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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.

HNC Agriculture at SCQF Level 7 Next Generation

An Introduction to Countryside skills at SCQF Level 4

This introductory course is open to applicants who wish to pursue a career in mechanical or electrical engineering.

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

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

The ACS assessment scheme covers a range of sectors within the gas industry.

Aims of the day: To gain an understanding of the concept of adult protection.

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.

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.

This Unit is for those who assess in the workplace using a wide range of assessment methods, both direct and indirect.

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 course is designed to improve awareness amongst current contractors who are involved in the electrical industry or the design, upgrade and maintenance of private and public buildings.

This course is designed to improve awareness amongst current contractors who are involved in the electrical industry or the design, upgrade and maintenance of private and public buildings.

This course is designed to improve awareness amongst current contractors who are involved in the electrical industry or the design, upgrade and maintenance of private and public buildings.

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.

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.

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

This accredited training course will cover the design, installation and commissioning of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems.

This accredited training course will cover the design, installation and commissioning of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems.

This accredited training course will cover the design, installation and commissioning of Solar Thermal Hot Water Systems.

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.

Professional Development Award (PDA) at level 7.

National Progression Award (NPA) in Brickwork.

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

The Scottish Vocational Qualifications in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 5 is delivered by qualified and experienced AssessorsWhat do they include?Workplace learning and assessmentWhy choose Borders College?We offer great support and have excellent candidate success levels.

SCQF level 8 candidates will normally be managers with responsibility for staff and/or financial or other resources.

The Scottish Vocational Qualifications in Business and Administration at Level 6 is delivered by qualified and experienced assessorsWhy Choose Borders College?We offer great support and have excellent candidate success levels.

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

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

Free to sign up before December 2022.

Free to sign up before December 2022.

Achieving Net Zero is increasing important to all businesses and, whilst the initial reductions in carbon emissions might be straight forward (green energy & transport) the journey gets harder as you progress.

Achieving Net Zero is increasing important to all businesses and, whilst the initial reductions in
carbon emissions might be straight forward (green energy & transport) the journey gets harder as you progress.

Achieving Net Zero is increasing important to all businesses and, whilst the initial reductions in carbon emissions might be straight forward (green energy & transport) the journey gets harder as you progress.

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 combines College training and on-site work experience.

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.

The Foundation Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering will provide young people with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and industry-recognised qualifications alongside their senior school education.

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.

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.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

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.

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.

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.

Effective communication is a key skill and at the heart of all personal and professional relationships.

This course is for non-technical staff, such as sales and parts advisors, valeters, managers, paramedics, and professional drivers, to gain an awareness of Electric/Hybrid vehicles to enable them to continue to work safely in their roles.

This course is for non-technical staff, such as sales and parts advisors, valeters, managers, paramedics, and professional drivers, to gain an awareness of Electric/Hybrid vehicles to enable them to continue to work safely in their roles.

This course is for non-technical staff, such as sales and parts advisors, valeters, managers, paramedics, and professional drivers, to gain an awareness of Electric/Hybrid vehicles to enable them to continue to work safely in their roles.

This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to install the range of equipment and systems available for the charging of EV's.

This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to install the range of equipment and systems available for the charging of EV's.

This qualification is aimed at practicing electricians interested in understanding how to install the range of equipment and systems available for the charging of EV's.

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.

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

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

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

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

Topics covered include: Health and Safety Law, risk assessment, the working environment, slips, trips and falls, hazardous substances, occupational health, machinery and equipment, manual handling, electricity at work, fire, accidents and emergencies.

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

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

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

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

This course is ideal for smaller workplaces that present few health and safety risks and is suitable for nominated Emergency First Aiders or anyone wanting 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 course will explore external insulation systems and how they are used to increase energy efficiency in properties.

This course will explore external insulation systems and how they are used to increase energy efficiency in properties.

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 certificate.

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

This qualification covers areas such as workplace health and safety; food safety; standards of behaviour in hospitality; team working; and the skills required to serve food and drink to customers.

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

This qualification can be achieved by 4 routes: .

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.

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 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.

You will have the opportunity to work within a realistic salon environment to learn and develop both the skills and knowledge in all aspects of hairdressing.

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.

SVQs are Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

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

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.

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

The HNC in Cyber Security (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in areas such as data security and ethical hacking.

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

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.

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

This new course offers an introduction to software development.

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 FA 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.

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership at SCQF level 7 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job-related skills in their area of work and expertise.

Essential Human Resource Requirements for any small business.

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 and covers bacteriology, bacterial food poisoning, food borne infection, non-bacterial food poisoning, food contamination and its prevention, personal hygiene, food storage and temperature control, food preservation, design, construction and maintenance of food premises, cleaning and disinfection, pest control, hazard analysis and legislation.

This Unit is for those monitoring assessment processes and decisions within an organisation and helping to maintain and improve the quality of workplace assessment.

This course will outline the concepts of airtight construction for buildings.

This course will outline the concepts of airtight construction for buildings.

This course will outline the concepts of airtight construction for buildings.

This course is suitable for all ages; there has been an increased interest in keeping poultry in recent years.

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.

Thermal imaging enables you to see surface temperature patterns.

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.

This Unit is for leaders and managers of care services.

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

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

The course will cover the requirements for ventilation in properties and explore whole house ventilation systems.

The course will cover the requirements for ventilation in properties and explore whole house ventilation systems.

The course will cover the requirements for ventilation in properties and explore whole house ventilation systems.

The course will cover the requirements for ventilation in properties and explore whole house ventilation systems.

This new course aims to bring an understanding of Mental Health and topics include: the basics, understanding thoughts and feelings, healthy relationships, distress and tolerance, sleeping well, eating well and caring for our bodies.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace.

Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace.

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

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

The Modern Apprenticeship in Boat Building& Repair is an exciting Modern Apprenticeship opportunity being offered in partnership with Eyemouth Marine who have a renowned reputation for maintenance of fishing and commercial fleets of the North Sea.