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Opportunities for adult learners

You can access GCSE programmes, work-based learning, diplomas, certificates and apprenticeships, as well as Access to University courses, across a number of different subjects.

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Part-time, evening and short courses

We have a selection of part-time, short and evening courses for those looking to update their skills, retrain for a new career or achieve a qualification that will help them to improve on their current role.

• Accounting (AAT)
• Art and design
• Assessor/verifier
• Barbering
• Business and administration
• Carpentry and joinery
• Childcare and early years education
• Construction (professional studies)
• Electrical and mechanical engineering
• ESOL
• First Aid
• GCSEs
• Hair and Beauty
• Health and social care
• Hospitality and cookery
• Human resources (CIPD)
• Independence skills
• Information technology
• Painting and decorating
• Personal and social development
• Plumbing
• Pre-Access to University
• Procurement (CIPS)
• Teaching

Higher Education

Higher Education is achievable thanks to NTU in Mansfield, which offers a range of affordable, flexible university-level courses.

Professional courses

Our professional courses are validated by a number of external bodies including AAT, CIPD, CIPS and CMI.

Community courses

Learn a new skill, language or gain a qualification on one of our community courses. We offer 300+ community courses in over 50 small venues across Mansfield and Ashfield.

We are providing 14 hours of free learning for everyone, irrespective of your employment or benefits status, meaning that there has never been a better time to learn a new skill, improve your existing knowledge or retrain for a different career!

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Our adult learning offer has been designed to be flexible to cater for those with busy lifestyles and work and family commitments.

College life is relaxed and friendly and we welcome students of all ages and abilities. Whilst a student at college, you'll have access to a number of support services to help you get the most from your time here.

There's plenty of room outside the classroom to catch up with new classmates, debate and share experiences with like-minded people.

A number of different learning resources are available to students including PC and printing facilities, Learning Resource Centres with print and online resources, and designated study spaces.

College life means more than just study! Adult learners can access the college's theatre, hair and beauty salon and spa or fine dining restaurant, and enjoy socialising with new-found friends.

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• Course types for adult learners
• Fees for adult learners
• Financial support for adult learners
• Advanced Learner Loan.