Facilities at James Watt College

A wide range of resources will be available to you while you are a student at James Watt College. These resources include e.g. the Library and all the books, videos, PCs and other materials that it contains, the Nursery and the lockers that can be rented out each year. For more information on any of the College resources listed here click on the appropriate link opposite.

The Hub

The Hub will undertake to provide users with an effective and efficient range of facilities and services designed to optimise your learning experience.

The Hub at the Finnart, North Ayrshire and Waterfront Campuses offer a wide range of resources designed to optimise the learning experience.

For more information visit The Hub website. - or - Search our online library catalogue system

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Nurseries

College nurseries are provided on both the Finnart and North Ayrshire campuses. The Finnart Campus nursery is open from 8.00am - 5.00pm and the North Ayrshire Campus nursery is open from 8.30am - 4.30pm, 37 weeks per year. Each has limited places for children aged between 3 and 5 years and you may be entitled to free childcare.

Contact Tracey Tearle, Nursery Head of Centre, Finnart Campus on 01475 553131 or
Margaret Carmichael, Nursery Head of Centre, North Ayrshire Campus on 01294 555311 for further information.

Childcare facilities for under threes may also be available locally for Greenock students. For further information contact the Student Information Centre.

More about our Nursery facilities

Click here for a link to the Scottish Executive site for National and Local Childcare

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Catering

The Finnart Campus Ambition Restaurant which has a restaurant license, is run by the Scottish Centre of Hospitality and provides a variety of quality menus to suit all tastes. Reservations for lunch are made through the main college reception on the concourse in the Finnart Campus or by telephoning: 01475 724433, ext 2222.

E.K@fe

Catering resources at the Finnart Campus now benefit from the launch of a new state-of-the-art internet cafe. The E.K@fe is open to both staff and students, providing bistro style breakfasts, lunches and snacks throughout the day, with the added bonus of direct Internet access.

The E.K@fe can be found on the 7th floor of the Finnart Campus. Information on opening times can be found posted on the door.

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Hair & Beauty Treatments

Staff, students and members of the public are encouraged to book-in for hair and beauty treatments during the course of the year, in both the Finnart and North Ayrshire campuses, to enable students to gain more practical experience. Treatments range from styling, cutting, perming and highlights to manicures, facials, electrolysis and massage. For details of prices and treatments on offer please contact:

Finnart Campus, 01475 724433, ext 2254
North Ayrshire Campus, 01294 559000, ext 3212

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Lockers

A limited number of lockers are available for students in the Finnart Campus at a cost of £1.00. Students will be required to provide their own padlock and key and all lockers must be emptied at the end of the third term. If you would like to apply, see the janitor in the main concourse and hand in your £1.00 at the Finance Office.

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Car Parking

There is no designated student car parking at the Finnart Campus, however street parking is available in Finnart Street and the surrounding area. Please be sympathetic to residents and take care where you park. The North Ayrshire, Waterfront and Largs campuses have designated car parks for staff and students.

Papercut - Your printing account

As a JWC learner you will be able to set up a printing account to use the Papercut service. Top up cards are available from Library staff in Finnart St, Waterfront, and North Ayrshire campuses and from Administration staff in the Largs Campus. For full Papercut Top up instructions download this guide.