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About us
At Wiltshire College & University Centre, we know it’s never too late to learn something new. Alongside our extensive Further Education and Higher Education options for post-16 students, we have an excellent provision for adult learners and offer a variety of courses on a part-time basis. The majority of these courses are run over short schedules on a weekly basis, and all at competitive prices.
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your business acumen, enhance your career prospects, take up a new hobby or simply learn something for fun, we offer a wide range of courses for adults at locations across the county.
We know many people’s circumstances and attitudes have changed over the last few years, so perhaps you want to re-train in order to take your career in a new direction. Our part-time courses are open to all adult learners and are a great way to enhance your skillset, allowing you to balance studying alongside every other aspect of your busy lifestyle.
You’ll be taught by our knowledgeable and experienced staff in small classes alongside people keen to learn the same skills as you.
Chippenham
Our Chippenham campus opened in 2015 following a £21million redevelopment and provides a modern and inspiring environment in which to learn. Boasting advanced facilities, such as engineering workshops, professional salons and a film production studio, the site makes for a diverse and dynamic space for students to hone their craft.
Trowbridge
The Trowbridge campus is designed to encourage all students to achieve their potential. Our student-run White Horse Restaurant is open to the public and the campus is home to a professional theatre, the Arc, used by touring companies as well as students. Trade courses are delivered from our Construction Skills Centre.
Salisbury
Following £14million worth of redevelopment work completed in 2021, our Salisbury campus combines motivational teaching, modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere. A large proportion of the campus’ teaching facilities have been refreshed, including a suite of labs to enable exciting new courses in the Life Sciences.
Lackham
Set in 1000 acres of Wiltshire countryside, Lackham is the College’s specialist campus for land-based study. A £9million redevelopment saw a cutting-edge AgriTech Centre and robotic dairy opened in 2021. Combining beautiful historic surroundings with an incredible range of new state-of-theart facilities, the site is truly one-of-a-kind in the region.
Castle Combe
Castle Combe is home to our purposebuilt motorsport learning centre where we deliver bespoke courses at an internationally renowned racetrack in the heart of Wiltshire, preparing students for a career in the exhilarating world of motorsport. It is the first circuit-based motorsport engineering facility of its kind in the UK.
Choosing the Right Course
You can also attend one of our Open Events where our Adult Careers Advisors will be on-hand to provide any further help or information you require, so you can be sure the course you choose is the right one to support your career path.
Once you’ve decided which course you want to study, you’re ready to apply by following our simple online process. Some courses may require an informal interview but don’t worry, we’ll be in contact to organise this with you. Once your tutor has approved your application, our Student Services team will contact you to arrange payment for your course.
If you think you may need help or support for your course, then please tell us about any learning difficulties or disabilities you have at the time of enrolment. A member of the Inclusion & Support team will then get in touch with you before your course starts. We will make reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate fully.
We reserve the right to make any amendments, cancellations or deletions to our scheduled courses. In the event of a course being cancelled, we will give enrolled students as much notice as possible and, where appropriate, offer alternative courses.
If you do not wish to accept an alternative, the College will refund any fees paid.
Location Key
Our part-time courses don’t always take place on our main campuses and classes are held in various other locations across the county. Use the key below when looking through our course pages to find out exactly where the classes you’re interested in will be held.
If a course cost is listed, Enquire. please contact 01225 350035 for the most up-to-date information
All the information you will need about the wide variety of courses we offer across our campuses can be found over the rest of these pages and on our website.
How to Apply
Once you have decided which course you would like to study with us, you are ready to apply online. View all of the part-time courses we offer by scanning the QR code on this page. Some courses may require you to attend an informal interview as part of your application.
When you have found the course you would like to study, click ‘apply’ and follow the simple steps. You will be asked to complete a form before proceeding to payment. Once we have processed your application, you will receive confirmation from the College as well as all the additional information you need before you start your course.
Some courses require an appointment with a tutor to ensure the course is right for you before you enrol and pay. Once you have submitted the application form online, our Customer Services team will contact you to book a convenient appointment with a tutor.
Money Matters
Students over the age of 19 will usually need to pay for their tuition, exams and registration fees. We have tried to make our courses as affordable as possible and we offer a number of courses free of charge. Payment is due at enrolment, although instalment plans are available in some cases. Below you will find all the information you need on how to pay for your courses.
How can I pay for the course?
We can take credit card, debit card, cash or cheque, and many courses are available to pay online. The College can set up an instalment plan for you in some situations.
