Courses may be FREE depending on your personal circumstances. See inside for details! 2025
Adult Part-time Courses
Take on the new year with a part-time course at Middlesbrough College
Make 2025 your year!
Are you ready to get back into work? Or develop in your current role? Maybe you’re considering a career change altogether?
We are here to help.
Middlesbrough College will support you in taking the next steps to a new challenge, upskilling, retraining, or simply learning something new! We offer a vast range of adult part-time courses designed to help you achieve your goals.
Develop your skill set, achieve your career ambitions, and progress. Everything we do is centred around giving you the best experience while studying with us. Our friendly team is here to help, and we offer courses that are flexible and work for you. This includes weekend and evening options, as well as distance learning, to suit busy lifestyles.
We welcome students of all ages and backgrounds and are proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment for those returning to education or continuing their studies.
Ofsted results
Middlesbrough College was Ofsted inspected in February 2024 and were delighted with our results.
Six outstanding grades
• Behaviour and attitudes
• Personal development
• Leadership & management
• Adult learning programmes
• Apprenticeships
• Provision for learners with high needs
Strong for Skills and Overall Good.
Learners and apprentices’ benefit from receiving training in vibrant learning environments that are very well resourced. Ofsted 2024 ”
Supporting your study costs
Most of our part-time courses can be studied for FREE, depending on your personal circumstances. The guide below will help to give you an idea on whether you are eligible to study a part-time course for FREE or are eligible for financial support.
Courses marked as FREE*
Courses may be FREE depending on your circumstances. Please note you will need to bring evidence (Wage slip or benefits – paper or electronic):
• You are unemployed and receiving benefits
• You are economically inactive
• You are working and earn a low wage (£33,210 for Tees Valley and North Yorkshire Residents and £25,000 outside of Tees Valley*)
• You are looking for a job
• You are studying your first full Level 2 or Level 3 course
*Thresholds may be subject to change
We know this can be tricky so our expert registry team will be on hand to talk you through this and get you enrolled on a course.
For some courses, you may be able to pay in instalments. For selected qualifications you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees. We can help with all of these.
You can call our friendly registry team or chat to them at enrolment for advice and guidance on fees.
Student Services: 01642 333606
Email: studentservices@mbro.ac.uk
To be eligible for FREE courses you must bring evidence with you to enrolment. E.g. recent proof of benefits or wage slips.
Learners and apprentices’ benefit from highly welcoming, inclusive and supportive learning and training environments. Ofsted 2024 ”
Supporting you every step of the way
We want you to have the best study experience at Middlesbrough College, so we put student support services front and centre. From careers guidance to mental health support, and travel to College. Our experienced teams are here to help.
Career guidance
Our Careers Team are on hand to offer you free impartial advice about your future career. They can offer advice on our courses, and what qualifications you’ll need to achieve your goals. They can also advise on job applications, CV’s, and interview skills. Click the button to visit our dedicated careers advice page.
Careers Team: 01642 333477
Email: careers@mbro.ac.uk
Travel
All unemployed adult learners can access subsidised bus travel during their studies at College, following a £5 fee per term.
Additional learning support
Before you start your course, you will be able to confidentially share any medical conditions and/or disabilities with our Additional Learning Support Team. Ranging from dyslexia support or other learning difficulties to visual impairment and physical mobility problems, our team of experienced staff will work with you to provide a bespoke support package.
ALS Support Team: 01642 333727
Email: sen@mbro.ac.uk
Wellbeing, financial support and counselling
Our qualified student support team offer support to help you with any difficulties you may be experiencing whilst studying at college. They can support you with childcare, travel, food, health and wellbeing and finance. We also offer a free confidential Counselling Service. Students seek support for various issues such as anxiety, bereavement, and study problems.
Email: studentservices@mbro.ac.uk
Financial support
Adult learners may be able to get help with equipment costs and childcare fees depending upon their personal circumstances and number of hours spent in lessons.
Email: studentfinance@mbro.ac.uk
MC Fitness Studio
Adult learners can access our state of the art fitness studio featuring a fantastic range of cardio vascular and resistance exercise equipment. Membership is FREE, a £10 admin fee applies.
MC Fitness Studio: 01642 333578
Email: gymworldfitnessstudio@mbro.ac.uk
Study at our £120m campus
Join Middlesbrough College and study in our fantastic campus, home to dedicated learning zones, purpose built social spaces and state-ofthe art specialist training facilities that will provide you with invaluable experience ready for work.
