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COURSES FOR ADULTS
We have part-time courses for adults starting soon, in almost every subject you can imagine!
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Whether you are looking to get back into work, upskill, retrain to change career entirely, get into university, start a new hobby, or gain skills for life, there is a course for you. Everything you need to create your brighter future is waiting for you at Weston College.
Here’s what we can offer:
- A mixture of classroom based lectures and/or online learning.
- Support available via your own tutor to help you succeed.
- As a Weston College student you'll also have access to all our facilities - including our Library, IT suite, welfare and employment support teams as well as the College canteen facilities.
- All the benefits of studying at Weston College - including exclusive student discounts.
If you would like to access support from our team, book one of our free Careers Advice sessions, by clicking here.
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Level 3Access To HE: Biomedical Sciences
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in the…
09/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Level 3Access to HE: Computing
This one-year program is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills you need to succeed…
02/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
WINTER GARDENS
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Level 3Access to HE: Law & Criminology
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start or change to a…
10/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Level 3Access to HE: Nursing, Midwifery & Allied Professions
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over years and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career…
10/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
ACCNUPD1KN-24
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Level 3Access to HE: Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health (Blended)
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in…
10/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Access to HE: Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Fast-Track (Blended)
This is a fast course, which starts in January and ends in time for learners who join it to progress to…
09/12/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Level 3Access To HE: Psychology and Mental Health
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in…
10/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
ACCPMPD1KN-24
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Level 3Access to HE: Social Sciences
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start or change to a…
10/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
ACCSSPD1KN-24
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Level 3Access To HE: Sport and Exercise
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in any…
09/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
ACCSEPD1KN-24
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Level 3Access to HE: Veterinary Science and Zoology
This course is designed for people aged 18 or over and is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in the…
09/09/2024
09:00 - 16:45
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
ACCVZPD1KN-24
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Level 2Face to face delivery
Accounting, AAT Certificate
The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for you if you are wishing to pursue a career in accountancy…
12/09/2024
09:30 - 12:00
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
C2AATPD1KN-24
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Level 2Online and on campus
Accounting, AAT Certificate
The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for you if you are wishing to pursue a career in accountancy…
09/09/2024
17:00 - 20:30
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
C2AATPE1KN-24
Online and on campus
Accounting, AAT Certificate
The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting is ideal for you if you are wishing to pursue a career in accountancy…
20/01/2025
17:00 - 20:30
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
C2AATPE5KN-24
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Level 3Online/Blended
Accounting, AAT Diploma
This Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a potential route into employment with a globally recognised…
10/09/2024
09:30 - 13:30
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Online and on campus
Accounting, AAT Diploma
This Level 3 Diploma in Accounting is a potential route into employment with a globally recognised…
22/01/2025
17:00 - 21:00
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
D3AATPDCKN-24
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Level 4Face to face delivery
Accounting, AAT Professional Diploma
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-recognised and respected as a professional…
11/09/2024
09:30 - 12:30
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Online and on campus
Accounting, AAT Professional Diploma
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a well-recognised and respected as a professional…
22/01/2025
18:00 - 21:00
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
D4AAOE5KN-24
Accounts/Finance Assistant, Apprenticeship
The Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship is at Level 2 – equivalent to GCSEs – and will equip…
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Adult Care Worker, Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers a rewarding pathway for individuals interested in providing compassionate care and…
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LOXTON CAMPUS
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Animal Care and Welfare Assistant, Apprenticeship
The Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship offers a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are…
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COURSE CANCELLED
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Apprenticeship Early Years Educator
If you aspire to work with children, this apprenticeship offers an invaluable opportunity to turn your…
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Apprenticeship Early Years Practitioner
The role of an early years practitioner is both rewarding and essential in shaping the future of our youngest…
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
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Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant
This apprenticeship will help you develop the skills you’ll need to assist and support teachers and children…
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
AVP000206P-24
Assistant Accountant, Apprenticeship
The Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is at Level 3 - equivalent to A-levels - and will equip apprentices…
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
AVP000059P-24
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Entry LevelAutism Awareness Community Learning
Weston College’s National Centre for Excellence in Special Educational Need and Disabilities (SEND) is…
25/09/2024
10:00 - 12:00
ONLINE DELIVERY
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Entry LevelAutism Awareness Community Learning
Weston College’s National Centre for Excellence in Special Educational Need and Disabilities (SEND) is…
25/09/2024
18:00 - 20:00
ONLINE DELIVERY
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Autocare Technician, Apprenticeship
The Autocare Technician apprenticeship is an ideal choice for anyone who is passionate about the automotive…
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SOUTH WEST SKILLS CAMPUS
APP000081P-24
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Level 2Barbering, Certificate
This course is designed for people aged over 19 years and will provide a good level of training in all the…
18/09/2024
17:00 - 21:00
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
