Forth Valley College is a publicly funded further education institution in central Scotland, serving the Forth Valley region with campuses in Falkirk, Stirling, and Alloa. It delivers vocational education, professional qualifications, and pathways to higher education across disciplines including engineering, science, computing, construction, and business.
For the chemical and process industries, the college provides Modern Apprenticeships and full-time/part-time programmes in areas such as process operations, instrumentation and control, mechanical and electrical maintenance, laboratory science, and health, safety and environmental practice. Working with employers in and around the Grangemouth industrial cluster, it supports workforce development, upskilling, and apprenticeship training aligned to industry standards. The college also contributes to skills for the energy transition, including biotechnology, renewables, and low‑carbon manufacturing. Facilities include industry-standard laboratories and workshops that enable practical, competency-based training for technicians, operators, and early-career professionals.
Funding will boost biorefinery capacity 10x, creating jobs and supporting sustainable manufacturing in Grangemouth.
Creating sustainable jobs in bio-based chemicals, transitioning skills from oil and gas, and investing in future green talent through apprenticeships and internships.
Celtic Renewables converts waste to green chemicals, creating jobs and training in Grangemouth, with plans to expand biorefineries and workforce across the UK and Ireland.
