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Home » Adult Learning » Free courses for adults

Courses funded by the government

The UK government announced its ‘free courses for jobs’ inititaive recognising the need to remove the obstacles adults in England face getting back into education. It offers a selection of fully funded Level 3 (A Level equivalent) courses to adults (19+) who do not yet have a qualification at this level.

This offer is also available to adults in England who earn less than the National Living Wage annually (£18,525) or who are unemployed. This is regardless of their prior qualification level.

There’s also lots of financial help available for adults earning less than £35,000 a year, including bursary entitlement for childcare, travel, kit, equipment, IT, and materials.

This offer is part of the government’s long-term commitment to help everyone gain skills for life. Short or online courses are also available, to support adults to get the skills they need to boost their careers. You may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs.

South Devon College are pleased to offer a diverse range of courses with this available funding to teach you the skills that are high in demand right now.

Not sure what Level of qualification you should be working towards? Click here for more information.

CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING SERVICES
  • NVQ Electrical Installation Level 3
  • Electrical Installation Advanced Technical Certificate Level 3
  • Gas Engineering Diploma Level 3
  • Plumbing Advanced Technical Certificate Level 3
  • NVQ Wood Occupations Diploma Level 3
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EDUCATION AND SEND
  • Understanding Mental Health Certificate Level 3
  • Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3
  • Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Award Level 3
  • Understanding Autism Certificate (Online) Level 3
  • Early Years Workforce Level 3
  • Forest School Programme Leadership Certificate Level 3
  • Principles of SEN (Online) Level 3
  • Playwork Diploma Level 3
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ENGINEERING
  • Diploma in Advanced Engineering Technologies (Marine or Engineering pathway) Level 3
  • BTEC Foundation Diploma in Engineering Level 3
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CATERING
  • Professional Cookery Level 3
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
  • AAT Advanced Certificate In Bookkeeping Level 3
  • AAT Accounting Advanced Diploma Level 3
  • CMI Principles of Management and Leadership Diploma Level 3
COUNSELLING
  • NCFE CACHE Counselling Skills Diploma Level 3
  • NCFE CACHE Counselling Skills Diploma (Online) Level 3
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HEALTH AND CARE
  • Principles of End of Life Care Certificate Level 3
  • Understanding Mental Health Certificate Level 3
  • Adult Care Diploma Level 3
  • Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care Certificate Level 3

We also offer…

FREE Online Courses

Online courses are one of the most flexible learning styles available. They are fantastic for anyone with a busy schedule as you can choose your learning environment whether that’s at home, out and about or in your work environment.

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Free and Discounted Courses Starting Now

There are plenty of options for you to take your first steps toward a new or improved career. With funding options available to help you retrain or return to learning, it’s likely you’ll be able to study for free or with a discount!

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Further Support

We strive to offer both support and encouragement to adults hoping to study with us. Whether you would like to learn a new skill, embark on a career change or return to learn after a break, it’s never too late to follow your ambition. We can offer you the support you may need to break down any barriers. There are plenty of funding options available to you, not matter what level of study meaning it’s likely you will be able to study for free or with a discount!

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Still not sure on your next step?
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We’re always happy to help find the right option and support for you. Please fill out the form below and a member of the team will be in touch to arrange your appointment to discuss your options in more detail.

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