Increase your knowledge and develop your IT skills! This 3-week course is designed for anyone who struggles using I.T and would like to build confidence in using Digital technology in everyday life.

What will I study?

The course covers the following topics with full tutor support throughout –

• Computer basics for daily tasks

• Use Universal Credit Journal for Job Search Progress

• Set up and regularly use email for online communication

• Build confidence using a keyboard and organising files

This AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) course is an entry-level accounting qualification, ideal for anyone who is seeking an introduction to basic accounting principles and skills.

Course Overview

This qualification will prepare you for junior and entry level accounting roles. It delivers a solid foundation in finance administration - covering areas such as double entry bookkeeping, basic costing principles and using accounting software. The Level 2 course covers a range of key areas, including:

• Introduction to bookkeeping
• Principles of bookkeeping
• Principles of costing
• The business environment

Study method

The course is in college, face to face and further study at home will be required through our online portal. ## How will I be assessed?

This course is assessed through computer-based exams throughout the year and a synoptic assessment.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 4 or higher for Maths and English

Progression

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to higher levels of the AAT Accounting Qualifications (Level 3 and then on to Level 4). Under the Free Courses for Jobs initiative, you might be eligible for a fully funded Level 3 course. Alternatively, you can apply for an advanced learner loan to cover the cost of your Level 3 study. Please ask a member of college staff for more information.

Career opportunities

The skills and knowledge you will gain throughout this qualification will qualify you for roles including Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Credit Control Assistant or Purchase Ledger Clerk.

Additional information

As part of this course you will need to become a member of the AAT at the start of the course and take out professional membership with them to be a studying member. This can be done online directly with the AAT and will be an additional cost to the course fees. The cost of this is approximately £187. 

Embark on a truly rewarding journey into the heart of healthcare with our comprehensive 12-day course.

In fast-paced environments, supervisors and team leaders are expected to make decisions quickly—but not always with complete information. Without a clear thinking process, this can lead to mistakes, delays, or poor outcomes.

Course Overview

This practical, interactive course helps leaders slow down their thinking, ask the right questions, and make sound, well-judged decisions. It focuses on real workplace challenges, giving participants tools they can apply immediately.

Participants will learn how to define problems clearly, evaluate options objectively, and avoid common thinking traps such as assumptions and bias.

Course Aims:

• To apply structured thinking to everyday decisions
• Be able to identify assumptions, biases, and gaps in information
• Analyse problems more effectively before acting
• Make confident, timely decisions under pressure
• Evaluate risks and consequences more clearly
• Communicate decisions with clarity and credibility

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for Supervisors, team leaders, and anyone responsible for making decisions or solving problems.

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Approach problems with greater clarity and structure
• Make confident decisions, even under pressure
• Identify and challenge assumptions and bias
• Weigh risks and consequences more effectively
• Communicate decisions clearly and with credibility

Course Details

Course: Critical Thinking and Decision Making Date: 10th June 2026 Location: South West Skills Campus, Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8ND Time: 9:30am till 4pm Delivery: Face to Face Cost: £99 per person

The Independent Living Skills Programme is designed for adults with complex needs (SEND) who wish to continue developing the independent living and life skills needed for everyday life within the community.

Delivered over 15 weeks, the programme provides four hours of personalised learning each week in small group settings. Sessions are led by specialist SEND lecturers and supported by experienced support workers, ensuring an individualised and supportive approach that promotes confidence, independence, and transferable life skills.

On this adult programme, learners will:

• Co-create personalised independent living and life skills goals to work towards throughout the programme, with a focus on applying these skills in everyday life.
• Develop engagement, confidence, independence, and positive communication and interaction skills through a range of structured learning activities.
• Work towards achieving the OCR Entry Level Award in Life and Living Skills (Entry Levels 2 and 3).

OCR topics on this course, include:

• Communication – engaging and managing social relationships
• Accessing the local community around Weston College and Knightstone Campus
• Personal Skills – Working as part of a group
• Home Management – Cooking and shopping

You will not need to pay for this course. However, there will be opportunities to engage in community enrichment which will come at a small cost.

Thinking about starting your own business but not sure where to begin?

This practical 6‑hour course is designed for people with an idea – or simply the ambition – who want to understand what it really takes to set up and run a business.

Course Overview

You’ll be guided through the essentials of starting a business in the UK, from choosing the right business structure and registering correctly, to understanding costs, pricing, and profit and loss. You’ll also learn how to create a simple, workable business plan that helps you move forward with confidence.

The course is friendly, supportive and jargon‑free, with no exams and no prior business knowledge required. You’ll work with real examples and have time to develop your own idea in a relaxed, practical learning environment.

Course Aims:

• Identifying a clear business idea
• To gain an understanding of how to legally set up a business
• To be able to develop a simple business plan
• To gain basic profit & loss awareness
• To be able to action plan and create clear next steps

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for an aspiring entrepreneur or self-employed beginners.

By the end of this course, delegates will:

• Understand what’s involved in starting a business in the UK
• Choose the right type of business setup
• Know their legal and financial responsibilities
• Understand profit, costs and pricing
• Create a simple, workable business plan

Course Details

Course: Starting a Business Date: 3rd June 2026 Location: South West Skills Campus, Locking Road, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset, BS22 8ND Time: 9:30am till 4pm Delivery: Face to Face Cost: £99 per person

This qualification will prepare you for employment as a junior hairdresser or stylist.

Subjects/Topics Covered

• Health and safety
• Client consultation
• Shampooing and conditioning hair
• A research unit - working in the hair industry
• Cutting women's hair
• Colouring and lightening hair
• The art of dressing hair

Assessment Method

For practical elements you will be observed by your tutor. During the course you will also work on a portfolio of evidence.

The Electrical Technical Diploma Level 2 is an advanced vocational program designed to build upon the foundational knowledge acquired in Level 1 or cater to individuals with prior experience in electrical installations. The primary entry requirement for this diploma is a minimum grade of 4 in both English and mathematics. The course objectives include in-depth exploration of advanced electrical principles, encompassing electrical calculations, three-phase systems, power factor correction, and fault analysis, enabling learners to proficiently manage intricate electrical systems.

Delivering clear, confident presentations is a key leadership skill—but many supervisors are expected to present without ever being shown how to do it well. The result is often unclear messages, low engagement, and missed opportunities to influence.

Course Overview

This practical, interactive course helps participants structure their message, deliver with confidence, and engage their audience effectively. It focuses on real workplace presentations, giving leaders tools they can apply immediately.