It is composed of five main services to students: the CLIC (College Library Information Centre), the Flexible Learning Centre, the Guidance and Careers Information Centre, Learning Support and Extended Learning Support.

The high quality of facilities and learner support available in the LITEhouse were recognized by SUfI (Scottish University for Industry) when it added the LITEhouse to its growing network of LearnDirect learning centers. On 21 June 2002, the LITEhouse was officially awarded its LearnDirect plaque by Peter Burdon, director at SUfI.

Opening Hours

The opening hours of the LITEhouse during term time are:

• Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.00am-9.00pm
• Thursday 9.00am-4.00pm
• Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
• Saturday 10.00am-2.00pm
• Please note that the Flexible Learning Centre is open on a Thursday from 5.00pm - 8.00pm to ECDL students only.

Vacation opening hours will be posted in The LITEhouse and around the College.

CLIC (College Library Information Centre)

The CLIC, located on the top floor of the building, is a modern and pleasant facility providing a wide range of resources and services including:

• Around 20,000 items in lending stock including substantial audio/visual collection
• 91 current periodical subscriptions and archives
• 63 CD-ROM titles
• 24 computers which can be booked for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, databases, email, the Internet
• 3 Scanners
• Free high speed access to Internet via Glasgow Telecolleges Network
• Free access to several electronic resources including online newspaper and journal articles, online reference libraries and subject specific resources such as LION (Literature Online for Colleges)
• Colour printing available on all computers
• Study/reading area for up to 76 students
• Seminar room with high quality range of facilities for classes and meetings including interactive whiteboard, computer and TV/VCR linked to LCD projector and 16 computers with Internet access
• Black/white and colour photocopying available
• Binding and laminating service

Flexible Learning Centre
Flexible Learning is a way of studying a subject without having to attend classes at regular times and is thus perfectly suited to those who cannot guarantee regular attendance at College and need to fit their studying around work, child care or any other commitments.

The Flexible Learning Centre, located on the lower floor of the LITEhouse, is a modern welcoming facility, providing 21 computers with a wide range of software to support the courses on offer.

The method of working in the Flexible Learning Centre is known as "Supported Self Study" where students work their way through the course material at their own pace and at times suitable to them with the support and advice of experienced tutors at hand at all times when required.

Guidance and Careers Information Centre
It provides expert assistance to ensure you have the necessary information about the options available to you. As well as discussing your particular career aim, you will receive information about careers and the most appropriate route into them.

Before you complete your course you can take advantage of the pre-exit guidance service. Whether you are going into the labour market or to other education courses, it can help you identify the options and choices that are right for you.

If you would like us to help you with free, unbiased information and friendly advice to allow you to make the right decision about your way forward, then contact

Student Services  to make an appointment with the Guidance Advisor.

Learning Support
This is available to all students on all of the courses. You will complete a Learner Action Plan at the beginning of your course, which will help you to clarify your objectives and identify possible obstacles or difficulties. You will also be asked to identify your likely requirements for support and assistance.

Your Guidance Tutor will arrange appropriate support and review your Learner Action Plan with you. Full details of Learner Support will be given to you at the Induction to your course.

Extended Learning Support
Some of the students require additional learning support to help them complete their studies. If you have a specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairment, or if you think you may come into this category, you should ask for help as soon as possible, even before you start your course.

It has staff that can provide you with information on the support available, assess your learning needs and draw up a summary of the support you may be able to access from the College.

As this service is funded from students' bursaries/grants, early application to the College notifying us of any special requirements is to your advantage.

If you are applying to study an advanced programme (HNC, HND) then you should apply for support through the Disabled Students Allowance. It is advisable to consult with the specialist staff as they can help you assess your learning needs and support requirements.

Please contact Student Services  to make an appointment with the Guidance and Learning Support / Extended Learning Support Co-ordinator, who would be happy to discuss with you how you can be supported in your time at Langside College.

School/College
Langside College  aims to make the transition from School to Further and Higher Education as seamless as possible. The Schools/College Liaison Co-ordinator regularly visits Secondary Schools to speak to year groups, parents and individuals as well as Guidance staff about opportunities available for young people when they leave school and to talk about all aspects of College life from courses to funding.

School/College Programme
Large numbers of students attend a variety of classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and at other times throughout the week. These classes are aimed primarily at 5th and 6th year students and many comment that the college experience, while still at school, is very useful preparation for the next step. Classes are delivered in all the College Campuses, but where it is more suitable classes can be delivered in School. Some of the subject areas in the Link Programme are:

• Beauty Therapy
• Business Management
• Care
• Computing
• Construction
• Drama
• Engineering
• First Aid
• Horticulture
• Languages
• Motor Vehicle Maintenance
• Psychology

Students can access subjects within the SQA framework which might not be available at school.

