Starting S6 in August 2026
Our senior phase courses are geared towards developing key employability skills and designed to expand your awareness of a subject area to help influence your choices in the future. These courses allow you to progress through the different levels of study available within your area of interest.
These courses count as one of your school column choices in your senior phase years and can be added into your existing school timetable. These courses are open to all students who would ordinarily be attending senior phase years within school.
It is essential that you submit your application through the school application process rather than any full-time application routes. Applications submitted outside the school process will be treated as full-time applications and assessed as if you are a school leaver.
Click on the links below to find out more information about each course. If you have any questions, please contact the schools team at schools.ic@uhi.ac.uk.
Visit our partner college UHI North, West and Hebrides for further online study schools programme courses.
Schools Programme HNC Offer
HNC Accounting
HNC Accounting
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Accounting covers a wide range of accounting concepts and provides you with an excellent grounding in the principles of financial and management accounting using manual and computerised approaches. It is designed to prepare you for a career in accounting or financial administration.
Course Content
- Cost accounting
- Graded unit 1: accounting
- Management accounting using IT
- Preparing financial statements
- Recording financial information
- Using financial accounting software
Course Qualification
HNC Accounting - SCQF Level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Acting and Performance
HNC Acting and Performance
Available S6
Course Summary
Do you have experience in performance? Or have you always wanted to pursue your interest but never taken it further? Now is your time. Develop your skills in voice, movement, acting, and stage craft with our HNC.
Be part of performances in the community and in our versatile performing arts studio, collaborating with students on the BA (Hons) Drama and Production to trial run your performances in scratch performance nights, work in teams, share leadership opportunities, and take part in innovative and creative approaches to working in rehearsal and performance.
Course Content
- Acting 1: developing skills
- Acting and performance: group award graded unit 1
- Movement 1: developing skills
- Production 1: developing skills
- Voice 1: developing skills
Course Qualification
HNC Acting and Performance - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, preferably in Drama or English.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Administration and Information Technology
HNC Administration and Information Technology
Available S6
Course Summary
This course is designed for today’s fast-paced business world, equipping you with the tech skills and practical knowledge every industry values. You’ll dive into real-world tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases, while also developing skills in communication, finance and digital admin.
Course Content
- Develop skills in MS Office apps: Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Digital tech: Using cloud tools and digital platforms
- Business communication: Email formatting and best practice
- Office admin: Schedule and meeting management
- Recording financial transactions: Understand how businesses track money and keep accounts accurate.
- Personal development planning: Setting goals and building confidence
Course Qualification
HNC Administration and Information Technology - SCQF Level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
- BA (Hons) Business and Management - Year 2
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Applied Sciences
HNC Applied Sciences
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Applied Sciences course is a wide-ranging course, covering the theoretical and practical aspects of modern sciences. You will study ecology, environmental issues and the core sciences. You will also develop your laboratory skills and improve your research and writing skills.
You will learn a broad range of sciences, such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Environmental disciplines. This course will allow you to develop scientific theoretical knowledge, scientific communication and presentation skills, while conducting specialised research.
Course Content
- Mathematics for science
- Statistics for science
- Applied sciences: graded unit
- Fundamental chemistry: theory and laboratory skills
- Cell biology: theory and laboratory skills
- Laboratory skills for science industries
- Physics for life sciences
Course Qualification
HNC Applied Sciences - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
2 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in a science-related subject.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Architectural Technology
HNC Architectural Technology
Available S6
Course Summary
This course offers a strong pathway to degree-level study in the built environment. You’ll work in a design-studio setting on practical projects that help you develop a compelling portfolio, while gaining a solid grounding in architectural technology and construction principles.
If you’re passionate about architecture and design, this course is an ideal fit. You’ll gain hands-on experience through studio projects, build your CAD and technical skills, and develop a portfolio that prepares you for further study or a career in the built environment.
Course Content
- Architectural design sketching and drawing
- Construction technology: substructure
- Construction technology: industrial/commercial superstructure
- CAD: 2D1
- Architectural procedures
- Building services in large building
- Construction materials and specification
- Design of building structures
- Statutory control of buildings
- Architectural technology: graded unit
Course Qualification
HNC Architectural Technology - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Beauty Therapy
HNC Beauty Therapy
Available S6
Course Summary
HNC Beauty Therapy aims at developing the underpinning knowledge, research, and skills to work in beauty.
You will be taught by industry professionals with a wide range of industrial experience who will provide you with the training required to develop a career in the beauty industry and impart essential knowledge to equip you for employment.
