Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) is part of the Scottish Widening Access Programme (SWAP). It’s for anyone who wants to develop their academic and employability skills, including adult returners who may have been out of education for a while. It offers direct access to a range of college and university courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics after one year of study. While on the course, you’ll develop your knowledge of various STEM subjects and increase your confidence too. Ayrshire College is an ideal choice for studying STEM: We have STEM Assured Status which means we have...

Aerospace is a high profile industry which focuses on the design and manufacture of a wide range of aircraft, systems and equipment. It also involves the maintenance and repair of aircraft products. Aerospace offers superb career opportunities for those who are technical, practical and genuinely fascinated by flight. It is a key sector within the Ayrshire economy and we work very closely with local employers, ensuring our courses offer the skills and training they look for in employees. If you’d like to work in aircraft engineering, this course could start you off on a great career. This course will give...

Aerospace is a high profile industry which focuses on the design and manufacture of a wide range of aircraft, systems and equipment. It also involves the maintenance and repair of aircraft products. Aerospace offers superb career opportunities for those who are technical, practical and genuinely fascinated by flight. It is a key sector within the Ayrshire economy and we work very closely with local employers, ensuring our courses offer the skills and training they look for in employees. So if you love to fix things and are passionate about aircraft and aviation, this could be just the course for you....

Architectural Technologists specialise in the design of buildings for use and performance. They lead on projects from concept to completion, focusing on areas such as technical design, construction technology, contract administration and sustainability. To be successful in architectural technology you’ll need excellent leadership, planning and organisational skills, as well as an eye for detail and design. This course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work successfully in an architectural technician’s role. It’s a highly contemporary course, and includes a PDA in Building Information Modelling (BIM). Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing: You’ll develop skills...

Are you interested in a career in media? Are you unsure which path to take? You can get on the right track with our course. Our day at college is varied Some days we will plan, film and edit video productions. On other days we will listen to radio/podcasts. We'll also look at job opportunities in media and beyond. &Here is a more detailed look at what we do: Learn how to operate video camera and shoot our own video material. We also learn to edit video material and looking at the processes, techniques and styles used to produce film...

Are you interested in being a paramedic or a career in health care? We are offering for the first time a course that will give you an opportunity to progress to the degree in Paramedic Science at university. This programme is run in partnership with Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)Our SWAP programmes are specifically designed to prepare adults with life experience who wish to return to education for advanced level study at college or university. Partnership links with universities provide a range of opportunities to progress to HNC or degree courses. The SWAP Access to Health and Paramedic is aimed...

Are you interested in being an Allied Health Support Worker? The Access to Allied Health course will be of particular interest to anyone who helps or seeks to help others supporting people in hospitals, people's homes, schools, and health centres. You require 5 National 5s for entry onto this programme or life experience in a similar role. Effective skills involving active listening, clear communication and good interpersonal skills, and the qualities of acceptance, genuineness and empathy are essential. Allied health support workers support a range of allied health professionals including occupational therapists, podiatrists, radiographers, dieticians, physiotherapists, orthoptists and others. These...

Are you interested in travelling or having the opportunity to see the world through working abroad? Or perhaps when you were at school, you studied Travel amp; Tourism and would like to take it to the next level. As the world slowly starts to get back to normal, Travel amp; Tourism will emerge as one of the boom industries. So, this is the best time to begin your journey and kick start your career in this fast-paced environment. Therefore, to start your journey with us, you will need to meet the following requirements: A genuine interest in working in the...

As the beauty/nail industry continues to expand, we recognise that some professionals would prefer to specialise. Some clients prefer attending one salon for all their beauty needs. Others favour the skill of a bespoke specialist, who provides treatments in one or two niche areas. If you are looking for the security that a regulated and accredited, funded course can provide, then our 10-week Advanced Nail Specialist course is for you. This course allows you to fast-track into a niche area, providing all the knowledge and practical skills. You will also get an insight into how to grow through social media...

Ayrshire College, in partnership with the South Ayrshire Health amp; Social Care Partnership (HSCP), are offering a 6 month Fast Track NQ Social Services and Healthcare (with SVQ 2) course. This programme will embed fixed term paid employment with South Ayrshire HSCP in the areas of Care at Home and Day Care Services for 12 hours per week. If you are interested in providing care at home to a range of people who need assistance with daily living this could be the course for you. If you are kind and caring and motivated to help people to live their best...