Upcoming Courses

We are recognised throughout the UK and beyond for our innovative, creative approach to learning and teaching. This equips our students with the skills and experience they need to develop their careers and they can be proud to say they have studied at Forth Valley College.

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February 2026

26

Feb

Limited places

26 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

10 Weeks

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
Cameron Anderson
Jon Exton
Victoria O'Neill
Callum Stevenson
Kevin Thomson
A1. Paul Coleman
Jane Saddler
  • Free

26 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

10 Weeks

**It’s not too late to apply — we’re still accepting applicants.** The Future Skills Programme is a joint initiative between Forth Valley College and Falkirk Council’s Employment & Training Unit, designed to equip individuals with the practical, technical and employability skills needed to access opportunities in Scotland’s growth sectors, including renewable energy, digital technology, engineering, construction, transport and logistics.

April 2026

QS First Aid at Work

15

Apr

QS First Aid at Work

Falkirk

Sold out

15 - 17 Apr 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £229.00

15 - 17 Apr 2026

3 Days

This comprehensive course equips learners with the essential skills to act as a workplace first aider. Training is based on adult casualties and covering life-threatening emergencies, common injuries, and sudden illnesses, the training includes CPR, use of an AED, wound management, burns, fractures, and more.

QS First Aid Emergency

15

Apr

QS First Aid Emergency

Falkirk

Limited places

Wed 15 Apr 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £109.00

Wed 15 Apr 2026

1 Day

A basic first aid course focusing on adult life-threatening emergencies, designed for individuals who wish to become an emergency first aider in the workplace

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

20

Apr

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

20 - 24 Apr 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Amy Hay
  • £1,095.00

20 - 24 Apr 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

20 - 21 Apr 2026

2 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £559.00

20 - 21 Apr 2026

2 Days

All CompEx certified practitioners are required to recertify every 5 years. There are two routes for recertification for Gas and Vapours (Ex01 – Ex04).

Manual Handling

22

Apr

Manual Handling

Falkirk

Wed 22 Apr 2026

Half Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Cameron Anderson
  • £150.00

Wed 22 Apr 2026

Half Day

This course aims to train individuals on how to demonstrate and improve manual handling techniques used within the workplace.

23 - 24 Apr 2026

2 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £345.00

23 - 24 Apr 2026

2 Day

The City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills is designed to provide the participants with a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training. It is comprehensive in content at this level, building the skills, knowledge and abilities of a participant that is required to be an effective trainer.

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

27

Apr

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

Sold out

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
Brian Johnston
  • £799.00

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where dust is present (Ex05-06)

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

27

Apr

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,095.00

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

5 days

Installation, inspection and maintenance of Ex electrical equipment where gas and vapours are present.

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

27

Apr

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Sold out

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
A1. Alistair McKean
  • £799.00

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)

Electricity for Plumbers

27

Apr

Electricity for Plumbers

Falkirk

Limited places

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £615.00

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 Days

Our Electricity for Plumbers courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who work on central heating electrical control systems to work safely and comply with the appropriate standards.

Microsoft Power Bi – Intermediate

27

Apr

Mon 27 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
JP Seegers
  • £149.00

Mon 27 Apr 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

This 1-Day course is designed to help attendees understand and use Microsoft Power BI in a practical and hands-on way, performing learning exercises to help prepare them to develop and style their own Power BI dashboards.

REHIS - Elementary Food Hygiene

28

Apr

Sold out

Tue 28 Apr 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Dianne Hutchison
  • £90.00

Tue 28 Apr 2026

1 Day

The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is a practical course designed to give individuals a basic knowledge and understanding of the causes of food poisoning, measures for prevention and the legal aspects of food hygiene in Scotland.

May 2026

Strategy Training

4

May

Strategy Training

Live online

Mon 4 May 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

  • Live online
Presented by
Kevin Andrews
  • £165.00

Mon 4 May 2026

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

Coaching My Team

5

May

Coaching My Team

Online

Tue 5 May 2026

1 Day

  • Online
Presented by
Kevin Andrews
  • £165.00

Tue 5 May 2026

1 Day

This practical one-day workshop helps managers develop the skills and confidence to balance their dual roles as both leaders and mentors. Participants will learn how to listen and question effectively, set meaningful goals, and apply proven coaching and mentoring techniques to support team members’ growth.

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

6

May

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

6 - 8 May 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
A1. Alistair McKean
  • £799.00

6 - 8 May 2026

3 days

Installation and inspection of Ex mechanical (non-electrical) equipment (Ex11)

6 - 7 May 2026

2 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £559.00

6 - 7 May 2026

2 Days

All CompEx certified practitioners are required to recertify every 5 years. There are two routes for recertification for Gas and Vapours (Ex01 – Ex04).

6 - 11 May 2026

4 Days

Provided by Forth Valley College
  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £559.00

6 - 11 May 2026

4 Days

If you're a practising electrician, or someone interested in upskilling their knowledge in requirements for electrical installations this course will enhance your understanding in this key area of Electrical Safety.

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