Course Content
- Beauty therapy: applied anatomy and physiology
- Beauty therapy: face and body treatment packages
- Beauty therapy: professional salon skills
- Beauty therapy: graded unit 1
Course Qualification
HNC Beauty Therapy - SCQF level 7
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Business
HNC Business
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Business will give you an excellent introduction to a wide range of business and management skills. You will gain a range of knowledge and understanding that is highly sought-after by employers, including: business fundamentals; marketing; economics; emerging technologies; IT; communication; accounting and management.
Course Content
- Accounting for business: an introduction
- Business fundamentals and emerging technologies
- Business: graded unit 1
- Communication: business communication
- Economic issues: an introduction
- Managing people and organisations
- Marketing: an introduction
Course Qualification
HNC Business - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
- BA (Hons) Business and Management - Year 2
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Civil Engineering
HNC Civil Engineering
Available S6
Course Summary
If you'd like a career in civil engineering or the built environment, this course is an excellent starting point. You’ll learn core principles of civil engineering, develop practical and technical skills, and work with modern technology and lab facilities while exploring themes like clean construction and digital innovation.
Course Content
Semester 1
- CAD 2D1
- Civil engineering: contract and project management a
- Mathematics for construction
- Structural mechanics
- Civil engineering specialisms
- Civil engineering technology
- Construction technical communication skills
- Construction technology: substructure
Semester 2
- CAD for civil engineers
- Civil engineering: graded unit 1
- Civil engineering: materials and testing
- Construction site surveying a
- Construction site surveying b
- Geotechnics A
- Maths for civil engineering
- Civil Engineering graded unit
Course Qualification
HNC Civil Engineering - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Maths.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Computing
HNC Computing
Available S6
Course Summary
This HNC Computing will provide you with useful foundations for a successful career in computing and technology.
It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of aspects of software development, technical support, networking and web development.
Course Content
- Computer systems and network fundamentals
- Developing client and server sided websites
- Developing mobile applications
- Professionalism and ethics in computing
- Programming languages and programming paradigms
- Team working in computing
- Troubleshooting computing problems
Course Qualification
HNC Computing - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above and 3 National 5 passes.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Contemporary Art Practice
HNC Contemporary Art Practice
Available S6
Course Summary
Explore a variety of media, processes, and techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, film and photography. Develop your personal work and projects, with modules in portfolio-building and personal development planning. This course forms the first two years of our BA (Hons) Art and Contemporary Practices.
Course Content
- Developmental drawing
- Contemporary art: two-dimensional practice
- Contemporary art: three-dimensional practice
- Contemporary art practice: printmaking and producing print
- Contemporary art: theory & context 1
- Contemporary art practice: graded unit 1
Course Qualification
HNC Contemporary Art Practice - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Engineering Systems
HNC Engineering Systems
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Engineering Systems will give you the required technical training to be a technician in design, research, development and service support activities in engineering, manufacturing and consultancy.
Course Content
- Engineering systems
- Engineering systems practical skills
- Engineering systems principles
- Mathematics tools for engineering
- Professional practice in engineering
- Engineering principles
Course Qualification
HNC Engineering Systems - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise
HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise
Available S6
Course Summary
If you have a passion for health and fitness and would like to teach others the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, the HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise will give you the appropriate skills and training to work in a range of roles within the health and fitness industry. The course will introduce you to the fundamental principles of training and science; the interdisciplinary nature of fitness and exercise; and how to involve individuals in their own fitness and health.
Course Content
- Exercise and fitness: health and safety management
- Exercise physiology and anatomy
- Exercise principles and programming
- First aid for sport and fitness
- Health screening
- Nutrition for fitness, health and exercise
- Working safely and effectively with clients
- Fitness, health and exercise: graded unit 1
Course Qualification
HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Foresty
HNC Foresty
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Forestry will give you the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed as a supervisor or self-employed contractor in the forestry industry.
Subjects include: forest science; establishment of woodlands; forest harvesting; forest mensuration and thinning control; timber sales and transportation; and woodland nursery production.
Course Content
- Forestry: forest science
- Forestry: timber sales and transportation
- Forestry: graded unit 1
- Employment and health and safety legislation for the land-based industries
- Establishment of woodland
- Forest harvesting
- Forest mensuration and thinning control
Course Qualification
HNC Forestry - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
The Scottish School of Forestry - View Place, Balloch, Inverness, IV2 5EA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus four days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Social Science
HNC Social Science
Available S6
Course Summary
This course is designed to help you see the world differently. We are all exposed to so much information in our daily lives that it can be difficult to assess what is real and what is ‘fake’: HNC Social Sciences is the perfect course for students who want to develop the skills to search for the truth.
You will be supported to develop your critical thinking and your complex problem solving abilities by looking for creative solutions to social, political and psychological problems. You will learn how topics cross over between all of your subjects, for example, the concept of power – you will explore this from a socio-political perspective but also an historical, criminological and psychological perspective; similarly, the concept of conformity and how this weaves into our everyday social, political and psychological behaviours.
