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Royal Air Force Lossiemouth Updated 28 July 2004 |
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Welcome
to the RAF Lossiemouth Learning Centre |

Our Mission:
The Station Learning centre is committed to the encouragement, promotion and development of lifelong learning to serving personnel, their families and MOD Civilian Personnel at RAF Lossiemouth
Although still developing we have offer a wide range of facilities and services
for people to use, so, come and see what we have to offer! Learning Centre
staff are available to answer any questions you may have about education and
resettlement matters.
Current Facilities
| Information/ Learning Resource Room - Holding a wide variety of information on learning opportunities available, both locally and nationally. Information on career paths, general learning advice, CV writing and much more. There is also a private study booth in the information room with printer and scanner, available for private study. | ![]() |
| Private Study Area - Designated quiet area with 2 booths (1 with PC for quiet study. Telephone access is also available in this area. Classroom/ Conference Facilities - When free from course bookings, these rooms can be booked by personnel for meetings. |
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| Internet Access - which can be booked in advance or as required, if available. | ![]() |
| Private Interview Facilities - Available for those wishing to discuss their learning plans ina quiet confidential situation. | |
| Rest Area - Coffee area where people can relax and have abrowse of daily newspapers, both local and national, as well as recruitment publications. |
Services Offered
A Guidance Service
is available where the Personal Learning Advisor offers a confidential, impartial
and guidance service for those who want to discuss their personal development.
Discussion of your current situation, your interests, your skills, and your
goals for the future, possible barriers to achieving your goals and development
of an Action Plan to achieve what has been discussed (which can be used within
your PDR). Allowing you to focus on your goals and progress to your chosen goals.
Advice and information available on learning opportunities for those interested in finding out about what is available, both locally and nationwide, Forces Distance Learning Scheme, Open University and University Short Course Programme, NEBS Management NVQs, ECDL,HNC Aeronautical Engineering (Flexible Learning Option), Language Courses, Library Loan Scheme, Essential Skill information and support for learning, for example, dyslexia. Advice also available on funding for learning and out of area learning opportunities.
Exam Centre - We are an approved examination centre for the University
of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES) and the Assessment Qualification
Alliance (AQA) for selected IGCSEs, GCSE
O and A Level subjects.
Resettlement Information and Advice is available to all service
personnel who are preparing/ thinking about leaving the RAF. Assistance with
resettlement training, preparing for a new career, housing and vacancy bulletins
are available.
Courses/ Learning Opportunities offered through the Learning Centre
| Course Available |
Start Dates |
Cost |
| Intensive GCSE Physics |
16 Sep 04 - 4 Nov 04 |
TBC |
| Intensive GCSE Maths |
10 Sep 04 - 5 Nov 04 |
TBC |
| Intensive GCSE English Language |
21 Sep 04 - 26 Oct 04 |
TBC |
| HNC Aeronautical Engineering |
Next Start Date – Sep 04 |
£462 per year |
| ILM NVQs Levels 3/4 |
Advisors visiting fortnightly – schedule available from staff |
Level 3 - POA Level 4 - POA |
Courses on offer will increase in line with demand on Station
We are located on the first floor of North Block, above Training Development Flight
Opening Hours:
| Day |
Opening Times |
| Monday |
09:00-17:00 |
| Tuesday |
09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday |
09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday |
09:00-17:00 |
| Friday |
09:00-16:30 |
Learning Centre Staff
and Contact Numbers
| Diane Ford Personal Learning Advisor 95161 Ext 6865
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| Maureen Tonge and Allison Young Resettlement and Education Co-ordinator 95161 Ext 7791 |
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Richard Puddy Regional Resettlement Advisor 95161 Ext 7130 |
We look forward to meeting you!
