This course includes underpinning knowledge, practical skills and experience for learners aspiring to secure a Modern Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation.

The main emphasis of the course is progression to full-time employment in the Electrical Installation Sector. Learners will also receive the opportunity to undertake a SECTT Selection Test during the course to increase employment prospects.

What you will learn The course comprises of several theoretical units and practical projects that have been associated with what would be included in an apprenticeship programme.

This process is to ensure that progression from the...

This course includes underpinning knowledge, practical skills and experience for learners aspiring to secure a Modern Apprenticeship Plumbing and Heating.

The main emphasis of the course is progression to full-time employment in the Plumbing and Heating Sector.

Learners will also receive the opportunity to undertake a SNIPEF/BPEC Selection Test during the course to increase employment prospects.

What you will learn The course comprises of several theoretical units and practical projects that have been associated with what would be included in an apprenticeship programme. This process is to ensure that progression from...

Please be aware this course is now full. Alternatively, you can explore other courses on our website or email choosecollege@west-lothian.ac.uk if you wish to speak to a member of staff.

Electricians are in great demand. This course is aimed at those who want to become fully-qualified electricians and to go on to apply for an electrician apprenticeship, or similar.The course includes: Building electrical installations, such as lighting circuits and ring mains, in our electrical workshop Electrical theory Health and safety Working with others Preparation for entry to an apprenticeship Why choose this course You will gain valuable workplace experience through...

Building Services NPA is your first step towards a career in the plumbing industry. During this course, you will learn and understand the basic principles of plumbing, building and engineering services. 

You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in the civil engineering industry. This course will encourage career progression and enhance your career prospects. This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Granton campus for one year. On completion, you will be awarded a National Progression Award (NPA) in Building Services and be eligible to apply for the Modern Apprenticeship Scheme or continue with further...

The Pre-Master Graduate Diploma in Business is designed to prepare you for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment that’s been specifically created for you to thrive in.

Our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is your pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in your chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university.

We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate goal of achieving a career-focused postgraduate degree.

The Graduate Diploma provides you with a blend of English language and...

The Pre-Master Graduate Diploma Design programme is designed to prepare you for postgraduate taught study, in a learning environment that’s been specifically created for you to thrive in.

Our Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma is your pathway to a career-focused postgraduate degree in your chosen subject area with Heriot-Watt, a leading global university.

We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate goal of achieving a career-focused postgraduate degree.

The Graduate Diploma provides you with a blend of English language and...

If you want to become a speech and language therapist, this course could open up a fascinating new career path for you. It is the only postgraduate pre-registration course in speech and language therapy offered in Scotland.

As a speech and language therapist you will provide life-changing treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties communicating and/or eating, drinking and swallowing. It can be a very varied and deeply rewarding career. This course will enable you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Speech...

This Engineering Pre-Employment Rail course will give you an introduction to engineering and prepare you for a career in rail engineering as well as other engineering industries.

The course is practical, focused and hands-on and you will spend most of your time in our world-class workshops and practical teaching areas. Over 18 weeks, you will gain knowledge, practical skills and experience relevant to a career in engineering.

In the latter stages of the course, you will then go onto complete your Personal Track Safety (PTS) and Track Induction Course qualifications on a simulated railway...

Basic verification methodology course intended for engineers familiar with SystemVerilog language. This course uses VMM base class library as vehicle, but the concepts are equally applicable in all other libraries such as OVM, UVM. AVM, eRM etc. We start from the basics, introduce the top-level architecture of testbench, then delve into each of the components. For those looking for UVM equivalents, below correlation may help:



1. Section 1-3: Common across BCLs (Base Class Libraries)

2. Section 4: Transaction Modeling - UVM transactions/sequence items

3. Section 5: TLM...

If you are interested in a career in the Construction industry, whether it be Bricklaying, Joinery, Painting and Decorating or Kitchen and Bathroom Fitting then read on.

We have a variety of courses at all levels to suit your experience. Construction courses run at our Motherwell and Cumbernauld Campuses and after applying, you will be invited to an information session with the department where you will be levelled on the appropriate course to suit your skillset.