Commercial Business Booklet A5

TRAINING &
DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
2023-24

WELCOME
West College Scotland has an enviable reputation built over many
years, of delivering quality training and professional
development for business professionals.
Our Business Development Team provides a wide range of
services for both individuals and businesses.
What we do
• Short courses
• Training for individuals
• Training for businesses
• Bespoke training delivered throughout the UK
• International training
• Workbased Learning and Modern Apprenticeships
From individuals to the smallest family businesses and largest multinational
companies, our training and development programme has something for everyone.
West College Scotland
Clydebank Campus
Queens’ Quay
G81 1BF
Greenock Campus
Finnart Street
PA16 8HF
Waterfront Campus
Customhouse Way
Greenock, PA15 1EN
Paisley Campus
Renfrew Road
PA3 4DR
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TABLE OF
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BROWSE FOR SKILLS IN…
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Automotive 04
Business & Digital 05
Caring 09
Communication 12
Creative Expression 13
Health & Safety 14
Learning & Teaching 15
Science & Social Science 17
Trade Related 19
Modern Apprenticeships 23
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Automotive Skills
West College Scotland is a leading provider of automotive training and support, helping dozens of motor
vehicle apprentices and their employers each year across its three campuses. Many employers rely on the
College to manage their apprenticeship programs on their behalf.
We offer a suite of IMI-accredited shorter courses to support the continuing development of you and your
staff in the latest automotive technology. Whether you want to upskill on hybrid or electric vehicles, safely
handle refrigerant gases, or attain or maintain your MOT tester status, we have the solution.
Start your journey towards automotive excellence with West College Scotland today!
Courses available:
• Basic Welding
• Level 1 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness
• Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
• Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7)
• Level 3 Award In Automotive Air Conditioning & Climate Control Diagnosis & Repair
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Air Conditioning Servicing and Maintenance
• Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
• Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management
• Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing & Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles & Components
• Light Vehicle MOT Annual Training AND Assessment
• Pre-vehicle testing
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Business & Digital Skills
There are myriad reasons why you'd look to enhance your business process skills…increased efficiency
and productivity, reduced cost, waste, variance and risk, improved customer service, compliance and
competitiveness, supporting an innovation culture & practice. Which would you prioritise? West College
Scotland has a number of courses to support your organisation in this area..
Courses available in Business Process:
• How Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help your Business stay ahead in a competitive marketplace
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
• Project Management Fundamentals
• Business Administration Knowledge | Level 2 Certificate (e-learning)
• Induction of New Staff (e-learning)
• Digital Marketing for Business (e-learning)
• Sustainable Development
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Business & Digital Skills
West College Scotland has vast experience in teaching digital skills, from the absolute beginner through to
programming, cloud and creative professionals.
Courses available in Digital:
Begin at the beginning
• Digital Skills Basics: Fear Free Technology Use
Microsoft
• Microsoft Digital Literacy
• Office 365 (general overview and / or app specific)
• Mastering Microsoft Excel: Beginner
• Mastering Microsoft Excel: Intermediate
• Mastering Microsoft Excel: Advanced
• Microsoft Office Specialist - Access(e-learning)
• Microsoft Office Specialist - Excel (e-learning)
• Microsoft Office Specialist - PowerPoint (e-learning)
• Microsoft Office Specialist - Word (e-learning)
Adobe
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Photoshop
• Premiere Pro
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Business & Digital Skills
Media Production
• Avid Pro Tools 101
• Photography: Digital Imaging
• Smartphone Photography and Video for Business
Cloud & Networking
• Cisco CCNA
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 1
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations 2
Cyber
• Cyber Resilience - Making you and /or your business safe from cyber threats
• PDA Cyber Resilience
• Data and Databases
• Database Design and Programming with SQL
• Database Foundations
• NPA Data Science
Social Media
• Social Media Content Creation for Businesses
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Business & Digital Skills
In addition to our comprehensive and widely respected CMI-accredited management training, we offer a
number of flexible and affordable short course e-learning packages to help you boost your management skills
and confidence quickly and effectively.
