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Real Skills for Real Careers

With hundreds of thousands of job cuts and just months to go until the furlough scheme ends, now’s the time to boost your employability with a career-focused course from B&FC. Our technical and professional courses will allow you to enhance your current skill set, or re-train for a new career entirely.

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We also offer a safe, supportive learning environment and – with onsite/online attendance as little as 1 or 2 days a week – plenty of time for other commitments.

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Free Courses

If you're 24 and over and yet to gain a Level 3 qualification, choose from one of these 10 FREE courses starting April 2021:

Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Adult) - Level 3
IT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals - Fast Track to Degree
Management Fundamentals - Level 3
Public Services - Level 3
 

19 and over and yet to gain a Level 3 qualification? These courses starting April 2021 are available FREE:

 
Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) - Level 3
Children and Young People's Workforce (Social Care) - Level 3
Counselling Skills - Level 3
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3
Adult Care - Level 3
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3

 

Retrain for a rewarding career in health, care or early years with our FREE career builder bootcamps:

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Chloe Anne

The BTEC Level 3 Public Services course gives you a fantastic introduction to the British Army, and the ambulance, fire and police services. It's all assignment-based, so perfect if you're not a fan of exams. We got to go on a lot of trips, including a residential on an army base where we did lots of training.

I'm so glad I chose B&FC. The teachers are really supportive and on the Public Services course you'll make friends for life.

Public Services is a brilliant course that gets you ready for a really well paid job. If you like helping people and want the challenge of no two days being the same, then this course will get you on the way to a fulfilling, exciting, and inspiring career.

Chloe-Anne Cottam, who's now on a Professional Policing degree course.

 

 

Career Courses

 

Kick start your career with one of our no upfront fee courses below or, if you're ready to commit to a specific career and develop on-the-job skills, take a look at our apprenticeships.

