Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses provide an opportunity to improve your English reading, writing and speaking skills and work towards a City and Guilds qualification up to Level 2. They are for adults aged 19+ who have English as an additional language. Our Autumn 2025 courses will be launched later this year. In the meantime, if you register your interest a member of our team will get in touch to discuss courses with you.
If you are not a native English speaker, our ESOL courses, are especially for adults who have English as an additional language.
Our Functional Skills English courses provide an opportunity to work towards a City and Guilds qualification up to Level 2. They are for adults aged 19+ who don't already have a Level 2 qualification in English or who previously gained a level 2 qualification but currently have English skills below that level. Our Autumn 2025 courses will be launched later this year. In the meantime, if you register your interest a member of our team will get in touch to discuss courses with you.
If you are not a native English speaker, please see our ESOL courses, which are especially for adults who have English as an additional language.
If you are not a native English speaker, please see our ESOL courses, which are especially for adults who have English as an additional language.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Science Professions)
Do you want to be a nurse? Paramedic? Midwife? If you have a job in mind that is likely to require a degree this unique pathway can open the door to university and your professional career.
Our Access to HE diplomas offer a genuine pathway to university for those who are 19+ and do not hold traditional Level 3 qualifications or A-Levels. We deliver a hybrid of online learning and face to face learning , allowing for flexibility around your home commitments .
Access to Higher Education Diploma in Education
Do you want to be a Primary or Secondary Teacher? Early Years coordinator? SEN Specialist? Childhood Professional? If you have a career in mind that is likely to require a degree this unique pathway can open the door to university and your professional career.
Access to HE offers a pathway to university for those who are 19+ and do not hold traditional Level 3 qualifications or A-Levels. Our part time Access to Education course offers a hybrid of online and face to face learning with full tutor support , offering flexibility around your other commitments.
This course is eligible for full funding via the government's Advanced Learner Loans scheme.
Study this fascinating subject with us and get ready for university.
Do you want to be a Psychotherapist? Social Worker? Counsellor? Criminologist? If you have a job in mind that requires a degree this unique pathway will open the door to university and your professional career.
Our Access to HE diplomas offer a genuine pathway to university for those who are 19+ and do not hold traditional Level 3 qualifications or A-Levels. We deliver a hybrid of online learning and face to face learning , allowing for flexibility around your home commitments .
Places available on course
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
Places available on course
This is a beginner level course in basic drawing skills and painting techniques, where you will learn to explore and experiment using a variety of art materials. During the course, you will develop your drawing and painting skills and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Places available on course
This is a beginner level course in basic drawing skills and painting techniques, where you will learn to explore and experiment using a variety of art materials. During the course, you will develop your drawing and painting skills and gain confidence to create some beautiful pieces of artwork, to give as gifts for special occasions or use for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to an project to make and sell craft pieces.
During the course you will produce a portfolio of art and written work towards the Level 1 Award in Skills for Living and Work - Craft Pathway (AIM Qualifications). If you have already achieved the qualification from Open College Network West Midlands Level 1 Award in Craft Design or Craft and Enterprise you will not be eligible to join this course.
Places available on course
On this course, you will explore Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery craft, and combined with experimental stitching skills, you will develop new skills to create decorative hand stitching and textiles artwork. At the end of the course, you will produce some beautifully decorated pieces of craft and art work to give as gifts for special occasions or for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to a project to make and sell craft pieces.
This Level 2 accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Level 1 Award in Craft and Enterprise or have other previous craft experience up to Level 1 and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award.
Places available on course
This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to work with children. It is also valuable in helping parents support their own children to learn.
Places available on course
On this course, you will explore Sashiko, a Japanese embroidery craft, and combined with experimental stitching skills, you will develop new skills to create decorative hand stitching and textiles artwork. At the end of the course, you will produce some beautifully decorated pieces of craft and art work to give as gifts for special occasions or for your home. You will also learn some enterprise skills and contribute to a project to make and sell craft pieces.
This Level 2 accredited course is intended for learners who have completed the Level 1 Award in Craft and Enterprise or have other previous craft experience up to Level 1 and want to continue their learning by progressing to a Level 2 Award.