Course Content
- Social sciences: research and methodology
- Social sciences: graded unit 1
- Psychology A: history and development of psychology
- Sociology A: introducing sociological concepts and theories
- Sociology B: application and analysis of sociological theory to sociological topics
Course Qualification
HNC Social Science - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Soft Tissue Therapy
HNC Soft Tissue Therapy
Available S6
Course Summary
The HNC Soft Tissue Therapy has been designed for those who want to perform hands-on treatments with people who participate in sport. The treatment could be designed to help an athlete optimise their performance, or help aid recovery from injury that has been diagnosed by an appropriate medical professional.
Achievement of the award will allow you to work with any athlete from recreational through to elite level performers. It will also allow you to work within a sports medicine team, beside other professionals, such as: sports medicine doctors; physiotherapists; general, strength and conditioning coaches and nutritionists; or independently in a clinic-type environment.
Course Content
- Clinical and Team Experience 1
- Clinical Sports Massage
- First Aid for Sports and Fitness
- Flexibility Training
- Functional Anatomy
- Pathology and Aetiology of sports Injury
- Prevention and Management of sports injury
- Research Investigation
- Sports Massage for events
- Sports Therapy Anatomy and Physiology
- Exercise Principles and Testing
- Sports Therapy Professional Standards
- Sports Therapy Graded Unit
Course Qualification
HNC Soft Tissue - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Sports Coaching and Development
HNC Sports Coaching and Development
Available S6
Course Summary
This course blends theory with hands-on practice to prepare you for coaching both indoor and outdoor sports. Whether you’re already in the industry or ready to launch your career, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to inspire athletes and make an impact in the world of sport.
Course Content
- Human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in sport
- Sports coaching and development: developing professional practice
- Sports coaching and development: graded unit 1
- Sports coaching practitioner: knowing coaching
- Sports coaching practitioner: knowing others
- Sports coaching practitioner: knowing yourself
- Sports development 1
Course Qualification
HNC Sports Coaching and Development - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
HNC Visual Communication
HNC Visual Communication
Available S6
Course Summary
Looking to combine your love of design with your interests in technology and communication? Join our dynamic and contemporary programmes, using state-of-the-art software and printmaking facilities to explore creative tools and techniques relevant to graphic design, photography, moving image, and illustration.
Course Content
- Visual Communication: An introduction
- Printmaking and Producing Print
- Typography
- Digital Media Skills
- Digital Media Production
- Illustration
Course Qualification
HNC Visual Communication - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
Applicants will be invited for an informal interview and information session, before being offered a place on the course.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
Schools Programme Degree Module Offer
Degree Module: Economics for Business
Degree Module: Economics for Business
Available S6
Course Summary
The aim of this module is to provide you with the basic understanding of economic principles and concepts and the potential of accurate economic analysis in the business environment.
Course Content
- Apply knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a range of economic problems in relation to business situations
- Apply appropriate models and techniques for explaining how the market structures within business organisations operate
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key assumptions underpinning theories of consumer behaviour
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Economics for Business
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Wednesdays, 1pm - 3pm.
Semester 1 - August to January
Degree Module: Introduction to Business Law
Degree Module: Introduction to Business Law
Available S6
Course Summary
The module is designed to introduce you to the framework of law as it applies within the business environment.
Course Content
- The nature and sources of Scottish law
- Contractual relationships between individuals and businesses
- The legal distinction between various types of business organisations
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Introduction to Business Law
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Mondays, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Semester 1 - August to January
Degree Module: Introduction to Enterprise and Marketing
Degree Module: Introduction to Enterprise and Marketing
Available S6
Course Summary
This module is designed to enable you to explore the role and importance of small to medium enterprises (SME) in the national and local economy, and to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of marketing in the SME context, and the importance of customer relationship building.
Course Content
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Introduction to Enterprise and Marketing
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Monday, 9:00am - 11:00am
Semester 1 - August to January
Degree Module: Introduction to Financial Accounting
Degree Module: Introduction to Financial Accounting
Available S6
Course Summary
This module introduces you to final accounts with year-end adjustments for a limited company’s internal publication income statement.
Course Content
- The user groups accessing company accounts and the information each group wishes to extract.
- Sources of funding for limited companies both internal and external.
- The production of financial statements: income statement, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows with year end adjustments.
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Introduction to Financial Accounting
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Monday, 9:00am - 11:00am
Semester 2 - January to June
Degree Module: Introduction to Human Resource Management
Degree Module: Introduction to Human Resource Management
Available S6
Course Summary
This module will introduce you to human resource management by defining the concept and evaluating its role within an organisation.
