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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November 2022
Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this November:
REHIS Elementary Health and Safety
This course is aimed at all employees and will provide a greater awareness of Health & Safety requirements within the work place. This course is recommended for all types of businesses.
Date: 29th November
Location: Stranraer
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Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this December.
REHIS Elementary Cooking Skills: Cooking on a Budget
A practical short course aimed at anyone with little or no cooking experience.
This course will provide participants with basic cooking skills and will increase overall confidence and knowledge when cooking.
Only £30 for three days.
Date: 1st, 8th, 15th December
Location: Stranraer
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SQA Award in First Aid at Work
This SQA approved 3-day course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Candidates are trained to a standard where they can administer basic First Aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.
Dates: 1st, 8th, 15th December
Location: Stranraer
Book today Find out moreREHIS Elementary Cooking Skills - An Alternative Christmas Menu
Participants will increase their basic food preparation skills, increase their basic cooking skills, gain an awareness of food safety, along with getting into the festive spirit and learning to cook some Christmas themed dishes to add to your Christmas menu.
Dates: 2nd, 9th & 16th December
Location: Stranraer
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REHIS Elementary Health and Safety
This course is aimed at all employees and will provide a greater awareness of Health & Safety requirements within the work place. This course is recommended for all types of businesses.
Date: 7th December
Location: Dumfries
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Highfield Level 2 Award in the Prevention and Control of Infection for the Workplace (RQF)
The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace and is aimed at anyone working in any industry needing to develop their understanding and knowledge of how to prevent and control the spread of infection in their workplace.
Date: 16th December
Location: Dumfries
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Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this January
SQA Award in First Aid at Work
This SQA approved 3-day course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Candidates are trained to a standard where they can administer basic First Aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.
Dates: 11th, 18th, 25th January
Location: Dumfries
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This SQA approved 3-day course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Candidates are trained to a standard where they can administer basic First Aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.
Dates: 13th, 20th, 27th January
Location: Stranraer
Book today Find out moreIntroduction to Working with Communities (January) @ SCQF Level 6
The programme is designed to introduce you to Community Learning and Development (CLD) academic theory and practice, with particular focus on involvement in community capacity building, which is one of the three main strands of CLD.
Dates: 16th January
Location: Dumfries
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SQA Award in First Aid at Work Requalification
This is a 2 day requalification course for those qualified with First Aid at Work, who are due to renew their qualification (certificates valid for 3 years).
Dates: 26th January
Location: Dumfries
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Take a look below and see the range of short courses available this February.
MS-Excel courses
Build your skills and grow your business with our MS-Excel courses.
Tailored to your needs, our MS-Excel courses are available from beginner to advance levels.
Help your company become more efficient and book today.
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Techniques in Professional Hairdressing
The course gives you an excellent introduction to Hairdressing. You’ll develop and build skills in shampooing, blow-drying, basic hair cutting, colouring and basic setting and winding techniques for hair.
Date: 6th February
Location: Dumfries
Book today Find out moreSQA Award in First Aid at Work
This SQA approved 3-day course complies with the Health & Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981.
Candidates are trained to a standard where they can administer basic First Aid in the workplace until more qualified help arrives.
Dates: 8th, 15th & 22nd February
Location: Dumfries
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Care Skills @ SCQF Level 5
This is a newly added short full time (2 days a week for 16 weeks) programme which will help you to prepare for further study in the health and social care sector.
Date: 8th February
Location: Dumfries
Apply now Find out moreSQA Award in First Aid at Work Requalification
This is a 2 day requalification course for those qualified with First Aid at Work, who are due to renew their qualification (certificates valid for 3 years).
Dates: 16th, 23rd February
Location: Dumfries
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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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