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End of semester 1 survey starts 16 January 2012 | 29.01.12
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Coatbridge College Science Showcase Event | 24.01.12
Coatbridge College hosted Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides in its first Science Showcase event. A group of girls who ranged from 5-14 years old were welcomed to the College by Deputy Principal ...
New Guide to Local College Courses | 18.01.12
Coatbridge College’s new Course Guide for 2012 is now available! The Course Guide, aimed at potential students to highlight the courses available from August 2012, focuses on the College&rsqu...
Porsche Glasgow Visit Automotive Students | 16.01.12
Iain Esdale of Porsche Glasgow recently visited students from the Automotive and Transport Department at Coatbridge College to provide students with an insight into life in the Automotive Industry. ...
We are offering a fantastic range of evening classes beginning in January 2012. | 14.12.11
Kick start the new year by learning new skills and meeting new people in the College’s refurbished campus. Our brand new, state of the art, hair and beauty salons and classrooms will ensure ...
The Pledge at Coatbridge College | 14.12.11
Principal John Doyle welcomed learners, academic and support staff, together with their representatives, CMAC and Board of Management members to Coatbridge College’s first inspirational Pledg...
iStudent final information | 14.12.11
iStudent final information The iStudent handover event has now been confirmed and will take place in the Atrium from 1-4pm on Wednesday 21st December. You must bring your completed and signed Direct D...
Coatbridge College Gets ‘Ready For Winter’ | 13.12.11
Coatbridge College’s Resilience Management team show their support for the Scottish Government’s ‘Ready for Winter’ campaign. Coatbridge College welcomed resilience professi...
Dental School Hosts its First Dental Conference | 06.12.11
Coatbridge College Dental School successfully hosted its first Continual Professional Development Dental Conference for the dental team this month. Over 90 delegates attended the day to listen to k...
Hardship Payments 1st Round | 24.11.11
All students who were awarded Hardship for the 1st Round and have completed the acceptance of the award, will be paid on 25th November 2011. Donna Croly Student Funding Officer dcroly@coatbrid...
College Student Receives Highest Recognition at Awards | 10.11.11
Celebrations for recent WorldSkills Gold Award winner John O’Hara were interrupted as he received another top award at the recent SQA Star Awards. Hairdressing student John was elated when he...
The Sky Is the Limit for Hairdressing Student | 07.11.11
Coatbridge College student John O’Hara is elated as he receives Gold recognition at this year’s WorldSkills Competition. John returns from London where he was awarded the Gold Award fo...
College Staff Supports Local Business | 02.11.11
As Coatbridge College Manager Julie Grant begins motherhood, she utilises her role as Learner Support Manager to offer support to those students expecting a baby. After being approached by the Man...
Coatbridge College Celebrates Student Success | 28.10.11
Last night Scotland’s oldest College celebrated students’ success at their annual graduation ceremony in the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Coatbridge College graduates were p...
Coatbridge College Celebrates Achievement at Annual Awards Ceremony | 26.10.11
Coatbridge College are celebrating today (Wednesday 26th October) as they welcome their graduates to the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for their annual Awards Ceremony. Coatbridge College graduates w...
College Dental School Celebrates | 18.10.11
Coatbridge College Dental School celebrates as 40 full-time students sign up for a HNC in Dental Nursing, with 20 students signing up for a HND in Dental Nursing, a qualification which is a first for ...
College Student Secures Acting Role in Film | 12.10.11
Patrick Wallace, HND Acting and Performance student at Coatbridge College is elated with his recent success as he lands his first big acting role. Patrick, 18, began his studies at Coatbridge Coll...
Preparing to Teach | 06.10.11
Coatbridge College are preparing to welcome another cohort of students to complete an Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. The City and Guilds Award is offered by the Colleg...
Coatbridge College Launches Employability Initiative | 27.09.11
Scotland’s oldest College has launched its latest initiative in helping those across Lanarkshire get a job, keep a job or get a better job. Coatbridge College have developed a comprehensive p...