Course Content
You will evaluate the key functions of the human resource manager including:
- Workforce planning, recruitment and selection
- Workplace inductions
- Learning and development
- Motivation and reward,
- Employment law
- Ending the employment relationship
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Introduction to Human Resource Management
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 12 June. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Monday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Semester 2 - January to June
Degree Module: Introduction to Operations Management
Degree Module: Introduction to Operations Management
Available S6
Course Summary
Want to know how businesses really work? Operations is the engine that keeps every organisation running, and this module is your backstage pass to the world of planning, scheduling and turning ideas into action. Understanding operations means understanding how businesses succeed, making this module perfect for future managers, entrepreneurs or anyone who loves solving problems and keeping things running smoothly.
Course Content
- How businesses plan and forecast future trends
- The secrets behind smooth operations and supply chains
- Why capacity management matters (and what happens when it goes wrong)
- How service operations keep customers happy
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Introduction to Operations Management
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- Face-to-face at UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
- Online, delivered by UHI Inverness
Duration
6 months
Day/time
Wednesday, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Semester 2 - January to June
Business and Creative Industries
Bakery
Bakery
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course will provide an introduction to practical bakery skills in craft baking, bread making, cake decoration, and pastry making.
You’ll learn from experienced lecturers with real industry expertise, gaining hands-on skills in a welcoming and supportive environment. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to take the next step - whether that’s further study, starting your career or sharing show-stopping bakes with friends and family.
Course Content
On this course you will be making a range of sweet and savoury baked goods, including bread, pastry, pies, cakes, gateaux and desserts.
Course Qualification
NPA Bakery - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
- 1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
- Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Beauty and Hairstyling
Beauty and Hairstyling
Available to S4, S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Alness Academy, Dornoch Academy, Golspie High School, Invergordon Academy and Tain Royal Academy.
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
This course will provide you with the introductory skills to beauty and basic hairstyling. You will gain experience in cleansing the skin and applying makeup, as well as basic manicures including nail art. Additionally, you will learn to style hair with straighteners and tongs, and master various plaits.
Course Content
- Facial skin care and make-up
- Manicure and creative nail finishes
- An introduction to hairstyling
Course Qualification
NPA Beauty and Hairstyling - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Hairdressing
Hairdressing
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This one-year programme will give you a broad introduction to hairdressing. Experience the salon environment and learn about different roles and responsibilities in hairdressing. You will also gain practical experience of general salon duties to support stylists and to assist with customer care. You will practice shampooing, conditioning and blow drying and explore the creative side of hairdressing.
Course Content
- Hairdressing: Salon Awareness
- Hairdressing: Working in the Salon
- Hairdressing: Employability Skills
- Hairdressing: Creativity
Course Qualification
Skills for Work Hairdressing - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Professional Cookery
Professional Cookery
Available to S4, S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Alness Academy, Dornoch Academy, Golspie High School, Invergordon Academy and Tain Royal Academy.
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
This course will provide an introduction on how to prepare, cook and serve food. You will be shown a variety of skills for sweet and savoury dishes including how to grate, slice, dice, chop, and peel.
You’ll learn from experienced lecturers who’ve worked across the industry and bring real-world knowledge straight into the kitchen. By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and foundation you need to begin your path in professional cookery.
Course Content
- Use of professional kitchen equipment
- Food prep skills: Grating, slicing, dicing, chopping and peeling.
- Planning your time and cooking as part of a team
- Professional hygiene standards
Course Qualification
NPA Professional Cookery - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Care, Arts, Sports and Humanities
Acting and Performance
Acting and Performance
Available to S5 and S6
Course Summary
At UHI Inverness, our Acting & Performance courses don’t just teach acting - you also develop movement, voice and stagecraft. Through practical workshops you’ll build a solid foundation in all aspects of performance. Classes are delivered in our well-equipped performing arts studio. This means you’ll learn with quality lighting, sound and production support - just like in the professional world.
Course Content
- Drama: Theatre Skills in Performance
- Professional Theatre in Context
- Stage Make-up
- Communication
Course Qualification
NPA: Acting and Performance - SCQF Level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; Ideally applicants would have 3 passes at National 5 grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
- Friday, 10am - 3pm
Create Me: Visual Arts
Create Me: Visual Arts
Available to S5 and S6
Course Summary
This is the ideal course for you if you are interested in developing an art and design portfolio with integrated digital skills. You will have the opportunity to focus on photography and animation and/or painting and drawing which includes analytical and life drawing. The course will have a personal project focus and teach you how to develop creative sketchbook skills. It will support you to make an online portfolio for application to further or higher education and will include photography as research, documentation and as tool for visual presentation purpose. The programme also supports study skills required for further study. The course focusses on industry practice and will introduce you to a range of disciplinary areas within the field of art and design.
