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:
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Access (Intermediate)
- Mathematics Unit 1: Expressions & Formulae
- Compassion & Dignity in Care
- Health and Safety in the Workplace
- Quality Management
- Statistics for Business
- Developing Mental Strength
- Mathematics Unit 3: Geometry, Proof & Systems of Equations
- Excel (Intermediate)
- Health and Safety and COSHH
- Resilient Families
- Understanding an Individual with Learning Disabilities
- Fundamentals of Control Systems & Transducers
- Powerpoint (Advanced)
- Communication: Business Communication
- Common Health Conditions
- Mathematics Unit 4: Value Added Unit (Mathematics Test)
- Access (Advanced)
- Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes
Full-time
A selection of full-time courses available at NESCol:
- Shell Engineering Scheme
- Maritime Studies-Trainee Deckhand
- Sports Coaching & Development
- Introduction to Workshop Skills (Engineering)
- Technologies in Business
- Music
- Hairdressing
- Performing Arts: Drama
- Get Ready for College
- Engineering Practice
- Applied Science (Chemistry/Physics Route)
- Sound Production
- Qualification for Work
- Computing: Technical Support
- Qualification for Work: Horticulture
- Art & Design
- Social Care
- Filmcraft & Animation
- Craft Bakery with Patisserie
- Professional Cookery
Part-time
A selection of part-time courses available at NESCol:
- Conversational French
- Fabrication & Welding
- Electrical Engineering
- Welding
- Worldhost: Principles of Customer Service
- Conversational Polish
- English (ESOL)
- Engineering Systems
- Conversational Italian
- Psychology
- ECDL Extra Certificate in IT User Skills (now ICDL Extra Certificate)
- Engineering Systems
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation
- Conversational Polish
- Working in Early Learning & Childcare
- English
- Pedicure Practice
- ESOL: Full-time Applicant ESOL Testing
- Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific – Furuno
- RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)
School Links
A selection of school links courses available at NESCol:
- Supported Learning
- Social Sciences & Criminology
- Psychology
- Technical Theatre
- IT (Hardware/System Support)
- Vehicle Technology
- Enterprise & Employability
- Early Education & Childcare
- Computing Science
- Automation & Renewables
- Uniformed Services
- Rural Skills
- Activity Tourism
- Mechanical Engineering
- IT (Software Development)
- Early Education & Childcare
- Social Services & Healthcare
- Construction
- Hospitality
- Exercise & Fitness Leadership
SMA
A selection of sma courses available at NESCol:
- Seafish Fire Fighting (including refresher training)
- Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems (ECDIS) type specific – Furuno
- Seafish Basic Health and Safety
- Deck Officer Class 1 (Fishing)
- Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) – Management Level
- Efficient Deckhand
- RYA Short Range Certificate (Radio)
- STCW Proficiency for Seafarers with designated security duties (PDSD)
- MCA 35 HR Approved Engine Course – Part 2
- Maritime Studies-Trainee Deckhand
- MCA Navigation Command Course (NCC)
- Marine Cargo Operations
- Human Element Leadership and Management (HELM) – Operational Level
- Deck Officer Class 1 Conversion to Merchant Navy Officer of the Watch (Unlimited) II/1
- MCA Oral Exam Preparation
- STCW Proficiency in Security Awareness
- STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
- Deck Officer Class 2 (Fishing)
- Deck Officer Cadet programme
- Seafish Safety Awareness Including Refresher
SQA Distance Learning
A selection of sqa distance learning courses available at NESCol:
- Dynamics
- Mathematics Unit 1: Methods in Algebra & Calculus
- Personal Development Planning
- Digital Technologies for Administrators
- Cost Accounting
- IT Applications Software 1
- Mathematics Unit 2: Applications of Algebra & Calculus
- Mathematics Unit 3: Numeracy
- Communication: Practical Skills
- Combinational Logic
- Administration & Information Technology: Graded Unit 1 Exam
- Using Financial Accounting Software
- Electrical Motor Drive Systems
- Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
- Business Accounting
- Statistics for Business
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Mathematics Unit 1: Expressions & Formulae
- Analogue Electronics
Training for Business
A selection of training for business courses available at NESCol:
- Challenging Behaviour
- Analogue Electronic Principles
- IT in Business: Spreadsheets
- Mathematics Unit 1: Methods in Algebra & Calculus
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation
- Preparing Financial Statements
- Electrical Engineering
- Word
- Electrical Motor Drive Systems
- Performing Engineering Operations: Welding & Fabrication
- IT in Business: Databases
- Transmission Lines & Complex Waves
- ECDL: Word Processing 2016 (now ICDL)
- Principles of Customer Service
- Performing Engineering Operations: Mechanical (Maintenance)
- IT Applications Software 1
- Cost Accounting
- Engineering Maths 2
- Resilient Families
- Paediatric First Aid Essentials Course