PDA Resilience Management | 21.09.11
Following a series of information days around Scotland, Coatbridge College and the Scottish Resilience Development Service (ScoRDS - Scottish Government) are delighted to announce that a third cohort ...
Coatbridge College Welcomes Freshers | 13.09.11
New students celebrated as they were welcomed to Coatbridge College with a Freshers’ BBQ, giant inflatables and friendly staff. The College opened its doors to new students to start the induc...
HNC Working with Communities Academic year 2011-2012 | 06.09.11
The College’s School of Skills Development department are still accepting applications for HNC Working with Communities course for academic year 2011-12. This course is aimed at those who are ac...
Modern Apprenticeship places for employed student dental nurses seeking General Dental Council (GDC) registration | 25.08.11
Coatbridge Dental School has been awarded additional Modern Apprenticeship places for employed student dental nurses seeking General Dental Council (GDC) registration. These additions reflect the succ...
Minister Visits Coatbridge College | 24.08.11
Minister for Learning and Skills, Alasdair Allan, visited Coatbridge College for a tour of the newly refurbished facilities at the Kildonan Street campus. The Minister met with Principal John Doyle ...
Award Winning College | 09.08.11
Coatbridge College have been highly commended for their commitment to Access and Inclusion as they strive to ensure students receive the best possible learning experience. The iTech Highly Commended ...
News Alert- HND Beauty Therapy 2nd Year for academic year 2011-12 | 03.08.11
The College’s Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies department are accepting applications for HND Beauty Therapy 2nd Year for academic year 2011-12. If you’re looking to enhance your be...
Coatbridge College Students on their way to University | 03.08.11
A number of Coatbridge College students are on their way to University after completing the SWAP ACCESS to Science course at Coatbridge College. The SWAP ACCESS to Science course allows those wit...
Apple Certified at Coatbridge College | 26.07.11
Students and staff at Coatbridge College undertook the intensive Apple Final Cut Pro Level One certification (FCP101) at Coatbridge College. This three day hands-on course started off by providing ...
Caring College Celebrates | 19.07.11
Coatbridge College students and staff celebrated another successful year for Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP). The Health and Social Care department at Coatbridge College were elated with ...
Staff and Students Tone up for Summer! | 12.07.11
Coatbridge College have been promoting the importance of health and well being to their staff and students by offering fitness classes, including Zumba and Aerobics. The fitness classes are desig...
News Alert | 11.07.11
A number of our courses are now full for academic year 2011-12. This means we’re unable to accept further applications for these courses. Please make sure you check the course content for the...
Become A Computing Expert | 07.07.11
Coatbridge College celebrates its tenth anniversary of the British Computer Society course European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). To mark the occasion Coatbridge College have introduced the Adv...
Moving and Handling – Train the Trainer | 07.07.11
Coatbridge College is offering a course aimed at people working in the care industry. Completion of the course will enable participants to lead their own Moving and Handling courses. This is a five da...
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College Students Do Their Part for Charity | 29.06.11
A group of Coatbridge College NQ Administration and IT students have showed their caring side by raising £194.00 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Business and Management students undertook t...
Hair Raising Celebrations at Coatbridge College | 21.06.11
Coatbridge College recently welcomed pupils from North Lanarkshire schools to show off their creative style by competing in a regional hairdressing competition. Twenty-two third year pupils visited...
Stay Fit at Your Local College | 21.06.11
It’s time to put on your exercise clothes, grab your water bottle and head over to Coatbridge College for a fitness class with a difference as they launch Zumba with Graham Docherty! Coatbrid...
Children’s Care Learning and Development – Training Opportunities | 16.06.11
Coatbridge College has a number of training places available in Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD). Depending on your age and residence, you may be eligible to get this training free of c...
Moving and Handling – Train the Trainer | 16.06.11
Coatbridge College are offering a course that is aimed at people working in the care industry; to prepare them to lead Moving and Handling courses. This is a five day course that will be run over two ...
