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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Computing)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university.
Accrington & Rossendale College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Law)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university.
Access Higher Education Diploma in Law is aimed at learners who want to go onto study law, criminology and policing alongside other related careers at University.
The course will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of how the law works in practice and legal precedent.
Access Higher Education Diploma in Law is aimed at learners who want to go onto study law, criminology and policing alongside other related careers at University.
The course will enable you to gain a deeper understanding of how the law works in practice and legal precedent.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Allied Healthcare)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university. The course consists of 30 credits of science across Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. This allows you to progress on to health related as well as various science related degrees.
Accrington & Rossendale College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Social Science)
The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a Level 3 qualification that prepares 19+ students who are returning to education or who left school without the qualifications needed to progress to university.
Accrington & Rossendale College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
20+ Places Remaining
Pre-Access Business, Computing and Law L2
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Engineering
Award In Introductory Welding Skills - Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding - Level 1
The EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ). It has been specifically designed for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the welding engineering sector. The qualification provides learners with a broad-based introduction to the practices and processes relating to metal inert gas welding, skills. It also develops the learner's personal skills and attributes that they need in order to develop confidence in their ability to work, learn and achieve their full potential at Level 1. It takes a hands-on approach and covers basic knowledge and skills required by someone preparing to work in the welding engineering sector.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
17:00 to 21:00
1 Year
17:00 to 21:00
1 Year
£TBC
7 Places Remaining
Award in Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding L2
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
7 Places Remaining
Certificate in Welding Skills L2
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
7 Places Remaining
English and Maths
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We offer short, flexible FREE Functional Skills Maths and English courses online and across Lancashire at a wide range of venues, which will help you develop skills for life, work or if you are looking for employment.
GCSE Biology (Eve)
Nelson and Colne College
15/09/2025
40 weeks
40 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
GCSE English (evening)
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
18 Places Remaining
GCSE Maths (eve)
This course is free to all UK residents and don't already have a Maths GCSE at grade 4/C.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
18 Places Remaining
Essential Digital Skills
GCSE
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GCSE Biology (Eve)
Nelson and Colne College
15/09/2025
40 weeks
40 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
GCSE English (evening)
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
18 Places Remaining
GCSE Maths (eve)
This course is free to all UK residents and don't already have a Maths GCSE at grade 4/C.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
In GCSE Maths you will get to study a broad, coherent, satisfying and worthwhile course of study. You will develop confidence in, and a positive attitude towards, mathematics and to recognise the importance of mathematics in your own lives and for life in society. This course provides a strong mathematical foundation for learners who go on to study mathematics at a higher level.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
FREE
18 Places Remaining
Health and Social Care
Level 1 An Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
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.
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.
Waterside Centre Accrington
24/04/2025
09:30 to 12:30
11 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
11 weeks
£99.00
13 Places Remaining
Waterside Centre Accrington
02/09/2025
12 weeks
12 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
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.
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.
Lancashire Adult Learning
10/11/2025
32 weeks
32 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Counselling Pathway (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.
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Waterside Centre Accrington
25/04/2025
09:30 to 16:00
11 weeks
09:30 to 16:00
11 weeks
£156.00
7 Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
08/09/2025
13 weeks
13 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
08/09/2025
13 weeks
13 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Healthcare Pathway - Common Health Conditions
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
40 weeks
40 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway (CYP) - Children and Young People
The awarding body for this qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to understand the approaches to care and support of those with mental health problems.
This qualification aims to raise awareness of:
· The role of the mental health worker
· The process and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health.
The objective of this qualification is to give learners working, or intending to work in a health or social care context, an understanding of approaches to supporting those with mental health needs. It will also enable learners to progress to other qualifications in health care and social care.
The course content is designed to take around 12 weeks (3 hours per week, classroom time) plus additional independent study time to complete. Learners will receive support to complete the course where necessary.
This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to understand the approaches to care and support of those with mental health problems.
This qualification aims to raise awareness of:
· The role of the mental health worker
· The process and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health.
The objective of this qualification is to give learners working, or intending to work in a health or social care context, an understanding of approaches to supporting those with mental health needs. It will also enable learners to progress to other qualifications in health care and social care.
The course content is designed to take around 12 weeks (3 hours per week, classroom time) plus additional independent study time to complete. Learners will receive support to complete the course where necessary.
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
18 weeks
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Mental Health Pathway - Mental Health Awareness
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
18 weeks
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 SEN Pathway - Certificate in Understanding Autism
Waterside Centre Accrington
14/01/2025
09:30 to 12:30
16 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
16 weeks
£156.00
12 Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
40 weeks
40 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Social Care Pathway - Healthcare Professions
This course aims to give learners working in or intending to work in Social Care services an understanding of healthcare practice, duty of care and person-centred approaches, to support their role in the workplace.
The following key units have been selected and combined to form a full Level 2 Certificate:
Health Care Practice
Investigating a Career
Introduction to duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s settings
Understand person-centred approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care
The following key units have been selected and combined to form a full Level 2 Certificate:
Health Care Practice
Investigating a Career
Introduction to duty of Care in Health, Social Care or Children’s and Young People’s settings
Understand person-centred approaches in Adult Social Care Settings
Principles of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in Adult Social Care
Lancashire Adult Learning
12/01/2026
23 weeks
23 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Substance Misuse Pathway
This level 2 qualification has been designed to give learners an understanding of how to recognise and respond to substance misuse, solvents and volatile substance misuse, and options and interventions for those affected by substance misuse.