Course Content
- 2D Design and Sketchbook Development Skills
- Using a Keyboard
- Art and Design: Animation Skills
- Art and Design: Analytical Drawing
- Photography: Basic Camera Techniques
- Life Drawing
Course Qualification
Create Me: Visual Arts - SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will be studying a relevant subject at N5 and/or Higher level and have 1 pass at N5.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Criminology
Criminology
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
The course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the complex nature of crime and in the way the criminal justice system operates. The course covers areas such as crime in the community and crime scenes. Students will work independently and as part of a team when researching approaches to crime and justice and will develop their communication, time management and team working skills which are invaluable in any workplace setting.
Course Content
- Criminology: Crime in the Community
- Criminology: Crime Scenes
- The History and Development of Criminology
Course Qualification
- NPA Criminology - SCQF level 5
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 2 passes at National 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Early Education and Childcare
Early Education and Childcare
Available to S4, S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Alness Academy, Dornoch Academy, Golspie High School, Invergordon Academy and Tain Royal Academy.
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
This course is your gateway to working with children and supporting their development during the most important years of life. You’ll explore the key roles and responsibilities of childcare practitioners and gain the knowledge and confidence to begin your journey in this rewarding sector.
Course Content
• Child development
• Play in early education & childcare
• Working in early education & childcare
• Contemporary families
Course Qualification
Skills for Work Early Education and Childcare - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Foundation Apprenticeship: Health and Social Care
Foundation Apprenticeship: Health and Social Care
Available to S5 and S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Ullapool High School
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
The Foundation Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care at SCQF Level 6 offers pupils the chance to combine classroom learning with valuable work-based experience in settings such as care homes, community services, or healthcare environments. Learners develop knowledge of human development, wellbeing, and professional standards while gaining practical skills through real workplace placements.
This qualification is highly valued by employers and universities. Notably, the University of Aberdeen accepts the Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services and Healthcare as equivalent to a Higher at grade A in a science subject for entry into Medicine. This means completing the apprenticeship can strengthen your application for competitive courses like medicine, nursing or social work, while giving you a rewarding experience and a clear pathway to future careers.
Course Content
- Social services in Scotland
- Communication in care relationships
- Safeguarding people
- Safe Practice and Wellbeing in Social Services
- Human development and social influences
- SVQ units aligned with Work Placement
Course Qualification
Foundation Apprenticeship: Health and Social Care - SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, the applicant will have, 3 qualifications at National 5 grade C or above, 1 subject should be literary (i.e. English/Geography/Psychology/History). Applicants will also be required to have an interview and a PVG check.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year
Day/time
Friday, 10:00am - 3:30pm
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
Health and social care is a broad field covering healthcare, social work, mental health, and community support. This introductory course will provide you a clear overview of the diverse roles and responsibilities across the sector and deepen your understanding of how different services work together.
Course Content
- An Introduction to Health and Social Care
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Health Awareness
- Working Safely
- Life Science Industry
Course Qualification
Skills for Work Health and Social Care - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Pathways to Health Professions
Pathways to Health Professions
Available to S6
Course Summary
Open to S6 pupils, the Pathways to Health Professions course doesn’t just teach you about healthcare- it immerses you in it. You’ll gain hands-on experience, meet the professionals who make a difference every day, and explore what it truly means to build a career that helps others.
This is your opportunity to step into the worlds of medicine, pharmacy, science, chemistry and more. Along the way, you’ll develop valuable skills, strengthen your university applications and discover where your ambitions can take you.
Created through a unique partnership between the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, and NHS Highland, this programme brings world-class expertise directly to the Highlands. You can begin your studies locally, combining practical learning with academic insight, before progressing into your chosen pathway - whether that’s medicine, nursing, pharmacy or another health or science-based degree.
Course Content
HNC Applied Science modules with additional degree level modules, including: Development of Study/Meta Skills and Personal Planning.
Course Qualification
Pathway to Heath Profession - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
- BSc Oral Health Science
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Science - Year 2
- BSc (Hons) Geography - Year 2
- BSc (Hons) Forestry and Treescape Management - Year 2
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, the applicant will have, 2 Scottish Highers at grade A, 2 Scottish Highers at grade B. The applicant must have National 5 in Chemistry, plus Maths or Biology. The applicant will also need to be interviewed, have a PVG and Occupational Health check.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
Higher Psychology
Higher Psychology
Available to S5 and S6
Course Summary
Our Higher Psychology Programme opens the door to your understanding of what shapes human thoughts and actions. You'll explore individual behaviour, social interactions and the science behind psychological research. You’ll also gain hands-on experience by designing and conducting your own research project, building skills that universities and employers value highly. Whether you’re curious about how the mind works or planning a future in psychology, this course is your perfect starting point!
