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The aim of this course is to support learners in becoming first aiders in the workplace.

An Introduction to Countryside skills at SCQF Level 4

The Higher Health Care course comprises of a collection of units at Higher level.

This standard covers the administration of medication to individuals and monitoring the effects.

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.

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.

This full-time course is designed to give a taste of the different types of employment available in the land-based sector, with emphasis on Animal Care, and includes the following content: Work Experience, Core Skills, Assist with Maintaining Structures and Surfaces, Assist with the Care of Animals, Assist with the Movement of Animals, Animal Husbandry, Animal Record Keeping, Work Environment Maintenance, and Feeding and Watering 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.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to develop your portfolio and artwork.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to develop your artwork.

You will gain the knowledge and skills to develop your artwork.

Astronomy is a natural science where we study celestial objects and things which happen in the heavens.

Alternating afternoons between workshop and classroom.

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

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

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

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 allows students to study and gain knowledge in how to carry out a wide variety of beauty therapy treatments.

This award allows students to study and gain knowledge in how to carry out a wide variety of beauty therapy treatments.

The SVQ in Boat Building and Repair at SCQF Level 6 is aimed at apprentices in boat yards carrying out a variety of tasks on wooden, metal or composite boats.

This course is aimed at small business owners (and/or their teams), who want to create and manage an effective and reliable book-keeping system.

Professional Development Award (PDA) at level 7.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Brickwork.

This programme is designed for students who are considering a career in Business and Enterprise.

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 Administration and Management, enabling students to embrace the challenges presented in a business environment.

This is an intermediate course for people who are considering a career in Business or Administration.

This course is for people who need to gain a sound academic grounding in care, or who need to build up confidence before going on to tackle a further education qualification.

The Scottish Vocational Qualification in Care Services Leadership and Management at SCQF Level 10 recognises the knowledge and skills required from candidates working in management within the care sector.

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.

This course is for people who would like to develop skills in catering and customer service.

The subject areas include Leadership Starts with Me, Care in a Contemporary Society, Health, Wellbeing and Safeguarding, and Support for Play, Learning and Development.

The qualification is for learners who have a childcare practitioner qualification and wish to develop their professional practice so they are able to provide better outcomes for children and young people.

This course supports experienced mountain bike performers to develop their individual skills whilst completing a nationally recognised qualification that can lead to employment or entry to university (to 2nd or 3rd year in some cases).

This course is ideal for those who have an active involvement and passion for sport.

This course is only accessible to those who have completed year 1 of the HND Coaching & Developing Sport.

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

This new course offers an introduction to software development.

Currently in Scotland there is a shortage of skilled software developers.

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

HNC Counselling is designed to provide the opportunity to further develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to the theory and skills practice of working with people and counselling within an encouraging and supportive environment.

This Foundation Apprenticeship will prepare young people for direct entry into a career in the Creative and Digital Media sector by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively from day one of employment.

This Foundation Apprenticeship will prepare young people for direct entry into a career in the Creative and Digital Media sector by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively from day one of employment.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

The HNC in Cyber Security (SCQF level 7) 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the six-weeks of this course, participants will learn the basics of photography, through how to take a picture you'd be proud to hang on your wall, and how to export pictures for sharing on social media, or printing.

Borders College is delighted to be able to offer E-Sports to the region in a vocational area that is rapidly growing.

The award includes a National Course at Higher level: Early Education and Childcare.

Students study the NPA Childcare and Playwork Award which includes Development and Wellbeing of Children and Young People, Children and Young People: Rights and Protection, Practice and Process of Play, and Working with Children and Young People.

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 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 combines College training and on-site work experience.

It is of paramount importance for anyone working in the cleaning industry to have an understanding of good working practices.

This course is aimed at non-NHS staff who provide a care service in care homes, care at home, care of children and young people or within early education and childcare.

The course is aimed at individuals who are employed where food and its preparation is part of their job role.

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

Employers have a duty of care to ensure a safe working environment under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

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.

The course provides learners with an excellent foundation in the basic principles of Engineering Systems and reflects the need for multidisciplinary engineering technicians working in emerging and expanding local industries such as renewable electricity generation.

This Excel Level 1 (or introduction) course covers all the basics you need to start entering your data and building organised workbooks.

This Excel course is aimed at those desiring to gain a more advanced skill set that the Level 1 course.

This Level 3 course will build on the previous Excel courses, introducing more advanced topics.

This level 4 course will build on the previous Excel courses, introducing more advanced topics such as macros and Power Views.

You will learn basic needle felting techniques to enable you to make a felted bear picture.

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

This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience who have a love of flowers and want to learn floral design techniques and how to apply them in practice.

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

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.

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 Gardening in Any Space course is a leisure course delivered over 10-weeks.

This course enables students to gain skills to become successful graphic designers and introduces students to the world of Creative Industries.

A great course to start a career in the fitness industry.

You will have the opportunity to work within a realistic salon environment and learn commercial cutting, colouring and styling skills.

You will have the opportunity to work within a realistic salon environment and learn commercial cutting, colouring and styling skills.

You will have the opportunity to work within a realistic salon environment and learn commercial cutting, colouring and styling skills.

You will learn to develop your ladies and gents haircutting, colouring and styling work, enhance your fashion skills and further develop specialist hairdressing techniques within our realistic salon environment, which is open to the public during the day and evening.

Students study a wide range of general care issues such as sociology and psychology, values and principles in care, and prevention of infection.

The award includes units at National 5 and Higher level covering social care and health care for age range from children to older adults.

Enhanced route: This HNC provides the first year of Nursing training and/or be a stand-alone qualification that offers a range of possible progression routes to degrees or education for Professions Allied to Medicine.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

When are the start dates?All year round! We work with people individually, so start dates are negotiable.