Waterside Centre Accrington
30/01/2025
09:30 to 12:30
16 weeks
09:30 to 12:30
16 weeks
£156.00
7 Places Remaining
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
18 weeks
18 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
37 weeks
37 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
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
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
Lancashire Adult Learning
15/09/2025
37 weeks
37 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills (daytime and evening classes available)
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
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
15/09/2025
37 weeks
37 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Accrington & Rossendale College
15/09/2025
37 weeks
37 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
ICT and Digital
Certificate in Networking and Cyber Security L3
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of networking and cybersecurity within the context of project management. Learners will develop practical skills in designing, managing, and securing network systems, while also gaining insight into industry-standard tools and techniques used to protect digital infrastructures. Through a blend of technical knowledge and real-world application, students will be prepared to respond to modern cyber threats, manage network operations, and contribute effectively to IT projects. This qualification is ideal for those aspiring to enter the fields of network engineering, cybersecurity, or IT project management.
Nelson and Colne College
07/10/2025
37 weeks
37 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Diploma in Software Development L3
Students will develop core programming skills across multiple languages and approaches, including JavaScript and Object-Oriented Programming. They will gain an understanding of how to apply mathematical concepts in computing, implement software solutions, and carry out effective software testing. The course also introduces students to emerging technologies such as robotics, providing a well-rounded foundation for a future in software development or tech innovation.
Nelson and Colne College
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Online College
Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
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.
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
02/09/2025
8 weeks
8 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
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.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
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
02/09/2025
9 weeks
9 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
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.
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
02/09/2025
10 weeks
10 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
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.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)
This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
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.
Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for those who wish to develop their use of counselling skills in everyday life and work, and some of the approaches that underpin the use of these skills.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately.
This qualification is useful for anyone who would like to develop their use of counselling skills for use in either work or a personal capacity. These may be learners who wish to progress towards further qualifications or learners who wish to study this programme in order to complement other programmes (eg health and social care, children’s care, learning and development, voluntary and community work).
This qualification does not qualify learners to practise as a counsellor.
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity (EQUAL)
This course is aimed at people who want to further increase their knowledge or learn a brand-new subject. It will consider different areas of Equality and Diversity that they would then be able to relate into their everyday lives. This could help with upskilling and enhancing their career prospects in the future. This can be applied to both voluntary and employment opportunities, this course is accessible for all.
Online
02/09/2024
1 Year
1 Year
FREE to Lancashire Residents
20+ Places Remaining
Online
02/09/2025
8 weeks
8 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (EQUAL)
This programme is aimed to support learners who work or volunteer in an advice role, in a range of areas from careers guidance or pastoral support in schools or colleges, to supporting clients in areas such as drug or alcohol rehabilitation services; with family or confidence issues and clients who require domestic abuse support. The focus is on determining the Clients requirements and ensuring relevant signposting or referral to other agencies
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid & Wellbeing Advocacy (EQUAL)
The purpose of this programme is to give learners the skills to support colleagues with mental health problems. These skills will be gained by increasing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and the principles of mental health first aid and how this can be implemented in the workplace.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
This qualification is suitable for learners who wish to raise awareness of mental health, creating a culture of care and the promotion of positive mental health. This course gives learners the opportunity to understand mental health, its associated care and how this can be applied to learners or colleagues in the workplace.
This course may also be useful to develop your career further if you work in customer service, housing, voluntary sector, sport and recreation, hospitality or travel and tourism.
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday.
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.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading (EQUAL)
Online
02/09/2025
8 weeks
8 weeks
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
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.
You are able to learn at your own pace yet have the support from qualified teachers.
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (EQUAL)
This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
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.
Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention (EQUAL)
The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspects of society that could prevent individuals hurting themselves or deaths by suicide.
This qualification is designed to reach many individuals to try to combat the rising rate of self-harm and suicide.
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Infection Control (EQUAL)
This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled.
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.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals.
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.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health (EQUAL)
This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people.
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.
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
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health (EQUAL)
This online course is designed for a wide range of learners with some existing knowledge of this area who are interested in improving their understanding of nutrition and health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
This course aims to give learners working in, or intending to work in, settings such as sport and recreation, exercise and fitness, hospitality and catering or healthcare an understanding of nutrition and health, to support their role in the workplace.
Six mandatory units make up the qualification:
Explore principles of healthy eating
Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals
Use food and nutrition information to plan a healthy diet
The principles of weight management
Understanding eating disorders
Principles of food safety for the home environment
The course is accessed through our online learning platform, EQUAL. A range of learning resources and activities are included to develop knowledge behaviour and skills associated with supporting individuals with their nutrition in relation to their health.
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to increase your knowledge and understanding of autism.
By completing the online course, 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 sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
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
By completing the online course, 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 sector. Autism is described by The National Autistic Society as a complex, lifelong developmental disability that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person's social skills, communication, relationships, and self-regulation. Individual preference regarding terminology used for an individual on the autism spectrum may vary and must be valued and respected.
The course content, specification and associated materials are reviewed regularly to ensure that they remain fit for purpose, however, terms tend to change. The National Autistic Society provides a useful source for accurate terms and reference and can be found on their website.
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
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (EQUAL)
This online programme is designed to increase learners knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental well-being. Successful completion of the required units will allow the learner to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health.
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
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
This flexible online course allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental wellbeing to support individuals with mental health problems.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with mental health problems.
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
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
This online course is designed to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects.
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
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
This qualification is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and dementia care.
This qualification allows you to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia to support individuals diagnosed with dementia.
Achievement of this qualification will help support progression into a variety of job roles and occupational areas within health and social care, or roles in other sectors which support people with dementia.
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
Online
02/09/2025
1 Year
1 Year
£TBC
20+ Places Remaining
