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College seeking new chair

West College Scotland is launching the search for a new Chair to succeed Keith McKellar, who is standing down next February after completing six in years in the job. Keith took up the position shortly after the College was created in 2013 through the merger of Clydebank College, James Watt College’s Greenock campuses and Paisley’s Reid Kerr College. The Scottish Government has now started the process of finding a new Chair and applications will remain open until mid-December 2019.

Vehicle Spray Paint Students Bag Podium Finish

WCS Establishes Partnership With West Dunbartonshire Community, Learning & Development

WCS Establishes Relationship With Castlehead High School

Come along to our Choose Your Career Open Days

Come along to our Choose Your Career Open Days to find out more about our full-time, part-time and evening courses as well as apprenticeships, learning support and funding.

New SQA Cyber Security qualification places WCS pupil's ahead of the pack

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2020

Scottish Apprentice Week 2020 will celebrate the diversity that that makes work-based learning good for individuals, employers and the economy. Developed as an initiative by Skills Development Scotland, the week will take place 2-6 March, underpinned by the theme of ‘Talent Without Limits’.

Foundation Apprenticeships

To build on the progress of the MA programme, a new strand of the apprenticeship family has been developed. Foundation Apprenticeships: Bringing education closer to industry. Foundation Apprenticeships give school pupils a taste of the world of work and help employers shape future talent.

WCS Foundation Apprentice to Set Sail on Royal Navy Career

Heather Wilson believes she can set sail on a Royal Navy Career thanks to her Foundation Apprenticeship. The 17-year-old has attended the Greenock Sea Cadets for six years and would love to take this one step further by becoming a Royal Navy Engineer.

Modern Apprenticeships

The Scottish Government acknowledges that an enthusiastic and trained workforce underpins Scotland's ambition for economic success. Modern Apprenticeships support this goal by providing individuals with the opportunity to secure industry recognised qualifications while earning a wage.

West College Scotland Welcomes New Chair

WEST College Scotland is delighted to welcome Dr Waiyin Hatton to her new position as Chair of the Board of the College. Principal and Chief Executive of West College Scotland, Liz Connolly, commented, “I am personally delighted with this news. 'I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Waiyin and look forward to working together.

Pre-Apprenticeship Programme

The Scottish Government acknowledges that an enthusiastic and trained workforce underpins Scotland's ambition for economic success. Modern Apprenticeships support this goal by providing individuals with the opportunity to secure industry recognised qualifications while earning a wage.

Former WCS Modern Apprentice takes on two new Modern Apprentices

Charlene McManus is a graduate of West College Scotland who is now running her own business. Charlotte completed a Modern Apprenticeship with the College and learned to ply her trade through a combination of classroom-based learning as well as gaining practical experience by working in industry.

WCS Delivers Unique Experience for Modern Apprentices

West College Scotland has been getting its Modern Apprentices valuable experience they wouldn't find elsewhere - through their very own Motorsport Academy.

FACE-TO-FACE TEACHING SUSPENDED BY FRIDAY

Following the announcements by the UK and Scottish Governments, West College Scotland will be suspending all face-to face teaching by Friday 20 March.  If you have been advised to work from home by your lecturers, then you should do so. Your lecturers will provide further curriculum advice and support.

Coronavirus Update from The Principal

WCS to close all campuses on Friday 20 March

Important Message for College Students due to sit examinations

CORONAVIRUS: College Donates £3000 - Worth of Sanitiser

West College Scotland has donated £3,000 worth of hand-sanitiser to a local Health and Social Care team to help them through the Coronavirus emergency.

SQA update on arrangements for quality assurance and the certification of National Courses and Awards – a message to schools and colleges

SQA has provided an update in three key areas. Secondly, the marking of National 5 coursework. Finally, details on their approach to the certification of National 2, National 3 and National 4 courses, National Certificates, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work courses, Awards, and free-standing units at SCQF levels 5, 6 and 7.

CORONAVIRUS: IMPORTANT STUDENT UPDATE ON COURSE PROGRESSION

Since our campus closures last month, we know you may be wondering about how you can progress and achieve your course.   All colleges have agreed to work together under a single set of guidelines and have issued some frequently asked questions (FAQs) as shown below. We hope these help answer some of your questions and address any concerns that you may have. Our aim is to help you, along with your fellow students across Scotland, to continue your learning and to achieve your qualification this year, if possible.