This course is for students who want to work in teaching, coaching and sports development. The college has strong links with the community and have various partnerships including Active Schools and Livingston Football Club to support volunteering and coaching opportunities.The course includes: PDA Sports Coaching Anatomy, physiology and energy systems Inclusive sports provision Psychology of sports coaching Multiple placement opportunities Various sports Governing body awards, which in the past have included Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Rugby, Disability sport, Tennis. Your volunteer hours linked to the Government programme ‘Saltire Award’ recognition You can also do...

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.

This course is for those wanting to pursue a career in electrical engineering at technician level. Covering all aspects of electrical engineering, the course includes DC, AC and three phase systems and machines.The course includes, communication practical skills, single phase AC circuits, mathematics for engineering, electrical networks and resonance, electrical safety, fundamentals of control systems and transducers, electrical machine principles, three phase systems and power electronics. Why choose this course This...

This is a 2 year course and is intended for students wanting to pursue a career in the Engineering industry at Technician or Engineer level and covers a wide range of engineering subjects from various engineering disciplines.The aim of the course is to give individuals an all-round understanding of how modern engineering systems work and, in doing so, considers the various sub-elements, such as the mechanical, electrical, electronic and control parts of the system, which, when working together, provides the performance we now expect from everything from a mobile phone to a car to a factory production line. Why...

This course is for those who want to learn about competing views, perspectives, theories and evidence in social science subjects such as psychology, sociology and philosophy. You will explore the historical development of these subject areas and investigate specific topics and apply your knowledge.The course includes: Psychology Sociology Criminology Research methodology Variety of other units Why choose this course You will have the opportunity to develop skills that will fully prepare you for higher education at University e.g. critical and evaluative thinking, problem solving, communication and presentation skills. The course will...

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.

This course is for those who want a career as a senior care worker within a social care setting or to progress to University for Social work or Community education.The course includes: Care in contemporary society Leadership Health, wellbeing and safeguarding Lifespan development Theoretical approaches Promoting health, safety and security in the work setting Developing practice through reflection and learning Promoting effective communication Care practice Why choose this course You will gain experience though...

This course is for students who have achieved the HNC in accounting (level 7) and is designed to increase competence in financial and management accounting.

This course will be delivered on campus.The course covers all aspects of accounting practice, and includes opportunities for work placements and volunteering. You will learn more about management and financial accounting, business taxation, skills in researching, evaluating and interpreting financial data, awareness and application of current accounting standards and legislation, providing information for decision-making and control. Why choose this course You will gain work experience through work placement and/or volunteering...

This course is for students who have completed HNC business and who want to progress to a degree in business studies or into employment in business-related disciplines. It includes work experience through placements and/or volunteering.You will learn about business contractual relationships, preparing financial forecasting, behavioural skills and the world economy. Today, social media is an important part of business, so we've updated the course to include Visual Communication: Social Media. A final graded project assesses your ability to apply what you have learned to a real-world business. Why choose this course Completing this HND allows you into year...

This course allows you to improve your career prospects by studying at a more advanced level and to progress to SCQF level 9 courses. Level 9 is required by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) for managers in the sector.The course includes: Pedagogical approaches Team-working and leadership Integrated working and collaborative practice Two SVQ level 4 units relating to leading on the Creativity and Communication of children and young people Opportunity to lead and implement projects involving children and young people Why choose this course You will gain work experience from work placements,...

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.

This course is designed to enable candidates to develop basic proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL). Students will work individually and as a group to gather new skills and make use of them in class.This course includes day to day usage of BSL, finger spelling and personal information and greetings. Why choose this course This course will enable communication using BSL in simple situations about everyday personal matters.

This course is suited to those thinking about a career in construction. It is an ideal course for school leavers to develop skills such as tiling, decorative painting and site carpentry and joinery. It includes classroom and workshop-based activities and supports students on to further study or employment.You will develop skills and knowledge in various disciplines within the construction industry, including practical skills in a workshop environment. Why choose this course This course can help you progress into further study, an apprenticeship or employment within the construction industry. You will be taught by experts in the industry...