If you’re interested in a career in the care sector, such as health care, social care or childcare, this course is a great place to start. This course gives you a good introduction to what you’ll need to know and understand to work successfully in a care practice setting. The focus is on understanding why people use care services, and developing your skills to support the health and wellbeing of others. Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing: You’ll explore the Health Sector in Scotland looking specifically at health and social care provision, and what’s involved in working in...

This brand new offering in Chemical Engineering provides a stepping stone in the pathway to a career in Chemicals Industry. After completing this course, progression to either our popular HNC/HND Chemical Process Technology or Applied Chemistry offerings or even onto our University Partner Degree Programs at Heriot Watt University or University of Strathclyde. This course would also enhance an application to an apprenticeship in the Chemical Process Industry.

Heat Transfer Introduction to Chemical Engineering Process Calculations Fundamental Chemistry: An Introduction Process Chemistry, An Introduction Process Operations: Distillation and Evaporation Process Calculations Processing fluids & solids Mathematics Health...

A 3 day course covering the new April 2021 legislation in relation to Door Supervisors, course includes the compulsory First Aid element of these new regulations. Course Units Emergency First Aid - 6 HoursPrinciples of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry - 2 hoursPrinciples of Using Equipment Relevant to Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry - 2 HoursApplication of physical intervention skills in the private security industry - 13 HoursGuidance on assessmentEmergency First Aid - Ongoing assessment throughout the coursePrinciples of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry - Externally set and marked...

This introductory course provides an opportunity to sample a range of creative subject areas. Delivered in a friendly, studio-based environment, it involves practical creative project work.

Students will develop the skills and knowledge required for progression to NC Level 5/6 study in a range of subjects at Forth Valley College. Working across disciplines such as art and design, media and sound production, students will be able to develop a broad range of skills, which will prepare them for more specialised study.

Drawing Graphic Design Web Design Video and Radio Production Analysing Media Sound...

If you’re interested in the creative industries and in particular sound production, this course can help you on your way. This course develops your technical abilities within an audio environment, with a firm focus on teamwork. You’ll also spend a considerable amount of time working with live sound. You’ll learn using world class equipment and the latest industry software, such as Pro Tools and Ableton. Your assessments will be based on real-life products in post and music production, in a variety of genres. Here’s just some of what you’ll be doing: You’ll learn about sound engineering systems and basic public...

Our tailor made Access to Music: Rock and Pop performance course will provide students with the practical training and theoretical music knowledge they need to succeed in this demanding industry whilst offering the opportunity of using industry-standard hardware and software to develop the skills required for a career within the exhilarating world of Music. Instruments considered are, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Saxophone, Vocals and Piano/Keyboard.

This access course will introduce you to a wide range of skills in preparation for further study in the musical field. Focusing on practical musicianship, you will be introduced to music performance and songwriting skills whilst...

Learn how to improve quality of life for autistic people and overcome the barriers they face in accessing healthcare.Learn more about the physical and mental health of autistic peopleOn this four-week course, you’ll learn about the many co-existing conditions that are common in autistic people. You’ll explore how these interact with autistic differences and what impact they have on physical and mental wellbeing. You’ll also examine the interconnection between autistic experiences and mental health, and learn how masking and trauma affect access to healthcare. Understand the role of intersectionality in autistic wellbeing As you delve into different areas of intersectionality,...

This programme is a Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) which provides a route to university for you if are returning to education after a substantial period of time. It is specifically designed as an access to Social Work programmes at University – meeting their agreed entry requirements with SWAP.  It may lead to progression to a number of other degrees at UWS and other universities with a SWAP agreement. The course is challenging and contains a combination of units that will require considerable study out-with College time.   You must be able to cope with the demands of study...

Take your first steps into the construction and engineering industries on our practical, employment focussed, Access to Construction and Engineering course. You will complete units and awards at national 4/5 level and on completion, can progress onto your chosen disciplineThe Access to Construction and Engineering course will give you a range of opportunities to develop your skills in the Construction and Engineering Industries.  It will also help build your confidence through working in teams with your fellow students.This course has helped many students to gain employment and apprenticeships both locally and nationally.Throughout this course you will be given the chance to...

Access to HNC Sports Coaching contains many practical elements for which you should ensure that you are physically fit.

During the course you will learn:Sports such as basketball, badminton, volleyball, swimming, football, rugby, hockey and table tennis, including NGB (National Governing Body) coaching awards where appropriateBasic sports coachingCore skillsPlanning personal fitnessHuman anatomy and physiologyFitness programmesResistance trainingCircuit trainingA PVG will be carried out at the start of this course