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Construction & Building Services

CECA Scotland Academy (Construction Operations)

About the CECA Academy The CECA Scotland Academy is a training to work pathway creating qualified Civil Engineering Operatives (CEOs). Few industries shape our nation in the w...

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CECA Scotland Academy (Construction Operations)
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time
ESOL & Languages

Elementary ESOL

What will I learn? The course provides the basic language skills you need to communicate in spoken and written English. You'll learn about: English grammar Vocabulary and p...

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Elementary ESOL
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
ESOL & Languages

ESOL Advanced

What will I learn? You will learn about: Vocabulary – Idiomatic, Colloquial, Work and Study-Related Lexis Grammar – Building Variety and Complexity of Expressio...

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ESOL Advanced
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time
ESOL & Languages

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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Pre-Elementary ESOL
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Campuses

Clydebank Paisley

Course type

Full Time
ESOL & Languages

Pre-Intermediate ESOL

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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Pre-Intermediate ESOL
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
ESOL & Languages

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...

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Upper-Intermediate ESOL
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Campuses

Clydebank Paisley

Course type

Full 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
Creative and Academic Writing

Creative Writing - March Start

What will I learn? This online course is for you if you are interested in writing, whether that be short stories, poems, song lyrics, plays, sketches, flash fiction – eve...

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Creative Writing - March Start
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Part Time

Start date

Mar 26
Business, Administration & Accounting

Access to Digital Administration, Business Skills and Financial Service Skills Level 5

Why Study at West? Start your business career with our SCQF Level 5 course at West College Scotland. Learn the basics of finance, business, and office work in a friendly, ea...

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Access to Digital Administration, Business Skills and Financial Service Skills Level 5
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Campuses

Clydebank Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Business, Administration & Accounting

Access to Digital Administration, Business Skills and Financial Services Skills (Level 6)

Why study at West? Start your business career with our SCQF Level 6 course at West College Scotland. Learn the basics of finance, business, and office work in a friendly,...

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Access to Digital Administration, Business Skills and Financial Services Skills (Level 6)
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Campuses

Clydebank Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Engineering

Access to Engineering

What will I learn? This course offers an introduction to the subject and outlines what students can expect to study. Maths National 4 Skills for Work National 5 – Eng...

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Access to Engineering
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Science

Access to HN Biomedical Science

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

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Access to HN Biomedical Science
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Campuses

Greenock

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Science

Access to HN Science with Biology/Chemistry

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

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Access to HN Science with Biology/Chemistry
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Campuses

Greenock

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Social Sciences

Access to Humanities (including Social Sciences, Law, Business, Social Work and Primary Teaching)

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Psychology Influences on Mental Health Personal Development Philosophy Politics Geography Sociology History Crime in Society...

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Access to Humanities (including Social Sciences, Law, Business, Social Work and Primary Teaching)
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Social Sciences

Access to Humanities/Primary Education (including Social Sciences & Social Work)

What will I learn? You'll learn about: Psychology Sociology Criminology Politics Local Investigations History Crime in Society Communication, Literacy and Numeracy...

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Access to Humanities/Primary Education (including Social Sciences & Social Work)
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Waterfront

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Computing & Games

Access to IT

What will I learn? This course is an ideal starting point if you want to begin a career in computing or simply build strong digital skills. No previous experience is required —...

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Access to IT
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Level

National Progression Award

Start date

Aug 26
Science

Access to Medical Studies SWAP

What will I learn? This new and innovative two-year programme is a combination of units from National 5 level (SCQF 5) to HND (SCQF 8). Specifically, you will study Biology uni...

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Access to Medical Studies SWAP
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Campuses

Clydebank

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Nursing

Access to Nursing (SWAP)

What will I learn? If you would like to train as an adult, mental health or learning disability nurse but lack the necessary qualifications, this could be the course for you....

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Access to Nursing (SWAP)
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Campuses

Clydebank Greenock Waterfront Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Science

Access to Science (SWAP)

Why study at West? With all three campuses situated on main transport hubs, all within 30 minutes of Glasgow City Centre, West College Scotland is an obvious choice. Our wide r...

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Access to Science (SWAP)
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
Business, Administration & Accounting

Advanced Digital and Business Skills

What will I learn? This Advanced Digital and Business Skills course equips learners with practical, industry-linked skills aligned to regional business needs, while providing c...

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Advanced Digital and Business Skills
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Campuses

Paisley

Course type

Full Time

Start date

Aug 26
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