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Currently the only college in Scotland, and one of only 3 colleges in the UK to provide the training, West College is offering the ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation covering Residential and Commercial sprinkler installation

West College Scotland’s Greenock Science department have participated in a pioneering outreach programme in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, Oxford Instruments, the Royal Microscopical Society and Hitachi High Technology USA.

Science students Teri & Mohannad were delighted to take home top awards at the NHSGGC Modern Apprentice Celebration 2023 earlier this month.

West College Scotland is delighted to announce that Iain Shand, Computing Curriculum and Quality Leader, has been shortlisted for this year’s Cyber Security Awards

Teaming up with local schools, Renfrew High and Park Mains High School the College welcomed female pupils to take part in a range of activities focused around computing and music technology.

West College Scotland’s Stakeholder Experience Co-ordinator, Robin Chandler has received a top recognition at the Sparqs Student Engagement Awards 2023. Robin was delighted to be presented with the Outstanding Staff Member award.

West College Scotland were delighted to again host the annual James Frew Academy “Beat the Boss” competition which was held on 6 October at their Paisley Campus.

Sport and Fitness Lecturer, Kenny MacKenzie had the opportunity of a lifetime this month to get involved in the European Ryder Cup team.

Mariia Tkachuk is the first West College Scotland student to be a recipient of the prestigious award, which provides grants to help young people realise their potential to achieve their career aspirations across a range of sectors.

At West College Scotland we’ve had an incredible partnership with Mill Magazine for over four years now - giving photography students the unique opportunity to gain valuable work experience, grow their portfolio and have their work published within the popular magazine.