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Sit-in all-terrain vehicles (ATVs, also known as Quad Bikes or Quadbikes) are incredibly versatile machines, making them popular, and vital, tools of the trade for agricultural businesses.

An Introduction to Countryside skills at SCQF Level 4

The Access to Health Professions - including Nursing SCQF Level 6 course comprises of a collection of units at Higher level.

This course is designed to develop candidates' knowledge of modern agricultural principles and systems and to give the individual an insight into agriculture in the UK.

This full time provides an overview of the Agriculture industry with a focus on new and emerging technologies, for example the use of satellite and GPS systems; the collection, management, and use of data and metadata to improve efficiency; and the importance of diversification within the farming sector.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through all the key areas required to master ATV riding.

You will be given an introduction to identifying and caring for small animals which will cover: Identify basic characteristics of animals, Assist with the preparation and maintenance of accommodation for animals, Assist with the preparation and provision of food and water for animals.

You will study topics including Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Companion Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Companion Animal Handling and First Aid, Small Animal Health and Disease, and Small Animal Nutrition.

HND in Animal Care (SCQF level 8) builds on the knowledge and skills of the HNC Animal Care and also covers breeding, genetics and research skills.

You will study topics including Practical Animal Feeding, Maintaining Animal Accommodation, Maintaining Animal Health, Handling and Care of Small Animals (including birds, fish and reptiles) and Core Skills.

This course is aimed at students who wish to work in the animal care sector and who want to gain a greater knowledge of potential pathways.

Upon successful completion of the HNC in Art and Design, candidates may progress to the HND programme in Art and Design.

Upon successful completion, candidates will achieve the following awards;

• HNC Art and Design at SCQF Level 7

This Level 6 Qualification is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop creative expression by learning an applied range of complementary Art and Design skills and processes.

Alternating afternoons between workshop and classroom.

Borders Academy of Sport Excellence (BASE) supports sports performers to develop their individual skills and sports performance alongside their academic studies.

Borders College, in partnership with Scottish Borders Community and Development, offers English classes for adults living in the Scottish Borders for whom English is not the first language.

This award in Beauty and Hairstyling is an introductory qualification.

This course is designed to provide learners with a beauty qualification, reflective of the skills required by the beauty industry and will allow candidates to develop confidence, interpersonal skills, team building and flexible working whilst deepening their knowledge and skills in Beauty Care.

This course is designed to provide learners with an introductory beauty qualification, reflective of the skills required by the beauty industry that will prepare learners for further study within this vocational area.

Ready for Retail is a practical course that covers the basic skills gained while working in a retail outlet.

Ready for Retail is a practical course that covers the basic skills gained while working in a retail outlet.

Ready for Retail is a practical course that covers the basic skills gained while working in a retail outlet.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

This course is designed for operatives within the plumbing, heating and renewable industries.

Explore our range of Domestic ACS Gas Training Courses , As seasoned professionals looking to upgrade your skills and qualifications, our ACS Gas Training Courses are designed to fit your needs.

Explore our range of Domestic ACS Gas Training Courses , As seasoned professionals looking to upgrade your skills and qualifications, our ACS Gas Training Courses are designed to fit your needs.

Explore our range of Domestic ACS Gas Training Courses , As seasoned professionals looking to upgrade your skills and qualifications, our ACS Gas Training Courses are designed to fit your needs.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

This course aims to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Vented and Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards.

The course is for plumbing and heating engineers who require an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws.

The course is for plumbing and heating engineers who require an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws.

The course is for plumbing and heating engineers who require an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws.

The course is for plumbing and heating engineers who require an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws.

Explore our range of Domestic ACS Gas Training Courses , As seasoned professionals looking to upgrade your skills and qualifications, our ACS Gas Training Courses are designed to fit your needs.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Brickwork.

This introductory course is ideal for those who want to learn about the use of strimmers/brushcutters Brushcutters and strimmers are popular tools across the agriculture, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industries.

The Level 5 Qualification in Business with Information Technology is designed for learners who are considering a career in Business or Administration or looking to develop their Information Technology skills.

This course has been designed to prepare students for possible progression to a Business degree course at University, and ultimately for a career in Business Administration and Management, enabling students to embrace the challenges presented in a business environment.

This course has been designed to prepare students for possible progression to a Business degree course at University, and ultimately for a career in Business, enabling students to embrace the challenges presented in a business environment.

This programme is designed for students who are considering a career in Business and Enterprise along with developing their digital skills.

