College Facilities & Resources
Summary: General information about the facilities available at James Watt College to students and its community.
If you're thinking of enrolling on a course at James Watt
College, you will find a vast array of excellent resources and equipment, whatever
campus you choose to study at.
State-of-the-art
Our college is regarded as one of the most innovative and developmental of its kind.
We provide excellent resources, equipment and accommodation, including state-of-the-art
facilities, over 1,000 computers and well-equipped classrooms and laboratories.
Equipment and resources throughout the college are geared to industry-standard,
allowing students to become familiar with the current equipment and technology used
in industry and commerce.
The college food halls provide quality food and service for students based at the
Finnart, Waterfront and North Ayrshire campuses. Students studying at the Finnart
campus also benefit from the Ambition Restaurant and the internet cafe,
e-Kafe, run by our own Scottish Centre of Hospitality.
Find out more about our college facilities:
- The Salon - Hair
and Beauty Treatments
Students and visitors to the Finnart and North Ayshire campuses can book in for
hair and beauty treatments ranging from styling, cutting and perming through to
manicures, facials and massage. Treatments are carried out by students enabling
them to gain practical experience on real clients.
- Training Restaurants
As well as the student run Ambition Restaurant and internet café - E-Kafe our learners studying at the Finnart Campus also benefit from the Filling Station and Café Bibo
- Nursery
There is a nursery in both the Finnart and North Ayrshire campuses for children between the ages of three and five. Highly qualified and capable staff care for the children in a secure and stimulating environment, providing learning experiences in relation to the Scottish Government Early Years Curriculum.
- The Hub
The Hub at the Finnart, North Ayrshire and Waterfront Campuses offer a wide range of resources designed to optimise the learning experience.
- Additional
Support Needs
The college has modern facilities for students who are physically disabled or have
mobility problems.
- Adult
Resource Centre (ARC)
The ARC has been specifically designed and equipped to meet the needs of students
with a visual impairment, physical disability or mental health problem. This
excellent resource provides students with a drop-in facility, access to specialist
technology and supportive staff.