SQA Quiz Challenge | 14.06.11
Students from the School of Skills Development at Coatbridge College recently took on their lecturers and claimed the prized SQA Challenge Trophy for 2010-11. The interactive quiz challenge tested ...
News Alert - Business & Management | 13.06.11
Due to high demand, the Business & Management Section are offering a further Evening Class in PDA Book-Keeping. This additional class will run from August 2011 to June 2012 and provides the opport...
Coatbridge College Appoint New Depute Principal | 07.06.11
Following an extensive national recruitment exercise, Coatbridge College are delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret Rose Livingstone as Depute Principal. This appointment represents a ...
Developing the Front Line | 07.06.11
Coatbridge College’s Business and Management department have successfully assisted NHS Lanarkshire employees by enhancing their knowledge of medical terminology. Coatbridge College have recen...
Induction News | 03.06.11
College Induction week commences week beginning Monday 22 August 2011 Classes commence week beginning Monday 29 August 2011
Girls On The Move | 01.06.11
Coatbridge College girls are on the move to becoming fit and healthy in a 6 week boot camp. The ‘Girls on the Move’ programme was designed to increase the physical activity levels of girls and youn...
Coatbridge College Student Celebrates | 31.05.11
Coatbridge College student Deborah Henry is delighted as she’s placed third at this year’s Scottish heats of the WorldSkills UK Competition. Deborah, an NC Beauty Theapy student at Coat...
Beauty Therapy Share their Secrets | 12.05.11
The College’s Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies department recently held a successful networking event at the College for staff from various further education Colleges. Curriculum Leaders...
Coatbridge College Celebrates Resilence 1st Birthday | 09.05.11
Coatbridge College has celebrated the 1st anniversary of its unique Professional Development Award (PDA) in Resilience Management. The course involves learning crucial lessons that enable a better...
Talented Students wow the Crowds | 09.05.11
Coatbridge College HND Musical Theatre students entertained guests at the launch of the SQA’s new Creative Industry courses at the Oran Mor last month, leaving the audience in awe. Around 20 ...
College Lecturer Remembers his Roots | 09.05.11
Now a successful dance lecturer at Coatbridge College, Stephen Gaughan looks back at how Lanarkshire newspaper, the Hamilton Advertiser, gave him the support he needed to make his ambition reality. ...
Welcome to Coatbridge College | 27.04.11
Coatbridge College opened its doors to potential students earlier this month to showcase their new portfolio of Support for Learning courses. The Support for Learning department, popular in the loc...
College Nursery Always Reaching for the Stars | 05.04.11
Coatbridge College Nursery have recently launched an online information site to highlight their essential role in a child’s development. The new site will promote the services of the College Nur...
College Students Help Local Charity | 21.03.11
A group of Coatbridge College NQ Administration and IT students, who have named themselves the ‘Love Locals’, have been supporting a local charity by raising £543.00 for St. Andrew...
Coatbridge College Welcomes Potential Students | 15.03.11
Thinking about re-training or starting a new career? Why not come along to Coatbridge College’s Kildonan Street Campus to find out about courses and facilities at their Information Day on Tuesda...
Health and Social Care Offering New Course | 11.03.11
The Health and Social Care department are offering students the opportunity to study for an SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care (SCQF Level 5). This one year Vocational Qualification is suitable for in...
Coatbridge College Students Build Their Money Management Skills During Barclays Money Skills Week | 08.03.11
Students at Coatbridge College will build their financial knowledge, skills and confidence during Barclays Money Skills ‘week’ from the 14th - 18th March. This initiative is designed to gi...
College Success in Competition | 08.03.11
Coatbridge College blew away the competition at this year’s Annual Hair and Beauty Awards and are named ‘Best College’ for the sixth time! Competitors from across the UK gathere...
Lysistrata By Aristophanes | 07.03.11
Coatbridge College Acting and Performance students will perform Aristophanes’ renowned comedy of gender politics, Lysistrata from Tuesday 15th to Thursday 17th March at the College’s Kil...