Professional Development Award (PDA) at level 7.

Diploma in bench joinery at SCQF level 5 (City and Guilds 6806-26)This course is designed as an extension to our full time Introduction to Carpentry and Joinery course and focusses on developing bench joinery skills.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Carpentry and Joinery.

There is no doubting the chainsaw's usefulness nor its power.

The HNC Childhood Practice (Practitioner Focus) is for applicants interested in a career in the early education, childcare or playwork sectors or for those wishing to pursue further study within Childhood Practice or Childhood Studies.

This course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge for a career in sports coaching.

This course supports experienced mountain bike performers to develop their individual skills whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification.

This course further develops the skills and knowledge you'll need for a career in sports coaching.

The HNC Computing award is designed to offer candidates academic and technician training leading to the skills necessary to design, implement and support IT systems in a vast range of industries.

Today's world revolves around the use of digital technologies and requires people with a mix of computing, technical, creative, and people skills.

This course will give you an introduction to this subject area and the basic skills necessary to progress onto further study in Computing, IT or another subject.

This course offers an introduction to software development.

The Foundation Apprenticeship will give you the chance to develop the skills and knowledge to enter a career in the construction industry.

This is a beginners course in creative writing.

This is an intermediate course in creative writing.

The HNC in Cyber Security develops knowledge and skills in areas such as data security and ethical hacking.

This course will give you an introduction to this subject area and the basic skills necessary to progress onto further study in Computing, IT or another subject.

This course develops the skills learned in the IMI Certificate in Transport Maintenance at SCQF Level 4 course and includes further in-depth understanding of fuel, braking, chassis, engine and transmission systems

This National Certificate (NC) Childhood Practice provides a comprehensive course on a range of topics, both theory and work practice-related, that will aid you in developing and enhancing the knowledge, skills, values and competencies for those wishing to work with, or already working with, children and young people in a childhood practice setting.

Early Education and Childhood Practice SCQF Level 4 is an engaging and nurturing course, that allows students to learn more about how to work with and support children and young people, understand and support their needs, and identify different job roles and opportunities in the caring sector from birth.

This course is an ideal introductory qualification that develops the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector.

The course is designed for people interested in an electrical engineering career and contains a range of SQA Higher National Units that will develop understanding in: Electricity Power Systems, Electrical Machine Principles, Power Electronics, Electrical Safety, DC and AC Principles, Application of Electrical and Electronic Instruments, Application of Programmable Logic Controllers and Three Phase Systems.

This full-time course is designed for people interested in entering a career in electrical engineering or electrical installation aspects of construction or engineering.

This course is designed to cover the Food, Energy Measurements, Eating for Health and Action Planning in line with National Initiatives.

This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks and is suitable for nominated Emergency First Aiders, or anyone wishing to do a comprehensive one-day first aid course.

You will use and communicate technical information to make components using hand tools, use fitting techniques and assemble mechanical components while gaining an understanding of working safely, efficiently and effectively in and engineering environment.

This award in Enterprise and Business is an introductory qualification designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop Enterprise and Employability skills.

This full-time course is designed for adults living in the Scottish Borders whose first language is not English.

This course will give you an introduction to this subject area and the basic skills necessary to progress onto further study in Computing, IT or another subject.

This course will provide candidates with opportunities to enhance their game-playing skills, organise and compete in esports events regionally and nationally and also develop the essential digital skills that are required in the modern-day digital working environment.

This Excel Level 1 and 2 course is aimed at those wishing to start their journey in Excel with the delivery initally covering all the basics, before moving onto a more asvanced skill set.

This course is to assist young people, aged 16-20, who are unsure of what direction of learning or employment they would like to take.

This course is suitable for people wishing to renew a valid First Aid at Work (3-day) certificate.

The course allows learners the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of forestry.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services Children and Young People is delivered over 2 academic years.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcar is delivered over 2 academic years.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcar is delivered over 2 academic years.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcar is delivered over 2 academic years.

Are you interested in mastering Power BI and enhancing your decision-making skills? Join our region-specific Power BI workshops! These sessions are tailored for candidates eager to explore the powerful features of Microsoft Power BI.

Game and Wildlife Management, Game Bird Management, Sustainable Deer Management, Wildlife Legislation, Workplace Practice, Public Relations, Manage Game Sporting Activities, Working Dogs and Graded Unit.

