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Construction & Building Services

Pre-Apprenticeship Brickwork

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Half Brick Walling Place and Finish non-specialist Concrete One Brick Walling Simple Arch Construction Simple Decorative Brickwo...

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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Construction & Building Services

Pre-Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery

What will I learn? You will learn about: Health and Safety in the Construction Industry Appreciation of Access Platforms Construction Occupation Practices: An In...

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Pre-Apprenticeship in Carpentry & Joinery
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time
Business, Administration & Accounting

CLDLD11 (formerly L&D11) Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment

What will I learn? This course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills to successfully implement internal and external quality assurance procedures in-line with the o...

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CLDLD11 (formerly L&D11) Internally Monitor and Maintain the Quality of Workplace Assessment
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Workbased Learning

Course type

Part Time
Business, Administration & Accounting

CLDLD9 (formerly L&D9di) Assess Learner Achievement in the Workplace Using Direct & Indirect Methods

What will I learn? This course provides workplace assessors with the knowledge and skills to: Successfully assess a learner's performance through observation and offer feedb...

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CLDLD9 (formerly L&D9di) Assess Learner Achievement in the Workplace Using Direct & Indirect Methods
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Campuses

Workbased Learning

Course type

Part Time
Learner Development

Transition to College T2C - January Start

What will I learn? Leaving / left school and looking for a change? Unsure of what the next step is? Want to come to college but not sure what to do? you will find out about th...

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Transition to College T2C - January Start
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Campuses

Greenock

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Dec 25
Health & Social Care

PDA Health and Social Care Supervision - January Start

What will I learn? Candidates will gain the knowledge and opportunity to reflect on their role as a supervisor in a care setting through completing 2 units that include: The...

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PDA Health and Social Care Supervision - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Part Time

Level

Professional Development Award

Start date

Jan 26
Highers & National Qualifications

National 4 English - Evening - January Start

What will I learn? This entry-level course will help you develop your Englishlanguage reading, writing, talking and listening skills. Successful completion will lead to Nation...

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National 4 English - Evening - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Part Time

Level

National Qualification

Start date

Jan 26
Learner Development

Transitions Link - January Start

What will I learn? The Transitions Link course is a 1-day-per-week program designed to help you develop essential personal skills, such as confidence, motivation, communication...

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Transitions Link - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Part Time

Start date

Jan 26
Art, Design, Graphics & Animation

NC Design and Media - January Start

What will I learn? This January start course is a fast-track NC course that features studies in the following specialisms: Photography Interior Design Graphic Design with...

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NC Design and Media - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Computing & Games

NQ Cyber Security with Coding – January Start

What will I learn? This course offers a valuable opportunity to earn one of the most in demand computing qualifications: the National Progression Award (NPA) in Cyber Security....

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NQ Cyber Security with Coding – January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Level

National Progression Award

Start date

Jan 26
Computing & Games

Fast Track to HNC Computing – January Start

What will I learn? This qualification provides hands-on experience across key areas of computing, including Cyber Security Software Development Game Design and Networking as we...

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Fast Track to HNC Computing – January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Hairdressing

Begin Hair, Beauty & Makeup - January Start

What will I learn? Would you love an exciting career in the Hair, Beauty and Makeup industry but don’t know where to start? The Begin Course which promises to give you t...

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Begin Hair, Beauty & Makeup - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Level

National Progression Award

Start date

Jan 26
Hairdressing

Transitions 2 Hairdressing Advanced - January Start

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

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Transitions 2 Hairdressing Advanced - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Health & Social Care

Fast Track to Higher Health & Social Care (SCQF 5) - January Start

What will I learn? This course is designed to provide an engaging, focused learning experience that will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress onto our Hig...

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Fast Track to Higher Health & Social Care (SCQF 5) - January Start
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Waterfront Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Level

National Unit Workplace

Start date

Jan 26
Make Up Artistry

Intermediate Fashion Makeup Level 6 - January Start

What will I learn? Are you creative and have a passion for the Arts? Love Theatre Film and TV productions? Dream of a job in Media, Film TV or Theatre? Want to be part of th...

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Intermediate Fashion Makeup Level 6 - January Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Media, TV & Radio

Transitions 2 Creative Industries - January Start

What will I learn? On this course, learners will develop industry-relevant skills at SCQF Level 5 across a range of exciting digital media areas, including: Animation &ndash...

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Transitions 2 Creative Industries - January Start
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Campuses

Clydebank

Course type

Full Time

Level

National Progression Award

Start date

Jan 26
Social Sciences

On Track - Social Sciences (Level 5) - January Start

What will I learn? Get back on track with your learning with West College Scotland. If you've just left school or you have been out of education for a while and are interested...

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On Track - Social Sciences (Level 5) - January Start
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Campuses

Greenock Waterfront

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Social Sciences

NC Police Service - January Start

What will I learn? This 18 week course is designed to inform you about a career in the Police service and will equip you with an insight into the knowledge and skills required...

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NC Police Service - January Start
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Campuses

Greenock Waterfront

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Sport and Fitness

Sport, Fitness and Physical Activity - January Start

Why Study at West? Kick start an exciting career in the Sport & Fitness industry at West! Our wide range of courses are delivered across our 3 campuses and externally, part...

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Sport, Fitness and Physical Activity - January Start
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Campuses

Clydebank Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
Sport and Fitness

Access to HN: Sports Coaching and Fitness - January Start

Why Study at West? Kick start an exciting career in the Sport & Fitness industry at West! Our wide range of courses are delivered across our 3 campuses and externally, part...

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Access to HN: Sports Coaching and Fitness - January Start
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Jan 26
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