Adult & Community Learning Centre
2 Queens Square is our dedicated space for Adult and Community Learning, offering ESOL courses, basic skills, GCSEs, skills bootcamps and short programmes to support learners back into education and employment. Find out more on page 6.
Engineering Centres
The Graduate Salon
MC Digital
Construction Workshop
Training Kitchens
University Centre
Adult and Community Learning Centre at 2 Queens Square
Our Adult and Community Learning Centre is a dedicated supportive learning zone for adult learners.
Located at 2 Queens Square, just a short walk away from the main campus and Middlesbrough town centre, the railway station and the bus station. At our centre you can study, socialise and learn in an inclusive and friendly environment. We deliver a range of courses with flexible study options, making it easy and accessible for everyone to learn new skills.
For a chat about any of our programmes contact ACL Team: 01642 333378
Email: adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk Are you facing recruitment and retention challenges? Upskill and develop your workforce with Middlesbrough College!
If you are looking to grow your business and develop your workforce, we can help! We work with employers to develop bespoke training academies and find the right fit for you. Designed to your business requirements, our expert tutors will train learners with varying skills including security, welding, digital marketing and other skills, as well as supporting maths and English skills. Contact our Adult and Community Learning Business Advisor on 01642 333665
Sector Skills Academies
Our sector-based work academies are short courses designed to get you back into work in a specific occupation or to upskill you. They include industry-recognised qualifications alongside a guaranteed job interview or exceptional support for the application process, with a local employer upon completion! You will also gain skills in job application search, CV writing and interview preparation.
The courses below run on regular dates throughout the year and attending them will not affect your benefits.
Specialist (Word, Powerpoint, Outloook and Excel available)
Cladding (inc CSCS/Manual Handling, Cherry Picker and Scissorlift Training)
Signaller Academy (inc. CCNSG/Manual Handling)
Staff Academy (inc DBS, Paediatric First Aid)
Academy (Inc. CCNSG)
*Your course may be FREE depending upon your circumstances. See page 3.
FREE* Skills Bootcamps
Are you 19 or over and looking for a brand-new career?
Our Skills Bootcamps are FREE* and flexible training programs created to help adults develop essential life skills and specialised expertise tailored to specific industries. Upon completing the course, participants are guaranteed an interview. Offered in collaboration with employers, training providers, and local authorities, these Bootcamps address local skill demands and empower individuals to secure better employment opportunities. Courses are flexible delivery time, day and evening options available. All courses are up to 16 weeks in duration.
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*You must be living in the Tees Valley and currently unemployed or employed and earning less than £33,210 per
to be eligible for a course.
Adult and Community Learning Centre at 2 Queens Square
Distance Learning Courses
Our flexible online learning courses work around you, designed to fit around busy lifestyles, they can be studied in your own time, in your own home and on your own terms. They lead to national recognised qualification, which will make you more employable!
*Level 2 courses are FREE for all; Level 3 course may be FREE depending upon your personal circumstances. See page 3 for more details.
You will be required to complete all Level 2 distance learning courses within 12 weeks. If you withdraw prior to completing the courses or do not complete the course within this timescale, you will be liable to pay a £50 admin fee. Contact the Distance Learning Team for more information. Email: distancelearning@mbro.ac.uk
Tutors support adult learners and apprentices effectively to develop their English, mathematics and digital skills. ”
Ofsted 2024
ESOL, GCSEs, and Functional Skills
These essential skills courses are a stepping-stone to developing your communication and employability skills. Whether you speak another language and wish to progress to other mainstream courses or into employment or want to develop the skills needed to progress in your career, we can help you get to where you want to be.
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Pre Entry - ESOL
ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking and Listening)
ESOL Skills for Life (Reading)
Skills for Life (Writing)
Living in the UK
GCSEs, Digital and Functional Skills
*The courses above are FREE for most learners depending upon residency status. To be eligible for any of the FREE courses above you must bring evidence with you to enrolment. See p3 for more details. Adult and Community Learning Team: 01642 333378 • Email: adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk
Not A “Numbers Person”?
You’re not alone! 3 in 10 of UK adults don’t think numbers is for them.
Improving your maths skills could help unlock job opportunities and lead to higher wages, prepare you for further study, or simply help with everyday tasks at home – from paying bills and budgeting, to helping the kids with their homework, or even in the kitchen.
If need some support with your maths skills, Mathletes is available to you and offers easy access to free maths courses to help build your confidence with numbers or gain a qualification.
University Centre Middlesbrough
Starting University marks the beginning of an exciting chapter.
