Get your career underway with a course starting in January 2026
Full-time and Part-time options available
Winter leaver or just looking for a new direction, apply now for one of our January 2026 start courses and unlock a world of possibilities!
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Course Starts: 23/01/2026
Tuesday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Wednesday, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Thursday, 1.00 am - 4.00 pm
Venue: Newtown St Boswells.
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Discover Your Future in the Great Outdoors
Our Countryside Skills course provides an exciting, hands-on introduction to the essential skills needed to work and thrive in rural and outdoor environments. You’ll gain practical experience in a range of areas including animal care, horticulture, landscaping, and agriculture — all while developing a deeper understanding of the natural world around you.
Whether you’re interested in building a career in land management, working with animals, or simply want to learn new practical skills in a beautiful outdoor setting, this course is the perfect starting point.
Join us and turn your passion for the countryside into a rewarding future — where every day brings new experiences, challenges, and opportunities to grow.
Course Starts: 28/01/2026
Delivered over 18 weeks in a hybrid format, this course combines online learning with practical, in-person sessions. You will attend one evening class per week, held online on Wednesdays from 6 pm to 9 pm.
Venue: Scottish Borders Campus and Online.
Cost: £200
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Are you considering a career in counselling or looking to enhance your communication skills in your current role? This Introduction to Counselling course is the perfect starting point for those interested in progressing to the HNC in Counselling, or for individuals working in sectors such as Care, Education, or Uniformed Services.
Course Starts: 26/01/2026
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 9.00 am - 4.15 pm TBC
Venue: Scottish Borders Campus.
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This introductory course provides learners with a broad foundation in the essential principles and practices of engineering. Designed as a first step for those interested in pursuing a career or further study in the engineering sector, the course develops practical skills, technical understanding, and problem-solving abilities across a range of engineering disciplines.
Course Starts: 28/01/2026
Thursday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Friday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Venue: Scottish Borders Campus
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Take the first step toward a successful future with our Career Launch Essentials course, designed to help you build the practical skills and confidence needed to access further education or secure employment in today’s competitive job market.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in key areas such as digital literacy, communication, teamwork and problem solving, while exploring pathways into technology. This course is ideal for anyone looking to strengthen their employability skills and open doors to new opportunities.
Whether your goal is to progress to college, start an apprenticeship or enter the workforce, Career Launch Essentials provides the foundation you need to succeed.
Join us and turn your ambition into action — your future starts here!
Course Starts: 26/01/2026
Monday: 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tuesday: 9.00 am – 12.00 noon
Wednesday: 9.00 am – 3.00 pm
Venue: Newtown St Boswells
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Step into the world of professional horse care with our Level 4 Horse Care course, designed for learners who want to build solid, practical skills in equine handling, health, and stable management.
Venues
Borders College, Scottish Borders Campus (SBC), Nether Road, Galashiels, TD1 3HE
Borders College, Newtown St Boswells (NTSB), TD6 0PL
