Stirling Community Enterprise

The Award in Volunteering Skills is a great way to recognise the development and experiences that volunteers gain whilst undertaking activities with Volunteer Involving Organisations (VIO).  This nationally recognised qualification is a great addition to a volunteer’s CV, supporting future steps towards  further training and employment opportunities.

• The award content includes 3 SQA accredited units at SCQF level 4

• Unit 1 – Prepare to Volunteer
• Unit 2 – Volunteer Experience
• Unit 3 – Volunteering: Investigative Project

Delivery can be within a group setting and or 1-1 sessions within the VIO and/or SCE.

This course is suitable for both existing volunteers and those considering volunteering for the first time who meet the following criteria:

•Aged 16 or over
•Not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme
•Unemployed and looking to get back into work
•Employed, earning less than £22,000 per year and looking to progress in or change your job
•Resident in Stirling Council Area

Course Cost: £200 / ITA 

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Stirling Community Enterprise

146 Drip Road

Stirling

FK8 1RW

Please note that ALBA Construction is temporarily canceled as of 18/02/2020

This is an introduction to construction skills course that will last for 5 weeks and begins on the 26th of February. This practical course is one day a week and will focus on health and safety within the construction industry, including practical experience in block paving, concreting and kerb laying. Trainees will have the opportunity to practice for their CSCS test, and will be encouraged to apply for the next available test dates.

Course Cost: Free

Start Date: 26/02/2020

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Stirling Community Enterprise

146 Drip Road

Stirling

FK8 1RW

Please note that Community Justice is still available by appointment

Support is offered on a one to one basis to people who are or have been within the community justice system or at risk of becoming involved in the justice system.

Specialist employability support is offered and includes support with disclosure, overcoming multiple barriers that are preventing clients moving forward into further training, education, employment or volunteering.

Course Cost: Free

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Or call us on 01786 472885

Day 1 and 2: Stirling Community Enterprise, 146 Drip Road, Stirling, FK8 1RW

Day 3: Central Training Services Bo'ness (transport is included)

Due to COVID-19 the format of our CSCS training has changed

To comply with COVID-19 health and safety; course spaces will be limited to 3 people per session.

Attendants will be required to follow our COVID-19 procedure details of which can be found HERE

The course will now consist of self learning with provided learning materials before the sitting of your SQA Health & Safety test (Prerequisite for booking CSCS test) after which a CSCS test will be booked on your behalf with an external testing center for a later date.

After registering to attend the course through ITA or private funding you will be contacted when dates become available.

Course Cost: £200 / ITA 

Click here for more information about ITA's

Click here to apply for this course

Or call us on 01786 472885

Stirling Community Enterprise

146 Drip Road

Stirling

FK8 1RW

Please note that the Pallet Furniture Workshop is temporarily canceled as of 18/02/2020

This drop in opportunity allows participants to develop confidence, social and practical skills in a relaxed and supportive environment.

You will be involved in the planning, designing and production of outside garden furniture using pallets. It is an excellent first step towards a more structured programme within the centre.

Tea, coffee and lunch (soup and sandwiches) are provided at no cost.

This group is a rolling programme taking place every Friday.

Course Cost: Free

Click here to apply for this course

Or call us on 01786 472885