Our two-day novice training course is for anyone employed in the, horticulture, landscaping, and grounds maintenance industry that currently operates, or will be required to operate a garden machinery.

The intent of this course is to provide all basic knowledge to begin your guitar playing experience and allow you to continue to study privately yourself upon its completion.

The intent of this course is to provide all basic knowledge to begin your guitar playing experience and allow you to continue to study privately yourself upon its completion.

This course is designed to provide learners with a hairdressing qualification, reflective of the skills required by industry and will prepare learners for further study within this vocational area.

This course is designed to provide learners with a hairdressing qualification, reflective of the skills required by industry and will prepare learners for further study within this vocational area.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Health and Social Care (SCQF level 4/5) qualification offers a pathway to a fulfilling career in the health and social care sector.

This course aims to offer a comprehensive foundation in health and social care from children to older adults through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical placement.

The HNC Health Care Practice course is designed to prepare you for employment in the health care sector as a Health Care Support Assistant or to advance to university for nursing studies.

HNC Agriculture at SCQF Level 7 Next Generation

This full-time course is ideal for those who have completed SCQF Level 4 or those with good experience with horses.

This full-time course is designed to equip students with the skills and competence to assume responsibility for others and manage a small yard.

This is an introductory level course, ideal for those with little prior horticultural and gardening experience, or for students progressing from the Schools Academy programme.

This course provides a step up from Level 1, giving students the opportunity to study horticulture/gardening at a higher level, whilst gaining hands-on experience of working outdoors in historic gardens, the College's grounds and glasshouse and on community projects.

This course provides a step up from Level 2, giving students the opportunity to study horticulture at a higher level, whilst also gaining supervisory and valuable work experience.

This course will provide learners with an introduction to the different sectors of the hospitality industry, provide experience of vocationally related learning and facilitate progression to further education and/or training.

This qualification allows you to develop your knowledge and skills across a variety of specialist areas to prepare you for further studies or to enter a job in the automotive industry.

This course is essential for those supervising the handling and preparation of food.

Online assessor training for any staff members interested in delivering Skills Accreditation, Ready for Retail and Ready for Life units.

This course introduces learners to the hospitality industry and explores the scope of the industry, the career paths and job roles within it, and the employability skills that underpin them.

Borders Academy of Sporting Excellence (BASE) supports aspiring sports performers and coaches to develop their individual sports performance alongside their academic studies.

The Course allows all candidates to begin to develop some of the basic practical skills necessary to work in most of the land based disciplines, including agriculture, as well as an oportunity to explore the very diverse employment prospects that exist in land-based industries.

This course provides students with an introduction to landscape topics, whilst students gain valuable work experience.

This course is designed for people looking for a career in landscaping.

This course allows learners to demonstrate competence in their particular area of work.

Welcome to the dynamic world of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering! This introduction course explores the fundamental principles and concepts that drive innovation in these crucial engineering disciplines.

Welcome to the dynamic world of Mechanical Engineering! This course follows on from the NC5 introduction course and explores in more depth, the principles and concepts that drive innovation in our built environment.

This 12-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a wide range of mental health conditions and learn about the support/therapy provided by professional healthcare providers.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Construction - Carpentry & Joinery includes Practical Skill Development, Theory and Associated Subjects, Health & Safety and on-site work experience to build a portfolio of evidence.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Construction - Painting & Decorating includes Practical Skill Development, Theory and Associated Subjects, Health & Safety and on-site work experience to build a portfolio of evidence.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Gamekeeping is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 2 year period.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Horticulture is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 2 year period.

Designed for candidates who are currently employed in agriculture such as a farmer, stock worker or assistant herder.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Construction - Bricklaying includes Practical Skill Development, Theory and Associated Subjects, Health & Safety and on-site work experience to build a portfolio of evidence.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 3 year period.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 3 year period.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Mixed Farming is a work based award and requires attendance at Borders College over a 2 year period.

Without proper control, moles can cause major damage to crops and turf.

National 4 Mathematics is suitable for those looking for a basic Maths qualification, those who have been out of education for a while and would like to improve their Maths skills, or those who are hoping to continue onto the National 5 Mathematics Course but do not have the relevant qualifications, or have been out of education for more than a few years.

National 5 Mathematics is a suitable course for learners who have attained the National 4 Mathematics course (or who have equivalent qualifications or experience), those who have previously completed the National 5 course but wish to better their pass mark and/or individuals looking to refresh their knowledge in order to progress onto Higher Mathematics.

