This course is suitable for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work (3-day) certificate. First Aiders whose certificates have expired for more than 28 days must attend the 3-day First Aid at Work course. Candidates must provide the organisation with a copy of their three day Accredited First Aid at Work certificate prior to course commencement, to be eligible to attend.

This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who have a love of flowers and want to learn floral design techniques and how to apply them in practice.Course content:

The course will cover the followign topics: The basics How to care and condition your flowers Preparing containers Wrapping bunches/tied bouquetsYou will be shown a range of techniques to help you create different styles of floral design and through practical demonstration, you will be given guidance to help you create a range different types of floral designs. Some of the designs...

The course allows learners the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of forestry. The course covers units on forestland, woodland, the production and care of young trees, business project, core skills and work experience. The course delivery will apply to practical contexts allowing learners to complete routine tasks.

This course combines College-based theory with work experience and has the following content: Gamekeeping Health and Safety, Shoot Day Skills, Predator and Pest Control, Deer Biology, Work Experience, Introduction to Grouse Management, Safe Use of Shotgun and Sporting Rifle, Game Bird Rearing, Quarry Species, Game Meat Hygiene, An Introduction to Public Relations, Deer Biology, Deer Management Qualifications Level 1 and Core Skills.

Game and Wildlife Management, Game Bird Management, Sustainable Deer Management, Wildlife Legislation, Workplace Practice, Public Relations, Manage Game Sporting Activities, Working Dogs and Graded Unit.Core Skills for working in the land-based industry may be a timetabled part of this course.Please read the Important Notice at www.borderscollege.ac.uk/uni

Our Gardening in Any Space course is a leisure course delivered over 10-weeks. Classes will be held from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Wednesday evenings.Course content:

Each week we will look at a different aspect of creating a green space indoors or outdoors. Course content will include the following topics: Planning Plant identification Designing a planted space Container planting Seasonal changes Gardens around the world Trees and herbs Edible garden Creativity around the world

This course enables students to gain skills to become successful graphic designers and introduces students to the world of Creative Industries. Topics covered include Photography, Mixed Media, Typography, Digital Imaging, and Sustainable Design. Assessment is through a wide range of design briefs, which are often client-initiated, that will develop the student's skills. The course is suitable for those who wish to progress to University to study design.

A great course to start a career in the fitness industry. Covers Anatomy and Physiology; Principles of Exercise; Planning & Instructing Gym-based exercise; Supporting Clients; Health & Safety in a Fitness Environment.Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing is aligned to the national occupational standards and enables students to access the Register for Exercise Professional and work as a gym instructor.Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

You will have the opportunity to work within a realistic salon environment and learn commercial cutting, colouring and styling skills. All assessments are undertaken in the salon environment, which is operational during the day and evening. You will learn essential salon employability skills such as cutting, colouring, conditioning and styling hair. Additional certificates may be gained to enhance employment opportunities such as industry-recognised customer care award, World Host. Core Skills for working in the hairdressing industry are essential timetabled parts of this programme. Students wil be expected to provide clients for assessment purposes.

You will learn to develop your ladies and gents haircutting, colouring and styling work, enhance your fashion skills and further develop specialist hairdressing techniques within our realistic salon environment, which is open to the public during the day and evening. Employment experience, and Core Skills for working in the hairdressing industry are, essential timetabled parts of this programme. Students wil be expected to provide clients for assessment purposes.