Courses available in Management:
• CMI SCQF Level 6 Award & Certificate In First Line Management
• CMI SCQF Level 8 in Management & Leadership
• Conflict Management (e-learning)
• Creating brilliant social media
• Discipline in the Workplace (e-learning)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (e-learning)
• Leading and Motivating a Team (e-learning)
• Organising and Delegating (e-learning)
• Performance Management (e-learning)
• Planning and Allocating Work (e-learning)
• Solving Problems and Making Decisions (e-learning)
• Team Leading Knowledge | Level 2 Certificate (e-learning)
• Understanding Leadership (e-learning)
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Caring Skills
Our suite of self-paced e-learning courses is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills you
need to take care of yourself, reach your full potential, and live your best life
Self-Care
• Explore the Principle of Healthy Eating
• Principles of Weight Management
• Personal Money Management
• Rights and Responsibilities
• Sexual Health Awareness
• Stress Management
• Personal Health, Wellness & Fitness
• Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness
• Understanding Anxiety
• Understanding Stress
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Caring Skills
A comprehensive suite of tutor-led and e-learning courses to help individuals and organisations improve their care,
knowledge, and understanding of various physical, emotional, and mental health challenges
Skills to help others
• Alcohol Awareness
• Awareness Of Mental Health Problems Level 2 Certificate
• Awareness Of Mental Health Problems Level 3 Certificate
• Care and Management of Diabetes Level 2 Certificate
• Caring for Children and Young People Level 2 Certificate
• Common Health Conditions Level 2 Certificate
• Counselling Skills Level 2 Certificate
• Counselling Theory for Practice
• Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate
• Dyslexia Awareness Training (1/2 and full day options)
• First Aid P1 – Introduction to First Aid and the Role of the First-aider
• First Aid P2 – Understanding Injuries
• First Aid P3 – Understanding Chest Pains, Choking and Seizures
• First Aid P4 – Understanding Serious Injuries
• Introduction to Counselling
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Caring Skills
Skills to help others
• Moving and Assisting / Moving and Assisting Refresher
• Principles of Customer Service Level 2 Certificate
• Principles of Customer Service Level 3 Certificate
• Principles of Dementia Care Level 2 Certificate
• Principles of End of Life Care Level 3 Certificate
• Substance Misuse awareness
• Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificates
• Understanding Autism Level 3 Certificates
• Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Level 2 Certificate
• Understanding Depression
• Understanding Eating Disorders
• Understanding Mental Health | Level 3 Certificate
• Understanding Nutrition and Health Level 2 Certificate
• Understanding Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate
• Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Level 3 Certificate
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Communication Skills
Learning British Sign Language BSL can be a lot of fun! It is a beautiful and expressive language.
Once you learn the basics, you will be able to start communicating with deaf people right away, in variety of
personal and professional settings. Or how about a career change into TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign
Language)? Hugely rewarding and hugely in demand, TEFL can also be your passport to working nearly anywhere
in the world. Explore our courses below...
Languages
• British Sign Language Basics
• Introduction to TEFL
• British Sign Language for Customer Service
• PDA Introduction to Tutoring ESOL
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Creative Expression
We communicate so much about ourselves by how we appear – both to ourself and others. In addition to our
comprehensive full-time and part-time programs, we offer a variety of short courses to help you launch or advance
your career in personal appearance
Personal Appearance
• Acrylic Nails
• Instaglam
• Introduction to Gents Barbering
Self-expression is vital to our identity, our quality of life and our mental health. So whether on stage or in the
kitchen, explore your undiscovered talents and unleash your inner diva!
On Stage
• Acting & Performance
Off Stage
• Song Writing
In The Kitchen
• Ready Steady Bake
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Health & Safety Skills
Health and safety skills are essential for everyone, regardless of their industry or job title. By developing strong
health and safety skills, you can protect yourself and others from harm, and create a more productive and positive
work environment.
Courses available:
• IOSH Managing Safely
• IOSH Working Safely
• NEBOSH National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Manual Handling Safety at Work
• REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene (Classroom or e-learning)
• COSHH Risk Assessment
• DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Risk Assessment
• Falls Prevention Awareness | Level 2 Certificate (e-learning)
• Fire Safety Principles (e-learning)
• Food Safety Awareness (e-learning)
• Health and Safety in the Workplace (e-learning)
• Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Setting, Level 2 Certificate (e-learning)
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Learning & Teaching Skills
In today’s rapidly changing world, meta skills are more important than ever before. The jobs that we do today may
not exist in the future, and the skills that we need to be successful are constantly evolving. Meta skills give us the
foundation we need to learn new skills and adapt to new challenges.
