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  • Applied Forensic Science - Evening

    This course takes a hands-on approach to the science of forensic investigation. The emphasis is on doing rather than theory and covers topics such as fingerprint recovery and identification, blood detection and analysis, DNA extraction and analysis.

     

  • Building Gym Confidence Workshop

    Forth Valley College has devised a workshop for complete first-timers to a gym. All gyms can be intimidating for beginners due to a lack of knowledge and understanding of how to use gym equipment safely and correctly. You'll learn how to set goals for yourself and design a programme to achieve them.

    This workshop will take place at our Falkirk campus from 3pm-4.30pm on a Friday.

    • Week 1: Detailed induction of gym, free play, cool down static stretching
    • Week 2: Go through programme design (cardiovascular and resistance, devise own program to put into practice, cool down static stretching
    • Week 3: Introduction to free weights basic exercises, continue to complete devised program, cool down static stretching
    • Week 4: Beginners spin class, complete devised gym programme, cool down static stretching
    • Week 5: Body circuit class, complete devised gym programme, cool down static stretching
    • Week 6: Lift the famous Land Mark Challenge and Round the World Challenge, cool down static stretching

    So if you lack confidence, self-esteem or understanding and want to use your local gym, this workshop will help you start your fitness journey.

  • Christmas Floristry - Evening

    Learn to make a festive decorative wreath and Christmas centrepieces which will wow all your friends.

    No experience necessary. 

    Some materials supplied, but you will have to bring your own flowers each week, the tutor will let you know what is required.

    This course is not eligible for fee waiver.

    This course is suitable for applicants aged 16 or over.

  • CIPD - Certificate in People Practice - Evening

    The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Certificate in People Practice provides a firm foundation in all areas of people practice. Learners will build their confidence and knowledge aimed at being able to contribute to immediate colleagues, customers and the organisation; supporting change and driving impact, to create immediate and short-term value. They will gather information to use in their role and use this to understand their work, organisation and profession more deeply.

    This can then be applied to the world of work as well as being used as a vehicle to start their journey to CIPD membership at the appropriate level to complement career and professional development.

    This course replaces the Foundation Certificate in Human Resource Practice. 

    The course is equivalent to SCQF Level 6.

    For further information, please visit our FAQs.

    The cost of this course is £1400. This course is not eligible for fee waiver. 

    Important Information for all non UK nationals

    The College has a requirement to complete a residency check on all non-UK nationals for tuition fee purposes. When you book and pay for your course online, please be aware that you will be contacted by a member of our Student Administration team and asked to provide documents i.e. a copy of your passport; proof of your settlement status and EU share code.

    Following assessment of evidence, if you do not meet the criteria for ‘home fee status’, you will contacted and advised of any additional fee required.

    If you require further information please contact residency@forthvalley.ac.uk

    EU Nationals

    If you are currently living in the UK then you should have already applied for the EU Settlement Scheme which will allow you to continue living in the UK. 

    From 1st January 2021, if you are a national of a country outwith the UK it is most likely you will need a visa to study in the UK.  You can check if you require a visa by visiting the UK Government’s website here.  If you require a student visa, further information can be obtained at the following link.

    For the latest information about EU nationals studying in the EU, you should visit the UK Government’s website.

  • Counselling: An Introduction - Evening

    This Unit has been designed for learners who have no previous experience of counselling and it will introduce learners to the purpose and basic concepts and processes of counselling including reflective practice. This is an introductory unit it provides underpinning and basic knowledge of the subject, it does not in any way permit those who have achieved it to refer to themselves as qualified counsellors.

    This course will be delivered on Tuesday evenings.

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