City of Glasgow College - Faculty of Nautical and STEM

Nautical Student Graduating in Summer 2026?

Seapeak Betsy Miller Graduation Award is now open for nominations.

The award aims to celebrate cadets who have gone out of their way to make the cadet experience better for those around them. This could be standing up against unfair behaviour both at sea and onshore, cadets who have consistently gone above and beyond to support fellow cadets with studies or wellbeing, or have organised cadet events or supported in improving training and industry specific issues.

Cadets can self-nominate or nominate their peers! All nominees should be graduating in the 2026 Summer Graduation Ceremony. Nominations can be made by following the QR code.

We’re proud to highlight the continued success of our partnership with BAE Systems through the delivery of the NPA Engineering (SCQF Level 5) at City of Glasgow College.

This collaboration is providing Senior Phase pupils with direct access to industry, combining practical workshop learning with meaningful employer engagement.

Through this programme, learners benefit from:
🔧 Hands-on engineering experience
🏭 Industry insight from BAE Systems specialists
📍 Work experience within a live shipbuilding environment
🎯 Interview preparation and clear progression pathways

A key strength of the programme is the sustained involvement from BAE Systems throughout, helping learners understand not just what to do, but how to succeed in the workplace.

Most importantly, successful learners are guaranteed an interview for a Steelwork Apprenticeship, creating a direct route into employment.

This is a strong example of how partnership working can support both learner progression and future workforce development.

Open day today 0900-1400, see you there!

New Course Launch!

Management Level Engineering Oral Preparation Course (condensed – 1 week delivery)

City of Glasgow College is launching a one-week intensive online preparation course for the MCA Management Level Oral Exam, suitable for Second and Chief Engineer candidates.

✔ Delivered live on Microsoft Teams
✔ Taught by experienced ex-Chief Engineers
✔ Two individual mock orals with feedback
✔ Full access to college learning resources

Monday–Friday | 09:00–17:00 (GMT)

Build the knowledge and confidence you need to pass your MCA management oral.

Book your space here:
https://nautical.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/product/management-level-engineering-oral-preparation-course-condensed-1-week-delivery-session-2025-2026/

Welcome to our new batch of 1+1 Diploma Nautical Science students. We hope you enjoy your time in Glasgow with COGC!

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Welcome to our new batch of 1+1 Diploma Nautical Science students. We hope you enjoy your time in Glasgow with COGC!

📢 Now enrolling!

Updated CPSCRB Route 1 & Route 2 courses now available.
Ideal short courses for seafarers looking to refresh essential safety skills.

Book on our website:
https://nautical.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/product/stcw-updated-certificate-of-proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats-cpscrb-route-1/

https://nautical.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk/product/sctw-updated-certificate-of-proficiency-in-survival-craft-and-rescue-boats-cpscrb-route2/

Perfect weather on the simulator today.

Join us with your parents to learn more from BAE Systems and college staff about this industry-focused course for S4–S6 pupils. Running on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 4pm, the course offers hands-on input from BAE Systems, including work experience and a guaranteed interview for a Steelwork apprenticeship.

Any questions/enquiries please contact:

[email protected]

Sign up using the link below to secure your place:

https://forms.office.com/e/2FRX2jdqnh

We’re proud to announce that the College has become a corporate member of the Glasgow Humane Society, strengthening our long-standing partnership to champion water safety across Glasgow’s waterways

This collaboration highlights our shared commitment to lifesaving education, community wellbeing and supporting vital safety work on the River Clyde and beyond. Read more about this important milestone and what it means for our people and community.

🔗 https://socsi.in/598Ld

Foggy in Glasgow today.