The NCC at Inchinnan is a major Scottish skills institution located in the constituency. 

The college serves employers and apprentices from all over Scotland and plays a key role in maintaining specialist construction skills. 

NCC Scotland trained 1,335 learners between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026.

When MSP Campbell visited the NCC, she observed the apprentices in their craft and got to know their experiences in the industry. 

Campbell also met Ian Hughes, engagement director for Scotland, CITB, and John Grubb, curriculum manager at NCC.  

A total of 310 new apprentices were recruited by the college in 2025 and it expects to recruit around 290 new starts this year. The apprentices are trained across three categories such as construction occupations, plant mechanics, and access (scaffolding). 

At present, the CITB is the sole provider of apprenticeship training in Scotland for nine of the 11 apprenticeship qualifications provided at the college. 

MSP Campbell said: “The training centre at Inchinnan offers excellent facilities for both young apprentices and adult upskilling and is the only one of its type in Scotland offering specialist training for Scotland’s construction workforce. 

“Fully funded by private sector construction employers via the CITB levy, the NCC is a genuine example of how employers in Scotland, ably supported by CITB, can ensure much needed specialist occupations within the construction sector are maintained and remain an integral part of Scotland’s long-term economic and social priorities.” 

Hughes said: “The college provides specialist training that supports employers across the country and helps learners gain the skills, confidence and experience needed for successful careers in construction.  

“With CITB’s Construction Workforce Outlook forecasting that the Scottish construction industry needs 2,590 extra workers each year from 2026 to 2030, it’s important that policymakers can see first-hand the value of investing in skills and apprenticeships to help meet Scotland’s future construction needs.”

The CITB delivered £68 million in apprenticeship grants for the 2025-2026 financial year.