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English and Maths

Whether you would like to improve your basic English and maths, or if you are looking to re-sit or gain a GCSE in English or maths to help you in your future career or education, then we have a range of options to support you.

You might be returning to education after a break or need to study alongside employment. Our English and maths courses are offered on a part-time basis, with day and evening options available, so you can get qualified around your existing commitments.

You will be fully supported by our dedicated teaching staff who have many years' experience working with young people and adults, helping you achieve and get to where you want to be.

Living and Working in the UK - Entry Level 3

Are you keen to explore the responsibilities of UK citizens? Apply now for this short course in Living and Working in the UK.

Length: 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

Media Make-Up - Level 3 (Part-Time)

Prosthetics, photographic make-up, media hair design, body art and more. Learn everything you need to become professional make-up artist.

Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus

Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3

If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you

Length: 6 hours per week for 32 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus

Supporting Teaching and Learning (Part-Time) - Level 3

This part-time Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 course is a one-year programme that will help prepare you for employment as a teaching assistant.

Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus

Hair Techniques - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 1)

Do you want a career working with people and helping them to feel good? Develop all of the essential skills you need for a future in hairdressing. Once you have completed this course, you can progress onto Hairdressing - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 2).

Length: 5 hours per week for 25 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus

CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice - Level 3

Are you passionate about people and making the workplace a great place to be? Study this course in People Practice at a CIPD Approved Centre and add real value to your workplace and the teams within it.

Length: 105 hours
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - Level 5

Do you want to drive real change in your organisation and help develop others to build successful teams? This Associate Diploma in People Management is the perfect next step.

Length: 210 hours, split over two three-hour evening sessions over 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

Aeronautical Engineering - Level 3

Kick-start your career as an aircraft engineer at our award-winning Aviation Academy.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Aviation Academy, Woolsington

Essential Digital Skills - Entry Level

Develop the digital skills to use digital devices and the internet and apply this knowledge in common situations.

Length: 5 hours per week for 7 weeks or 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

Essential Digital Skills - Level 1

This modern qualification will enable you to develop your digital knowledge and skills to use in your personal lives, or to support you in your career.

Length: 5 hours per week for 6 weeks or 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

Employability Skills - Entry Level Award

Getting into the world of work can be daunting, but with this short course you will develop the skills required for work.

Length: 20 hours per week over 1 or 2 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

Volunteering - Level 1

If you're interested in gaining work experience or looking to become a volunteer in your spare time, this Volunteering course is ideal for you.

Length: 12 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

Level 1 Certificate for Trade Union Representatives

This course is ideal for Union Representatives who are looking develop their skills in order to become an effective Trade Union Representative.

Length: 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre

Trade Union Diploma in Employment Law - Level 2

Learn about the development and practice of employment law to become more effective as a workplace Trade Union Representative.

Length: 6 hours per week for 36 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre

GCSE Maths

This part-time course is taught by experienced professionals who can help you to get qualified, at a time that suits you.

Length: 3 hours per week for 30 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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