Other Activities at Oatridge
National Path Demonstration Site
The Colleges grounds have a number of paths which have been upgraded to demonstrate a variety of traditional and new path surfaces and construction techniques. Two bridges have been installed to show some options available and a gate demonstration area adjacent to the Scottish National Equestrian Centre displays a number of different gates and access controls for people to ‘come-and-try’.
An introductory booklet explaining the many features of interest along the path, each marked with a numbered post is available from the college’s main reception, an outdoor leaflet dispenser at the gate demonstration area; or alternatively, it can be downloaded from Paths for All’s website at: http://www.pathsforall.org.uk/pfa/creating-paths/national-demonstration-sites.html],.
European Partnership Project
Developing Activity Tourisim in Europe is a Grundtvig funded Lifelong Learning partnership which is being co-oridnated by Oatridge College involving partners from Malta, Rumania, Spain and The Netherlands. The main objective of the project is to develop curricula frameworks for qualifications at three levels in Activity Tourism. For more information click DATE
2KT First
A collaboration between Oatridge College and Stevenson College, Edinburgh has been a first in the three year history of the 2KT project. Although the original 2KT project started in April 2007 when Edinburgh's Napier and Queen Margret Universities launched the knowledge transfer project Oatridge and Stevenson along with four other partners did not join until September 2009. The new partners scored a first, however, when Grangemouth based AG Office Supplies approached Oatridge for assistance with their marketing strategy. To read the whole case study click here 2KT Case Study
Open Days
Open Days and 'Taster' Days are held at the College to help you decide what course is most suitable for you. You can visit the College and discuss career opportunities with our specialist tutors. Click on News & Events for dates and details.
School Partnerships
The College works closely with schools, through visits by groups of pupils and teachers, to enhance knowledge of food production and life in the countryside. Simulation and 'taster' courses are available, focusing on the range of landbased sectors covered by the College. Work experience opportunities are provided for school pupils in areas such as the farm, the golf course and in the engineering workshops. Click on News & Events for the dates of forthcoming Schools Taster Days.
Overseas Liaisons
With the growth and development of the European Union, the College has extended its links into numerous European countries. Many of our full-time courses include an overseas study tour as an integral part of the curriculum. Oatridge has well-established links with France, Ireland, Italy and Holland and students are encouraged to consider work abroad either as a sandwich period or at the end of their studies. Trans-Atlantic links are also being forged with the United States.
