Borders Academy of Sport Excellence (BASE) supports sports performers to develop their individual skills and sports performance alongside their academic studies. The course has some common element with other level 6 Sport & Fitness courses but is built around a National Progression Award (NPA) in Achieving Excellence in Sport, covering: Analysis of performance; Behaviours of elite Athletes; and Performance improvement programmes. It is a full time course, with up to 3 days per week in college that will include specialised strength & conditioning sessons and 2 days expert MTB tuition through Dirt School at the world class facilities of Glentress/Innerleithen.

Borders College, in partnership with Scottish Borders Community and Development, offers English classes for adults living in the Scottish Borders for whom English is not the first language.You can study at a range of levels, from beginners through to SCQF Level 5.Learners will be given the opportunity to study one of two units:ESOL for Everyday Life: The general aim of this unit is to develop the language skills needed for everyday life infamiliar personal, social and transactional contexts for learners whose first language isnot English. Learners develop the skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking,using detailed English language.or ESOL in...

This award allows students to study and gain knowledge in how to carry out a wide variety of beauty therapy treatments. Students will study a range of units, which include Beauty Facial Techniques, Beauty Facial Treatment Packages, Body Massage Wellness Therapies. To support this practical work, theory sessions will also be delivered. Commercial Experience and Core Skills for working in the beauty industry are essential, timetabled parst of this course.Students will be required to provide clients for assessment

This award allows students to study and gain knowledge in how to carry out a wide variety of beauty therapy treatments. Students will study a range of units, which include Facial Skin Care Manicure, Day Make up and Basic Corrective Make up . To support this practical work, theory sessions will also be delivered, and all assessments are online with multiple choice questions. Core Skills for working in the beauty industry are an essential, timetabled part of this course.Students will be required to provide clients for assessment

The SVQ in Boat Building and Repair at SCQF Level 6 is aimed at apprentices in boat yards carrying out a variety of tasks on wooden, metal or composite boats.The SVQ in Boat Building and Repair has four mandatory units including: complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements; slinging; lifting and moving materials; and machinery and components in a marine environment.In addition to the mandatory units, candidates select one of two specialist pathways:Wooden Boat Building and RepairComposite Boat Building and Repair and Metal Boat Building and Repair Upon successful completion, learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees...

This course is aimed at small business owners (and/or their teams), who want to create and manage an effective and reliable book-keeping system.Course content:

On this one-day course you will get to learn the basics of bookkeeping and best practice. The course will cover the following topics: Introduction to bookkeeping - what is it? An understanding of what information needs to be recorded Dealing with items like invoices, petty cash, stock, etc. Credit control and payment terms Managing your cashflow and how important it is to stay on top of this ...

Professional Development Award (PDA) at level 7. This course is designed to enhance the skills that students already have and includes the following Construction industry and Technical communications, Arch Construction, Architectural and Feature work, Curved walls on plan and elevation, Site setting out, and other advanced optional units.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Brickwork. This full time introductory course follows a programme that is designed to acquaint the entrant with the practical skills and technical knowledge required for Brickwork, including methods of brick and block walling and decorative brickwork. Students will also have the opportunity to improve their knowledge in Sustainable construction and Core Skills. Work placement is encouraged and will reinforce knowledge and skills obtained during training in college.

This programme is designed for students who are considering a career in Business and Enterprise. Students will study a wide range of units including Marketing, Finance, Understanding Business, Business Formation and IT (including word processing, spreadsheets and database). Optional units include Events, Administrative Services, Economics and Accounting. Through undertaking a work experience placement, students have the opportunity to consolidate new skills and knowledge developed throughout their course.

This course has been designed to prepare students for possible progression to a Business degree course at University, and ultimately for a career in Business Administration and Management, enabling students to embrace the challenges presented in a business environment. Students may also seek employment following the successful completion of the HND programme. A wide range of subjects are studied including Marketing, Management, Business Law, HR, Accounting and Economics. Essential employability skills and entrepreneurship are included in units such as Developing Entrepreneurial Skills. Through undertaking a work experience placement in year 1, students have the opportunity to consolidate new skills and...