It’s an opportunity to realise your passion follow your dreams and unlock the future. At UCM we’re just as passionate about your dreams, goals and ambitions as you are. Our industry-focused courses will equip you with the tools you need to achieve them.
Where
do you want to go and who do you want to be? Find out with University Centre Middlesbrough!
Why choose us?
• Outstanding support from day one
• An innovative focus on employability
• A modern University Centre building
• Small class sizes
• A loan laptop scheme
• A close-knit University community
Financing your studies
If you are worried about the cost of studying, it might help to know there are a range of financial support schemes available to help you. For more info see page 3.
• Tuition fee loans
• Maintenance loans
• Employer sponsorship
• Grants for disabled students
93% of students agreed that their course at University Centre Middlesbrough provided them with excellent learning opportunities and developed their knowledge and skills for the future!
National Student Survey 2023 ”
Sarah
“I had been considering a degree, but I couldn’t find the right course. One of the tutors explained there was a course that was really beneficial to my career, and I started from there. “I wanted to gain more knowledge and skills so I could progress further. I had quite a lot of sleepless nights studying whilst being on maternity leave, but it was worth it.
“Sarah embarked on a degree in Health & Social Care at University Centre Middlesbrough, juggling study with maternity leave and looking after her three children. She graduated with a First-class Honours and has secured a new role as a nursing home manager.”
Sarah Edwards BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
University students have access to a dedicated University Centre with classrooms, quiet study spaces and a lounge.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ’s)
HTQs are specialised practical training programmes developed by employers and awarding bodies. They will provide you with upto-date industry skills and knowledge that not only take you higher on the employability list, but also unlock the tools you need to advance in your chosen field.
Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Higher Education Courses
Higher Education Courses
“The tutors are very supportive and are always on hand to help. I’ve improved my skills and knowledge, including my presentation skills which has boosted my confidence in the workplace. I am excited to see what the future holds and will hopefully continue progressing with my employer and with further qualifications at Middlesbrough College’s University Centre.”
Megan Neale HNC in Mechanical Engineering Mechanic
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
Start with a dream, leave with a future
Are you an adult dreaming of a second chance at your dream career, but your qualifications are holding you back?
Do you want to develop your skills to get that promotion, or gain the experience you need to increase your job prospects?
No matter your starting point, we’re here to help you turn your goals into a reality - and our Access to Higher Education diplomas offer the fresh start you need to get there.
Designed for adults juggling busy lifestyles, our exciting range of courses offer flexible, one-year study options that equip you with the skills, qualifications, and confidence you need to progress to University and beyond.
So, whether you dream of becoming a nurse, engineer, teacher or other profession, our exciting range of courses will help you get there!
Ready to start your next chapter?
“I really enjoyed my time at Middlesbrough College. I first joined to retake my GCSEs, and then progressed onto Level 2 and the Level 3 Access course.
“The foundation I gained from my Access course was incredibly helpful, and the support from my tutors was outstanding. The infrastructure at Middlesbrough College sets students up for success, with help in understanding referencing and finding sources, which has been incredibly beneficial at university.”
Luke Etinosa Luke, who is now studying a degree in Communications and Marketing at Northumbria University, began his journey to his dream career by studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business) at Middlesbrough College.
Don’t wait, the time is now to change your career - and your life – with an Access to HE Diploma at Middlesbrough College – click to find out more!
◊Your Access to HE Diploma will be FREE once you complete your degree as your Advanced Learner Loan will be written off.
If you are age 19-23 and it is your first full Level 3 course it will be FREE.
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship
In 2024 Ofsted inspectors graded our apprenticeship provision as ‘Outstanding’! Northern Skills, the apprenticeship and training arm of Middlesbrough College offers a range of apprenticeship opportunities so you can gain hands-on industry experience.
Our experienced team work with over 2000 employers to deliver apprenticeship training at all levels helping hundreds of people each year secure an apprenticeship in their chosen career, putting them on the fast track to success.
As an apprentice you will learn on the job, building up knowledge and skills whilst gaining a qualification and earning a wage. You will gain invaluable insight into the world of work and pick up key skills that future employers want.
Apprenticeships
we offer:
• Accountancy
• Beauty Therapy
• Business Administration
• Catering and Hospitality
• Childcare & Education
• Construction
• Customer Service
• Dental Nursing
• Engineering
• Health and Social Care
• IT, Digital and Media
• Management and Leadership
• Motor Vehicle
• Teaching and Education
Visit northernskills.co.uk to search through our latest apprenticeship vacancies!
