We offer a range of Essential Skills courses for all ages, whether you’re 16-18 or 19 years or over. Our friendly and supportive tutors will help you explore your strengths and career interests, develop your key skills in English, maths and IT and grow your confidence and teamwork skills.
We offer a range of short courses for a variety of abilities.
The majority of our Essential Skills courses are aimed at helping those aged 19+ secure employment. We’ll help you develop communications skills, IT, English and maths skills and can support with CVs and interview preparation. The Pathway to Careers course offers under 19s the chance to try out a range of industries before committing to a course full-time.
“I like coming to College to see my friends, paint and go on adventures to Idle Valley. In the future, I want to get my own house and learn to take care of it.”
Luke Whiting Entry Level 2 - Diploma in Independent Living
“The Education and Childcare Services course is really fascinating and I love coming into College to see my friends and learn new skills. I definitely recommend this course and i'm looking forward to continuing studying at University.”
Elsie-Jay Atkins Level 2 Education and Childcare Services
“I really enjoy the hands-on learning that the Joinery course offers. This course, and the great teachers help me develop the skills that I will need for a career as a Joiner.”
Josh Betts Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills
