Upcoming Courses
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.
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March 2023
Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this March.
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
Book now Find out moreCity & 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 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)
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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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
Book now Find out moreREHIS 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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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
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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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
Book now Find out moreIntermediate 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
Book now Find out moreCity & 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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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
Book now Find out moreSQA 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
Book now Find out moreREHIS 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
Book now Find out moreHighfield 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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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)
Book now Find out moreCare 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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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
Book now Find out moreFirst 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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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.”
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