We have a range of courses that may be available FREE, depending on your personal circumstances.
Free Level 3 Courses
We offer a range of Level 3 courses which are FREE to adults aged 19 plus who do not already have a Level 3 qualification.
If you already have a Level 3 (or higher) qualification, but are unemployed or earn less than £20,319 per year you can also access these qualifications for FREE through the Government’s FREE Courses for Jobs offer (benefits not affected).
We will be offering the following courses as part of this offer:
Distance Learning
Principles of End of Life Care
Principles of Special Educational Needs
The understanding of Mental Health
Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
Business, Management & Finance
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Childcare, Health & Social Care
Children’s Learning and Development (Early Years Educator) Level 3 Diploma (BTEC)
Hospitality & Catering
Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma (City & Guilds)
FREE Distance Learning Courses
We offer over 50 different distance learning courses that you can do from the comfort of your own home, ranging from business start-up to equality and diversity, customer service, team leading and many more.
FREE English and Maths Courses
If you don’t already have GCSE grade 4/C in these subjects your course will be FREE. Whether you need to start at entry-level or you want to retake GCSEs, we can help.
FREE Skills for Employment Courses
These courses are specifically designed to help unemployed adults get back into work in a range of industries – from business admin to adult social care and much more. Delivered in conjunction with a range of local employers, you could be back at work in no time and, whilst you are retraining, you will not lose your benefits.
FREE English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Courses
If English isn’t your first language, these courses can help you with everyday life in the UK. They may be available FREE, subject to eligibility criteria.
FREE Multiply Numeracy Courses
Multiply is a new government-funded programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills. If you’re aged 19 and over and don’t have Maths GCSE at grade 4/C (or equivalent), you can access free numeracy courses through Multiply to build your confidence with numbers and gain a qualification.
FREE Prince’s Trust Programme
If you are aged 16-25 and are looking for work, the FREE Prince’s Trust Team Programme can help to develop the skills you need to progress.
Help and Support
Other courses may be available FREE subject to your personal circumstances and eligibility criteria. If you aren’t eligible for free tuition, we can still help you with course costs through our interest-free payment plans, learner loans and financial support packages.
Contact us for more information.
For more advice contact our admissions team on 01782 603634 or email admissions@stokecoll.ac.uk. Alternatively use our live chat facility at the bottom of the page and a member of our team will be in touch!