Adult Vocational Courses

Vocational courses

Vocational learning means learning that’s desirable to employers and gets you ahead in your industry. Our full-time and part-time courses are perfect if you’re looking to specialise, return to education or build on your existing qualifications. You can browse this page to learn about your preferred subject in more detail or attend one of our open events, where you can chat to our course leaders in person.

As an adult learner, you may be eligible for financial support or could even study for free with our Free Courses For Jobs. After all, course fees should never mean having to sacrifice further learning and we will more than likely be able to provide you with some support.

Did you know?

We have government funded courses which means there’s potential for you to study something you’ve dreamed of for free.

If you are earning £23,400 or below, you can study most of our adult courses for free
Or
If you are earning below £23,400, unemployed or have never studied a Level 3 course before (equivalent to A Levels), you can study one of our level 3 courses listed here for free.

Benefits of vocational courses

Looking to boost your employability with the latest technical knowledge, transferable skills and practical experience? You can do so by studying online or in the industry-standard facilities at our Park Lane, Quarry Hill and Printworks campuses.

Learn from tutors with real professional experience
Get ahead with work-ready skills
Full-time and part-time courses (from 6 months to 1 year)
Study online or at our Park Lane, Quarry Hill or Printworks campuses
Build professional experience in industry-standard facilities
A choice of exciting subjects, from Level 1 up to Level 5
Study for free or receive financial support (circumstance dependent)

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How to apply

Click on a course below to find out more information. Then when you’re ready, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button – this can be found at the top of every course page.

After consenting to allow us to contact you, the form should already be filled in with your selected course. All that is left for you to do is to select your start date and enter your details.

We will then be in contact with you regarding the next steps.

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Funding

You may qualify for funding to help you pay for all, or part of, your course. Fees may be waived due to personal circumstances and/or if you receive certain benefits. Please note that you will need to provide evidence to prove your benefit payments. Student funding support and instalment payments are also available for those who are eligible. For more information get in touch with us.

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Take a look at our vocational courses

Agricultural, environmental and animal care

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
City & Guilds Skills for Working Life (Animals) Entry-Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
City and Guilds Level 2 Technical Certificate in Horticulture	09/09/2024	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management	09/09/2024	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management	09/09/2024	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management 19+	09/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Environmental and Climate Science	02/09/2024	Full time
Poultry Keeping for Beginners
iPet Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid

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Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
AAT Level 1 Access Awards in Business and Bookkeeping (Accounting)	25/04/2024	Part time
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting	09/09/2024 16/09/2024	Part time
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping	16/09/2024	Part time
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping	14/10/2024	Part time
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting	14/10/2024	Part time
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting	23/09/2024	Part time
CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) – Advanced Stage	23/09/2024	Part time
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5	16/09/2024	Part time
CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice 3	23/09/2024	Part time
CMI5 Diploma in Management & Leadership	16/09/2024 07/10/2024	Part time
IOSH Managing Safely 5.0
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management	09/09/2024	Part time
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Principles of Business Administration Certificate TQUK Level 2		Part time
Principles of Customer Service TQUK Certificate Level 2		Part time
Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Diploma \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
Principles of Team Leading TQUK Certificate Level 2		Part time
Principles of Team Leading TQUK Level 2	09/09/2024	Part time
Strategic Management and Leadership CMI Diploma \| Level 7	16/09/2024	Part time
T Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills	09/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery	09/09/2024	Full time
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service	09/09/2024	Full time
Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate \| Level 2	16/09/2024	Part time
Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
Professional Cookery Diploma \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
(ACL) Continuers Beading and Jewellery Making	25/04/2024	Part time
(ACL) Continuing Your Patchwork	24/04/2024	Part time
(ACL) Improve your Beading Skills (T3 Mon)	22/04/2024	Part time
(ACL) Improvers Creative Crafts (T3 Thu pm)	25/04/2024	Part time
ART AND DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Access to HE Graphic Design and Illustration	09/09/2024	Full time
Access to HE in Computer Game Design and Development (19+)	09/09/2024	Full time
Access to HE in Media Production	09/09/2024	Full time
Acting BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Adobe Suite Beginner course	01/10/2024 21/01/2025	Part time
Animation Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Art & Design BTEC Diploma Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Media	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies in Performing Arts (QH)	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Production)	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Dance	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Acting	09/09/2024	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Musical Theatre	09/09/2024	Full time
Computer Games (Digital and Creative Industries) Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
Computer Games Skills Gateway Diploma Level 1	09/09/2024	Full time
Dance BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Esports Level 3 Foundation Diploma	09/09/2024	Full time
FASHION AND TEXTILES BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	09/09/2024	Full time
GRAPHIC DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Games Development (BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice)	09/09/2024	Full time
Hairdressing (part-time courses for adults)		Part time
Introductory Art & Design	09/09/2024	Full time
Journalism BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice	09/09/2024	Full time
Music Performance BTEC Diploma Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
Music Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Musical Theatre BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Oil Painting Beginner course (Thursday)	23/04/2024	Part time
Oil Painting Beginner course (Tuesday)	21/01/2025	Part time
PHOTOGRAPHY BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Study Music Performance BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development	09/09/2024	Full time
TV and Film BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice	09/09/2024	Full time
Theatre Design and Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	09/09/2024	Full time
Theatre Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
Theatre Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
Visual Arts (Photography & Graphics)	09/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Assessor/Internal Quality Assurer		Part time
Caring for Children CACHE Level 1 Award	16/09/2024	Full time
Childcare / Early Years		Part time
Coaching and Mentoring		Part time
Early Years Practitioner NCFE Cache Diploma Level 2	16/09/2024	Full time
Education and Training Award \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
Health and Social Care		Part time
Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts – Quarry Hill Campus	23/09/2024	Part time
Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development	24/09/2024	Full time
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling	23/09/2024	Part time
Mental Health / Special Educational Needs		Part time
Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Cache Certificate Level 2	16/09/2024	Full time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children		Part time
Teaching Assistants		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Electrical Installation (Building & Structures) City & Guilds Diploma Level 2	09/09/2024	Full time
Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition City and Guilds Qualification \| Level 3		Part time
Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition City and Guilds Qualification \| Level 3		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
EAL Advanced Diploma in Engineering Technology	09/09/2024	Full time
EAL Advanced Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology	09/09/2024	Full time
EAL Intermediate Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Machining Pathway)	09/09/2024	Full time
Introduction to Welding Skills Beginners’ Course		Part time
Introduction to Welding Skills Beginners’ Course		Part time
Pearson Advanced BTEC (Foundation Yr1/Extended Yr2) Diploma in Engineering	09/09/2024	Full time
Pearson Introductory BTEC to Engineering	09/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
ABC Intermediate Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies	09/09/2024		Full time
EAL Intermediate Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Maintenance Pathway)	09/09/2024		Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Level 1 Customer Service Certificate (NCFE)	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 1 Intro to Upcycling Furniture	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Customer Service Certificate (NCFE)	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Event Planning	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Repurposing Furniture	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Business, Innovation, Sustainability and Growth	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship
Level 3 Marketing Certificate	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Principles of Customer Service Certificate	09/09/2024
Princes’ Trust Team Programme		Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
(ACL) Want to be a Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist?	14/05/2024	Part time
(ACL) Want to be a Hairdresser or Beauty Therapist?	13/06/2024	Part time
Apply for Beauty		Part time
Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma \| Level 2	16/09/2024	Part time
Hairdressing (part-time courses for adults)		Part time
Hairdressing VTCT Diploma \| Level 2	16/09/2024	Part time
Hairdressing VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering	09/09/2024	Full time
Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation VTCT Diploma Level 4	16/09/2024	Part time
Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	16/09/2024	Part time
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing (Pathway Hairdressing)	16/09/2024	Part time
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing (Pathway Hairdressing)	09/09/2024	Full time
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (PC) (Part Time)	16/09/2024	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
(NCFE) Technical T Level In Health	16/09/2024	Full time
ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Quarry Hill Campus)	23/09/2024	Part time
Counselling Skills ABC Certificate \| Level 3 – Rothwell Centre	23/09/2024	Part time
Health and Social Care CACHE Technical Certificate Level 3	16/09/2024	Full time
Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1	16/09/2024	Full time
L3 Diploma in Adult Care	16/09/2024	Full time
L3 Diploma in Healthcare Support	16/09/2024	Full time
L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care		Full time
L5 Leader in Adult Care		Full time
Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services	16/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Sciences	09/09/2024	Full time
Occupational Studies for the Workplace NCFE Diploma \| Entry 3	16/09/2024	Full time
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE Certificate Level 2	16/09/2024	Full time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Nutrition and Health		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values		Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
(AEB) British Sign Language Award Level 1			Part time
Community Interpreting (part-time courses for adults)			Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
English (Entry, Level 1, GCSE) part-time courses for adults			Part time
Maths (Entry, Level 1, GCSE) part-time courses for adults			Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
ABC Intermediate Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies	09/09/2024	Full time
ABC Introductory Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies	09/09/2024	Full time
Automotive Refrigerant Handling IMI Award \| Level 3		Part time
Basic Vehicle Maintenance (Female Only) Beginners’ Course		Part time
Basic Vehicle Maintenance Beginners’ course		Part time
EAL Intermediate Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Maintenance Pathway)	09/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Access Foundation GCSE Programme	09/09/2024	Full time
Personal Progression	09/09/2024	Full time
Pre Internships	09/09/2024	Full time
Supported Employment and Preparation for Work	09/09/2024	Full time
Vine	09/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Level 1 Introduction to Youth Work & Community Engagement	16/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)	16/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services (19+)	16/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Level 3 Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship			Full time
Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship			Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Combined Science Synergy GCSE	09/09/2024	Part time
L3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science	02/09/2024	Full time
L3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science, Year 1	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Engineering	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Science	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness		Part time
Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant		Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Engineering	02/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Science	02/09/2024	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Study Type
Access to Sport and Physical Activity Access to HE Diploma \| Level 3	09/09/2024	Part time
Gym Instructing and Personal Training Practitioner Level 3 Diploma (ONLINE)
Introduction to Sport BTEC Certificate Level 1	09/09/2024	Full time
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy		Part time
Level 3 Fitness Instructing and Personal Training		Part time
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance (ONLINE)
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy	17/02/2025	Part time

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