Nursery Children Brush Up on Oral Health | 04.03.11
Children from Coatbridge College Nursery brushed up on their oral health when they visited students at the College’s School of Dental Studies. Dental students welcomed the ‘little learn...
Coatbridge College Launches New Course with Law Society of Scotland | 03.03.11
Staff at Coatbridge College celebrated as they launched two new Professional Development Awards (PDA’s) in association with the Law Society of Scotland. The two Professional Developme...
Coatbridge College Offer Tantastic Event | 03.03.11
Following the success of the Jane Iredale cosmetic launch, Coatbridge College’s Beauty Therapy department prepare clients for a Tantastic Fake Bake event. The Beauty, Spa and Holistic The...
Double Achievement for Coatbridge College | 02.03.11
Coatbridge College celebrated this week as they were presented with the Silver award for ‘Best Promotional Literature’ and the Bronze award for ‘Best Event’ at the 2011 S...
Nursery Celebrates Success | 01.03.11
Parents, children and staff at Coatbridge College are thrilled as the College Nursery receives top marks from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe). Coatbridge College Nursery were...
Coatbridge College Exclusive Launch | 28.02.11
Coatbridge College’s Beauty Therapy department introduces an exciting and exclusive range of mineral makeup to their clients, Jane Iredale cosmetics. The Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies de...
Coatbridge College – Centre for Paralegal Studies | 25.02.11
The College is delighted to announce the launch of a PDA in Conveyancing and a PDA in Debt Recovery. These two Professional Development Awards are formally recognised and assessed qualifications, ...
Money Money Money | 22.02.11
  Cleaners at Coatbridge College held a successful charity event for St Andrew’s Hospice recently raising an impressive £650 for the deserving charity. After receiving a box of ch...
Success for Scotlands First College | 16.02.11
Coatbridge College is delighted to announce the launch of the BA Childhood Practice, delivered in partnership with University of the West of Scotland (UWS). Coatbridge College has strengthened it...
End of semester 1 survey | 16.02.11
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Healthy Happy College Staff | 14.02.11
Coatbridge College staff are feeling healthy and happy after taking part in Health and Wellbeing activities at the College. Coatbridge College have invested in a range of measures to impact s...
PDA Childhood Practice | 11.02.11
We are now accepting applications for our September 2011 intake for the PDA Childhood Practice (Level 8), which offers possible progression to the BA Childhood Practice. For more information please co...
Coatbridge College welcome back students | 09.02.11
Coatbridge College students are welcomed home from a work placement in Ireland by their Irish counterparts, undertaking a similar placement here in Scotland. Eleven Coatbridge College students retu...
LOVE IS IN THE AIR | 03.02.11
Coatbridge College welcome loved up couples to celebrate Valentine’s Day with some romance, relaxation and quality time together. Performing Arts students will take to the stage on Monday 14...
Top Quality College | 02.02.11
Coatbridge College has been presented with ISO 9001 Certification, recognising their commitment to an exceptional quality of service. Following a rigorous assessment process, Coatbridge College h...
Coatbridge College Welcomes Cavan Institute | 31.01.11
Students from the Cavan Institute in the Republic of Ireland were welcomed to Coatbridge College as part of the Leonardo da Vinci mobility project, “First Foot Forward.” “First F...
The Crucible by Arthur Miller | 26.01.11
Coatbridge College Acting and Performance students take to the stage tonight to present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible, a classic parable of mass hysteria during the Salem witch trials in 1962. ...
Professional Master Class for Budding Actors | 25.01.11
Coatbridge College Performing Arts students recently undertook a professional master class inspired by one of the world’s most popular musicals, Les Miserables. HND Musical Theatre students ...
BA Childhood Practice available for entry in February 2011 | 10.01.11
Coatbridge College is pleased to announce that the BA Childhood Practice course will commence early February 2011. This course is being offered in partnership with the University of the West of Scotl...
