• NPA Cyber Security
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals
• National 5 Computing (units only) 
• Maths 
• Communication

• The career path for this course is further study

Successfully completing this course allows you to be eligible for the level 6 courses 

• NC Technical Support
• NC Computing with Cyber Security

One of the following: 

• Five National 4 awards (or equivalent) including maths
• Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications, will be considered

Additional requirements:

• An interview and skills test may form part of the selection process

Further advice for full-time applicants:

• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application.
• If you created your account prior to September 2016, you will need to register a new account.
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for 
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately 
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course 
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview 

If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk