Leisure and short courses

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Could a hobby be the start of your new career? Try our range of evening courses to develop new skills, enjoy time with friends and explore new career options. 

You can also upskill and develop technical expertise across a range of topical specialist subjects to help progress your career. View our upcoming leisure and short courses:

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Gaelic

Gaelic

Whether you are taking your first step in learning Gaelic, a native speaker, looking to develop your conversational skills or learn more about the Gaelic language and culture, we have a course for you.

To speak to someone about our courses, contact: stornoway.nwh@uhi.ac.uk or call 01851 770 000 for more information.

Our courses are supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

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Engineering and Technology

Engineering and Technology

We offer a wide range of courses throughout the year offering career development, skills development, and leisure opportunities.

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Maritime

Maritime

Do you want to be part of a major growth area in Scotland's economy - why not consider a career in the maritime sector? Our short courses could be your first step or help you develop your career.

For more information or to book a place on any of our Maritime courses please contact:

  • Iain Angus Macaulay: Tel - 01851 770287, email - iainangus.macaulay@uhi.ac.uk
  • Alistair Macleod: Tel - 01851 770284, email - a.macleod33@uhi.ac.uk

View upcoming courses below (arrangements can be made for additional courses outwith the schedule, for group bookings of 6, or more, as and when demand dictates.)

We also provide Seafish Approved Training courses in partnership with The Western Isles Fisherman Association. These include Basic Sea Survival, Basic Firefighting, Stability, 5-day 16.5m Skippers and 15-day Introduction to Commercial Fishing Tickets. Please contact info@wifa.co.uk to make arrangements.

STCW Personal Survival Techniques (Sea Survival)

This course is a pre-requisite for entry to the Merchant Navy. A certificate is issued by the college on the successful completion of the course on behalf of the Maritime Coastal Agency. The course is designed to give all personnel going to sea the essential basic knowledge of survival equipment, survival principles, and techniques that can be applied to maximise their chances of survival in the event of a marine casualty.

  • Stornoway
  • £140
  • 2025: 9th May, 6th Jun

Elementary First Aid

This course is an introduction to First Aid techniques. The course is delivered by an approved certificated instructor and complies with the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and Sea Fish Industry Authority (SEAFISH) requirements for the issue of their certificates.

  • Stornoway
  • £140
  • 2025: 2nd May, 13th June

RYA SRC VHF Radio

This is an RYA VHF course for anyone who owns a fixed or hand-held marine VHF radio.

  • Stornoway
  • £185
  • 2025: 25th Apr, 16th May, 20th Jun

Personal Safety & Responsibilities

This course is a pre-requisite for entry to the Merchant Navy. A certificate is issued by the college on the successful completion of the course on behalf of the Maritime Coastal Agency. Certificate issued on behalf of Maritime Coastal Agency.

  • Stornoway
  • £125
  • 2025: 23rd May

RYA Coastal Skipper

An advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Coastal Skipper Certificate. The syllabus makes some provision for revision of subjects in the elementary course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the elementary course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in the advanced course in the time available.

  • Stornoway
  • 7 Day course
  • £470
  • Dates TBC