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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May 2026

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

6

May

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Sold out

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

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.

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+)

Electricity At Work Regulations

15

May

Fri 15 May 2026

Half day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Elliott
  • £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 - 21 May 2026

4 days

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

18 - 21 May 2026

4 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

Limited places

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.

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

Limited places

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)

QS First Aid at Work

27

May

QS First Aid at Work

Falkirk

Sold out

27 - 29 May 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £229.00

27 - 29 May 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.

June 2026

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

1

Jun

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

Limited places

1 - 3 Jun 2026

3 days

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

1 - 3 Jun 2026

3 days

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

1 - 3 Jun 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £699.00

1 - 3 Jun 2026

3 Days

This qualification is designed for qualified electricians who want to develop their existing skills to include installation and maintenance of single electric vehicle charging units in domestic properties and small commercial premises.

IOSH Managing Sustainably

3

Jun

IOSH Managing Sustainably

Falkirk

3 - 4 Jun 2026

2 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £390.00

3 - 4 Jun 2026

2 Days

IOSH Managing Sustainably equips participants to contribute actively to a workplace culture that prioritizes the well-being of people, communities, and the environment. This programme encourages organisations to go beyond mere compliance with health and safety standards, fostering a culture that puts people first.

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

8

Jun

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

Limited places

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £459.00

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 Day

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

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

8

Jun

CompEx Foundation (ExF) PLUS

Falkirk

Limited places

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 Days

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

8 - 9 Jun 2026

2 Days

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

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

8

Jun

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

8 - 12 Jun 2026

5 days

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

8 - 12 Jun 2026

5 days

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

CompEx Responsible Person (Ex14)

8

Jun

Limited places

8 - 12 Jun 2026

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £1,750.00

8 - 12 Jun 2026

5 Days

Management of Ex equipment and personnel in Hazardous Areas (Ex14)

8 - 11 Jun 2026

4 Days

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

8 - 11 Jun 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

Mon 8 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £229.00

Mon 8 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

These courses aim 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.

Water ByeLaws/Water Regulations

9

Jun

Tue 9 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £229.00

Tue 9 Jun 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

These courses cover the Water Byelaws 2014 (Scotland) and Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999 (England and Wales) and meet the requirements of WRAS (the Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) of which the majority of the UK water companies are members.

Fri 12 Jun 2026

1 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £265.00

Fri 12 Jun 2026

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.

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

16

Jun

CompEx DUST (Ex05-06)

Falkirk

16 - 19 Jun 2026

4 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Amy Hay
A1. Danielle Wiseman
A1. Alistair McKean
  • £799.00

16 - 19 Jun 2026

4 days

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

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

22

Jun

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

22 - 26 Jun 2026

5 days

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

22 - 26 Jun 2026

5 days

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

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

22

Jun

CompEx Mechanical (Ex11)

Falkirk

22 - 24 Jun 2026

3 days

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

22 - 24 Jun 2026

3 days

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

22 - 26 Jun 2026

6.5 Days

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

22 - 26 Jun 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.

22 - 25 Jun 2026

4 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £699.00

22 - 25 Jun 2026

4 Days

These courses aim to help plumbers and heating engineers who want to install Heat Pumps to comply with the appropriate Building Regulations and Standards. The BPEC Heat Pump Systems programme is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).

QS First Aid at Work

23

Jun

QS First Aid at Work

Falkirk

Limited places

23 - 25 Jun 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Kevin Thomson
  • £229.00

23 - 25 Jun 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.

Microsoft Power Bi - Introduction

24

Jun

Microsoft Power Bi - Introduction

Live online

Wed 24 Jun 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Chad Maree
  • £149.00

Wed 24 Jun 2026

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

Microsoft Power BI is a data analytics and visualization tool that allows you to easily build reports and dashboards with interactive visualizations. Connect to and visualise any data using the unified, scalable platform for self-service and enterprise business intelligence (BI) that’s easy to use and helps you gain deeper data insight.

29 - 30 Jun 2026

2 Days

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

29 - 30 Jun 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).

July 2026

Microsoft Power Bi – Intermediate

1

Jul

Wed 1 Jul 2026

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

  • Live online
Presented by
Chad Maree
  • £149.00

Wed 1 Jul 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.

CompEx Awareness (ExA)

2

Jul

CompEx Awareness (ExA)

Falkirk

Thu 2 Jul 2026

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

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £125.00

Thu 2 Jul 2026

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

Introduction to safe working practices in Hazardous Areas (ExA)

City & Guilds Award in Education and Training 6502
Limited places

3 - 24 Jul 2026

5 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £799.00

3 - 24 Jul 2026

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 Design (Ex12)

6

Jul

CompEx Design (Ex12)

Falkirk

6 - 10 Jul 2026

5 Days

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

6 - 10 Jul 2026

5 Days

Engineering design of Ex electrical and instrumentation installations (Ex12)

6 - 9 Jul 2026

4 Days

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

6 - 9 Jul 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

8

Jul

Limited places

8 - 10 Jul 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £450.00

8 - 10 Jul 2026

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.

QS First Aid At Work Refresher

8

Jul

8 - 9 Jul 2026

2 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Paul Coleman
  • £179.00

8 - 9 Jul 2026

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.

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

13

Jul

CompEx Foundation (ExF)

Falkirk

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 Day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Stuart Paterson
  • £459.00

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 Day

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

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

13

Jul

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

Limited places

13 - 17 Jul 2026

5 days

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

13 - 17 Jul 2026

5 days

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

13 - 14 Jul 2026

2 Days

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

13 - 14 Jul 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).

Solar Thermal Hot Water

13

Jul

Solar Thermal Hot Water

Falkirk

13 - 15 Jul 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £649.00

13 - 15 Jul 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.

Microsoft Power Bi – Advanced

15

Jul

15 - 17 Jul 2026

2 Days

  • Online
Presented by
Chad Maree
  • £298.00

15 - 17 Jul 2026

2 Days

Microsoft Power BI is a powerful data visualization tool that allows users to connect to, visualize and share any data, gaining deeper insights. This 2-day advanced course is designed to help attendees become expert users in Power BI.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

20

Jul

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

20 - 24 Jul 2026

5 days

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

20 - 24 Jul 2026

5 days

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

Electricity for Plumbers

22

Jul

Electricity for Plumbers

Falkirk

Limited places

22 - 24 Jul 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £615.00

22 - 24 Jul 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.

REHIS - Elementary Food Hygiene

23

Jul

Thu 23 Jul 2026

1 day

  • Falkirk
Presented by
Dianne Hutchison
  • £90.00

Thu 23 Jul 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.

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

27

Jul

CompEx Gas & Vapours (Ex01-04)

Falkirk

27 - 31 Jul 2026

5 days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Alistair McKean
A1. Danielle Wiseman
  • £1,095.00

27 - 31 Jul 2026

5 days

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

Mon 27 Jul 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Harry Hunter
  • £229.00

Mon 27 Jul 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

These courses aim 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.

28 - 30 Jul 2026

3 Days

  • Falkirk
Presented by
A1. Des McDonagh
  • £649.00

28 - 30 Jul 2026

3 Days

BPEC has developed this course with the aim of providing electricians with the skills and knowledge required to install small scale photovoltaic (PV) systems. The course has been structured to meet the requirements of the National Occupational Standards and is recognised as a demonstration of competence for the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS).