If you've always wanted to understand the world we live in, the way it shapes us and the opportunities we have to shape the future of our society, then this course is for you. This is an excellent course that offers progression onto the HND Social Sciences as well as routes into a range of degree courses, employment and vocational training. You'll consolidate your existing knowledge from previous study of Social Subjects and enhance your knowledge of a wide and exciting variety of new subjects. This course looks at social issues that impact on our daily lives, from individual life...

If you've always wanted to work in a coffee shop, behind a bar or start your journey in hospitality, but lacked the confidence to do so, then this course is the one for you. This course will focus on positive mental health and wellbeing in a practical environment. It aims to: provide an awareness of mental health issues, identify coping strategies and build resistance develop confidence and communication skills through working behind the bar in the Salt and Barrel training restaurant develop practical skills such as making coffees and cocktails teach you how to work with others and as part...

If you've got aspirations for a supervisory role in the hospitality or events industry, such as a restaurant, functions manager or events coordinator this is the course for you. This course is all about developing your customer service skills to an advanced level so you can give people a first class experience in your hotel or restaurant. The focus is on your customers' needs - how to anticipate them, focus on them and successfully meet them. You'll spend one day a week serving customers in Westerly, our live training restaurant. You'll gain in depth product knowledge for both food and...

If you've recently left school but don't yet know what you'd like to do in life, this course is for you. It will give you a taste of a whole range of possible employment areas, while offering you the chance to experience college life. You'll come to college 3 days a week and will be in a supported environment. This course is all about preparing you for life after school – building skills, developing your confidence and helping you decide what your future goals are. Most of all, it lets you see choice of different workplaces out there. Here's just...

Introduction to a Career in Social Care is a brand new six-week, part time, online tutor-supported course. The course will introduce students to a career in Social Care, where opportunities are many and varied. It has been designed for those who enjoy working with people, are compassionate, have a sense of fun and are seeking a new rewarding career helping others live their lives to the full. Participants will be able to work through the learning materials at their own pace, extending their learning through videos and links to further information. A college tutor will be available to provide support...

Make-up Artistry is a hugely exciting and diverse industry to work in. Professional make-up artists, create and produce the latest make-up trends and hairstyles within fashion, TV, film, and theatre production. If you've got passion, drive, creativity, a commitment to work hard, a high level of motivation, and are a good team player who enjoys working with others, then make-up artistry is for you. ?Due to Make up artistry being such a fast-changing industry, our aim is always to ensure that your course develops the current skills and knowledge required for positive progression, therefore some of what you study on...

Most students on this course will have already completed PEZ, but it might be possible for you to start straight here – as long as you’re aged between 16 - 24, and have the determination to succeed and do something with your life. PEZ Plus is part of HIVE (Hope, Inspiration and Vision in Education), and gives you the chance to develop your essential skills, motivation and self-confidence in a way that interests you, so you’re ready to move on. You’ll have the chance to think about your future career in a highly supportive environment and achieve a recognised...

NB Practical case studies will be undertaken both in college and at home as part of a blended learning approach to gain specialist accreditation, home study and end assessment are mandatory to achieve accreditation. The demand for aesthetic beauty just keeps on growing! Whilst some clients prefer the accessibility and familiarity of attending one salon for all their beauty needs, others favour the quality and skill of a bespoke current specialist, who provides treatments in one or perhaps two niche areas. If you have a specialist area that you want to grow into a unique business venture and are...

Our NC Sports and Fitness course can be studied at our Ayr and Kilmarnock and Kilwinning campuses. The course at our Ayr and Kilwinning Campus is a short full-time course from August 2023 to January 2024, with the option of continuing the course from January 2024 until the end of term. The course at Kilmarnock is full-time. Your course will incorporate units at SCQF Level 5 and 6 in order to ensure a smooth progression towards higher level sport and fitness units/qualifications. If you’re into sport and fitness and are thinking about a future career in the sport or fitness...

Our NC Sports and Fitness course can be studied at our Ayr and Kilmarnock and Kilwinning campuses. The course at our Ayr and Kilwinning Campus is a short full-time course from August 2023 to January 2024, with the option of continuing the course from January 2024 until the end of term. The course at Kilmarnock is full-time. Your course will incorporate units at SCQF Level 5 and 6 in order to ensure a smooth progression towards higher level sport and fitness units/qualifications. If you’re into sport and fitness and are thinking about a future career in the sport or fitness...