Adult Learning | Courses
Discover a wide range of adult courses tailored for businesses and individuals here at Chelmsford College. These courses are delivered online and face-to-face in Chelmsford, Billericay, and employer locations across Essex.
Our commercial face-to-face courses are delivered in comfortable classroom spaces in small class sizes by industry professionals, with refreshments and lunch included.
Parking onsite at all locations is available.
Our courses are categorised by subject area and include the following:
Professional Qualifications provide accreditations for individuals or groups of employees in areas that include Health & Safety, Electrical, First Aid, Food Safety, and Security.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) are accredited and non-accredited courses that are aimed at the needs of businesses that have an upskilling training need.
Essential Skills Courses provide necessary skills, including English and Maths GCSE/Functional Skills and Essential Digital Skills.
Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) provide short courses to support individuals in work in sectors that include hospitality, business administration, security, and construction.
To book a place on our adult course, complete the application form or call the Business Services Team on 01245 265611.
If you would like support with career advice, please call 01245 29 30 31 or email careersadvicezone@chelmsford.ac.uk or use the Pathways Retrain tool below, to explore your options.
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| Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professions) | 9 months |  |
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| Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) | 9 months | |
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| Business | ||||
| CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management | View Details |  |
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| Childcare | ||||
| NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner | 12-18 months | |
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| NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Practitioner) | 12-18 months | |
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| Construction | ||||
| Level 1 Award in Carpentry and Joinery | View Details | |
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| Level 1 Award in Environmental Sustainability | View Details |  |
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| Level 4 HNC Civil Engineering for England | 2 years | |
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| Level 4 HNC Construction Management for England – Construction Design and Build Technician | 2 years | |
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| Continuous Professional Development (CPD) | ||||
| Coaching and Mentoring Level 3 Certificate | 15 weeks | |
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| Electronic Engineering – Basics2Embedded | 6 months | |
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| Leadership and Management Fundamentals | 2 days | |
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| Managing Team Performance | 2 days | |
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| Creative Industries | ||||
| UAL Level 2 Award: Creative Media Production and Technology (Content) | 20 weeks | |
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| UAL Level 2 Award: Creative Media Production and Technology (Photography) | 20 weeks | |
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| Electrical Installation | ||||
| Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation | 1 year | |
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| Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation | 18 months | |
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| Engineering | ||||
| Level 4 HNC in Engineering | 2 years | |
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| English & Maths | ||||
| Award in ESOL Skills for Life (Reading) | 14-16 weeks | |
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| Functional Skills English | View Details | |
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| Functional Skills English | View Details | |
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| Functional Skills Mathematics | View Details | |
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| Functional Skills Mathematics | View Details | |
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| Green Skills | ||||
| Installation and Maintenance of ASHP Systems (non-refrigerant circuits) | |
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| LCL Water Regulations Course | 1 day | |
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| Retrofit Insulation Installer Bootcamp | 13 weeks | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Retrofit and Renewable) | 3 weeks | |
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| Hair & Beauty | ||||
| Level 2 Certificate in Barbering | 15 weeks | |
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| Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology | 15 weeks | |
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| Health & Social Care | ||||
| Level 4 HNC in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England | 2 years | |
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| Level 5 HND in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England | 2 years | |
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| ICT & Digital Skills | ||||
| Level 4 HTQ Diploma: Cyber Security Engineer | 2 years | |
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| Level 4 HTQ in Software Development | 2 years | |
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| Professional Qualifications | ||||
| Highfield Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry | View Details | |
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| Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work | 1 day | |
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| Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid | 1 day | |
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| Highfield Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work | 3 days | |
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| Highfield Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid | 2 days | |
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| Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) | ||||
| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Barista) | 5 weeks | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Business Administration) | 5 weeks | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Construction Labourer) | 2 weeks+ | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Facilities/Cleaning) | 4 weeks | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Retrofit and Renewable) | 3 weeks | |
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| Sector Work Academy Programme (SWAP- Security/Door Supervision) | 4 weeks | |
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| Teacher Training | ||||
| Award in Education and Training (Level 3) | 16 weeks | |
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| Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 10-12 months | |
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| Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools | 14-18 months | |
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| Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) | 12 months | |
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