Special Needs
It delivers programmes specifically designed to meet the needs of students with special needs both full-time and as a part of a shared school/college programme.

College Visits
It firmly believes that students considering embarking on a College course should visit beforehand. The School/College Liaison Co-ordinator is happy to organise visits for individuals and for groups. Information sessions are held in June and December as well as throughout the year.

 International Student Services
International Student Services offer a warm welcome to students fro all parts of the world.

Founded in 1947, the College is situated in a pleasant suburb of Glasgow close to all amenities and well served by public transport. It is within easy reach of the City Centre and Glasgow International Airport.

Courses which are popular with students from overseas include intensive English classes for speakers of other languages, Scottish Highers and Advanced Level courses, Higher National Certificates and Higher National Diplomas in vocational areas such as Business Administration, Computing and Dental Technology. Many of the students progress to Degree programmes at Glasgow University, Strathclyde University and other Scottish Universities.

The following services are offered by International Student Services:

• Assistance to Overseas Students who require Visas to study in Scotland
• Admissions/Enrolment to Learning programmes at Langside College
• Contact Point, Welcome Induction and Information Service for students
• Partnerships with Further Education and Higher Education Institutions overseas
• Development and Provision of customised courses for Overseas Agencies (e.g. Business and IT, Medical English, Access to University)
• Liaison with all other College Support Services

Business Development
The Business Development Unit exits to support the training needs of business whatever its size, location or sector. Staff from the unit are happy to meet with you to discuss your particular training needs. Training courses can be certified by national awarding bodies such as SQA or the Institute of Leadership and Management (formerly NEBS) or can be college certified.

The Unit provides the following:

• Helpful advice about solutions to specific training problems including possible sources of funding
• Partnership working to ensure that your needs are responded to quickly and effectively and from start to completion
• Evaluation of all programmes to ensure complete satisfaction
• A point of contact for information on:
  • Customised courses to satisfy particular content, mode and time of delivery needs
  • Online courses for those who cannot attend more formal classes and who wish to work at their own pace and in a location of their choosing
  • Courses to satisfy legislative requirements in business

Examples of some of the courses the college can provide include:

Information Technology

• ECDL*
• Web Design*
• IT Applications*
   

• Multi-user Operating Systems *

Management

• Institute of Leadership and Management (formerly NEBS)
• Sage Accounting
• Preparing Financial Accounts*
• Financial Record Keeping

Training

• Certificate in Training Practice
• A1, A2 and V1 (formerly D Units) Assessor/Verifier Awards

International Business

• Modern Language for Businesses

Health and Safety

• REHIS: Elementary Food Hygiene
• First Aid Courses from basic training to St Andrew's Ambulance level

Care

• Registered Manager in Health and Social Care at SVQ Level 4
• Advanced Certificate in Supervising and Managing Personal and Social Services

Special Category

• Deaf Awareness
• Sign Language
• Moving and Handling

Little Scholars Nursery
Little Scholars Nursery is situated on the concourse within the Langside Building at the Main Campus. There is a maximum roll of 40 places morning and afternoon for children aged between 2 and 5 years.

Priority is given to children of students attending the college: it also has place for the children of staff and children from the local community.

How It Promote Learning
With carefully selected and varied equipment and qualified staff to help and participate, it promotes an atmosphere in which learning can take place, allowing each child to develop individually. Play is the work and play is to be enjoyed, through it it fosters the mastery of Social, Physical and intellectual skills.

Child Care For Less

Students: Financial assistance where required - please ask for an Application Form for Childcare Allowance, when applying for course.

Little Scholars is also in partnership with all Council areas, which means all 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for funding to pay part of childcare costs.

New Provision

Little Scholars will soon offer child care for children of Gaelic speakers. Contact Little Scholars for more details.

 Evening Vocational and Lifestyle Learning
A full range of evening vocational classes are on offer at Langside College. Please contact Student Services for the separate Evening Vocational and Lifestyle Learning brochure.

Lifestyle Learning
Day, evening and weekend classes for adults and children.

If you are interested in gaining new skills or learning for fun, the Lifestyle Learning Programme provides an ideal opportunity for lifelong learning. You will see that it is offering a range of new and exciting classes such as pilates, digital photography and portraiture but haven't forgotten about the favourites which include aromatherapy, swimming and basic computing. Don't forget that a Lifestyle Learning class may be uncertificated but could be the perfect first step towards a whole new career.

langside College offers many of these subjects at certificated level too! It offers 10 week courses and also a series of one day workshops which run throughout the year which can offer more opportunities and flexibility to busy people.