This course combines College-based theory with work experience and has the following content: Gamekeeping Health and Safety, Shoot Day Skills, Predator and Pest Control, Deer Biology, Work Experience, Introduction to Grouse Management, Safe Use of Shotgun and Sporting Rifle, Game Bird Rearing, Quarry Species, Game Meat Hygiene, An Introduction to Public Relations, Deer Biology, Deer Management Qualifications Level 1 and Core Skills.

This SCQF Level 6 NPA develops knowledge and understanding of the care sector; practical and transferable skills; oral, written and evaluation abilities; problem solving and planning capabilities; skills for working with others; and organisational and communication skills.

The NPA Social Services, Children and Young People is a combination of assessment and practice based experience: introducing key learning themes that can be a basis for a career working with Children and Young People.

This full time course follows a programme that is designed to acquaint the entrant with the practical skills and technical knowledge of Painting and Decorating.

National Progression Award (PDA) in Painting and Decorating.

This full time course follows a programme that is designed to introduce the entrant to the practical skills and technical knowledge of Hot and Cold Water Systems, Domestic Plumbing Systems, Weathering and Discharge Systems.

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Professional Cookery at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.

This course introduces learners to the hospitality industry and explores the scope of the industry, the career paths and job roles within it, and the employability skills that underpin them.

This course advances learners skills and knowledge in the hospitality industry and explores the scope of the industry, the career paths and job roles within it, and the employability skills that underpin them.

DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme, based on an international model which originated in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the USA, supporting young people with additional barriers to employment, this programme offers students with additional needs the opportunity to develop employability skills through internships working with a host employer.

This National Progression Award (NPA) aims to enhance your understanding and abilities in areas like analyzing, evaluating, and applying knowledge related to psychological research, social behavior, and individual behavior.

Scottish Racing Academy & Borders College are offering a new and exciting opportunity to gain qualifications, develop riding skills and gain knowledge of the vast range of careers within the racehorse industry.

This award aims to be accessible to the needs of learners from a very broad range of services/settings.

This award aims to be accessible to the needs of learners from a very broad range of services/settings.

This award aims to be accessible to the needs of learners from a very broad range of services/settings.

This award aims to be accessible to the needs of learners from a very broad range of services/settings.

Any member of staff authorising the sale of alcohol in a licensed premises is legally required to hold a Personal Licence - the Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate awarded by REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland) enables individuals to apply for this licence.

Any member of staff authorising the sale of alcohol in a licensed premises is legally required to hold a Personal Licence - the Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate awarded by REHIS (Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland) enables individuals to apply for this licence.

This course covers all aspects required for existing Scottish Personal Licence Holders to undertake the training as required by the Licensing Act (Scotland) 2005.

Scottish Racing and Borders College are offering a National Progression Award (NPA) in Horse Care (Racing Pathway) to Borders school pupils.

Scottish Racing and Borders College are offering a National Progression Award (NPA) in Race Yard Routine to Borders school pupils.

In preparation for the Skills for Learning and Work course, pupils are gradually introduced to the routines of College life.

This course is designed for young people with additional support needs, helping them transition into vocational areas of Further Education, employment, or volunteering.

This course is designed for young people with additional support needs, helping them transition into vocational areas of Further Education, employment, or volunteering.

This course is designed for pupils who are interested in studying early education and childcare.

This course is an introduction to developing skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for work in the early learning and childcare sector.

The HNC Social Services program is tailored for motivated and compassionate individuals dedicated to making a significant impact on the lives of society's most vulnerable.

This course offers a variety of Level 6 subjects relevant to careers in health and social care, including nursing and social work.

This course will give you a range of practical and theory-based skills in health, fitness and sports that will develop your knowledge and skills for further study or a career in the sport and fitness industry.

The Tenancy Award is an award to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities as a tenant, health, safety and security in the home.

The Tenancy Award is an award to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities as a tenant, health, safety and security in the home.

The Tenancy Award is an award to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of rights and responsibilities as a tenant, health, safety and security in the home.

Rural industry has a long and proud tradition of giving young workers the opportunity to learn on the job.

The tractor is an essential piece of machinery for so many businesses and operating it safely and efficiently is vital.

This course is designed to give a general introduction to the forestry industry in the local area.

Whether or not you want to recycle or upcycle any clothing, fabrics, trims, curtains etc then this course is for you.

This introductory course is ideal for those who want to learn about MIG and ARC welding techniques and follow safety procedures.