The Short Course Desk
Improve the skills, knowledge and working practices of managers and operatives through training and Continuous Professional Development. See our Short Courses section for more details. Some of the companies who have accessed these courses are;
Scottish Wildlife Trust Manual Handling
A & GW Frater Gardening Contracts First Aid Refresher
Alba Trees Chainsaw
Almond Valley Heritage Trust Drystone Walling and ATV
Alter Landscapes Ltd Health & Safety Awareness (Fencing)
Babcock Main (Clyde) Ltd HM Naval Base: Tractor Operations
KleerKut Ltd Chainsaw & Safe use of Pesticides & ATV
We can also devise tailor-made training packages which can be delivered on campus or, where possible and practicable, on the clients' premises. We have delivered tailor-made training to North Lanarkshire , Falkirk and West Lothian Councils.
Moira Montgomery on the Short Course Training Desk is who you should contact if you have a query about a short training course or CPD requirement. You can contact Moira on 01506 864807 or e-mail: mmontgomery@oatridge.ac.uk.
What do our clients say about our courses ?
NPTC Chainsaw: 'Excellent teaching ', 'Explains everything very well', I have used a saw for years but learned loads', ' Very impressed with the quality of teaching, support and the facilities'.
1st Aid at Work: 'Course was excellent', 'tutor was very good',
Lantra Pedestrian Mowers: ' Enjoyed the course it was presented well', 'learned a lot'.
Drystone Dyking : 'It was great fun, the tutor was excellent'.

