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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October 2025

City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills 7300
Limited places

9 - 10 Oct 2025

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £345.00

9 - 10 Oct 2025

2 days

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.

REHIS - Elementary Food Hygiene

9

Oct

Sold out

Thu 9 Oct 2025

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Dianne Hutchison
  • £90.00

Thu 9 Oct 2025

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.

17 - 31 Oct 2025

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £799.00

17 - 31 Oct 2025

5 Days

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an introduction to teaching that will give an insight into the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training, how to plan and deliver inclusive training sessions and how to assess and give constructive feedback.

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

20

Oct

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

Sold out

20 - 22 Oct 2025

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £799.00

20 - 22 Oct 2025

3 days

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

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

20

Oct

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Sold out

20 - 24 Oct 2025

5 days

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

20 - 24 Oct 2025

5 days

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

20 - 24 Oct 2025

6.5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £1,499.00

20 - 24 Oct 2025

6.5 Days

Please be aware this is a 5 day course in week one. Week two attendance is required for one day between Monday - Thursday to carry out the Practical Exam with a further Online Exam on the Friday morning.

20

Oct

Limited places

20 - 22 Oct 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
Thomas Crookston
  • £550.00

20 - 22 Oct 2025

3 Days

The Gas Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognised and accepted route for experienced gas operatives to gain the certificate of competence needed to become a member of the Gas Safe Register.

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

21

Oct

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

21 - 23 Oct 2025

3 days

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

21 - 23 Oct 2025

3 days

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

22

Oct

22 - 24 Oct 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Stefan Huber
  • £450.00

22 - 24 Oct 2025

3 Days

BPEC has developed this training/assessment course which is ideal for experienced electricians, plumbers, ventilation installers and heating engineers looking to improve their knowledge and understanding of domestic ventilation systems.

SQA First Aid Emergency

22

Oct

SQA First Aid Emergency

Falkirk

Sold out

Wed 22 Oct 2025

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £109.00

Wed 22 Oct 2025

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

REHIS - Elementary Food Hygiene

24

Oct

Fri 24 Oct 2025

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Dianne Hutchison
  • £90.00

Fri 24 Oct 2025

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.

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

27

Oct

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

Limited places

27 - 28 Oct 2025

2 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £459.00

27 - 28 Oct 2025

2 Day

Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)

27 - 28 Oct 2025

2 Days

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

27 - 28 Oct 2025

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).

SQA First Aid at Work

27

Oct

SQA First Aid at Work

Falkirk

27 - 29 Oct 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Victoria O'Neill
  • £229.00

27 - 29 Oct 2025

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.

IOSH Fire Safety Awareness

29

Oct

IOSH Fire Safety Awareness

Falkirk

Wed 29 Oct 2025

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £179.00

Wed 29 Oct 2025

1 Day

The IOSH Fire Safety Awareness course is designed to provide employees with a fundamental understanding of fire safety in the workplace. It is a short, introductory-level course that helps individuals recognize fire risks, follow fire safety procedures, and understand their responsibilities in preventing fire hazards.

31

Oct

CompEx Awareness (ExA)

Falkirk

Fri 31 Oct 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £125.00

Fri 31 Oct 2025

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3 hours)

Introduction to safe working practices in Hazardous Areas (ExA)

November 2025

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

3

Nov

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

3 - 7 Nov 2025

5 days

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

3 - 7 Nov 2025

5 days

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

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

3

Nov

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

3 - 5 Nov 2025

3 days

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

3 - 5 Nov 2025

3 days

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

3 - 7 Nov 2025

6.5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £1,499.00

3 - 7 Nov 2025

6.5 Days

Please be aware this is a 5 day course in week one. Week two attendance is required for one day between Monday - Thursday to carry out the Practical Exam with a further Online Exam on the Friday morning.

CompEx Design (Ex12)

3

Nov

CompEx Design (Ex12)

Falkirk

Sold out

3 - 7 Nov 2025

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £1,899.00

3 - 7 Nov 2025

5 Days

Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)

SQA First Aid At Work Refresher

6

Nov

6 - 7 Nov 2025

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £179.00

6 - 7 Nov 2025

2 days

This course is designed for fully qualified first aiders seeking to renew their valid First Aid at Work certification. The programme will provide first aiders with updates and refresh their knowledge of the First Aid at Work syllabus.

Fri 7 Nov 2025

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £265.00

Fri 7 Nov 2025

1 Day

This 1-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the main legislative and guidance documents, relative to the control of Legionnaire’s disease and the disinfection of water systems, as well as practical guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment of a cold and hot water system in a building and make recommendations to rectify the problems.

Sun 9 Nov 2025

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Greg Clark
  • £165.00

Sun 9 Nov 2025

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

A course that will provide you with what you need to consider when setting up a new business.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

10

Nov

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

10 - 14 Nov 2025

5 days

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

10 - 14 Nov 2025

5 days

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

10 - 11 Nov 2025

2 Days

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

10 - 11 Nov 2025

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).

IOSH Managing Safely

12

Nov

IOSH Managing Safely

Falkirk

Sold out

12 - 14 Nov 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £435.00

12 - 14 Nov 2025

3 Days

The IOSH Managing Safely course is a widely recognized health and safety training program designed for managers and supervisors across all industries. It provides essential knowledge to manage workplace risks effectively and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

17

Nov

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

Limited places

17 - 18 Nov 2025

2 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £459.00

17 - 18 Nov 2025

2 Day

Foundation in the safe working practices and the theoretical use of Ex equipment (ExF)

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

17

Nov

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

Falkirk

Sold out

17 - 18 Nov 2025

2 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £550.00

17 - 18 Nov 2025

2 Days

Foundation in the theoretical and practical use of Ex equipment (ExF+)

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

17

Nov

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

17 - 21 Nov 2025

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £1,095.00

17 - 21 Nov 2025

5 days

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

CompEx Water Utilities Ex09-Ex10

17

Nov

Sold out

17 - 21 Nov 2025

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £1,899.00

17 - 21 Nov 2025

5 days

Installation and inspection of Ex equipment for Water Treatment Facilities (Ex09-Ex10)

17 - 20 Nov 2025

4 Days

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

17 - 20 Nov 2025

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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Electricity for Plumbers

17

Nov

Electricity for Plumbers

Falkirk

Limited places

17 - 19 Nov 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £615.00

17 - 19 Nov 2025

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.

SQA First Aid at Work

19

Nov

SQA First Aid at Work

Falkirk

19 - 21 Nov 2025

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £229.00

19 - 21 Nov 2025

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.

Electricity At Work Regulations

20

Nov

Thu 20 Nov 2025

0.5 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £230.00

Thu 20 Nov 2025

0.5 Day

The Electricity at Work Regulations (EAWR) Course is a must for anyone who needs to understand the electrical regulations as part of their job role.

Microsoft Excel – Introduction

21

Nov

Microsoft Excel – Introduction

Live online

Fri 21 Nov 2025

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Chad Maree
  • £149.00

Fri 21 Nov 2025

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

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application developed by Microsoft that is widely used for data analysis, calculation, and visual representation. This introductory course will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel and help you to get started with the programme.

Coaching My Team

22

Nov

Coaching My Team

Online

Sat 22 Nov 2025

1 Day

  • Online
Presented by
Kevin Andrews
  • £165.00

Sat 22 Nov 2025

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.