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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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Our new Adult NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Cabin Crew is the ideal course to launch your career in the airline industry. Whether you’re dreaming of working as a cabin crew member on...
Course Duration
1 year
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 1 Caring for Children Certificate is suitable for you if you are considering a career in caring for children. They could also support you with re-engaging with learning and breaking down barriers to...
Course Duration
34 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
20th January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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This Level 2 Certificate in Barbering is an assessment-based qualification for learners of all ages, who wish to pursue a career in barbering. School leavers can study this in addition to their full-time course.
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Part 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 2 Painting & Decorating Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed...
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Teacher Education Class
This two-year course is for those who wish to complete their formal Further Education (FE) teaching qualification. You may be coming from industry and wish to teach in the Post 16 sector (either privately or...
Course Duration
2 years
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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Part Time
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The Level 3 Award in Education and Training qualification provides an introduction for those new to teaching and training or those wishing to teach or train. It is designed as a qualification, which will equip...
Course Duration
16 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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N/A
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Part 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 Lead Adult Care Worker Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are...
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We have ESOL courses to suit everyone who wants to learn English or improve their English. We prepare learners to progress into employment, further study, citizenship and to get more out of life in the...
Course Duration
20 weeks
Course Type
Adult Course
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Part Time
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This Oral Health Education Certificate is suitable for qualified dental nurses who are required to provide oral health advice to patients under the direction of a dentist.
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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 Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
Course Duration
18 months
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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 Customer Service Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed and...
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This Foundation Degree is aimed at current practitioners, over the age of 21, who work within early years services in a variety of different settings (for example, in a Nursery or Children’s Centre) and who...
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Part Time

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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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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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