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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Provided by Forth Valley College

6

May

Risk Assessment

Falkirk

Wed 6 May 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £145.00

Wed 6 May 2026

9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours 30 minutes)

The course is aimed at individuals who wish to do a risk assessments, Health and Safety Practitioners who require a refresher or NEBOSH candidates wishing to revise.

Thu 7 May 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £347.00

Thu 7 May 2026

1 Day

The IOSH Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing course is designed for managers and supervisors to help them effectively manage health and wellbeing in the workplace. It focuses on promoting a healthy work environment, supporting employee wellbeing, and ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations.

Microsoft Excel – Introduction

7

May

Microsoft Excel – Introduction

Live online

Thu 7 May 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Griffin Maree
  • £149.00

Thu 7 May 2026

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.

IOSH Working Safely

8

May

IOSH Working Safely

Falkirk

Limited places

Fri 8 May 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £169.00

Fri 8 May 2026

1 Day

Delegates are evaluated using a multi-format question paper and a multiple choice hazard spotting exercise.

CompEx Design (Ex12)

11

May

CompEx Design (Ex12)

Falkirk

Limited places

11 - 15 May 2026

5 Days

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

11 - 15 May 2026

5 Days

Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

11

May

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

11 - 15 May 2026

5 days

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

11 - 15 May 2026

5 days

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

11 - 13 May 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £385.00

11 - 13 May 2026

3 days

This course was updated in November 2020 and is aimed at electricians or anyone else involved in maintenance and testing of electrical equipment.

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

11

May

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

Falkirk

Sold out

11 - 12 May 2026

2 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
A1. Alistair McKean
  • £550.00

11 - 12 May 2026

2 Days

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

IOSH Managing Safely

13

May

IOSH Managing Safely

Falkirk

Sold out

13 - 15 May 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £435.00

13 - 15 May 2026

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.

Electricity At Work Regulations

15

May

Fri 15 May 2026

Half day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £230.00

Fri 15 May 2026

Half 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.

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

18

May

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

Limited places

18 - 20 May 2026

3 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Charles Simpson
  • £799.00

18 - 20 May 2026

3 days

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

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

18

May

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

18 - 22 May 2026

5 days

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

18 - 22 May 2026

5 days

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

18 - 22 May 2026

6.5 Days

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

18 - 22 May 2026

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.

Solar Thermal Hot Water

18

May

Solar Thermal Hot Water

Falkirk

18 - 20 May 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £649.00

18 - 20 May 2026

3 Days

The Solar Hot Water Thermal This course is a requirement of the minimum technical competency (MTC) document for solar installers and all bodies offering routes to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) recognise the certificate.

Conflict Management & Resolution

19

May

Tue 19 May 2026

1 Day

  • Online
Presented by
Greg Clark
  • £165.00

Tue 19 May 2026

1 Day

Conflict is a natural part of working life, but when left unresolved it can damage relationships, lower morale, and impact performance. This one-day workshop equips you with the insight and practical tools to better understand the roots of conflict, recognise your own response style, and apply effective strategies to manage and resolve disagreements constructively.

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

21

May

Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Live online

Thu 21 May 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Chad Maree
  • £149.00

Thu 21 May 2026

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

This intermediate-level workshop is designed to help participants take their Excel skills to the next level. The course will focus on shortcuts for navigation, selection, and commands, as well as the application of exciting formulas to save time and improve efficiency. Participants will also learn how to protect their worksheets and workbooks, apply data validation techniques, manipulate text data through formula, and link cells, worksheets, and workbooks for dynamic automatic reporting.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

25

May

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

25 - 29 May 2026

5 days

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

25 - 29 May 2026

5 days

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

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

25

May

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

25 - 27 May 2026

3 days

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

25 - 27 May 2026

3 days

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