The purpose of the Course is to develop learners' interest and enthusiasm for human biology in a range of contexts.

Intended to increase staff awareness of the nature of HIV infection, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C and their effects.

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 full-time course will give the learner an introduction to the Care of Horses, Cleaning Stables and Yard, Tacking Up, Untacking and Cleaning Tack, Handling Horses, Core Skills, Health and Safety, Teamwork and a Riding Unit.

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.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Hospitality is aimed at pupils who are looking for a career or qualifications in Hospitality.

Students will have the opportunity to learn in our food production kitchen and our College Restaurant.

Whilst working towards the Food Preparation and Cookery award, students will participate in learning skills and gaining knowledge in a wide range of cookery methods and will begin to prepare complex dishes.

Students gain skills and knowledge in the preparation and cooking of complex meat, poultry, fish and vegetable dishes.

On this course you will learn essential Human Resource requirements for any small business.

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 develops the skills learned in the IMI Certificate Level 1 Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair course and includes further in-depth understanding of fuel, braking, chassis, engine and transmission systems

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

An exciting course for learners who wish to learn the basics of Metal Inert Gas welding.

The Introduction NC Counselling Unit explains basic Counselling concepts in line with the British Association for Counselling and the application of Counselling skills.

This course is aimed at individuals entering the food industry for the first time and is also suitable for those with an ancillary food handling role eg, Care Assistants, Kitchen Support Staff.

Managing safely is for managers and supervisors in any sector and any organisation.

This course will give students an introduction to electrics, hydraulics, various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, MMA) and working with sheet metal to construct various artefacts using cutting and bending equipment.

This Rural Skills for work qualification is targetted at those learner who are interested in working in the countryside and in particular agriculture.

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.

Farming, fishing, food and drink is Scotlands most valuable industry, recognised at home and abroad as a model of collaboration and a world leader in responsible, profitable growth.

The course comprises of 2 mandatory units and 3 optional units.

This qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.

This 6-hour qualification provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a range of mental health conditions, how to start a supportive conversation and when and how to signpost a person to seek appropriate professional help.

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.

Seasonal yoga is based on the principles of eating, moving and living in tune with the seasons.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration is a work based qualification delivered by direct observation and the production of a portfolio of evidence.

For candidates who are employed in an administrative role such as a receptionist, junior secretary or clerical assistant.

The Modern Apprenticeship in Business and Administration is a work based qualification delivered by direct observation and the production of a portfolio of evidence.

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.

This course combines College training and on-site work experience.

This course combines College training and on-site work experience.

The Diploma in Digital Marketing at SCQF level 6 provides learners with a qualification that demonstrates underpinning knowledge, and evidence of competence in digital marketing.

This qualification can be achieved by 4 routes: .

Subject to approval The course comprises of 2 mandatory units and 4 optional units.

This is a work based training programme allowing learners to undertake training in a real working environment, while simultaneously earning a wage.

This course combines College training and on-site work experience.

This course combines College training and on-site work experience.

This is a suitable course for learners who have attained the National 4 Mathematics course, or who have equivalent qualifications or experience.

To register your interest or for further information, please contact the team either by telephone on 01450 361030 or click the enquire button below, to email us.

This course is designed to enhance the skills that students already have and includes the following content: Applying Metal Leaf and Powder, Applying Specialised Wall Coverings, Colour and Design, Papering Complex Surfaces, Producing Faux Finishes and Specialist Decorative Applications.

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.

PDA Level 8 Childhood Practice is for people already working in early education and childcare settings and wish to develop their professional practice.

This programme is the perfect beginning to a possible career in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.

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 aim of this course is to enable you to create and deliver powerful presentations.

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 needs to gain skills and experience to go on to employment.

The aim of the Higher Psychology course is to provide a broad overview of the discipline, to develop an understanding of psychological theories, concepts, research studies and methods, terminology and applications.

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

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.

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.

Pupils are gradually introduced to the routines of College life.

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

A work preparation course with a strong emphasis on practical skills, which includes Catering, Childcare, First Aid and Employability skills.

This is a work preparation course with a strong emphasis on employability skills, which includes Volunteering Award, Core Skills, Hospitality, John Muir Award, and Health and Wellbeing.

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

This course provides a basis for moving into further education and or training in employment.

This course provides a basis for moving into further education and or training in employment.

This course provides a basis for moving into further education and or training in employment.

This course provides a basis for moving into further education and or training in employment.

The award contains national units at Higher level, The range of subjects in the care field includes Stress and Stress Management, Caring for People with Dementia, Social Services in Scotland, Leadership in Practice, Academic Study Skills and Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness.

This course supports students to find out more about Social Media Marketing and supports sole traders and SMEs to connect with customers and generate traffic, building their brand and increasing sales.

The HNC in Social Services is a nationally recognised qualification for staff working within the social care sector.

With this Foundation Apprenticeship, you'll be prepared for a wide range of different Social Care roles.

The Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services Children and Young People, is a fast track award delivered over 1 academic year.

What are SVQs?SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

What are SVQs?SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

What are SVQs?SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the Sport & Fitness industry.

This SVQ is aimed at candidates who are employed as trainee welders or fabricators.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

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.

This course has been designed to prepare students for a career in the Tourism sector.

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.

Microsoft Word 2016 is designed to help you move smoothly through the task of creating professional-looking documents.

In this Microsoft Word class, students learn advanced techniques, such as working with tables of contents, footnotes, and endnotes, adding comments, tracking changes, comparing and combining documents and protecting documents.

In this Microsoft Word Level 3 (advanced) course, delegates will build upon the skills previously gained to work with more complex documents and automate tasks.

These qualifications cover areas such as initiating, building and maintaining purposeful relationships with young people and assisting them to express and realise their goals.