Course Content
- Analysing Individual Behaviours: Understand what influences thoughts, emotions and actions
- Exploring Social Behaviours: Discover how relationships, group dynamics and cultural factors shape behaviour
- Applying Research Methods: Gain practical skills in designing and conducting psychological research
Course Qualification
Higher Psychology - SCQF Level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; Ideally applicants would have National 5 Psychology or 3 passes at National 5 grade C or above.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
- Friday, 10am - 3pm
Sports Development
Sports Development
Available to S5, S6
Course Summary
This award is designed to develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of current practices, thinking and philosophies of sports development and its impact on communities and sport in general.
Course Content
- Build practical skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating sports development.
- Gain transferable skills for careers in or beyond the sports industry, strengthen your study techniques, and explore areas tailored to your interests.
Course Qualification
NPA Sports Development - SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
- HNC Fitness, Health and Exercise (with additional Higher at C or above)
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 3 passes at National 5.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
- UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
- 1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
- Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Uniformed and Emergency Services
Uniformed and Emergency Services
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
Discover the vital roles of Uniformed and Emergency Services Explore and how they keep our communities safe and secure. This course introduces you to careers in Uniformed Services: Merchant Navy, Army, Prison Service, Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Royal Marines. You'll also explore the Emergency Services: Ambulance, Coastguard, Police, and Fire & Rescue. Learn what each service does; their responsibilities, and how you could be part of these essential teams making a real difference every day.
Course Content
- Uniformed and Emergency Services: An Introduction
- Uniformed and Emergency Services: Health, Safety, Fitness and Well-being
- Uniformed and Emergency Services: Engaging with the Community
- Uniformed and Emergency Services: Working in Teams
Course Qualification
Skills for Work Uniformed and Emergency Services - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Forestry, Science, Computing and Education
Cyber Pathways
Cyber Pathways
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
With the increasing demand for skilled cyber and IT professionals, this course provides an essential foundation in hardware, software, networking and security. You will gain hands-on experience installing and maintaining computer systems, building small networks and exploring how data is protected in real-world environments.
The cyber security units delivered through the TryHackMe sandbox, giving you the opportunity to work through realistic cyber-attack and defence scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. By completing this course, you’ll develop the technical confidence needed to progress into further study or entry-level roles in IT support, networking or cyber security.
Course Content
- Computer Networks - Install and maintain computer hardware
- Computer Networks - Install and maintain computer software
- Computer Networks - Computer networking fundamentals
- Cyber Security - Data security
- Cyber Security - Digital forensics
- Cyber Security - Ethical hacking
Course Qualification
UHI Inverness College Certificate
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 4 passes at National 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Esports
Esports
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
The Esports industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world, offering exciting opportunities in gaming, events, media and technology. This course introduces you to the core skills needed to take your first steps into this dynamic field. You will learn how to work as part of a team, communicate effectively and understand the key roles that make competitive gaming possible.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop practical experience by exploring game performance, analysing player roles and helping to plan and support small-scale esports activities. These hands-on tasks build confidence, promote digital awareness and mirror the types of teamwork and problem-solving valued across the wider computing and creative industries. If you’re enthusiastic about gaming, curious about how esports events operate, or keen to develop your digital and teamwork skills, this course provides the perfect introduction.
Course Content
- Game Performance
- Organising and promoting events
- The Esports Industry
Course Qualification
NPA Esports - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Higher Application of Mathematics
Higher Application of Mathematics
Available to S5, S6
Course Summary
The Higher Application of Mathematics course covers the topics of Finance, Statistics, mathematical modelling and uses R Software for statistical analysis. This combination makes the Higher quite unique and applicable to people seeking employment in a range of industries. The statistics and mathematical modelling lends itself to Science, Business and Engineering applications.
Course Content
Equip candidates with the mathematical and statistical literacy skills they need for life, work and further study in a wide range of curricular areas:
- Develop candidates’ financial literacy in real-life contexts
- Show candidates how they can use appropriate digital technology to manipulate and model mathematical, statistical and financial information
- Develop candidates’ mathematical reasoning skills so that they can generalise, build arguments, draw logical conclusions, assess risk, and make informed decisions in familiar and unfamiliar situations
- Develop candidates’ range of mathematical skills so that they can analyse, interpret and present data and numerical information
- Provide candidates with the skills to appraise quantitative information critically, considering modelling or statistical assumptions
Course Qualification
Higher - SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements; ideally learners will show evidence of studying Mathematics at SCQF level 5.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Higher Environmental Science
Higher Environmental Science
Available to S5, S6
Course Summary
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the interactions between humans and the environment, Earth’s resources, and sustainability through a scientific exploration of ecosystem principles and contemporary resource use across society. The course expands your scientific skills and experience by examining core principles, methods, data collection, interpretation, and analysis. Investigative fieldwork will be carried out in local areas, providing valuable experience for future study in the sciences or employment in outdoor or science-related fields.
Course Content
You will study a range of broad and up-to-date ideas relevant to the increasingly important role of environmental science in society. The implications of these interactions for the future wellbeing of the environment in its widest context will be a central theme of the course.
Course Qualification
Higher - SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally learners will have evidence of study at SCQF level 5.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Horticulture and Rural Skills
Horticulture and Rural Skills
Available to S4, S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Drummond School, Kingussie High School, St Duthus and St Clements
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
If you like working outside with your hands and enjoy nature and all it has to offer, then this is the course for you. You will learn valuable practical skills preparing you for a wide range of employment opportunities available in the rural communities. You will learn about plants, trees and wildlife whilst finding out about the broad range of industries that you can choose to train up for and earn a living from.
Course Content
- Estate Maintenance
- Land-based industries
- Employability skills for land-based industries
- Crop production
- Soft landscaping
Course Qualification
Skills for Work - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally applicants should be able to demonstrate study at SCQF level 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Scottish School of Forestry, View Place, Inverness, IV2 5EA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Skillsbuilder for Schools
Skillsbuilder for Schools
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course is designed for pupils who receive additional support in school to provide an introduction to college life. It allows pupils to sample a range of activities from Supported Education curriculum and to make an informed choice about college as a post school option. Pupils with high levels of support will require PSA from their school to attend alongside them.
You should choose this course to sample college life, to develop confidence in another setting and to study with pupils from other schools.
Course Content
- Transition to Further Education
- Learning in a New Environment
- Exploring a Local Area
- Participating in Group Activities and Project
Course Qualification
SCQF level 1 & 2
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Your start times and days may vary, but you’ll generally be on campus three days a week. Full details will be emailed out during the summer.
Construction and Engineering
Construction level 4
Construction level 4
Available to S4, S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Alness Academy, Dingwall Academy, Invergordon Academy and Tain Royal Academy.
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
This Foundation Apprenticeship gives you a real insight into the construction industry and the skills needed for a future career. You’ll try a range of construction crafts such as carpentry and joinery, painting and decorating, brickwork, and plumbing, while also learning technical elements like interpreting drawings, planning projects, and understanding materials and processes.
Course Content
- Practical experience in carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, brickwork, and plumbing
- Technical skills: interpreting drawings, planning, and material selection
- Health and safety awareness and sustainable practices
- Work-based challenge project
Course Qualification
Foundation Apprenticeship Construction level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Construction level 5
Construction level 5
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This Foundation Apprenticeship introduces pupils to skills needed for a career in construction. You'll learn a broad range of hands-on, practical skills and gain an understanding what is required within a trade or technician background to enable you to decide if a career in construction could be for you.
Course Content
- Practical experience in carpentry, joinery, painting and decorating, brickwork, and plumbing
- Technical skills: interpreting drawings, planning, and material selection
- Health and safety awareness and sustainable practices, Work-based challenge project
Course Qualification
Foundation Apprenticeship Construction level 5
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 pass at National 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Furniture Making
Furniture Making
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course introduces you to the furniture, design and joinery industry with a strong focus on practical construction techniques. You’ll develop technical skills in design, calculations and workshop practice while working on projects that combine theory with hands-on experience.
If you enjoy practical work and want to learn how furniture is designed and built, this course is a great choice. You’ll gain technical skills, creative experience and confidence using industry-standard tools.
Course Content
- Workshop Practice
- Drawing: An Introduction
- Furniture: Timber Frame
- Furniture: Carcase Making
- Material Costing
- Polishing / Veneering
Course Qualification
NPA Furniture Making - SCQF level 5
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 pass at National 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Degree Module: Introduction to Architectural Technology
Degree Module: Introduction to Architectural Technology
Available S6
Course Summary
This course has been designed to provide an additional access route to degree study in the built environment.
If you’re creative and interested in how buildings are designed, this course is for you. You'll explore the principles of architecture and design in construction while developing essential digital and manual skills. You’ll learn sketching, scaled drawing, and visual presentation techniques, and progress to 3D modelling using industry-standard CAD software.
Course Content
- Basic understanding of architecture and design in construction
- Explore various sketching, scaled drawing techniques and visual presentation methods using both manual and computer software
- CAD: Develop 3D design and modelling skills using various CAD software packages
- Create a design model: layouts, renders, visualisations, animations and a 3D physical model.
