We are continuing to develop our vocational programme to support learners who wish to enter the workplace for the first time or after a period away from work.

In the Office Skills area, we are offering an Introduction to Office Skills, which may be followed by a Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration course. In the Finance area, an Introduction to Computerised Accounts course may be followed by Manual Bookkeeping Level 1 or Computerised Accounts Level 1 qualification courses. Learners may also progress to Level 2 qualifications in these areas.

For people hoping to start their own business, we have 2 one-day courses across the city: Start Your Own Business or Tax and VAT for Small Businesses.

Access to Employment - This schedule of courses is for anyone interested in working in a Caring setting and develops skills to help apply for a job working in Care/NHS. The course will focus on Literacy and Numeracy skills needed to work in the social care profession which lead to National Test Qualifications at Level 1. Modules in Food Safety in Catering (qualification at Level 2) and a First Aid Certificate together with a premodules there is a job interview guaranteed scheme available