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Adult Courses

If you’re looking for something new or you’re at a pivotal point in your career – ready to embark on a new challenge – we’ll help you find the answers and give you the know-how to succeed with award-winning advice and practical tools to navigate the new work landscape and start reconnecting with your career.

We’ll help you overcome your fears and nerves and advance your knowledge and tech skills, offering you a more flexible and supportive approach to learning with our career-boosting courses that can adapt to your changing circumstances and fit around your life. We’ll inspire you to start your career journey, build a business or become an entrepreneur, and most of all to have 100% belief in yourself!

Courses are available at our Central Birmingham & Sandwell Campus (West Bromwich) in the West Midlands.

For financial support for adults please click here.

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The Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship is for someone who can take responsibility for managing a team or discrete project. This apprenticeship has been designed to provide access to development opportunities for people who are...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
App
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The independence pathway is a 1-year programme dependent on the entry point of learner and previous post-16 study. Learners starting on the Independence Pathway will commonly have received SEND support at school, whether that be...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This full-time course is aimed at young people aged 16 – 24 with learning difficulties, emotional difficulties or challenging behaviour. The programme offers additional support and encouragement to develop your confidence, self-esteem, personal skills and...
Course Duration
N/A
Start Date
3rd September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 3 Photography Extended Diploma in Art and Design is a two-year full-time course for enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated people. If you want to have fun working hard, creating ideas and images using the...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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The BTEC National Extended Diploma is an ideal programme for school leavers and adults. This Level 3 Fashion National Extended Diploma in Art and Design is a two-year full-time course designed to encourage you to...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 3 Dental Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
App
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This Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner course is for people who want to work with children or who already work in this area. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
27th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. You may wish to...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Achievement course is for people who have a Level 3 or equivalent qualification in their subject area and want to assess learners in a training establishment. Lessons will...
Course Duration
Up to 1 year/flexible
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
21st January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Skills for Further Study in Health qualification is designed to support your return to study and help you develop the skills needed to progress to Level 3 courses in health...
Course Duration
35 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Working in Health, Lifestyle and Science Industries course has been designed for adult learners who wish to pursue a career in the health and social care sector. The...
Course Duration
35 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time
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This Level 2 Award in Mentoring course is for those who currently work as a mentor, those who are interested in becoming a mentor or those who support others in some capacity. Through the course,...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
N/A
Study Mode
Part Time

Apply Now for September 2025!

Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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