Can my employer pay for the course?
Yes. To do this, your employer must complete an Employer’s Undertaking Form which can be downloaded from our website or you can collect a copy from Customer Services on our main campuses. Give your completed form back to Customer Services when you enrol. The College will then invoice your employer for your course fees.
Can I get help with my course fees?
Most courses that are available to ‘apply now’ on our website are not eligible for any fee remission. Some students on eligible courses that lead to a recognised qualification may be entitled to fee remission based on their current qualifications, or if they are in receipt of benefits and on a very low income. Students enrolling on an eligible Level 3 course may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
I have not been a resident in the UK, EU or EEA for three years — can I start a course?
If you have not been a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years you may still complete a course but you may have to pay the overseas fees which are higher than the advertised price. It depends on your immigration status and the course you are enrolling on.
Once I have enrolled and paid, can I get a refund?
You can apply for a refund up to 14 days after you have paid as long as the course has not yet started. If the College closes a course, we will tell you as soon as possible and you will get a full refund.
Can I get any help to cover travel or childcare costs to help me come to College?
If you have a low income and are studying an eligible course which leads to a recognised qualification, you may get help from the Learner Support Fund. You can apply from August each year. Apply early because funds are limited. Ask for an application form from Customer Services.
Adult Community Learning
Employability Skills
Confidence Building
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
28/09/2022 6 10:00 12:00 Wed CH £60 25/01/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Wed CH £60 17/05/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Wed CH £60
Customer Service Skills
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
02/11/2022 6 09:30 11:30 We CH £60 25/01/2023 6 09:30 11:30 We CH £60 17/05/2023 6 09:30 11:30 We CH £60
Everyday Skills
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
03/11/2022 6 10:00 12:00 Th DL £60 26/01/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Th DL £60 18/05/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Th DL £60
Introduction to Employability Skills
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
08/11/2022 3 09:30 15:00 Tue CH £60 21/03/2023 3 09:30 15:00 Tue CH £60 20/06/2023 3 09:30 15:00 Tue CH £60
Agriculture, Animal Care and Land-based
Animal Care
Level 2 Certificate of Technical Competence in Dog Walking
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
12/09/2022 1 09:00 13:00 Flex LA £350
Zoo Keeper Experience
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost 12/09/2022 17 09:30 12:30 Flex LA £75
Forestry & Arboriculture
Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
06/12/2022 1 09:00 16:30 Tu, We LA £515 26/01/2023 1 09:00 16:30 Th, Fr LA £515 21/06/2023 1 09:00 16:30 Tu, We LA £515
Horticulture, Landscaping & Floristry
Festive Door Wreaths
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost 29/11/2022 1 18:00 20:30 Tu SA £38 06/12/2022 1 18:00 20:30 Tu SA £38
Flower School - Beginners
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost 04/10/2022 6 18:00 20:30 Tu SA £103 24/01/2023 6 18:00 20:30 Tu SA £103
Flower School
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost 09/05/2023 6 18:00 20:30 Tu SA £103
RHS Horticulture Courses
RHS Level 2 Certificate in Practical Horticulture
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
21/09/2022 32 09:00 16:30 We LA Enquire 22/09/2022 32 09:00 16:30 Th LA Enquire
RHS Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Horticulture
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
23/09/2022 32 09:00 16:30 Fr LA Enquire
Pesticides
City & Guilds Award in The Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (QCF) (PA6)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
29/09/2022 1 09:00 17:00 Th LA £240 21/11/2022 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £240 23/02/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £240 14/03/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Tu LA £240 08/05/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £240 10/07/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £240
Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) (Non-regulated)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
12/09/2022 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £255 14/11/2022 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £255 17/01/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Tu LA £255 06/03/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £255 02/05/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Tu LA £255 05/06/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Tu LA £255
NPTC Level 2 Award in Safe Application of Pesticides Using Self Propelled, Mounted or Trailed Horizontal Boom Sprayers (QCF) (PA2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost 24/04/2023 1 09:00 17:00 Mo LA £350
Art & Design, Textiles and Photography
Art & Design
Advanced Visual Studies - Fine Art
