Apprenticeships
North East Scotland College is approved by Skills Development Scotland to deliver Foundation Apprenticeships and Modern Apprenticeships.
A selection of apprenticeships courses available at NESCol:
Distance Learning
A selection of distance learning courses available at NESCol:
- Powerpoint (Advanced)
- Leadership & Management
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Thermofluids
- IT in Business: Spreadsheets
- Electrical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
- Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service
- Mathematics Unit 3: Applications
- Excel (Intermediate)
- Three Phase Systems
- Principles of Weight Management
- The Menopause and Mental Health
- Supporting People with Diabetes Mellitus
- Prevention and Control of Infection
- Access (Introduction to)
- Understanding Nutrition & Health
- Engineering Maths 1
- The Prevent Duty & its Importance to Society
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Developing Mental Strength
Full-time
A selection of full-time courses available at NESCol:
- Computer Games Design
- Social Sciences: Perspectives on 21st Century Society & Culture
- Sound Production
- Photography
- Applied Science (Chemistry/Biology Route)
- Networking
- Construction: Winter Leaver Programme
- Social Care
- Computing (NextGen)
- HNC Nautical Science (condensed full time)
- Sports Coaching & Development
- Qualification for Work
- Visual Communication (Graphic Design and/or Illustration)
- Engineering Systems
- Entry to The Uniformed Services
- Performing Engineering Operations: Mechanical Manufacture Route
- Health & Social Care
- Performing Arts: Drama
- Professional Cookery
- Sport Coaching, Fitness & Exercise
Part-time
A selection of part-time courses available at NESCol:
- Play in Early Learning & Childcare
- Conversational French
- English (ESOL)
- Make-up Artistry
- Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
- Flower Arranging
- Barbering
- Computing Essentials
- Music Production with Ableton Live
- Heat Pump Systems
- Working in Early Learning & Childcare
- Digital Literacy for Everyday Life
- Flavours of the World: Authentic Indian Cuisine
- Engineering: HNC Pre-Entry
- Conversational Italian
- Can’t Cook, Need to Cook!
- MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 1
- Instrumentation Technician – Measurement & Control
- Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing)
- Creative Writing
Schools-College
A selection of schools-college courses available at NESCol:
- Health Sector
- Engineering
- Engineering Systems
- Maritime Skills
- Travel & Tourism
- Hospitality
- Early Education & Childcare
- Vehicle Technology
- Social Services & Healthcare
- Automation & Renewables
- Psychology
- Scientific Technologies (Lab Skills)
- Criminology
- Business Skills
- Digital Media for Art & Design
- STEM
- Beauty Therapy
- Engineering: Sustainability & Renewables
- Construction
- Accountancy
SMA
A selection of sma courses available at NESCol:
- STCW Elementary First Aid and Seafish First Aid
- Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing)
- Marine Cargo Operations
- Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) – Operational Level
- Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) – Management Level
- MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 2
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Efficient Deckhand
- Seafish Fire Fighting (including refresher training)
- STCW Proficiency for Seafarers with designated security duties (PDSD)
- Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
- GMDSS General Operators Certificate (Radio)
- Trainee Deckhand
- Small Vessel Engineering- Conversion for Certificates of Competency (4 Modules)
- Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) IMO Model Course 1.27
- Navigation Aids and Equipment Simulator Training (NAEST) – Operational Level
- MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 1
- Seafish Safety Awareness Including Refresher
- Deck Officer Class 1 Conversion to Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) II/1
- RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)
SQA Distance Learning
A selection of sqa distance learning courses available at NESCol:
- Digital Electronics
- Managing People & Organisations
- Analogue Electronic Principles
- Three Phase Systems
- Electrical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Economic Issues
- Mathematics Unit 1: Expressions & Formulae
- Mathematics Unit 3: Numeracy
- Recording Financial Information
- Mathematics Unit 3: Applications
- Research Skills
- Communication: Practical Skills
- Electrical Motor Drive Systems
- Mathematics Unit 4: Value Added Unit (Mathematics Test)
- IT in Business: Word Processing & Presentation Apps
- Fundamentals of Control Systems & Transducers
- Business Accounting
- Quality Management
- Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics
Training for Business
A selection of training for business courses available at NESCol:
- British Sign Language
- Mechanical Engineering Maintenance
- Prevention and Control of Infection
- Understanding Equality & Diversity
- Sustainability in the Beauty & Personal Care Sector
- Mental Health First Response
- Recording Financial Information
- Mathematics Unit 3: Numeracy
- Supporting People with Cerebral Palsy
- Mathematics for Business
- Leading & Motivating a Team
- Dynamics
- Engineering Systems
- Access (Advanced)
- Principles of Safeguarding
- Welding
- Understanding Bullying and Discrimination in Children and Young People
- Supporting People with Autism
- Utilisation of Electrical Energy in Buildings
- Counselling