This course supports experienced mountain bike performers to develop their individual skills whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification that can lead to employment or entry to university (to 2nd or 3rd year in some cases). HNC Coaching and Developing Sport offers a unique opportunity to work towards industry recognised coaching awards. The course is recognised by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) and enables access to employment or university. This means you can be confident you will graduate with enhanced employment or university prospects in your chosen field. Through a blended learning approach as...

This course is ideal for those who have an active involvement and passion for sport. Through a blended learning approach as well as at least 3 hours per week spent on placement with a SRU Development Officer or Live Borders Active Schools Coordinator, you will learn how to deliver sports coaching, strength and conditioning, fitness testing, sports analysis, nutrition, psychology and sports development projects, while also gaining the real life experience of enabling young sports people to thrive and develop in their chosen area.HNC Coaching and Developing Sport offers a unique opportunity to work towards industry recognised coaching awards. The...

This course is only accessible to those who have completed year 1 of the HND Coaching & Developing Sport. The course builds on the knowledge covered in Year 1 and covers topics including Psychology, Event Management, Fitness Conditioning, Performance Coaching and much more. Classes run over 3 days per week but students are expected to undertake more independent study and may continue with some of the expert tuition from Dirt School 1 day per week.

Today's world revolves around the use of digital technologies and requires people with a mix of computing, technical, creative, and people skills. This course covers a wide range of topics, including hardware and systems, data security, applications development and coding with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Python. In this course you will undertake a wide range of different computing units to develop a skill base to provide opportunities to progress to higher levels of study or into employment. Borders College are committed to providing candidates with a wide skill base in further education to enable them to specialise if the choose...

This new course offers an introduction to software development. It will introduce you to a range of subjects and skills that contribute to the design and development of good quality software.These include developing skills in C#, VB.NET, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming, SQL Programming and Project Management.

Currently in Scotland there is a shortage of skilled software developers.This course offers an introduction to software development. It will introduce you to a range of subjects and skills that will lead you to the design and development of good quality softwareYou will learn programming languages that will prepare you for a career in this ever changing industry, as you focus on design, implementation and testing of your programs.You will study subjects such as:Software Development: Object Oriented ProgrammingSystems Development: Object Oriented Analysis and DesignSoftware Development: Data StructuresComputing: Software Development: Graded Unit 2 (Project)Data Science

The Foundation Apprenticeship will give you the chance to develop the skills and knowledge to enter a career in the construction industry. You will learn about the different construction trades and gain some practical skills in Carpentry & Joinery, Painting & Decorating, and Brickwork or Roofing. This course is delivered by time served trades people and provides trade expertise in classroom and workshop activities. The course provides employer engagment and encourages the student to find a suitable work placement.Understanding industry Personal development: Self and work, Half Brick Walling, Carpentry and Joinery Techniques, Decorative Painting.SVQ units include Work Based Challenge Skills...

HNC Counselling is designed to provide the opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to the theory and skills practice of working with people and counselling within an encouraging and supportive environment.At the HNC level it is recommended that you undertake some voluntary work in the helping professions relevant to counselling to build up your experience base. A placement is an essential part of the HND (Year 2) where you will be expected to undertake 100 hours of counselling. The theory subjects include Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioural and Psychodynamic.

This Foundation Apprenticeship will prepare young people for direct entry into a career in the Creative and Digital Media sector by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively from day one of employment. This includes both the development of practical and technical skills alongside the development of learner meta-skills, supported via project-based learning.

This Foundation Apprenticeship will prepare young people for direct entry into a career in the Creative and Digital Media sector by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively from day one of employment. This includes both the development of practical and technical skills alongside the development of learner meta-skills, supported via project-based learning.Course content:

The Creative and Digital Media framework includes three core elements: National Progression Award in Creative and Digital Media Skills Industry Challenge Project Work Based Learning units