Evening Classes Update | 10.12.10
All Evening Classes will finish on Wednesday 15th December 2010 and resume on Tuesday 11th January 2011’
HND Acting and Performance Take to the Stage! | 01.12.10
The College’s performance of ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller has been rescheduled to the follow dates: Tuesday 25th Jan - 7pm Wednesday 26th Jan - 1.30pm and 7pm Thursday 27th J...
Success for Students at College Graduation | 29.10.10
Scotland’s oldest College celebrated as they took their annual graduation ceremony to the prestigious Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for the first time. Coatbridge College graduates were prese...
College Highlight Importance of Employability | 19.10.10
Coatbridge College students and staff celebrated after the successful completion of the Deloitte Employability Skills Course. Students from Health and Social Care, Business and Management, and Beau...
Coatbridge College student is the business! | 07.10.10
Complementary Therapy student, Maria Hanley, was the recipient of a commended award at Scotland’s Colleges Annual Enterprising Student Awards, held at the Falkirk Wheel. In association with...
Coatbridge College Children’s Theatre | 04.09.10
Coatbridge College Children’s Theatre A chance for your child to be inspired, boost their self confidence, make new friends, advance their creativity and release their inner performer! Come a...
College Awarded Disability Symbol | 31.08.10
Coatbridge College has been awarded a Disability Symbol in recognition of their excellent employment practices in recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Jobcentre Plus recently awarded Coa...
Coatbridge College’s state-of-the-art facilities - Dental nurses given a drilling | 27.08.10
According to this week's issue of Times Educational Supplement Scotland, Coatbridge College’s state-of-the-art facilities have given budding practitioners new training opportunities to chew...
Coatbridge College Welcomes Freshers’ | 25.08.10
New students celebrated as they were welcomed to Coatbridge College with a Freshers’ BBQ, giant inflatables and friendly staff. Coatbridge College opened its doors to new students to start t...
A huge ‘degree’ of success at Coatbridge College’s | 13.08.10
Coatbridge College celebrate as another cohort of students successfully complete their Degree, BA Business Studies and get geared up to start their Honours. The Degree programme at Coatbridge Colle...
New ESOL Classes Are Commencing In September | 22.07.10
At Coatbridge College we have an award winning approach to ESOL which ensures our students have every opportunity to improve their English language skills and to gain recognised qualifications. The...
Coatbridge College Celebrate Employability | 15.07.10
Coatbridge College students and staff celebrated with employers after another successful year for the Colleges Employability course. The Support for Learning department at Coatbridge College offe...
Coatbridge College Celebrates World Skills | 07.07.10
Coatbridge College Beauty, Spa and Holistic Therapies student Maria Hanley is elated after being awarded Bronze at this year’s WorldSkills Competition and being named VQ Learner of the Year 2010...
Caring College Celebrates | 01.07.10
Coatbridge College students and staff celebrated a successful year for Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP), with three quarters of students on Health and Social Care SWAP courses heading to Univer...
Coatbridge College Celebrates World Skills | 21.06.10
Three of Coatbridge College’s students have been named as finalists in the UK heats of the WorldSkills Competitions – Sarah Vieira Da Cruz, John O’Hara and Maria Hanley. WorldSki...
Coatbridge College Launches School of Dental Studies | 09.06.10
Minister for Public Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP, visited Coatbridge College today to launch the College’s new School of Dental Studies. The School of Dental Studies, located at Duart ...
Did We Get It Right For You Survey | 03.06.10
A survey is now being undertaken about your experiences during your year at the College. Your feedback and opinions are very important to the college, and help us to improve the student experience ...
Coatbridge College National Success | 14.05.10
Staff and students at Coatbridge College are delighted as they celebrate their success at the national finals of the Annual Hair and Beauty Awards for the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (A...
Coatbridge College is the Business | 09.04.10
Coatbridge College were recently honoured with a Gold Award for their innovative workforce development project at a national awards ceremony in Edinburgh. The award recognised the College’s...
