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Take a look below at our upcoming courses! These exciting courses are only available to apply for a limited time and on a first come first serve basis.

Make sure you don't miss out and get one step ahead by applying below!

March 2023

Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this March.

Food Hygiene

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene at SCQF Level 5

This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department.

Location: Both campuses

Dates: 7th and 29th March (Dumfries) and 22nd March (Stranraer)

20% discount - limited time only

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City & Guilds 2921-31 Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations

This course aims to provide expert guidance to learners wishing to gain knowledge and understanding on Electric Vehicle charging equipment installation.

Location: Dumfries

Dates: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 30th & 31st March

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SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work @ SCQF Level 6

SQA Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6

Become trained to a standard where you can administer basic first aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.

Location: Both campuses

Dates: 
8th, 15th & 22nd March (Dumfries)
28th, 29th, 30th March (Dumfries)

9th, 16th & 22nd March (Stranraer)

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REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders course is aimed at meeting the needs of candidates who works or wants to work as a Personal Licence Holder in on-sales and off-sales premises.

Location: Dumfries

Date: 27th March

20% discount - limited time only

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Excel

Advanced Microsoft Excel

This 1-day course, takes the skills learned in Introduction to Excel and Intermediate Excel, and moves to look at some more advanced Excel tools. 

Location: online

Date: 29th March

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REHIS Elementary Health & Safety

This course provides a greater awareness of Health & Safety requirements within the workplace. This course is recommended for all types of businesses.

Location: Dumfries

Date: 30th March

20% discount - limited time only

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Health and Safety

April 2023

Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this April.

IMI L2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities & L3 System Repair & Replacement (Combined)

This IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) qualification is aimed at those who have an interest in gaining the knowledge to work safely when carrying out repair activities on Electric/Hybrid vehicle high voltage systems.
 

Location: Dumfries

Date:
4th, 5th and 6th April 
11th, 12th and 13th April

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SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work @ SCQF Level 6

SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work @ SCQF Level 6

This SQA qualification is designed to provide an accredited and certificated award that will equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required to deal with various emergencies that require first aid in the workplace.

Location: Both campuses

Dates: 11th and 18th April (Dumfries) and 25th April (Stranraer)

20% discount when you book before March 31st

 

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Awareness of Mental Health First Aid

This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides you with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.

Location: Dumfries

Date: 13th April 

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Personal Licence

REHIS Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders course is aimed at meeting the needs of candidates who works or wants to work as a Personal Licence Holder in on-sales and off-sales premises.

Location: Stranraer

Date: 17th April

20% discount when you booked before March 31st

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Intermediate Microsoft Excel

This course improves proficiency with Microsoft Excel and builds on existing skills from the beginner level.

Location: online

Date: 17th April

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IOSH Managing Safely Refresher

This globally recognised 1-day course is a great opportunity to refresh key parts of the Managing course, through an engaging and practical 1-day course.  

Location: Dumfries

Date: 18th April 

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City & Guilds 2391-52 Award in Inspection and Testing

This qualification is aimed at practicing Electricians and helps you to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to professionally carry out inspection and testing on electrical installations.

Location: Dumfries

Date: Starts 18th April

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Electrical Engineering
Health and Safety

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

This qualification is designed for anyone (managers, supervisors and workers) in any type of organisation. It is ideal for anyone who needs a broad understanding of health and safety issues to be able to manage day-to-day risks effectively.  

Location: online

Date: Starts 19th April

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SQA Award in First Aid at Work at SCQF Level 6

On this 3-day course, you will be trained to a standard where you can administer basic First Aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.

Location: Dumfries:

Dates: 20th April, 27th April and 5th May

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SQA Award in Emergency First Aid at Work @ SCQF Level 6
Food Hygiene

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene at SCQF Level 5

This course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department.

Location: Dumfries:

Date: 20th April

20% discount when you book before March 31st

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Highfield Level 2 Award in Safe Moving and Handling

This qualification is an introduction to moving and handling activities for those starting work, returning to work or who need specific training in manual handling, as well as being a suitable qualification for refresher training.

Location: Dumfries

Date: 20th April

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Health and Safety
Stranraer Zest

Master Chef Experience

This course is an excellent opportunity for your to prepare for a career as a chef, or to simply learn and gain invaluable cooking skills.

Location: Stranraer

Date: Starts 20th April (6 weeks)

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Care Start

This course is aimed at those who are looking to gain employment within the care sector and will provide delegates with some relevant skills and qualifications to assist them in gaining employment. 

Location: Dumfries

Dates: 24th, 25th and 26th April

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Customer Service

Worldhost - Principles of Supervising Customer Service Performance

Give your supervising staff the vital skills they need to recognise the value of customer service, and how to coach their team members to deliver it.

Location: Dumfries

Date: 25th and 26th April

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First Aid for Mental Health

This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.

Location: Both campuses

Dates: 24th April (Dumfries) and 27th April (Stranraer)

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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Hear what others have to say...

McMillan Hotels

''McMillan Hotels at North West Castle has sent staff on all the available short courses over the last year and both the individuals and the business have benefitted from the excellent organisation, teaching and qualifications.

The training brings new skills to the business and a renewed enthusiasm to the team members who have the opportunity to take part in the courses.”

McMillan Hotels