An exciting new programme of evening courses is being launched at Forth Valley College starting from Monday 1 August.
A wide variety of evening classes will be offered at the Alloa, Falkirk and Stirling Campuses with something for everyone.
Those interested in higher level study will be attracted to the range of Higher National Certificates (HNCs) available in areas such as Administration and Information Technology, Accounting, Business, Construction Management and Engineering.
Other certificated courses available include City and Guilds qualifications in Electrical Installation and a wide variety of Hair and Beauty related subjects and there are also Professional Development Awards in subjects such as Childhood Practice and Personal Training. The programme also includes Highers in English, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology and Chemistry.
The vast range of leisure classes available are also expected to generate a lot of interest. Courses such as Basic Plumbing Skills, Woodworking Skills, First Aid, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL),REHIS, Around the World Cookery, Dinner Party for Christmas and Cake Craft, have the potential to develop useful skills which will enhance everyday life.
There are also a range of classes for those seeking a hobby including Life Drawing, Illustration, Creative Writing, Photography, Floristry, Sound Production, Radio Drama, Applied Forensic Science, Introduction to Welding, DIY Home Decoration, Raspberry Pi, Computer Aided Design (CAD), various Beauty Treatment classes plus many more.
Students could also get £200 towards the cost of courses with an SDS Individual Learning Account (ILA).
Forth Valley College Principal, Dr Ken Thomson, said:
“Our new evening class programme delivers something for everyone with an excellent balance of both academic and leisure based courses. The programme will appeal to a range of learners regardless of their age, circumstances or reasons for applying.
“Evening classes can help you to progress your career, transform your life or find a lifelong passion. They can also offer the opportunity to meet new people and expand your social or professional networks. There are so many possibilities and we can help you make the most of them and ‘make learning work’ for you.”
If you are interested in HNC/HND; PDA; Highers; National 5; Hair & Beauty courses, there will be an Open Evening at our Falkirk Campus on Thursday 11 August from 5pm - 9pm.
Please note that if you're considering using a Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Individual Learning Account towards the cost of an ILA eligible evening course, your account must be active prior to the start date of the course.
For more information e-mail eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk or call 01324 403123 and to view all courses available on the FVC website.