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Courses and Applications Part-time Study
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The main part-time study prospectus is produced in May each year and the flexible learning catalogue is updated from the beginning of August. If you wish a copy, please contact Admissions. The website is updated regularly to reflect changes to the programmes on offer. All programmes are offered subject to sufficient numbers wishing to undertake the programme.
EnrolmentPlaces on most part-time courses are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and for these courses, your place may only be booked by completing the advance enrolment form and paying the course fee. A separate advance enrolment form must be completed for each course.For those courses with either entry requirements or entry by interview, you will require an unconditional acceptance letter from the Faculty before you can book and pay. For these courses, please complete the full College application form and tick the part-time, day-release or evening option as appropriate. Once you have the acceptance letter, you can complete the advance enrolment form and pay the course fee. Please see the information and events section for details of information evenings (including advance enrolment and payment) for part-time courses. back to top Class TimesThere may be slight variation between departments and, if so, the department will inform you if the times are any different from the normal class hours as shown below.Morning 08.45 - 12.00 Afternoon 13.00 - 16.30 Evening 18.30 - 21.30 back to top Vocational Day / Evening ClassesMost NQ, HNC and HND programmes accept part-time (infill) students as many of these courses consist of single / double / triple credit units of study that can be studied as separate courses. In some cases, prior study may be required and you would be advised of this at the time of application. A single credit unit lasts about 36 hours, double credit units last 72 hours and triple credit units 108 hours. As most classes are of 3 hours duration, this equates to 12, 24 or 36 weeks of study - usually one morning, afternoon or evening per week. back to topPart-time study on NQ ProgrammesMost NQ programmes can be studied on a part-time infill basis. Please contact Admissions who will pass your details to the relevant Curriculum Manager to arrange an interview to design an infill programme for you.Part-time study on Higher National ProgrammesMany Higher National Certificate (12 credit) and Higher National Diploma (30 credit) courses can be studied on a part-time basis - day-release, evening, infill - and some offer flexible learning options. Many of the units comprising these courses are free-standing and do not require previous qualifications or prior knowledge and can therefore be undertaken as individual units of study without having to complete the full Higher National Certificate / Diploma courseLeisure ClassesLeisure classes are normally of 2 hours duration, although some may last 3 hours. Starting times and start finish dates for these classes will be listed with the course details. Leisure classes are not normally certificated. back to topCollege Library & Learning CentresAll students enrolled at South Lanarkshire College can register for Library and Learning Centre access.back to top FeesCourse fees are show against each course. All fees are only indicative and the actual fee will be confirmed on enrolment. Students who pay the HN group award fee at the start of their course pay a reduced fee for each unit in the course. back to topPayment of FeesFees are payable on enrolment to reserve your place on the course or class. They can be paid at the College during office hours.08.45 - 19.00 Monday during term time 08.45 - 21.15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday during term time 08.45 - 16.30 Friday during term time 08.45 - 16.15 Monday to Friday out of term time Fees may be paid by cash, cheque or credit card. On enrolment, where fees are more than 150, students may also make an agreement to pay by Standing Order. The number of instalments will depend on the total fees due. The College reserves the right to withdraw students who have not paid their fees by the first evening of the class. Students whose employers are paying their fees will require to present a letter from their employer at the time of enrolment. Withdrawals Students who withdraw voluntarily from classes will not normally be entitled to a refund. Students wishing to withdraw should submit a letter to the relevant Head of Faculty stating the reason for withdrawal. back to top RefundsAny student who feels entitled to a refund of fees should apply in writing to the relevant Head of Faculty. In the case of students being entitled to a refund, a charge depending on the number of classes attended, plus the full cost of any SQA examination fees will be made. Details of the College refund policy are available from all College offices. back to topEntitlement to Free Learning (Fee Waiver) - part-time & evening coursesNo fees will be charged to those students on any vocational part-time programme or evening course provided they are unemployed and/or in receipt of benefit and are able to satisfy the conditions set out in the College Fee Waiver Form. Waivers will be granted subject to proof of status being presented ON ENROLMENT eg proof of receipt of benefit, etc. Please click the link to the relevant section of the website Fee WaiverStudents who are over 60 years of age AND retired, qualify for a 25% reduction on Leisure Courses. Proof of eligibility will require to be shown ON ENROLMENT. back to top Individual Learning AccountPlease click the link to the relevant section of the website Individual Learning Account Additional evening class places are made available thanks to funding received from the European Social Fund
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