Performing Arts Presentations for prospective students | 16.03.10
Our performing arts department will be giving interactive presentations this week to new and prospective students. Those interested in the watching the presentation can find a copy of the materials us...
Small Town Singer with Big Dreams | 09.03.10
Former Coatbridge College student Kris Tennant is elated as he prepares to perform at the O2 Academy in Glasgow later this month. Twenty-two year old Kris is a singer song-writer from Carmyle, who ...
New Guide To Coatbridge College Courses | 08.03.10
Coatbridge College’s new Course Guide for 2010 is now available! Following focus groups with students, this year’s Guide builds on our award winning design and layout from last year and continues...
Coatbridge College Nursery Goes Green! | 26.01.10
Coatbridge College’s ‘little learners’ were delighted when community groups provided funding for a flagpole to display their Eco Flag. In June last year, Coatbridge College’...
New Coatbridge College/Open University partnership opens up local learning routes | 26.01.10
A new partnership launched today  between The Open University in Scotland and Coatbridge College, will give local people access to one of the country’s most flexible and comprehensive learn...
Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy | 15.12.09
The Dental School at Coatbridge College Celebrates as it achieves General Dental Council provisional approval to offer the Diploma in Orthodontic Therapy. The course which will commence in February 20...
Visitors enjoy a beautiful night at Coatbridge College | 07.12.09
Guests enjoyed a variety of beauty treats at Coatbridge College when a group of HND Beauty Therapy students organised a launch event for their section’s new Skin Management Clinic. The studen...
WorldSkills Competition | 11.11.09
The WorldSkills Competition is the biggest skills competition in the world and is held every two years in one of its member countries. This year, Scotland brought home four medals from WorldSkills ...
Equality Impact Assessment Consultation | 28.10.09
Coatbridge College is committed to equality and diversity, and wishes to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. We have now published draft Equality Impact Assessments and are launching the consultat...
Swine Flu Update | 11.09.09
Swine Flu - Government Information Coatbridge College is committed to keeping its students, staff and stakeholders appraised of developments with the Swine Flu Virus. You can download the Govern...
Enterprising Coatbridge College Student Recognised at Awards | 11.09.09
Former Coatbridge College student, Laura Barkhouse, was awarded an Enterprising Student Award by the Scottish Further Education Unit (SFEU). The new award is designed to recognise students through...
Coatbridge College Student Wins National Competition | 10.09.09
HND Make-up Artistry student, Sarah Vieira Da Cruz, has won a national Make-up Artistry competition in association with Collection 2000 make-up. Sarah entered the competition which requested that c...
Local Girl Strives For Success | 19.08.09
Local girl Rachel Middleton looks forward to a bright future after being accepted at Coatbridge College to study for a BA Business due to begin in August 2009. Rachel, 19, is delighted to begin stu...
The new portal ‘Learning in Lanarkshire’ | 18.08.09
North Lanarkshire Community Learning and Development Partnership officially launched the new portal ‘Learning in Lanarkshire’ (Formerly MyETL), at the Shyberry Stadium, Airdrie, in May 200...
Former Coatbridge College Student has Lots to Shout About | 04.08.09
Former Coatbridge College student John Jack joins the cast of London’s new swinging 60’s musical ‘Shout’ as the only man in a show of fashion, freedom and music. The Musical...
Coatbridge College Students Visit Lithuania | 04.08.09
Coatbridge College Beauty Therapy students jetted off to Lithuania recently as part of a work placement programme to experience a new culture and learn about the Lithuanian Beauty industry. Beauty...
Coatbridge College Exclusive Launch | 04.08.09
Coatbridge College’s Beauty Therapy department recently hosted the launch of Environ products, a contemporary and exclusive product range for Beauty treatments. The Beauty, Spa and Holistic T...
Coatbridge College Celebrate Employability | 21.07.09
Coatbridge College students and staff celebrated with employers after another successful year for the Colleges Employability course. The Support for Learning department at Coatbridge College offe...
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