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
13/09/2022 10 09:30 12:30 Tu CO £187
Art and Craft for Wellbeing
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
28/09/2022 6 13:00 15:00 We CH £60 25/01/2023 6 13:00 15:00 We CH £60 17/05/2023 6 13:00 15:00 We CH £60
Collage and Composition
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 19/11/2022 1 10:00 16:00 Sa CO £50
Comtemporary Drawing
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 11/02/2023 1 10:00 16:00 Sa CO £50
Drawing and Painting in a Variety of Media
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
14/09/2022 10 09:30 12:30 We CO £187 11/01/2023 10 09:30 12:30 We CO £187 03/05/2023 10 09:30 12:30 We CO £187
Drawing and Watercolour Painting
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
14/09/2022 10 13:30 16:00 We CO £156 11/01/2023 10 13:30 16:00 We CO £156 03/05/2023 10 13:30 16:00 We CO £156
Introduction to Interior Design - Part 2
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
11/01/2023 10 09:30 12:30 We SA £180
Painting in Acrylics
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
12/09/2022 10 09:00 12:00 Mo CO £187 09/01/2023 10 09:00 12:00 Mo CO £187 08/05/2023 9 09:00 12:00 Mo CO £168
Pastels
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 20/05/2023 1 10:00 16:00 Sa CO £50
Printmaking Workshop
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 11/03/2023 1 10:00 16:00 Sa CO £50
Printmaking Workshop - All Levels
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 15/09/2022 10 18:00 21:00 Th TR £186 12/01/2023 10 18:00 21:00 Th TR £186 04/05/2023 10 18:00 21:00 Th TR £186
Fashion and Textiles
Upholstery Weekend Workshop
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
01/10/2022 1 10:00 16:00 Sa, Su CO £75 12/11/2022 1 10:00 16:00 Sa, Su CO £75 25/03/2023 1 10:00 16:00 Sa, Su CO £75 24/06/2023 1 10:00 16:00 Sa, Su CO £75
Upholstery Workshop - Daytime
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
15/09/2022 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151 03/11/2022 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151 12/01/2023 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151 02/03/2023 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151 04/05/2023 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151 15/06/2023 5 10:00 14:30 Th CO £151
Upholstery
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
15/09/2022 10 19:00 21:00 Th CO £151 12/01/2023 10 19:00 21:00 Th CO £151 04/05/2023 10 19:00 21:00 Th CO £151
15/09/2022 10 18:00 21:00 Th SA £177
Business, Finance and Management
Catering & Hospitality
Catering & Hopitality
Food Safety - The Basics
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
24/11/2022 1 09:30 14:00 Th TR £20 23/03/2023 1 09:30 14:00 Th TR £20 06/07/2023 1 09:30 14:00 Th TR £20
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
01/08/2022 16 TBC TBC RORO DL Enquire
Computing & Information Technology
Construction and Trades
Plumbing
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies (QCF)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
08/09/2022 35 09:00 16:30 Th, Fr TR £1500
Wood Occupations
Level 2 Construction Diploma Bench Joinery
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
05/09/2022 35 09:00 16:30 Mo, Fr CH £1672
Level 2 Construction Diploma Site Carpentry
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
05/09/2021 35 09:00 16:30 Mo, Fr CH £1672
08/09/2021 35 09:00 16:30 Th, Fr SA, TR £1500
Level 3 Construction Diploma Bench Joinery
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
08/09/2022 35 09:00 16:30 Th TR £2000
Engineering and Manufacturing
Automotive Maintenance
Level 1 Award in Automotive Maintenance
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
05/01/2023 26 18:00 21:00 Th TR £292
Design
Level 1 Award in Parametric Modelling (CAD)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
10/01/2023 24 18:00 21:00 Tu CH £390
Engineering
Level 1 Award in Welding
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
12/01/2023 24 18:00 21:00 Th SA £390
Level 1 Certificate in Engineering
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Location Cost
TBC TBC TBC TBC TBC CH £470
English, Maths, & Science
15/09/2022 6 13:00 15:00 Th CH £60 10/11/2022 6 13:00 15:00 Th CH £60 12/01/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Th CH £60 02/03/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Th CH £60 11/05/2023 6 10:00 12:00 Th CH £60
04/10/2022 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60 15/11/2022 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60 03/01/2023 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60 07/02/2023 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60 28/03/2023 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60 09/05/2023 4 09:30 15:00 Tu, We, Th TBC £60
ESOL
Part-Time ESOL Application
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 12/09/2022 15 TBC TBC Flex CH, SA, TR £300
Basic
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
14/09/2022 2 10:00 15:00 We CH £50 16/11/2022 2 10:00 15:00 We CH £50 11/01/2023 2 10:00 15:00 We CH £50 22/03/2023 2 10:00 15:00 We CH £50 03/05/2023 2 10:00 15:00 We CH £50
Part-Time Maths Application
Start
05/09/2022 32 TBC TBC Flex DL Free 16/09/2022 32 TBC TBC Flex CH, SA, TR Free
Part-Time Functional Skills Maths Application - Distance Learning (Military)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 05/09/2022 32 TBC TBC Flex DL Free
