Upcoming Courses

26 Feb 2026 - 1 May 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.

Fri 27 Mar 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.

31 Mar 2026 - 2 Apr 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.

Wed 1 Apr 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.

6 - 10 Apr 2026

5 Days

Forth Valley College is delighted to be the first training provider in Scotland to offer the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Industrial Environments course. Designed in collaboration with leading industrial drone users, this programme provides a benchmark for remote pilots looking to work in complex engineering

8 - 10 Apr 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.

Fri 10 Apr 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.

13 - 17 Apr 2026

5 days

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

13 - 17 Apr 2026

5 Days

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

13 - 17 Apr 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.

14 - 17 Apr 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).

Tue 14 Apr 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.

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.

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

Fri 17 Apr 2026

1 Day

This course is for whole teams to learn together what is needed to collectively build their resilience. There is no one blueprint… teams are as individual as…well individuals! In a relaxed, fun and informal environment participants will hear the latest research on this topic.

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

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

21 - 23 Apr 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.

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

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.

Thu 23 Apr 2026

1 Day

This one-day workshop equips participants with the skills and confidence to effectively manage challenging people, situations, and conversations in the workplace. You will explore why difficult interactions arise, how to understand both what is being said and what is left unsaid, and how to approach these moments with clarity and professionalism.

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

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

27 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2026

5 days

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

27 - 29 Apr 2026

3 days

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

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.

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.

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.

30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 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.

Fri 1 May 2026

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

In this course, participants will delve into the powerful features of Microsoft Excel pivot tables. From the basics of pivot tables to advanced features such as custom groupings and calculated fields, participants will learn how to effectively analyse and visualize their data. The course will also introduce Microsoft Power Pivot, offering even more options for data analysis. Note: Our advanced Excel courses are regularly updated to include the latest AI releases and best practice.

Fri 1 May 2026

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

This course enables delegates to identify signs of stress in their team members; discuss the employee’s stress triggers with them; and agree individual strategies to be reviewed at a later date.

Mon 4 May 2026

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

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.

6 - 8 May 2026

3 days

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

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

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.