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NQ Photography

What will I learn? Photography is everywhere. It is the dominant form of visual communication across the globe. This course is designed to make you part of that world of pho...

NQ Police Service Uniform and Emergency Services

Why study at West? Make sure your Police Service application stands out from the crowd in the competitive recruitment process by completing our 18 week NC Police Services cours...

NQ Professional Cookery Level 5

Why study at West? Start your journey to an exciting career in the Hospitality industry at West by joining one of our Professional Cookery courses at Level 4, 5 or 6. Studying...

NQ Professional Cookery Level 6

Why study at West? Start your journey to an exciting career in the Hospitality industry at West by joining one of our Professional Cookery courses at Level 4, 5 or 6. Stud...

NQ Social Media

What will I learn? This course will allow you to develop practical and creative skills to produce quality content for social media. This will include learning how to profession...

NQ Software and Web Development

What will I learn? This course gives you a broad introduction to the world of computing and digital technology. You’ll build practical skills across software, web, multimedia,...

NQ Sound Production

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Understanding the signal path Sound engineering and production Audio editing MIDI sequencing Sound Synthesis and Sampling Skills...

NQ Travel and Tourism Level 5

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Tourist Destinations Selling Skills Customer Care Accommodation Package Holidays Activity Tourism Holiday Planning and Holiday...

NQ Travel and Tourism Level 6

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Leisure and business tourist destinations Skills for customer care Resort representation an introduction Working as Air Cabin Crew:...

Pathways 1

Why study at West? Our Learner Development courses are suitable for anyone who has had additional support for learning at school. If you are a new applicant and have not attend...

Pathways 2

Why study at West? Our Learner Development courses are suitable for anyone who has had additional support for learning at school. If you are a new applicant and have not attend...

PDA Advanced Craft Carpentry & Joinery - Part-Time Block Release

What will I learn? On this course you will study: Specialist Doors Windows and Screens High Class Finishings Complex Stairs Complex Pitched Roofs Measuring and Setting...

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What will I learn? This course prepares you to undertake roles, which support children and young people in an educational setting and will provide a platform to those already...

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What will I learn? On successful completion of this course you will achieve a National Certificate in Engineering Practice. Units which you could study include: Health and...

Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical Installation

What will I learn? This programme is for candidates 17 years of age and above who wish to enter the electrical contracting business as an electrician. It will prepare entrants...

Pre-Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services

Why study at West - Finnart Campus? Located just over 30 minutes by train from Glasgow Central, West College Scotland Finnart Campus in Greenock provides an exciting opportunit...

Pre-Elementary ESOL

What will I learn? This course is for learners with basic English skills. You will be able to recognise and write the alphabet and simple English words. This course will help w...

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What will I learn? You'll study the following: General English at National 3 level ESOL and ICT Numeracy Grammar in Action Vocabulary in Action Introduction to Pronunci...

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What will I learn? You'll learn about: Music Sequencing and Production Studio Sound Recording Studio Sound Mixing Live Sound Engineering This is a vocational qualifica...

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What will I learn? You will learn about: Live Music Performance Music Rehearsal Skills Improving Instrumental Performance (including graded instrument tuition) Structure...

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What will I learn? This course is for people on the autistic spectrum and/or with a learning disability who want to increase their employment prospects. It is part of a partne...

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Why study at West? Our Learner Development courses are suitable for anyone who has had additional support for learning at school. Step 1 is an entry level course and is aimed a...

Step 2

Why study at West? Our Learner Development courses are suitable for anyone who has had additional support for learning at school. If you are a new applicant and have not attend...

Steps 2 Work

Why study at West? Our Learner Development courses are suitable for anyone who has had additional support for learning at school. Many students who apply for this course have a...

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What will I learn? Note; this programme has been set up by Strathclyde University for entrance into 2nd year degree programmes. You'll learn about. Principles of Engineer...

SWAP Access to Paramedic Science and Healthcare

Why study at West? Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care, and do you believe that everyone is entitled to receive high quality care and support? If you answ...

Transitions 2 Barbering Level 4 (Pre-Apprenticeship Academy)

Why Study at West? Prepare for the professional world of hairdressing/barbering by honing your skills in our cutting-edge salon facilities. Our expert lecturers collaborate wit...

Transitions 2 Beauty Level 4

Why study at West? Get ready for an exciting career in the Beauty and Aesthetics industry by refining your skills in our sector leading salon facilities. West holds the prestig...

Transitions 2 Care

Why Study at West? Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care, and do you believe that everyone is entitled to receive high quality care and support? If you answ...

Transitions 2 Content Creation and Visual Arts

What will I learn? A full-time course aimed at students who are interested in progressing to higher level NC courses in the following Creative Industries subject areas: Grap...

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What will I learn? This course is designed as an introductory course to business. You will learn about the following topics: Business essentials Numeracy Social Media Wor...

Transitions 2 Hairdressing Level 4

Why study at West? Prepare for the professional world of hairdressing by honing your skills in our cutting-edge salon facilities. Our expert lecturers collaborate with industry...

Transitions 2 Professional Cookery and Bakery Level 4

Why study at West? Start your journey to an exciting career in the Hospitality industry at West by joining one of our Professional Cookery courses at Level 4, 5 or 6. Studying...

Transitions 2 Vehicle Accident Repair Level 4

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Health and Safety in the Workplace Tools, Equipment and Consumable Materials for Vehicle Maintenance Vehicle Damage Assessment Intr...

Understanding, Establishing & Maintaining Professional Boundaries

Upper-Intermediate ESOL

What will I learn? You'll learn about: English Grammar, Vocabulary and Pronunciation Language Skills for Employment, Team-Working and Problem Solving Using ICT to Research...