Nelson and Colne College, alongside Lancashire Adult Learning and Accrington and Rossendale College are part of the Nelson and Colne College Group. Together we offer  a wide range of Adult programmes, which are designed to help you get back into work, upskill within your current job role, enjoy for leisure, develop your Maths and English and improve your digital skills.

We’re offering a wide range of flexible programmes to suit you, with Adult courses online and in venues, where possible and safe to do so.

Access to Higher Education
Accountancy
Art and Media
Business and Professional Services

Business Administration Level 2


This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business. It will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role.

The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into the business sector. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage information and supporting events as well as know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
Accrington & Rossendale College
18/04/2024
09:30 to 12:30
9 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Childcare and Education
Cleaning Services and Facilities Maintenance
Construction

Health and Safety In Construction Programme


This course is aimed at individuals who require a CSCS labouring card to get a job within the Construction Industry but don't currently have the required qualifications.

This course is in preparation for three assessments.
On successful completion of the course you will gain two accredited certificates.

• AIM Awards Suite of Vocational Pathways Qualifications (AIMVOCs) in Construction and Building - Extended Award Level 1
• Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.

If you also pass the CITB Health, Safety and Environment test you will then receive a print off which states you passed and your CITB registration number. Once you have passed all tests, we can then apply for your CSCS labouring card.
Waterside Centre Accrington
05/03/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
Few Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
12/03/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
Few Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
02/04/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
16/04/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
30/04/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
04/06/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
25/06/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Waterside Centre Accrington
16/07/2024
09:30 to 15:15
1 weeks
£95.00
12 Places Remaining
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Employability

Business Administration Level 2


This course is designed for learners seeking the skills and knowledge needed to work in the world of business. It will provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role.

The course will cover a wide range of subject areas to give you a great insight into the business sector. This will enable you to learn new skills or upskill your current skills and qualities. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such as how to manage information and supporting events as well as know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
Accrington & Rossendale College
18/04/2024
09:30 to 12:30
9 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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English and Maths
Family Learning
First Aid

Lancashire Lifesavers


Lancashire Adult Learning (LAL) are working in partnership with North West Ambulance Service, BBC Radio Lancashire and Lancashire County Council to provide free training as part of the #LancashireLifesaver Campaign. Their aim is to train as many people as possible in essential lifesaving skills across the county. This free online session with LAL will provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed if someone suffers a heart attack or a cardiac arrest.
Online
22/03/2024
10:00 to 13:00
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
This course is now full
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Food Safety
Hair and Beauty

Level 2 Award in Head Massage


This 8 week programme will help you develop practical skills in providing the relaxing and stress relieving treatment of head massage.
Accrington & Rossendale College
26/02/2024
17:30 to 20:30
8 weeks
£75.00
Few Places Remaining
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Health and Safety

Basic Life Saving Skills


This free online course will provide learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to effectively assess and treat someone who is not breathing. The skills will include how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on an adult, child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator.
Online
21/03/2024
13:30 to 16:30
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
6 Places Remaining
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Health and Social Care

An Introduction to Working in Counselling


The aim of this programme is to introduce learners to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.

This 12-week programme designed to introduce you to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to use counselling skills in everyday life and work, and the approaches that engage in helping to interact appropriately. Developing knowledge around a person-centred approach, safeguarding and the communication skills required in developing a career in a counselling capacity.

This course does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

The programme was designed in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create an introduction to counselling skills to prepare learners for progression into the level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills. Many of the skills developed during this programme can be used in everyday life in a number of roles, if you are looking to progress intro counselling services as a career, this is a good introduction for progression initially into level 2, level 3 and HE..
Waterside Centre Accrington
18/04/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£95.00
20+ Places Remaining
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An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care


The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to both the healthcare and adult social care sector as an option for sustained employment.

The programme is designed to allow the individual to understand what it takes to work in health and social care settings and the many employment options within the sector. As part of the programme, learners will complete short courses in a range of subjects to upskill and increase knowledge in sector-specific topics to improve opportunities for progressing into a number of employment pathways.

