Train your team. Retain your talent.
Hospitality employers in Dumfries & Galloway, are you looking to develop your team?
We’re offering fully funded training opportunities in partnership with the Holywood Trust, designed to help your 15 to 25-year-old staff build skills, confidence, and progress in their careers.
Our programmes help you:
✔ Turn entry-level staff into confident, skilled team members
✔ Develop future supervisors, chefs, and managers
✔ Give employees a reason to stay and grow with you
✔ Strengthen your team without adding to your training budget
Get in touch to find out how your team can benefit
To book: For Employers – Training Booking Form
If you are a young person looking to access this funded training independently, please use the booking form from the following page: Hospitality Skills for Young People
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or confirm eligibility, please contact shortcourses@dumgal.ac.uk
Coastal Benefit Fund
In partnership with Springboard, we support hospitality businesses in coastal communities to attract, develop, and retain talented people aged 25 and over.
Through access to industry-recognised training, employability programmes, and tailored workforce development opportunities, employers can strengthen skills within their teams, improve staff confidence, and support career progression.
By investing in people, businesses can address recruitment challenges, enhance customer experience, and build a resilient workforce equipped to meet the needs of a thriving hospitality sector.
Partner with us to invest in your people, strengthen your business, and support the future of hospitality in coastal communities.
Coastal Areas
Nith Estuary / Solway Coast
Caerlaverock
· Cummertrees & Cummertrees West
· Eastriggs, Dornock & Creca
· Gretna & Rigg
· Kingholm Quay
· Kirkbean
· New Abbey
· Royal Burgh of Annan
· Ruthwell & Clarencefield
· Southerness
· Troqueer Landward
Stewartry (Kirkcudbrightshire coast)
Auchencairn
· Borgue
· Buittle Parish
· Colvend & Southwick
· Dalbeattie
· Dundrennan
· Gatehouse of Fleet
· Kirkcolm (note: actually Wigtownshire geographically, but included in list)
· Royal Burgh of Kirkcudbright & District
Wigtownshire / Machars / Rhins
Cairnryan
· Cree Valley
· Garlieston
· Isle of Whithorn
· Kirkmabreck
· Kirkmaiden
· Leswalt
· Old Luce
· Port William
· Portpatrick
· Stoneykirk
· Stranraer
· Whithorn
· Wigtown & District
To book a course: Training Booking Form – Coastal Benefit Funding
Customer Service Roadshow
Highfield Level 2 Award in Customer Service
Join us for a practical and engaging training programme designed to help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to deliver outstanding customer service.
Funding is available through: • The Holywood Trust for eligible individuals aged 15-25 • D&G Coastal Benefits Fund via Springboard for eligible individuals aged 25+ living within qualifying coastal communities.
This nationally recognised qualification provides learners with the knowledge and practical understanding needed to deliver exceptional customer experiences, communicate effectively, and handle customer enquiries and complaints professionally. Suitable for a wide range of industries, the course helps build confidence, improve customer satisfaction, and enhance workplace performance.
For course entry requirements and content – Click here
| Date | Venue |
| 17th August 2026 | DGC Dumfries Campus |
| 24th August 2026 | DGC Stranraer Campus |
| 31st August 2026 | Annan Athletic |
| 7th September 2026 | Rock and Wheels, Dalbeattie |
| 14th September 2026 | The Merse, Wigtown |
| 21st September 2026 | The Selkirk Arms, Kirkcudbright |
| 28th September 2026 | DGC Dumfries Campus |
| 5th October 2026 | DGC Stranraer Campus |
Places are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.
To book a funded place: 15-25 year olds looking to start a career or upskill in hospitality – Funded by Holywood Trust
To book a funded place: Over 25’s living & Working in coastal area – Coastal Benefit Funding
Cooking Skills
Master Chef Experience
This course is ideal for anyone with a passion for food – especially aspiring, or those considering a career in professional cookery.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to prepare for a career as a chef, or to simply learn and gain invaluable cooking skills.
Craft Baking
This class is for anyone looking to develop their knowledge and skills of baking on a personal or professional level.
Food Hygiene
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene
This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department. This course is a SCQF Level 5
REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene
This course is designed for individuals in supervisory roles within the hospitality industry and those working in high-risk food environments. It comes highly recommended by local Environmental Health Officers for all supervisors of food handlers.
Front of House
REHIS Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate
The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders course is aimed at anyone who works or wants to work as a Personal Licence Holder in on-sales and off-sales premises.
Highfield Level 2 Award in Customer Service
Excellent customer service is at the heart of every successful business. The Highfield Level 2 Award in Customer Service is designed for individuals who are currently working in customer-facing roles or those looking to start a career where customer interaction is essential.
Other Courses
CMI Certificate in Principles of Management & Leadership Level 3
This course is designed for aspiring or practising managers who want to develop their leadership capabilities and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This course provides practical tools and insights to help you lead teams effectively, communicate with impact, and drive performance.
REHIS Elementary Cleaning & Disinfection
This course is aimed at those who have cleaning duties, or are responsible for the monitoring of cleaning practices within the workplace.
Highfield Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection
Aimed at those working in industries where verification, auditing (including internal auditing and supplier auditing), or inspections are undertaken, such as the food industry, this qualification provides learners with throretical knowledge on how to effectively carry out audits/inspections.