C2BARPEAKN-24
Barbering, Certificate
This course is designed for people aged over 19 years and will provide a good level of training in all the…
05/03/2025
17:00 - 21:00
KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
C2BARPEBKN-24
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Level 3Beauty Therapy, Diploma Adult
You will learn about Swedish massage, mechanical massage and electrical facial and body therapy as well as…
04/09/2024
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KNIGHTSTONE CAMPUS
D3BEAUF1KN-24
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<p>Our HGV Bootcamp has had a profoundly inspiring impact on Andy, who has successfully transitioned into his dream career, showcasing the effectiveness of our training program.</p><p>Andy secured a position with Towens, a company he had strategically targeted during the career planning segment of our employability course.</p><p>Andy has shared his enthusiasm for his new career, crediting the HGV Bootcamp for his success:</p><p>“I excelled throughout the entire bootcamp and can't thank Weston College enough for the hard work you put in for all the students. The HGV Bootcamp provided a calm and clear learning environment. The day after I passed my test, I went straight to Towens. The following day, I spoke with the managers, and I started my training the day after that. I’m now fully employed as a Class 2 tipper driver for Towens, just as I set out to be. I absolutely love my new career. Many thanks again to the team at Weston College - you've helped change my life."</p><p>If you’re ready to kickstart your own career, <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/skills-bootcamps">click here</a>.</p><p><span style="border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong></span><a style="border-width:0px;font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;" href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.w…; target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="Verified" originalsrc="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; shash="IJ0CikUnZCnIa7l6iwxry45p7NcMjbqea9NFOqP6lie7eHfyOnthbRdEkvAQYiDWKHE5I5cYrLrjCNTquTUly8fa/KZpcss3F0gCJ6xuj9SqaPNP23HKTRajLxqBDZslj2gCVfhRftGTkhGNZbDd68pi6DKmyDw73DyXq/frvlQ=" title="Original URL: https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…. Click or tap if you trust this link." data-linkindex="1"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-position:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span style="border-width:0px;color:inherit;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;"><strong style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></span></p>
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<p>My name is Gary, and I recently completed the adult <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-adults/electrical/ele… 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations.</a></p><p>May I start by saying; having been one of the eldest students on the course I found the thought of undertaking this course a little daunting. It has been a very long time since I was expected to study and undertake exams, assessments etc. From the first classroom session it was clear that the teaching staff were very good in their professional fields, their teaching techniques were second to none, they took time to explain lessons and more importantly actively encouraged questions, regardless of if it seemed daft or not. They would take time to deliver the question in a simpler form and patiently explain the outcome, making the whole process pleasurable (believe it or not).</p><p>The teaching staff would encourage a positive attitude when it came to undertaking essential exams to progress the course to the next stage. Those who were a little unfortunate to miss out on a pass would be offered additional help and reassured that the exam would be passed. They were very sympathetic and supportive if someone did not make the grade at that particular time, and the course candidates were actively encouraged to work together and help each other, which was very refreshing to see.</p><p>Again, Lee’s, Andy’s, and Mark’s knowledge in practical sessions greatly helped to get to the result, a pass on the course. No matter how many times things needed to be explained or demonstrated they would be patient and approach various ways to explain and demonstrate the task being undertaken. Their knowledge of electrical principles was outstanding and made the course even more enjoyable.</p><p>In my opinion they are an asset to Weston College, and with tutors of this calibre I can only see Weston College going very far in the education world. The commitment these staff have to get their students through the course is again outstanding, despite the long hours put in to deliver the course while teaching daytime students.</p>
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<p>Weston College and The Bristol Port Company have proudly won an award at the inaugural PSS Awards, at Stamford Bridge in London, celebrating their collaboration in modernising Bristol Port’s induction process.</p><p>This accolade marks a significant milestone in their joint efforts to enhance employee engagement through cutting-edge technology and interactive learning.</p><p>Bristol Port sought to move beyond the outdated methods of standard induction videos and basic multiple-choice questions, aiming for an engaging, interactive, and technologically advanced experience.</p><p>Their goal was to create an induction process that went beyond a tick-box exercise to truly immerse new employees.</p><p>The collaboration was rooted in the shared ethos of curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to innovation. Together, they developed a state-of-the-art induction programme featuring:</p><ul><li>Bespoke Content: Tailored to meet the unique needs of Bristol Port</li><li>Interactivity and Innovative Design: Engaging new employees through dynamic elements</li><li>360-Degree Footage: Providing an immersive experience of the port environment</li><li>Trackable Data and Digital Certification: Ensuring progress is monitored and certified digitally.</li></ul><p>Since its implementation, the new induction process has been a huge success. New employees gain a deeper understanding of the company from day one, allowing them to transition to specialised training swiftly and effectively.</p><p>Louise Pratten, Head of Digital Education at Weston College, said: “We are so proud of the work that we have completed with The Bristol Port Company, and the fact it has been recognised on a national scale shows how impactful this has been and will be moving forward.</p><p>“Through this innovative partnership, we have set a new standard for employee engagement and training, demonstrating how strategic alliances can drive meaningful change and achieve remarkable success.”</p><p>If you would like to collaborate with Weston College, you can contact <a href="mailto:employers@weston.ac.uk">employers@weston.ac.uk</a></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><strong>If you are passionate about education and are looking for an opportunity to join the staff team at a leading college, then look at the latest job vacancies available at Weston College </strong></span><a class="fui-Link ___1rxvrpe f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-…; aria-label="Link here" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/jobs?utm_source=main-menu&utm_medium=main-… class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><strong>here</strong></span></a><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><strong>. You can find all the latest job opportunities that Weston College has to offer, with a commitment to providing quality education for learners and a focus on continuous professional development for staff, Weston College is an excellent place to work and grow in your career.</strong></span></p>
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Electrical Installations Level 2
Electrical Installations Level 2