The design of the programme was in collaboration with employers and other stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet a number of organisations with a range of vacancies which we will support you both with placement opportunities and support with preparation in the application and interview process.

As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals into employment within the sector, guaranteed placement opportunities will also be available in a range of healthcare and adult social care environments.
Waterside Centre Accrington
16/04/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£95.00
20+ Places Remaining
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An Introduction to Working in Mental Health


The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to working in mental health as an option for sustained employment.

The programme is designed to allow the individual to understand what it takes to work in mental health, including associated services linked to Mental Health, such as Drug and Alcohol services. As part of the programme, learners will complete a number of short courses in a range of subjects to upskill in sector-specific topics to improve knowledge, skills and behaviours for the preparation of working in this area of healthcare/social care.

The design of the programme was in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level of education or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet organisations within the sector and we will support you both with placement opportunities and preparation in the application and interview process.

As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals towards employment within the service, placement opportunities will also be available in a range of healthcare and adult social care environments to give you a taste of what it is like to work in the service.
Waterside Centre Accrington
24/04/2024
09:30 to 12:30
12 weeks
£95.00
20+ Places Remaining
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An Introduction to Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities


The aim of this programme is to introduce individuals to working with children and young people, primarily with disabilities and/or learning difficulties as an option for sustained employment.

If you are looking to work in an environment that supports children, young people or adults with learning difficulties or disabilities this 12-week programme may be for you. The programme is one day a week and will focus on a range of topics to build skills, knowledge and behaviour to progress towards work in care settings for individuals with a range of specialist needs.

The design of the programme was in collaboration with a range of stakeholders to create a programme that would prepare learners for progression either to a higher level of education or into sustained employment. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to meet a number of organisations with a range of vacancies which we will support you both with placement opportunities and support with preparation in the application and interview process.

As this programme is aimed at progressing individuals into employment within the sector, guaranteed placement opportunities will also be available in a range of care settings.
Waterside Centre Accrington
26/04/2024
09:30 to 15:00
11 weeks
£95.00
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)


This qualification will introduce learners to using counselling skills and personal development. The course is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Accrington & Rossendale College
09/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
20 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Accrington & Rossendale College
13/09/2024
09:30 to 15:30
13 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent


The awarding body for this qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.
The purpose of this qualification is to increase the learner's knowledge and awareness of the Prevent Duty and safeguarding, including online safety. By completing the qualification, learners will develop knowledge of safeguarding in an environment where they have a duty of care.
Waterside Centre Accrington
16/04/2024
13:00 to 16:00
12 weeks
£150.00
19 Places Remaining
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism


This qualification will increase your knowledge and understanding of autism. By completing the qualification, you will develop in-depth knowledge of autism which could support progression onto appropriate qualifications and into relevant employment in the health and social care.

If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

The qualifications could help you:

Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage

Accrington & Rossendale College
09/09/2024
37 weeks
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health


This course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing

If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

The qualifications could help you:

Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage

Accrington & Rossendale College
09/09/2024
37 weeks
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills


This Diploma aims to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work and the approaches that underpin the use of these skills. This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.

Learners on this course come with three different main aims.
• To progress onto a first degree or other higher education course within the field (i.e. you want a career in counselling and need a degree)
• To prepare for a post graduate qualification within the field (ie. you already have a (unrelated) degree but want to progress onto a MA in the field)
• To increase skills and knowledge that will enhance your current role (i.e. professional development) and/or increase job opportunities.

If you’re aged 19 or over, you could access a level 3 qualification for free. This is part of the support available from the government to help you gain the skills you need to get the job you want - whatever your stage of life.

A level 3 qualification is equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels.

The qualifications could help you:

Gain skills that employers value
Improve your job prospects
Earn a higher wage

Accrington & Rossendale College
09/09/2024
18:00 to 21:00
37 weeks
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
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Health and Wellbeing

Introduction to Chair Based Exercise


This course is suitable for all levels of fitness. All exercises are chair based and designed to be low impact and low weight bearing, to ease pressure on joints and bones. This course will also develop learner's confidence when performing daily activities and recreational tasks. Alongside the practical elements of the course, learners will be introduced to the physical activity guidelines for adults where applicable and written/group tasks that complement the exercises.