Meta skills enable us to learn and apply new knowledge quickly and effectively. They are also the skills that help us
to adapt to change and thrive in complex environments.
Meta Skills
• Meta skills performance for industry
• How to develop workforce metaskills
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Learning & Teaching Skills
For those eager to expand their knowledge and skills in the field of learning and teaching, we offer a range of
professional development opportunities
Training, Teaching, Coaching & Assessing
• ADHD for Early Years
• Forest Kindergarten
• Award in Education and Training
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Science & Social Science Skills
We offer a variety of short courses tailored to help science-based professionals upskill or refresh their knowledge
and skills
Science
• Biology for Pharmacy
• Chemistry for Pharmacy
• Maths for Pharmacy
• Safety in Microbiology
• Safety in Microbiology Refresher
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Science & Social Science Skills
Are you passionate about the social sciences and looking to advance your career? Our Professional Development
Awards (PDAs) in the following disciplines can help you achieve your goals...
Social Science
• PDA History
• PDA Politics
• PDA Psychology
• PDA Sociology
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Trade Related Skills
We offer a range of electrical courses designed to keep everyone safe, up-to-date, and compliant. Whether you're a
seasoned pro or a bright spark just starting out, we have the course for you
Electrical
• 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
• IET C&G 18th Edition 2382-18
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Safe Isolation (For non-electricians)
• Safe Isolation: Electricians
• Solar PV Installation
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Trade Related Skills
Keep yourself compliant by refreshing your skills set and renewing your Gas Safe Register status via the ACS gas
(re)assessment qualification.
Gas
• ACS Gas Qualifications (core + 4)
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Trade Related Skills
Avoid costly mistakes and setbacks - our plumbing related short courses can help you grow your career or
business. You’ll be an expert in no time
Plumbing
• BPEC Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems
• Fire Sprinkler Installation Certificate at Level 2
• Fire Sprinkler Installation Level 3
• Ground & Air Source Heat Pumps
• Water Byelaws
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Trade Related Skills
Roofing professionals know the importance of upskilling to stay ahead of the curve. Our courses are designed
to help you do just that
Roofing
• Lead Bossing
• Lead Welding
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Modern Aprenticeships
Working with West College Scotland to recruit a Modern Apprentice can transform your business. We offer a
unique blend of academic excellence and practical, industry-relevant training that equips apprentices with
the skills and knowledge needed in today’s competitive workforce.
Modern Apprenticeships can provide a platform for talented people to join your business or develop new skills
for people already working in your company. Modern Apprenticeships provide individuals with the opportunity
to secure industry recognised qualifications whilst earning a wage, and you will benefit from a skilled and
productive workforce. Apprentices can be new team members or existing employees seeking to develop their
skills and gain an industry recognised qualification.
Apprenticeships are available within a range of sectors and developed in consultation with industry,
ensuring that training reflects the needs of you, the employer. The apprenticeship MA programme covers
apprenticeship training costs, supporting candidates to develop their skills while achieving an industryrecognised
vocational qualification.
West College Scotland is a significant Modern Apprenticeship provider working with a wide range of
employers in various sectors. The main areas of activity cover:
• Automotive
• Administration
• Creative and Cultural Skills
• Hospitality and Tourism
• Management
• ICT
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Modern Aprenticeships
• Customer Service
• Hairdressing
• Health and Social Care
• Dental Nursing
• Life Sciences
• Engineering
Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) give anyone over the age of 16 the opportunity to work in a paid job
while undertaking workplace training and study, with a view to them gaining new skills and recognised
qualifications. MAs are available within a range of business sectors and developed in consultation with
industry, ensuring that training reflects the needs of employers. The apprenticeship MA programme covers
apprenticeship training costs, supporting candidates to develop their skills while achieving an industryrecognised
vocational qualification.
West College Scotland is currently working with a number of employers to meet their requirements for
apprenticeship training including The Scottish Leather Group, BAE, Dales Marine, West Dunbartonshire
Council, North Lanarkshire Council, Quarriers, Inverclyde Council etc.
To find out more, please contact us at apprenticeships@wcs.ac.uk or go to Modern Apprenticeships
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