College courses
There are colleges all over Scotland you can contact to explore the engineering-related courses available. You can find out more from your careers adviser at school and see what each offers by looking at their websites below.
Some of these colleges are where the major shipbuilding companies will send you if you are successful in winning an apprentice job because part of your apprenticeship will involve college time - learning both the theory and the practical skills you'll put into action on the job.
You might also be interested to learn that Scotland will be the only part of the UK offering the opportunity of studying towards a new HNC Shipbuilding qualification. This highly prized qualification will be genuine proof of your skills in the industry - and will be recognised throughout the engineering industry.
Check out the colleges with relevant courses from the list below. This could be the start of building your skills for life. The links below open in a new window.
- Anniesland College in Glasgow
- Carnegie College in Dunfermline
- Adam Smith College in Kirkcaldy
- Clydebank College
- Motherwell College
- James Watt College
- City of Glasgow College
- Angus College
You should also look at what your local college has to offer. There are many other colleges offering engineering training in Scotland and here are their websites. The links below open in a new window.
