Explore diverse evening courses for academic and leisure pursuits
Discover a world of opportunity with our part-time courses. Tailored for busy adults, our diverse offerings encompass both academic and leisure pursuits. Elevate your career with professional development courses or indulge your passions through creative workshops. Whether you’re pursuing knowledge for advancement or seeking leisurely exploration, our flexible and engaging courses are designed to meet your needs.
Subjects
Business
Accounting
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate (Online and On Campus)(Bedford College)
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Central Bedfordshire College)
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Tresham College)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma (Bedford College)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma (Online and On Campus) (Bedford College)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma (Online and On Campus) (Tresham College)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma (Online and On Campus) (Central Bedfordshire College)
- Accounting AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma (Bedford College)
- Accounting AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma (Tresham College)
Bookkeeping
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 1 Award (Bedford College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Bedford College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate (Bedford College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Bedford College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Tresham College)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate (Online and On Campus) (Tresham College)
CMI
- Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Central Bedfordshire College)
- Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Level 3 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Principles of Management & Leadership CMI Level 3 Diploma (Bedford College)
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Bedford College)
- Management & Leadership CMI Level 5 Diploma (Bedford College)
- Management and Leadership CMI Level 5 Certificate (Tresham College)
CIPD
- People Practice CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (Bedford College)
- People Management Associate Diploma CIPD Level 5 Diploma (Bedford College)
- People Practice CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate (Tresham College)
Care & Childcare
- Adult Care CACHE Level 3 Diploma (Distance Learning)
- Adult Care NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma (Work based)
- An Introduction to Neuroscience in the Early Years, Cache Level 2 Award (Work based)
- Care NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma (Work based)
- Early Years Emotional Wellbeing NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award (Work based)
- Promoting Health & Wellbeing through Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordination in the Early Years NCFE Level 4 Award (Work based)
- Special Needs Coordinators in Early Years CACHE Level 3 Award (Work based)
- Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools CACHE Level 3 Diploma (Distance Learning)
- Supporting Children and Young People’s Speech, Language and Communication CACHE Level 3 Award (Work based)
- Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools CACHE Level 2 Certificate (Distance Learning)
- The Early Years Educator CACHE Level 3 Diploma (Work based)
- The Early Years Practitioner CACHE Level 2 Diploma (Distance Learning)
- The Early Years Practitioner CACHE Level 2 Diploma (Work based)
- The Early Years Practitioner NCFE Level 4 Certificate (Work based)
- Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years Cache Level 2 Certificate (Work based)
Construction
- Carpentry & Joinery CSkills Awards Level 1 Diploma
- Bench Joinery NOCN CSkills Level 2 Diploma
- Site Carpentry CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma
- Bricklaying CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma
- Construction and the Built Environment Pearson BTEC Level 3
- Construction Site Supervision Level 4 NVQ Diploma
- Floorcovering Occupations CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma
- Wall & Floor Tiling CSkills Awards Level 2 Certificate
- Wood Occupations (Bench Joinery or Site Carpentry) CSkills Awards Level 2 Diploma
Counselling
- Counselling Skills Introduction CPCAB Level 2 Award
- Counselling Children & Young People CPCAB Level 2 Certificate
- Counselling Skills CPCAB Level 2 Certificate
- Applied Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 Certificate
- Therapeutic Counselling CPCAB Level 4 Diploma
- Online & Phone Counselling Competencies
- Understanding Substance Misuse CPCAB Level 2 Award
Electrical Installation
- Basic Electrical Course
- City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation 8202-30 (Level 3)
- Combined Electrical Inspection & Testing City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award
- Design & Verification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2396-01 Level 4 Award
- Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Electrical Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation City & Guilds Level 3 Award
- Electrical Installation City & Guilds 7202 Level 1 Diploma
- Electrical Installation Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma (8202-30)
- Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma
- Electrical Installations (Buildings & Structures) City & Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma
- In-Service Inspection & Testing of Electrical Equipment (PAT) City & Guilds 2377-77 Level 3 Award
- Installation of Small Scale Solar Photovoltaic Systems Level 3 Award
- Periodic Inspection, Testing & Certification of Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2391-51 Level 3 Award
- Requirements for Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2382-18 Level 3 Award: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (1 day)
- Requirements for Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2382-22 Level 3 Award: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Requirements for Electrical Installations City & Guilds 2382-22 Level 3 Award: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
- Safe Isolation of Electrical Systems
Engineering
Land-Based
- Basic Tree Inspection Lantra Awards
- Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting Level 2 Award (CS30)
- Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting Level 2 Award (CS30 Refresher)
- Competence in Manually Fed Woodchippers Level 2 Certificate
- Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers Level 2 Certificate
- Competence in Tractor Driving & Related Operations Level 2 Certificate
- Competency in the use of All-Terrain Vehicles Level 2 Award
- Competencies in the Safe Use of Abrasive Wheels Level 2 Award
- Land-Based Forklift Truck Operations (Rough Terrain, Mast & Telescopic) Level 2 Award
- Pesticide Application (PA4): Pelleted or Granular Pesticides – Mounted or Trailed Applications Level 2 Award
- Pesticide Application (PA6A): Hand Held Applicators Level 2 Award
- Safe Use of Brushcutters & Strimmers Level 2 Award
- Safe Use of Stump Grinders Level 2 Award
- Transport of Animals by Road Level 2 Award
Motor Vehicle
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities IMI Level 2 Award
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement IMI Level 3 Award
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles IMI Level 2 Diploma
- Vehicle Systems Maintenance City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate
- Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles IMI Level 2 Diploma
- Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Principles IMI Level 3 Diploma
Plumbing & Gas
- Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1)
- Core Domestic Gas Safety (CCN1): 2-Day Assessment
- Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers & Water Heaters (CENWAT) BPEC Certificate
- Domestic Gas Cooking Appliances (CKR1) BPEC Certificate
- Domestic Gas Fires & Wall Heaters (HTR1) BPEC Certificate
- Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (BPEC)
- Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems (BPEC): Re-assessment Only
- Gas Re-assessment 2-Day Training +4 Elements
- Plumbing & Heating CG Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- Plumbing Studies CG Level 2 Technical Certificate
- Water Regulations Training BPEC Level 2 Certificate
Teacher Education
- Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (TAQA) 6317-31 Level 3 Award
- Assessing Vocational Achievement (TAQA) 6317-33 Level 3 Certificate
- Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (TAQA) 6317-32 Level 3 Award
- Education & Training (Formerly PTLLS) Level 3 Award
- Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes & Practice Level 4 Award
- Leading the IQA of Assessment Processes & Practice Level 4 Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid (CPD)
- Professional Mentoring Practice Level 5 Certificate
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