Coronavirus (Covid 19) Guidance
January and February 2021 (last updated: 13th January 2021)
In line with Scottish Government Guidance for Colleges under Level 3 restrictions, Shetland College UHI and Train Shetland are continuing to operate and deliver courses remotely, with some minimal exceptions for practical courses and student support. It is important that you keep in contact with your lecturer, so you know what the specific arrangements are for your course.
Scottish Government advice is to minimise travel and stay home where possible, although there are exceptions to this for anyone requiring to travel for in person study. We would ask that only students who will be on the minimal exceptions list for practical courses to travel and only if absolutely necessary. Where arrangements are in place for courses to be studied remotely, we would encourage students not to travel.
For students who will be by exception accessing the building we would remind students to follow all safety precautions in place. Remember – the best protection for us all in these times is to follow the FACTS:
Face coverings are to be worn at all times (with the only exception being for medical or other Government criteria).
Avoid crowded places
Clean your hands and surfaces regularly
Two metre social distancing
Self-isolate and book a test if you develop coronavirus symptoms
General Advice
General Advice
UPDATED January 13th 2021
We are working closely with NHS services and Health Protection Scotland who are taking the lead in responding to this situation and we will take direction from them. Please continue to go to the NHS Inform website for the latest health related information, including advice on self-isolation if you develop a cough or fever.
Meanwhile the following information might be of use:
- Make sure you are aware of the LATEST GUIDANCE from the Scottish Government on how to protect yourself and others and detail of the PROTECTION LEVELS in varous regions of Scotland here.
- The NHS Scotland app Protect Scotland is now available to help reduce the spread and avoid further lockdowns. It uses bluetooth so is totally anonymous and doesn't require setting up an account. We would encourage you to download and use this to help keep you and your communities safe.
- If you have any concerns about your health in relation to suspected coronavirus, please contact NHS24 by calling 111 for advice.
- You might find the current situation around coronavirus difficult and stressful in terms of how it will affect you. This information from MIND, the mental health charity, is useful and reassuring.
- If you are a student with Shetland College UHI you can also contact your personal academic tutor or Student Support for further advice.
Information for Students based outwith Shetland
Information for Students based outwith Shetland
Following Scottish Government, NHS Shetland Test and Protect and NHS Shetland Public Health advice, students traveling back to Shetland from mainland Scotland under essential travel for study do not need to self-isolate, although we would encourage students who are traveling back to Shetland to take up the opportunity available to students to have a test arranged on a voluntary basis. Please contact Gemma MacGregor our Operations Manager to make arrangements on 01595 771321 or Gemma.MacGregor@uhi.ac.uk. If travel is from outwith Scotland, we would ask that your check the Scottish Government website for further information on what you are required to do.