Courses starting now

Access to Higher Education
CourseCourse Code
Health and Social Science (Pre Access) - Level 2SD1FE08
Administration
CourseCourse Code
Business Administration (Steps to Employment) - Level 2TM1FE016
Automotive and Motorsport
CourseCourse Code
Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Adult) - Level 3EA1FE458
Vehicle Body Repair and Paint - Basic Techniques (Evening Class)EA1EC504
MOT Testing (Class 1 and 2 Motorcycles) - Level 2EN1EE8157
Electric Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement - Level 3EN1EE8129
MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7) - Level 2EN1EE8132
MOT Test Centre Management - Level 3EN1EE8144
IMI Accreditation Light Vehicle Inspection Level 3 Pre MOT Course Inc TrainingEN1EE8093
Fgas Training Refrigerant HandlingEN1EE8082
IMI Accreditation Senior M.E.T Full Route (BSI 11025)EN1EE8030
IMI Accreditation Senior Panel Assessment Only (BSI 11025)EN1EE8151
IMI Accreditation Senior M.E.T Re-Acreditation (BSI 11025)EN1EE8031
Business and Enterprise
CourseCourse Code
Assessing Vocational Achievement - Level 3WN1EE8189
Team Leadership - Level 2TM1FE026
Management Fundamentals - Level 3TM1FE033
Casino Operations and Gaming Technology
CourseCourse Code
Compliance Training (Bookmakers)TG1EC07
Compliance Training (Casinos)TG1EC08
Compliance Training (Amusements and Arcades)TG1EC09
Licence Conditions and Codes of PracticeTG1EC04
Texas Hold Em PokerTG1EC05
Casino and Gaming Conflict ManagementTG1EC01
Casino and Gaming Customer Service - Level 2TG1FE09
Catering, Hospitality and Events Management
CourseCourse Code
Prepare, Cook and Finish Basic Cakes, Sponges, Biscuits and Scones Dishes - Level 2TF1FE072
Cake Decoration - Stage 2TF2EC048
Young Chefs AcademyTF1EC058
Cake Decoration for BeginnersTF2EC047
Personal Licence Holders - Level 2TF1EC045
Supervising Food Safety in Catering - Level 3TF1EC046
Food Safety in Catering - Level 2TF1EC044
Barista Skills - Level 2TF1EC065
Introduction to the Role of the Professional Taxi and Private Hire - Level 2WS1FE0007
Children, Young People and Families
CourseCourse Code
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2SC1FE380
Introduction to Caring for Children and Young People - Level 2SC1FE112
Children and Young People's Workforce (Social Care) - Level 3SC1FE391
Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses - Level 2SC1FE401
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Level 2SC1FE418
Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) - Level 3SC1FE366
Understanding Autism - Level 2SC1FE364
Computing and Digital Technologies
CourseCourse Code
Computing - Half Day Training CourseIC1EC022
Microsoft Office - One Day Training CourseIC1EC023
IT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals - Fast Track to DegreeIF1FE25
IT Users (MS Office Skills) - Level 2IF1FE22
Construction
CourseCourse Code
CSCS Training/Test and CardCL1EC63
Trowel Occupations - Level 2WN1EE8192
Painting and Decorating - Level 1CP1FE95
Wood Occupations (Architectural Joiner) - Level 2WN1EE8193
AM2 PreparationCE1EC09
Plastering - Level 1CB1FE251
Wood Occupations (Site Carpentry) - Level 2WN1EE8194
Plastering (Evening)CB1EC232
Plastering - Level 2WN1EE8191
Natural Gas Safety Training CAT 1CM1EC170
Natural Gas Safety (Reassessment) CAT 1CM1EC171
Achievement Measurement 2eCE1EC165
Gas Certificate for Domestic Engineers (MLP)CM1EC242
CENWAT (Reassessment) CATCM1EC174
Unvented Hot WaterCM1EC243
Painting and Decorating - Advanced TechniquesCP1EC72
AM2 date Pre-April 2010 - Testing and Safe Isolation UnitCE1EC166
AM2 date Post-April 2010 - Containment and Safe Isolation UnitCE1EC167
Cookers/Space Heating Training CAT 2CM1EC182
Domestic to Commercial Changeover TrainingCM1EC217
Achievement Measurement 2sCE1EC164
Achievement Measurement 2CE1EC159
Creative Arts
CourseCourse Code
Print Club - Screen PrintingVE2EC33
Print Club - Relief PrintmakingVE2EC35
Watercolours for BeginnersVE1EC102
Couture Sewing TechniquesVE1EC39
Creative Sewing and Alteration WorkshopVE1EC103
Exercise, Movement and DanceVE1EC104
Digital Photography - BeginnersVE1EC100
Introduction to Dressmaking and FashionVE1EC101
Employability
CourseCourse Code
Digital SkillsGB00051
English Functional Skills (Blended)GB00047
Employability SkillsGB00024
Maths Functional Skills (Blended)GB00041
Maths Functional SkillsGB00001
English Functional SkillsGB00002
Engineering
CourseCourse Code
Abrasive WheelsET1FE004
Welding BS4872 Part 1 or Part 2 1982 Test - 1 DayET1EC305
Abrasive WheelsET1EC300
Welding TIG MasterclassET1EC303
Welding Training CourseET1EC298
Nuclear Simulation - 1 day awarenessET1EC330
Nuclear Simulation - 2 day awarenessET1EC331
TWI Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Appreciation of Basic TechniquesET1EC329
TWI CSWIP (3.0) Visual Welding InspectionET1EC325
IMI Accreditation Senior Paint Re-Accreditation (BSI 11025) EN1EE8028
TWI CSWIP (3.1) Welding InspectorET1EC327
IMI Accreditation Senior Panel Re-Accreditation (BSI 11025)EN1EE8126
TWI CSWIP (3.2) Senior Welding InspectorET1EC328
IMI Accreditation Senior Paint ATA BSI 11025/PAS125EN1EE8071
Welding - Level 1ET1FE002
Welding - Level 2ET1FE003
Hair, Beauty and Related Therapies
CourseCourse Code
Classic 1:1 EyeLashesTB1EC14
Colour and Lighten Hair - Level 2TC1FE14
Waxing Techniques - Level 2TB1FE19
Perming TechniquesTC1EC07
Make-Up Techniques - Level 2TB1FE18
Threading Depilation - Level 2TB1FE17
Contact Dermatitis Prevention - Level 2TB1FE11
Head Massage - Level 2TB1FE26
Mylash Lash Lift - Level 2TB1EC17
Art of Photographic Make-Up - Level 2TB1FE23
Facial Massage and Skincare - Level 2TB1FE12
Nail Technology - Level 2TB1FE28
Spray Tanning TechniquesTB1EC16
Nail Art - Level 2TB1FE29
Russian Volume LashesTB1EC15
Health and Medical Professions
CourseCourse Code
Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years - Level 2SC1FE419
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 3SC1FE414
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication - Level 2SA1FE014
Understanding Cancer Support - Level 2SC1FE420
End of Life Care - Level 2SA1FE046
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace - Level 2SC1FE114
Understanding Working in the Health Sector - Level 2SC1FE118
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2SC1FE394
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3SC1FE416
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3SC1FE406
Talent for CareSB1FE001
Adult Care - Level 3SC1FE407
Counselling Skills - Level 3SC1FE400
CSE / Safeguarding for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers - Level 2WN1EE8196
Dementia Awareness for Taxi and Private Hire Drivers - Level 2WN1EE8195
Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding - Level 2SA1FE016
Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2SC1FE393
Learning Support
CourseCourse Code
Support Work in Schools - Level 2SC1FE339
Public Services
CourseCourse Code
Public Services - Level 3TS1FE152
Sport, Leisure and Recreation
CourseCourse Code
Sports Massage Therapy - Level 3TS1FE138
Teacher Training
CourseCourse Code
Assessing Vocational Achievement - Level 3WN1EE8185
Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of assessment processes and practice - Level 4WN1EE8186
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice - Level 4WN1EE8187
Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - Level 3WN1EE8182
Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - Level 3WN1EE8183
Principles and Practices of Assessment - Level 3WN1EE8184
Travel and Tourism
CourseCourse Code
Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management - Fast Track to DegreeTT1FE367