How long is the course?
The course is 2 hours per session and is delivered over two individual sessions or weeks.
Rawtenstall Library
05/03/2024
10:00 to 12:00
2 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
10 Places Remaining
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West End Community Centre
15/04/2024
09:30 to 11:30
2 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
12 Places Remaining
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Heysham Library
16/04/2024
13:30 to 15:30
2 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
11 Places Remaining
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West End Community Centre
14/05/2024
10:00 to 12:00
2 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
15 Places Remaining
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Online
20/05/2024
10:00 to 12:00
1 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
14 Places Remaining
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Yoga for Stress and Anxiety


This course takes a mindful approach to yoga, focusing on how it makes you feel. We don't place emphasis on attaining certain poses or yoga positions it is about the "felt experience”. You will learn gentle and restorative yoga and breathing practices that will enable you to slow down creating a sense of calm and wellbeing physically, mentally and emotionally.
This course is suitable for all ages and abilities; including beginners, intermediate and advanced. If you can breathe you can do Yoga.
Longton Library
16/04/2024
10:00 to 12:00
2 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
10 Places Remaining
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Horticulture
Languages

Italian Absolute Beginners


This live online course is designed to equip learners with basic communication skills and grammar knowledge. Students will hear the language and be able to communicate simply to understand and use the language.
Online
15/04/2024
13:30 to 16:00
10 weeks
£107.50
9 Places Remaining
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Spanish Intermediate


The aim of the course is to enable students to speak and understand the language. Students will learn the language and demonstrate their knowledge through a variety of activities: role-play, pair work, listening and reading comprehension exercises and discussion around key vocabulary.
Online
16/04/2024
13:00 to 15:30
10 weeks
£107.50
11 Places Remaining
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Online
19/04/2024
09:30 to 12:00
10 weeks
£107.50
11 Places Remaining
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Motor Vehicle
Online College

Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)


This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use, and engage learners in understanding issues that can impact on health and well-being.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)


This qualification is designed for learners looking to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health. It will help the learner to develop their awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to know the rights of those with mental health issues.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
04/09/2023
6 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse (EQUAL)


This programme is designed for any learner that wants to increase their awareness of substance misuse.

The course will develop their understanding as to why people use substances, the types of substances that are commonly misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances. They will explore how media reporting affects people's perceptions of substance misuse and look into the risk factors and protective factors for substance abuse and ways to protect individuals from the risks involved and the barriers to making healthy choices.

These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care.
Online
04/09/2023
6 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing (EQUAL)


The TQUK Level 2 Digital Marketing course is ideal for those who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of Digital Marketing. The programme is designed for those who desire to form a foundation due to little or no previous digital marketing experience.

Learn the basics of marketing strategy including social media, Email and SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) as part of marketing campaigns.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning (EQUAL)


This course is aimed at people who want to go into the event management industry or want to set up an event malmanagement company of their own. It can also support people who wish to simply learn how an event is set up and ran as well as evaluated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain an accredited level 2 qualification as well as access to an award-winning online e-learning platform.

You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (EQUAL)


This course is designed to enable people to gain an overall view of customer service. It will provide you with the skills required by employers to work in a wide range of job roles. You will develop essential knowledge of how to carry out customer service related tasks such as how to manage information and even support events. This is a good all round customer service qualification which will help you gain the basics to support your CV applications across a huge sector of employment opportunities.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (EQUAL)


This course is aimed at people who want to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of team leading. This can support them to progress onto other qualifications, employment or apprenticeships in any sector. It is a great professional development.

You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability (EQUAL)


The purpose of the qualification is to develop learner's knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relating to environmental sustainability including control of global warming, reducing carbon emissions, alternative energy sources, conservation, environmental monitoring and energy management. The qualification is most relevant to those already in employment and is applicable across sectors. It forms part of a wide-ranging strategy of business improvement and lean management.
Online
04/09/2023
12 weeks
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
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Science
Seasonal Courses
Sport and Fitness
Teaching
Volunteering