“I have been fortunate to receive expert guidance from my tutor and support from my employer which has made it possible for me to complete the apprenticeship.”
Helen Winskill Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager
Did you know...
Apprenticeships are for everyone!
There is no age limit. whether you’re just starting your career, looking to change direction, or wanting to upskill, there’s an apprenticeship pathway to suit you!
Northern Skills is here to support both you and your employer in initiating an apprenticeship. You will earn while you learn, and for levypaying employers, the apprenticeship is partially funded.
Contact our team to explore current vacancies and apprenticeship standards.
Looking to recruit?
Ofsted 2024
Leaders have implemented a rigorous process to improve quality, which has had a significant positive impact on the experience and success of apprentices. ”
Northern Skills offers a free and thorough recruitment service to help you grow your team and recruit new talent! Our team work with you to find the best solution for your business challenges, by recruiting new team members and upskilling existing ones! Contact our team on 03453 404040 to discover how we can help you develop your business!
TTE – train with industry experts at TTE!
TTE is the North East’s leading technical training provider to the oil and gas process, manufacturing and engineering sectors.
Offering full time and part-time courses in:
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Process Operations
• Wind Turbine Technology
And a range of apprenticeships and commercial training options in relevant industries.
State-of-the-art facilities!
We are so excited that our brand-new £12million TTE Centre opened this year. The new engineering facility trains over 300 full-time students, 300 apprentices and 500 adults each year, alongside a thriving cohort of international students.
Our world class facilities include:
• 7 large multifunction/multi-discipline workshops to provide for Instrumentation, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Process Engineering and Net Zero Low Carbon Technology Workspaces
• 7 breakout classrooms and study spaces
• Large conference room and staff workspaces
• Student social and welfare areas
• The centre is built to sustainable design principles, with features including a full photovoltaic solar roof and easy access to wider campus facilities and transport links.
Business Management and Professional Development
Catering and Hospitality
Childcare, Teaching and Education
*Your course may be FREE depending on your circumstances. See page 3.
Opportunities in Childcare
Our childcare qualifications will help to give you knowledge, skills and behaviours that you need to prepare you for employment. Courses are part time and can fit around your job and busy lifestyle whilst you retrain. They are also vocationally based and provided an engaging, inspiring and practical approach to learning.
The childcare department at the College have excellent links with local employers to support work placements and offer additional qualifications on many programmes to enhance employability prospects.
Call 01642 333333 or email. courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk for more info. Your course may be FREE depending upon your personal circumstances.
*Your course may be FREE depending on your circumstances. See page 3.
*Your course may be FREE depending on your circumstances. See page 3.
Train to work in Retrofit
Retrofitting is the upgrading of homes to make them more energy efficient, healthier, and cheaper to live in. There is a skills gap in the Retrofitting industry and therefore we need more skilled workers to help the region future proof their homes.
We are running a range of courses to train up Retrofit Installers, Advisors, Assessors and Co-ordinators and courses may be FREE depending on your personal circumstances.
You might have little or no experience but want to get into the field or are working in construction and want to retrain or upskill into Retrofitting or have employees who you wish to train up.
Courses are part time, accredited and aligned to PAS 2035 industry standard and are delivered face-to-face at the College.
New courses starting in January 2025! Call today on 01642 333333 or email. courseinfo@mbro.ac.uk to book your place.
Engineering and TTE
Engineering and TTE
◊ Your Access to HE Diploma is FREE if you go on to study a degree. Your Advanced Learner Loan (ALL) will be written off.
*Your course may be FREE depending on your circumstances. See page 3.
Do you have a knack for all things technical?
Our Higher Technical Qualifications are designed to advance your knowledge and skills in your dream industry. No matter if you’re starting from scratch or retraining to get that allimportant competitive edge, Middlesbrough College will help you become a star in your chosen field.
Browse our stimulating courses today – we can picture you on campus already!
Essential Skills
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
and Beauty
Health and Social Care
◊Your Access to HE Diploma is FREE if you go on to study a degree. Your Advanced Learner Loan (ALL) will be written off.
*Your course may be FREE depending on your circumstances. See page 3.
Renowned hospital doctor and TV presenter, Dr Ranj, leads the official opening of our new Immersive Health and Social Care Education Suite.
Music, Video, Games & Audiovisual Technology
Sport and Public Services
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Higher Education, Access to HE and School
Access to Higher Education Courses
Delivered with busy lifestyles in mind, our flexible courses provide family friendly learning hours so you can get the qualifications you need to access the career you want. Whatever your ambitions, our exciting range of courses will help get you there.
