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Please see below our suite of free vocational courses open to individuals over the age of 19 based in Dumfries and Galloway.

To register your interest please fill out your details via this link here.

If you are a business, sole trader or entrepreneur based in Dumfries and Galloway and you require bespoke training on our advanced technologies please email the technical team at AIMS@dumgal.gov.uk.

Here is our AIMS Project Skills Starter Pack (printable version) which will explain what to expect on the day.

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Here is a Skills Starter Pack video which is 8:12 minutes long, this will explain what to expect on the day.

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Additive Manufacturing

Introduction to CAD SolidWorks

An introduction to computer aided design (3D modelling) using SolidWorks software to gain an understanding of basic 3D modelling tools and develop the skills needed to create a 3D part.

Course type – Short Course

Time – 9am to 4pm

Date – Friday 27th February 2026

Venue – D&G College, Dumfries Campus

Welding

Weld to Work a 10-Week Programme

Weld to Work is designed to provide an entry into careers in fabrication and welding. This programme will offer 6 selected participants the opportunity to acquire fundamental welding skills, and upon successful completion of the course gain practical work experience through a short placement with local employers.

Over the course of the 10-week programme, participants will attend Dumfries and Galloway College one day per week from January 14th to March 25th. College sessions will focus on core health and safety requirements and practical welding instruction using a simulator. Participants will progress to learning welding techniques across four standard positions with test pieces, before applying these skills to real fabrication and welding tasks. These will include simple test projects and, where appropriate, company‑specific assignments.

To enable participation in the programme we require engagement at an informal information session being held on the 7th January running from 10am – 2pm. This session is an opportunity to find out more about the programme as well as an informal selected process.

Course type – Long Course

Time – 9am to 12:30pm

Date – Wednesday 14th January to

Venue – D&G College

Taster Sessions

AIMS Project Open Session

Join us to learn more about the AIMS Project. This session is designed for career influencers and individuals exploring new opportunities. It offers career inspiration alongside practical, hands-on activities to help participants identify essential skills and discover potential job roles they may wish to pursue in the future.

Date – Friday 5th December 2025

Time – 9:30am to 12:30pm

Venue – D&G College, Dumfries Campus

Limited to 12 participants