Course Qualification
Degree Module: Architectural Technology 1 (intro) - SCQF level 7
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Introduction to Civil Engineering
Introduction to Civil Engineering
Available to S5, S6
This course is not available to pupils from the following schools: Ullapool High School.
Please view UHI North, West and Hebrides Schools Programme offering.
Course Summary
Are you planning to study an engineering course at college or university? Would you like to do an engineering apprenticeship? If so, Introduction to Civil Engineering is designed to support you.
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of civil engineering, from site work and materials to surveying and computer-aided design, giving you practical experience and insight into one of the most important sectors in the built environment.
Course Content
- Civil Engineering Site Work
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Drawing for Construction
- Computer Aided Drafting: An Introduction
- Construction Site Surveying: An Introduction
Course Qualification
Introduction to Civil Engineering SCQF level 6
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
- Foundation Apprenticeship: Civil Engineering (year 2)
- HNC Civil Engineering
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 3 passes at National 5 and working towards Higher Maths.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Motor Vehicle
Motor Vehicle
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course provides a basis for progression into further education or for moving directly into training or employment in the motor vehicle engineering sector by developing the necessary generic and practical skills, knowledge and understanding and employability skills.
You will focus on the broad areas of automotive engineering, including mechanical, fabrication, electrical, electronic, maintenance, hybrid, and on an element of design and manufacture.
Course Content
- Automotive Skills: The Garage – You will learn about the retail automotive industry and the range of jobs and responsibilities within it. You will also be introduced to health and safety in vehicle service and repair workshops.
- Automotive Skills: The Technician – You will learn the names, functions and serviceability of automotive components, and how to work safely in an automotive engineering environment. There will also be opportunities to learn how to use a range of common hand tools as well as more specialised equipment, such as the torque wrench and trolley jack.
- Automotive Skills: The Car – For this unit you will learn basic safety checks, wheel changing and valeting, as carried out by technicians in the industry. You will gain experience of removing and refitting vehicle service items.
- Automotive Skills: The Vehicle Modification Project – In this project, you will apply all the skills you have learnt on the course, as well as solving the kind of problems facing an automotive technician.
Course Qualification
Skills for Work Motor Vehicle - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Performing Engineering Operations - Fabrication & Welding
Performing Engineering Operations - Fabrication & Welding
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course introduces you to essential engineering skills in fabrication, welding, and thermal cutting. You’ll learn to work safely and efficiently using technical information and industry-standard methods, while developing valuable employability skills. Completing this SVQ1 is a great first step toward a career in engineering or further study.
Course Content
You will work on a series of small projects to develop your building engineering skills, including:
- Designing of the projects using drawings and sketches
- Planning the projects including material, size, shape and technical skills or ability required
- Preparing by template making, checking for defects, cleaning the material and marking out
- Cutting by hand tools and mechanical or thermal methods
- Forming and shaping with a variety of tools and equipment
- Joining involving welding and mechanical techniques
Course Qualification
SVQ in Performing Engineering Operations - SCQF level 4
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Learners should be capable of working independently at this level.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Available to S4, S5, S6
Course Summary
This course is designed as a hands-on introduction to renewable energy, aimed at senior phase pupils who want practical skills and a clear pathway into green careers. Unlike traditional construction courses, it combines plumbing and electrical installation skills with an understanding of sustainable technologies such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems.
What makes it unique is its pre-apprenticeship focus, giving learners the confidence and competence to progress into apprenticeships, further study, or entry-level roles in the energy sector. The programme reflects Scotland’s commitment to net zero, ensuring learners gain skills that are in high demand as the industry evolves.
Students will benefit from real-world learning in college workshops, supported by staff with industry experience.
Course Content
- Practical introduction to sustainable technologies such as heat pumps and solar thermal systems.
- Combines plumbing, electrical installation, and mechanical fundamentals for a well-rounded skill set.
- Designed to prepare learners for apprenticeships, further study, or entry-level roles in the energy sector.
- Delivered in college workshops with real-world tasks and problem-solving activities.
- Developed in response to employer demand and Scotland’s net zero targets.
- Promotes awareness of sustainability and the role of renewable energy in modern society.
Course Qualification
National 5 Skills for Work Energy (SCQF Level 5)
Progression
On completion of this course you may progress onto:
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements are flexible; ideally, applicants will have 1 pass at National 4.
Offer Expectations
If you're offered a place, we’d love for you to join an Offer Holder Day on 5 June, 12 June, or both. It’s a great chance to meet your lecturers and classmates and confirm your place for August.
Location
UHI Inverness, Main Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA
Duration
1 Year (August to April)
Day/time
Friday, 10am - 3.30pm