief Executive, NHS Lothian visited Jewel & Esk on 22nd November. He is pictured with some of the five apprentices NHS Lothian have taken on. The apprentices, who are based at a range of hospitals across the region, will do their 'off job' training at Jewel & Esk.

These are the first apprentices from NHS Lothian in 15 years. It is particulary encouraging to see an employer like the NHS investing in the future in this manner at a time when so many employers and apprentices are struggling in the face of the economic downturn.

Jewel & Esk Lecturer in final of Radio Forth One to Watch

Jewel & Esk lecturer Rosie Nimmo has reason to celebrate.  Not only does she have the release of her first album, Lazy and Mellow, to look forward to next week - but she has also made it through to the final five in the Radio Forth One to Watch Competition.  The final will take place at the Voodoo Rooms on November 11th.

You can find out more about Rosie and her music by visiting her website at www.rosienimmo.com.

Good luck Rosie.

Jewel & Esk Carbon Ambassadors

A delegation of Jewel & Esk students, headed by Heather McKnight president of the Student Association, presented a paper at the NUS/SFC funded Carbon Ambassador's conference held at The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh.

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