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  • Hydrogen cars: South West College students to train on new fuel vehicles

    Students in County Tyrone will be among the first in the UK to train on a hydrogen fuel cell engine rig. The South West College in Omagh is the first further education site to use the technology in its automotive courses.

    17 Jul 2023

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  • South West College hosts final HySkills transnational meeting in Enniskillen

    South West College recently hosted representatives from academic institutions across Europe as part of a two day transnational meeting for partners of the Erasmus+ funded HySkills project.

    03 Jul 2023

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  • South West College rewards academic excellence at Student ‘Celebration of Success Awards’

    South West College (SWC) recognized exceptional Further Education, Apprenticeship Students, and Schools Partnership pupils at this year's Celebration of Success events 2023. The prestigious ceremonies, held at the Omagh, Dungannon, and Erne campuses, honoured hundreds of outstanding learners who demonstrated academic, skills, and community excellence.

    26 Jun 2023

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  • South West College welcomes applications for brand new Healthcare Practice course

    South West College (SWC) is proud to announce the launch of its brand new Open University Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice qualification, which will be delivered at the Omagh Campus.

    22 Jun 2023

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  • South West College beauty students perfect their skills with Tenerife work placements

    Beauty students from South West College’ Enniskillen and Dungannon campuses recently travelled to Tenerife to take part in an Erasmus + mobility work placement opportunity. Seven students successfully complete the programme which included placements with Reborn Beauty Salon and Beauty Centre Quiro Royal in the holiday hotspot of Puerto de la Cruz.

    19 Jun 2023

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  • South West College hairdressing students showcase their talents at WorldSkills competition

    Leanne Hall and Amy Dunn, hairdressing students from South West College’ Erne and Omagh campuses recently competed in the WorldSkills regional finals in Belfast where they were commended for their innovative styles.

    19 Jun 2023

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  • SOUTH WEST COLLEGE POWERS AHEAD WITH EV CHARGING HUBS

    South West College is plugging into a greener future with new electric vehicle (EV) chargers provided by leading charge point operator Weev. The 22 kWh chargers are situated at the college’s two locations in Enniskillen and have been installed to meet growing demand from the institution’s staff and students alike.

    16 Jun 2023

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  • Part-time study helps Caroline open her own Massage Business

    Enniskillen's Caroline Wheeler, a full-time carer for her son, has achieved her long-term dream of opening her own massage business, thanks to part-time courses in Hot Stone Massage, Indian Head Massage, and Swedish Full Body Massage studied at South West College's Erne and Dungannon campuses.

    12 Jun 2023

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  • Locals reap the rewards of student driven Community Based Initiatives

    South West College Construction Traineeship students are involved in supporting local communities by participating in a number of Project Based Learning initiatives.

    12 Jun 2023

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  • Level 3 Construction course sets Myles on the right track

    Enniskillen student Myles Gallagher is currently completing a Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in Construction and the Built Environment at South West College, this is equivalent to 3 A Levels. He has found that the course has set him on his way to a rewarding career in the construction industry.

    12 Jun 2023

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