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Adult Learner Courses

Your journey to career success starts here! Don’t miss your chance to join an adult learning course that could change your future.

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Ready to boost your skills, change direction, or finally pursue the work you’ve always wanted to do?

Thinking about a new career path or taking the next step where you are? Maybe you’ve discovered a new passion and want to turn it into something more but you aren’t sure where to begin.

Now’s the time!

We’ve got everything you need to succeed. Whether your career ambitions are big or small, we believe it’s never too late to achieve your full potential. It all starts with the right course at the right time, and that time could be right now!

Starting This Month! - New skills. New opportunities.

Find the subject area that matches your goals and take the next step in your career today.

Explore upcoming courses available at B&FC

 

Basic English, Maths and Computing

Master the basics and gain the confidence to thrive.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Computing Basic SkillsBasic SkillsAnytime
English Basic SkillsBasic SkillsAnytime
Let's Get Digital IT SkillsBasic SkillsAnytime
Maths Basic SkillsBasic SkillsAnytime
Multiply - 50+ Ready for Change BlackpoolBasic SkillsAnytime
Multiply - Healthy Living on a Budget BlackpoolBasic SkillsAnytime
Multiply - Home Design on a Budget BlackpoolBasic SkillsAnytime
Multiply - Savvy Saver BlackpoolBasic SkillsAnytime

 

Automotive

Gear up to a professional career with an automotive qualification from us.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Automotive MaintenanceLevel 130/01/26

 

Business and Enterprise

Make your first great business decision by choosing to study with us.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Cultural Leadership Skills BootcampSkills Bootcamp08/01/26
People ManagementLevel 503/02/26
AccountingLevel 3 (AAT)27/02/26
BookkeepingLevel 226/01/26
BookkeepingLevel 323/02/26
Professional AccountingLevel 4 (AAT)05/01/26

 

Children, Young People and Families

Learn how to support and develop families and young people from tiny tots to tweens and teens.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health (Early Years Pathway)Level 214/04/26
Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses (Early Years Pathway)Level 203/03/26
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent (Early Years Pathway)Level 220/01/26

 

Computing and Digital Technologies

Ctrl what you study and shift your career expectations here.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
IT Systems and Principles for IT ProfessionalsLevel 222/01/26

 

Construction

Build your way to a better future by studying a professional trade qualification with us.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
BricklayingLevel 207/01/26
Construction Skills (Plastering)Level 128/01/26
Intro to the Construction Environment (Bricklaying)Level 125/03/26
Intro to the Construction Environment (Carpentry and Joinery)Level 107/01/26
Intro to the Construction Environment (Females Only)Level 127/01/26
Intro to the Construction Environment (Painting and Decorating)Level 125/03/26
Painting and DecoratingLevel 207/01/26
Build Up Programme with CSCS Green Labourer CardLevel 1Anytime

 

Engineering

Power your way to career success on one of our industry-inspired engineering programmes.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
EngineeringLevel 327/01/26
Engineering Operations (Knowledge)Level 227/01/26

 

Hair, Beauty and Related Therapies

Make sure your skills are a cut above the rest with an industry-recognised qualification from us.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
BarberingLevel 221/01/26
BarberingLevel 320/01/26
Cosmetic Make-Up and Beauty ConsultancyLevel 203/02/26
Facial and Head Massage with SkincareLevel 202/03/26
Nail TechnologyLevel 229/01/26

 

Health and Social Care

Examine your career options with our range of health and social care courses.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Counselling SkillsLevel 215/04/26
Counselling SkillsLevel 324/02/26
Helping SkillsLevel 224/02/26
Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings (Prepare for Childrens Social Care)Level 104/03/26
Prepare to CareLevel 120/01/26
Prepare for Children's Social CareLevel 107/01/26
Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare Settings (Health and Social Care Pathway)Level 222/01/26
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (Dementia Pathway)Level 204/06/26
Understanding Mental Health (Mental Health Pathway)Level 324/02/26
Understanding Mental Health (Working in Mental Health)Level 306/01/26
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (Dementia Pathway)Level 302/02/26
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication (Health and Social Care Pathway)Level 216/04/26

 

Hospitality, Culinary Skill and Events Management

Help learners to flourish by support teaching and training in the classroom and beyond.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Culinary SkillsLevel 204/03/26
Event PlanningLevel 214/01/26
Food Safety in CateringLevel 202/02/26
Introduction to Culinary SkillsLevel 314/01/26
The Sustainable Chef Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6Skills Bootcamp20/01/26

 

Public Services

Prepare for a career helping your local community with one of our public services programmes.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Entry to Uniformed Services - Fast Track to DegreeLevel 307/01/26
Introduction to Principles of CriminologyLevel 219/03/26

 

Sports, Leisure and Recreation

Get your career into great shape with a course from our sport, leisure and recreation curriculum.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Fitness CoachingLevel 204/02/26
Nutrition for Health, Weight Management and Sports PerformanceLevel 426/01/26
Technical Specialist in Sports Massage TherapyLevel 304/02/26
Personal TrainingLevel 304/02/26
Advanced Personal TrainingLevel 405/02/26

 

Teaching and Learning Support

Help learners to flourish by support teaching and training in the classroom and beyond.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges (SEND Pathway)Level 427/01/26
Certificate in Education (Cert. Ed)Level 512/01/26
Support Work in Schools and Colleges (Teaching Assistant Pathway)Level 223/03/26
Understanding Autism (SEND Pathway)Level 207/01/26
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (Teaching Assistant Pathway)Level 208/01/26

 

Non-funded Courses

Unlock new skills for career success and progression with our non-funded courses.

Course TitleQualificationStart Date
Aspiring to Lead a Team (CMI)Level 223/01/26
Leading a Team (CMI Principles of Management & Leadership)Level 306/03/26

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