THE FREE COURSES AT CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

If you’ve been considering advancing your career, developing new skills or choosing to change professions entirely, then the City of Bristol College might be able to assist you. Most individuals in England aged 19 and over who don’t have a full Level 3 qualification or are unemployed or making less than the National Living Wage may get access to Level 3 courses without any cost as part of the National Skills Fund. Moreover, there's no upper age limit now—so no matter your qualifications already held, anyone has the opportunity to make a fresh start! Different courses include accounting, joinery, computing and counselling for individuals multiple specializations and interests. Going beyond just increasing your knowledge base this is also an amazing chance for beginning the next chapter of your life.

There is an expansive range of courses and different offers. For example, if you work with children and want to add some additional qualifications under your belt like Autism Awareness or you are a teaching assistant who wants to upskill, you could take advantage of accessing £2,000 to £3,000 towards training.

For those who aren’t quite ready to take a Level 3 course, the college offers a Level 2 course as a great preparation option. The college also provides online courses geared towards healthcare workers and those interested in leadership and management. You’ll have full flexibility with access to supportive staff throughout your program with assistance from Partne rs in Bristol.

The online courses comprise of -

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health

• Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

• Level 3 Principles of End of Life Care

• Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

All the courses offer you a great opportunity to consider a new career or heighten your options where you currently work. Courses will be delivered on site, online, or a mix of both depending on the subject and are either full or part-time.

The college sites are:

College Green Centre - Situated in the heart of the city, this centre offers A Levels as well as many technical/vocational qualifications and apprenticeships.

South Bristol Skills Centre - This impressive, modern building at Hengrove Park is home to a range of specialist training facilities to support some of the college's technical qualifications and apprenticeships.

Advanced Engineering Centre - This centre at Parkway features industry facilities such as workshops, laboratories, computer-aided simulation rigs and testing/diagnostic equipment.

Motor Vehicle Technology Centre - The college's second centre at Parkway boasts modern facilities including heavy and light vehicle workshops, body repair and finishing workshops, electronic engine testing and diagnostic equipment and computer-aided simulation rigs.

Ashley Down Centre -This historic building provides modern facilities and offers study space, learning zones, classrooms, workshops and student social areas in close proximity to Gloucester Road.

There will be an open event at the college on March 29 giving you the opportunity to discover more about the facilities and courses as well as talk to staff.