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 16/09/2022 30 TBC TBC Flex CH, SA, TR Free
Health, Care and Early Years
Health & Safety
Health & Safety
HABC Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
29/11/2022 1 09:00 18:00 Tu LA £90 06/02/2023 1 09:00 18:00 Mo LA £90 09/05/2023 1 09:00 18:00 Tu LA £90
HABC Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
14/11/2022 1 09:30 16:30 Mo LA £85 14/02/2023 1 09:30 16:30 Tu LA £85 01/03/2023 1 09:30 16:30 We SA £85 24/05/2023 1 09:30 16:30 We SA £85 12/06/2023 1 09:30 16:30 Mo LA £85
HABC Level 3 First Aid at Work
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
15/11/2022 1 09:30 16:30 Tu, We, Th LA £265 14/02/2023 1 09:30 16:30 Tu, We, Th LA £265 16/05/2023 1 09:30 16:30 Tu, We, Th LA £265 24/05/2023 1 09:30 16:30 We, Th, Fr SA £265
IOSH Managing Safely
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
07/02/2023 1 09:00 16:30 Tu, We, Th LA £575 03/04/2023 1 09:00 16:30 Mo, Tu, We LA £575 26/06/2023 1 09:00 16:30 Mo, Tu, We LA £575
IOSH Managing Safely Refresher
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 05/06/2023 1 08:30 17:00 Mo LA £175
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and Storage
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
01/08/2022 16 TBC TBC RORO DL Enquire
Languages
French
French - Beginners (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
10/01/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Tu CH £103
French - Beginners (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
25/04/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Th CH £103
French - Intermediate (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
13/09/2022 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
French - Intermediate (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
10/01/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
French - Intermediate (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 25/04/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
French - Conversation (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
15/09/2022 10 11:00 12:30 Th CH £103
French - Conversation (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
12/01/2023 10 11:00 12:30 Th CH £103
French - Conversation (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
27/04/2023 10 11:00 12:30 Th CH £103
Italian
Italian - Beginners (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
12/09/2022 10 19:00 20:30 Mo TR £103 14/09/2022 10 09:30 11:00 We CH £103 10/01/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Th CH £103
Italian - Beginners (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
09/01/2023 10 19:00 20:30 Mo TR £103 24/04/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Tu CH £103
Italian - Beginners (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 08/05/2023 9 19:00 20:30 Mo TR £93
Italian - Conversation (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 14/09/2022 10 11:30 13:00 We CH £103
Italian - Conversation (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
11/01/2023 10 11:30 13:00 We CH £103
Italian - Conversation (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 26/04/2023 10 11:30 13:00 We CH £103
Italian - Year 3 (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
13/09/2022 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Italian - Year 4 (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
10/01/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Italian - Year 4 (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
25/04/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Spanish Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
Intensive Week for Spanish Beginners
26/06/2023 1 10:00 15:30 Mo-Th CH £137
Spanish - Beginners
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
12/01/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Th TR £103
Spanish - Beginners (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 13/09/2022 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Spanish - Beginners (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
10/01/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Spanish - Beginners (Part 3)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 25/04/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Tu CH £103
Spanish - Intermediate (Part 1)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee
13/09/2022 10 19:30 21:00 Tue CH £103 12/01/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Thur TR £103 04/05/2023 10 18:00 19:30 Th CH £103
Spanish - Intermediate (Part 2)
Start Date No. of Weeks Start Time End Time Day Site Fee 25/04/2023 10 19:30 21:00 Tue CH £103
Careers Advice
Are you a student aged 19 and over?
Our Careers Team are here to help.
Wiltshire College & University Centre provides free, high-quality and impartial career advice to all students – including adult learners.
Our dedicated Careers Team can help you make the right decisions throughout your journey at the College and on your career path.
If you would like to support or guidance, we recommend visiting the Careers Drop-In service which is available at all four of our main campuses at Chippenham, Lackham, Salisbury and Trowbridge, or feel free to contact the team via careers@wiltshire.ac.uk.
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