Be inspiredMeet Abigail Colman. She studied HNC Childhood Practice and now works as an Early Years Practitioner. Dillan tells us why he recommends a career in Early Years, and why he loves going to work every day!Early years provision has changed significantly over the years. Today effective early childhood education experiences are recognised as playing a key role in future life chances and achievement. Meaningful play is an important element of early years courses, however there's also a significant amount of theory which increases with each level. So as well as having hands-on fun, be prepared for a lot of...

BE INSPIRED10 reasons to study Business and AdministrationChoose to retrainGood business and IT skills are needed in every type of industry and for all sizes of business – from small local firms to large multinationals, or public sector organisations such as the NHS and local councils. Our business courses give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of exciting careers - they’re relevant, practical and bang up to date with what businesses are looking for from new employees. This course will give you the practical skills and knowledge you’ll need to work successfully in...

BE INSPIREDRead our blog and find out why you should learn AccountingAccountants are in demand in nearly all business sectors across the world, with accurate accounting playing a key role in the success of every organisation. Financial services employment is also growing rapidly and our courses will give you the right skills and knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career in the accountancy field. If you’ve got aspirations for a career in accounting, then this course can help you on your way. It is also an acceptable award to industry and professional accounting bodies, and can lead to exemptions...

BE INSPIREDRead our blog and find out why you should learn AccountingEvery type of business and organisation needs people with accounting, business, administration and IT skills to help it run efficiently. This ranges from small specialist firms to large national companies and government organisations like local councils or the NHS. There are also many different roles available, including financial, administrative, secretarial and supervisory management - so if you invest in some good skills now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’ve got aspirations for a career in accounting, business or administration, then this course can help you on...

BE INSPIREDRead our blog and find out why you should learn AccountingEvery type of business and organisation needs people with accounting, business, administration and IT skills to help it run efficiently. This ranges from small specialist firms to large national companies and government organisations like local councils or the NHS. There are also many different roles available, including financial, administrative, secretarial and supervisory management - so if you invest in some good skills now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’ve got aspirations for a career in accounting, business or administration, then this course can help you on...

Biomedical science focuses on how the human body works, and how to treat or cure it from disease. Biomedical scientists usually work in a laboratory, carrying out tests related to screening, analysis or diagnosis. This ranges from common blood tests and tissue samples, to specialist procedures to detect cancer. Ayrshire College is an ideal choice for studying science: We have STEM Assured Status which means we have been recognised for the quality of our Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths courses. We’re an educational partner of Glasgow Science Centre. We won Training Partner of the Year at the prestigious SEMTA (Science,...

Bricklaying is one of several trades which supports the massive industry known as construction - the building of houses, commercial premises (like shops, hotels or offices) and industrial premises (like factories or warehouses). Other trades within construction include painting and decorating, and carpentry and joinery. Skilled tradespeople usually find themselves in high demand - from homeowners as well as industry - so if you invest in your abilities now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’d like to learn a trade, then this course is a great place to start. All our trades staff are highly skilled and...

Calling former Ayrshire College students. Have you left College in the last 2 years but still have not realised your full potential? Thought about starting your own Business but it seems too complicated? Or have you started your own Business but are not sure what to do next? Then we have the course for you! Along with support from our Business Department lecturers at the Ayr Campus, Lynn Kelly from Bridge 2 Business is here to guide you through the maze of business start-up from identifying who your customers are to financial projections. This course is designed to help you...

Carpentry and Joinery is one of several trades which supports the massive industry known as construction - the building of houses, commercial premises (like shops, hotels or offices) and industrial premises (like factories or warehouses). Other trades within construction include bricklaying, and painting and decorating. Skilled tradespeople usually find themselves in high demand - from homeowners as well as industry - so if you invest in your abilities now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’d like to learn a trade, then this course is a great place to start. All our trades staff are highly skilled and...

Carpentry and joinery is one of several trades which supports the massive industry known as construction - the building of houses, commercial premises (like shops, hotels or offices) and industrial premises (like factories or warehouses). Other trades within construction include bricklaying, and painting and decorating. Skilled tradespeople usually find themselves in high demand - from homeowners as well as industry - so if you invest in your abilities now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’d like to learn a trade, then this course is a great place to start. All our trades staff are highly skilled and...