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 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.

This is an intermediate course for people who are considering a career in Business or Administration. Students will study a wide range of subjects including IT (word processing, spreadsheets and database), Front of Office, Central Services, Marketing, Events, Understanding Business and Employability Skills. Workshops and study skills are included and students will have the opportunity to visit business organisations and receive visiting speakers from industry.

This course is for people who need to gain a sound academic grounding in care, or who need to build up confidence before going on to tackle a further education qualification. There is some formal assessment with the SQA on subjects covering Values and Principles, Social Influences, Human Development and Behaviour. The course also includes core skills units in Communication, Numeracy, Data Science and Data Citizenship. You may get the opportunity to do a volunteering placement.

The Scottish Vocational Qualification in Care Services Leadership and Management at SCQF Level 10 recognises the knowledge and skills required from candidates working in management within the care sector. It has been designed to provide a robust and certificated qualification which equips individuals with a range of knowledge, skills and values to enable them to take on the leadership and management challenges facing care services today. Why Choose Borders College? We offer great support and have excellent candidate success levels. We consistently receive positive feedback about our quality from candidates, employers and SQA

Professional Development Award (PDA) at level 7. This course is designed to enhance the skills that students already have and includes the following content: Construction Technical Communication Skills, New and Sustainable Building Technologies, Timber Stairs with Winders, Specialist Doors, Windows and Screens, Complex Pitched Roofs, High Class Finishings, Site Measuring and Setting Out Procedures.

Diploma in bench joinery at SCQF level 5 (City and Guilds 6806-26)This course is designed as an extension to our full time Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery course and focusses on developing bench joinery skills. Underpinning knowledge includes Health, Safety and Welfare, Principles of building construction and Information and communication in the construction industry. Practical elements include setting up and operating a circular saw, setting out, marking out and manufacture of bench joinery products.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Carpentry and Joinery. This full time introductory course is designed to give the entrant the practical skills and technical knowledge required for Carpentry and Joinery. The programme will include Bench and Manufacturing Skills and Constructional Carpentry Skills. 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 course is for people who would like to develop skills in catering and customer service. There will be a mix of practical and classroom based learning and also an opportunity to engage in a work placement experience.Students will complete and NPA in Professional Cookery and an NPA in Customer Service. NPA Cookery includes Food Preparation Techniques, Food Hygiene, Cookery Processes and Craft Baking. NPA Customer Service includes Communication Skills for Customer Service, Social Media for Customer Service and Customer Service: Product and Service Requirements. Developing Essential Skills and use of My world of Work will help...

The subject areas include Leadership Starts with Me, Care in a Contemporary Society, Health, Wellbeing and Safeguarding, and Support for Play, Learning and Development. Students carry out a substantial part of this course in an actual childcare setting. Work placement is necessary to complete the full award. Please read the Important Notice at www.borderscollege.ac.uk/uni

The qualification is for learners who have a childcare practitioner qualification and wish to develop their professional practice so they are able to provide better outcomes for children and young people. The course includes units on pedagogical approaches, policy initiatives; leadership, team working and collaborative practice. Learners can potentially progress to study childhood practice qualifications at SCOV level 9. Please read the Important Notice at www.borderscollege.ac.uk/uni