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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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This Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies VRQ (Electrical and Spa Treatments) is an advanced qualification for learners who wish to pursue a career as an advanced beauty therapist, covering electrical and spa treatments....
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you interested in photographic make-up? Then step this way! This Level 2 Award in Photographic Make-Up Hair qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in the creative art of styling hair...
Course Duration
17 weeks
Start Date
21st January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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Do you want to improve your English skills to gain more confidence or to help you into employment? This Functional Skills English course will help you develop the skills you need to gain a qualification...
Course Duration
20 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Functional Skills Maths course enables you to gain confidence in your maths skills to either progress into employment or further studies.
Course Duration
20 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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Part Time
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This course is for those who would like to go back to college and study GCSE English. Whether this is to get you into further study, improve your employability skills, or if you just want a...
Course Duration
35 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
4th September, 2023
Study Mode
Part Time
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This course is for those who would like to go back to college and study GCSE Maths. Whether this is to get you into further study, improve your employability skills, or if you just want...
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Adult Course
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Only 1 in 5 Managers have a recognised Management Qualification and yet Employers are actively looking for people with these qualifications right now!  Why not join the ‘1 in 5’and make your  CV stand out...
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FLEXI
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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Part Time
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Only 1 in 5 managers have a recognised management qualification and yet employers are actively looking for people with these qualifications right now! Why not join the ‘1 in 5’ and make your CV stand...
Course Duration
1 year
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
11th October, 2023
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care qualification provides an ideal taster for learners who may be new to the sector and have previously studied at Level 2. It is accessible to learners aged...
Course Duration
1 year
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
9th November, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an Automotive Apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship, you can: Gain...
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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 2 Adult Care Worker Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed...
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Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high-quality and compassionate care to individuals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s conditions (by checking things like blood...
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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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