Adult course information for Job Centre Plus
Adult learning at Telford College
Here at Telford College, we offer a wide range of free courses to bridge the skills gap in Telford and our surrounding areas. We have many years of experience working in partnership with Job Centre Plus and employers across Shropshire and the Midlands, generating new opportunities to you whether you’re unemployed, looking to upskill in your current career or just want to return to education to learn something new.
We’re here to support you in gaining skills in a variety of vocational areas, and ultimately into your dream job. We currently run programmes in Telford, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Dudley, Birmingham, Cannock, Tamworth, Stoke, Redditch, Worcester, and Hereford. Our employability skills programmes range from HGV licences to working in business. Short courses are usually completed over the course of a few days and range from team leading to mental health first aid. If you would prefer not to physically come into college, we offer distance learning level 2 and level 3 courses that can be completed online or with a workbook.
Find out more about the following adult courses
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn with an apprenticeship
We are firm believers that apprenticeships are real jobs that provide a chance to gain valuable qualifications alongside real-world work experience. With an apprenticeship, you’re on a clear career route. There’s a place and a pathway for you to take, and you’ll begin earning a salary from the very first day on the job. We are currently working with over 700 employers across Telford, Shropshire and surrounding areas to give you the best apprenticeship placement.
“From a young age, I was always interested in how things work and curious about whether I could take them apart and put them back together again. Taking the apprenticeship route allows me to get my foot in the door as I get to learn new skills and gain knowledge while getting my hands dirty!”
Ben Morris-Jones, Engineering Apprentice at Iconsys
“Apprenticeships make great business sense for Iconsys because they help develop needs of the apprentice and our business, which in turn, creates a sustainable talent pipeline for us. We have had great success in partnering with Telford College in this respect, and thank them for their ongoing support.”
Charnjit Ram, Workshop Supervisor at Iconsys
Our apprenticeships include
- Accounting
- Automotive
- Business
- Computing
- Construction
- Early Years
- Childcare
- Engineering
Distance learning
Develop your career with distance learning
If physically being in college is something you can’t or don’t want to do, our distance learning programmes could be just what you’re looking for. These courses give you the flexibility to study when, where, and how you want – with the added bonus of no course fees. All we need is your commitment! Most courses run for 12 weeks, and you can enrol at any time. You can learn online, or we can post a workbook out to you if you don’t have access to a computer or laptop.
Whether you’re looking to gain a Level 2 Nutrition and Health qualification or a Level 3 in Dementia Care, we have the course for you.
“I chose to undertake this course as I am always looking to develop myself personally and professionally. Telford College do a great job of making the distance learning process quick and convenient.”
Matthew Davis, Level 2 Understanding Behaviour that Challenges and Level 2 Workplace Violence and Harassment Student
Our distance learning course over the following areas:
Step to the NHS
This programme is ideal for people wishing to start their career in the health sector.
On completion of this programme, individuals will be able to apply for a range of positions within the NHS and health and social care. The programme will combine theory and practical sessions which will prepare individuals for the workplace, including clinical roles such as Health Care Professionals. On completion of this course there will be opportunities to progress on to other related courses.
"The students completed 12 introductory modules on various topics such as infection control, first aid, GDPR, dementia and communication. The course ran over two weeks in Telford College’s health skills hub and employers were invited into college on the last day to speak to students about a range of vacancies across the sector. It has given the students an opportunity to apply for jobs in the sector or the opportunity to progress onto further studies at the college.”
Sarah Davies, Director of Health and Science
Interested in this pre-employment programme, please register your interest at the bottom of this page.
Skills for life
Skills for life with Maths and English
It’s never too late to gain a qualification in maths and English. At Telford College, you have the option to study GCSE, A level or functional skills qualifications. For those who may not be able to commit to studying for long periods of time due to work or other commitments, a fast-track functional skills option is available, where you will be able to take your exam as soon as you’re at the right level.
"College has opened my eyes and broadened my horizons, to the point where I have written my own book series. I'm currently finishing off book two and starting a third... Thanks to the friendly and ultimately helpful support and advice from the staff, who knows what I, or anyone else can achieve doing something as simple as English functional skills!"
Ryan Bonser, Adult English
Our Maths and English courses:
Skills for life with short courses
Enhance your career by taking a short course with us. Flexible delivery works around you to give you extra skills to help further your skills.
Our short courses:
- Business administration
- Carrying and delivering goods
- Customer service
- First aid
- Information technology (IT)
- Lean management
- Mental health
- Team leader
- Warehousing
Enhance your career with funded level 3 courses
- Accounting
- Business
- Computing
- Engineering
- Logistics
SWAPS (Sector Work Academy Programmes)
Skills for jobs with employability
The sector work academy courses we offer are available to anyone who are 19 or older and is unemployed.
A sector work academy course, will award you with multiple level 2 or level 3 qualifications to aid you into employment for that specific sector, with a guaranteed interview as well as work experience with a local employer.
“I completed the HGV training with Telford College. My tutor explained everything clearly and provided helpful and insightful feedback on my assessments. I decided to do this course for a change of career. I knew I’d love to drive a HGV but the cost of the course was always out of my budget, so the free course with Telford College was a great opportunity. I’m really glad I did this course, as now I have a job I really enjoy doing.”
Barnaby Evans, HGV Course
