This three-week programme is designed to help learners build the essential personal, social, and workplace skills needed to succeed in both employment and further training.

Course Overview

This three-week programme is designed to help learners build the essential personal, social, and workplace skills needed to succeed in both employment and further training. Learners will develop confidence in communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and workplace preparation, with a focus on progression into the security industry.

Ready to expand your digital skills for work? This taster course is designed for adults who want to take their first step into work or further learning.

Course details

• One-week course
• Friendly, supportive & non-judgemental environment
• Build confidence and discover your options

Start your journey today - explore, learn, and grow!

Dates and times

Start date: 29th January 2026 Times: 9:30-14:30 Location: Arosfa Building, 10-16 Lower Church Rd, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2AG

NEXT STEPS:

After completing this taster, you can move on to further studies at Level 1, giving you the skills and knowledge to take the next step toward a rewarding career.

Gain the knowledge, skills and expertise, to work in cybersecurity, with this Network and Cyber Security Level 3 Certificate.

Cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and a crucial aspect of any organisation's operations. The growing need for cybersecurity experts has created an abundance of job opportunities across the UK in this field.

Subjects/Topics Covered

• Learners will be provided the opportunity to learn about:

• Project Management

• Data Communications

• Ethical Hacking

• Network Management

• Network Threats and Vulnerabilities

• Physical and Virtual Networking.

Assessment Method

During this programme you will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence.

Additional Support

At Weston College, we're passionate about helping our adult learners prepare for a bright future. We understand that whether you're looking to boost your career prospects, learn new skills or even switch careers entirely, it can be a daunting process. That's why our friendly and highly qualified careers advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to provide you with tailored advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your future career and course choices. Whether you need help developing your employability skills, exploring your options or deciding which course to take, we're here to help you achieve your goals.

We also offer a free Career Coach programme, which provides a detailed careers assessment to help you discover your strengths and interests. You can then discuss your results with one of our advisors, who can point you in the right direction and recommend courses that will help you achieve your career aspirations.

Plus, as a Microsoft College, all of our students and apprentices get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an amazing online platform that offers expert-led courses to help you develop your business, technology-related, and creative skills.

At Weston College, we're dedicated to helping you achieve success in your career, whatever your goals may be. So why not take that first step today and join our adult community of learners? We can't wait to help you unlock your full potential!

Financing Your Course

At Weston College, we believe that learning should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer a range of adult courses that could be free or significantly discounted. Apply online today and our friendly team will be in touch to see how we can ensure you can enrol and get the best price for your course. Don't let finances hold you back from pursuing your passion and advancing your career. Apply now and let us help you achieve your goals.

Entry Requirements

Relevant computing experience and a level two computing qualification.

This exciting new course is designed for people aged 17–18 and over who are eager to build their future in business.

It is perfect for anyone looking to start their own business, progress in their current role, or pursue a career in accounting, finance, HR, marketing, or management.

What will I study?

The modules in this course typically include:

Security services is one of the largest single sectors of employment in the UK, with regional and local security firms that hire and employ Security Guards, Stewards and Door Supervisors.

Whether you have always wanted to work in security, or it is a new career aspiration, this course is perfect for starting your journey.

We work closely with employers across the UK, who are looking for people like you, to support them at events. Whether it is Premier League football stadiums or national music festivals that you would like to work at, this course will give you the knowledge, skills and experience to work at live events.

What will I study?

The SIA Door Supervisor Course isn't just for those of you who want a job working the door of a nightclub. In fact, the course equips you for many types of security jobs: 

• Emergency first aid at work
• Certificate in Spectator Safety
• Working as a Door Supervisor in the Private Security Industry.

We will also provide you with a variety of hard and soft skills, such as:

• Assist with the movement of spectators and deal with crowd issues 
• Help to manage conflict 
• Deal with incidents 
• Radio communication
• Confidence
• Teamwork

  Progression Opportunities

On completion of this course, you will gain an interview with an organisation looking to recruit, or you can complete further training in a different industry.

Additional Support

We offer careers advice, guidance and support to everyone that studies on one of our courses.

Gain the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in customer service.

This qualification is the perfect opportunity to start your journey into a career in customer service. In addition, if you are already experienced in customer service, but would like a relevant qualification to support your existing knowledge and experience then this would also be an ideal course for you.

You will learn and discuss your key transferable skills, which will help you get ahead in almost any industry, as good customer service and communication skills are essential for many jobs.  

What will I study?

This 1-week course will enable you to communicate effectively, record and communicate customer problems, contribute to effective customer service, and understand legislation affecting the customer service sector.  

At the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Apply legislation, regulation and organisational procedures for customer service

• Record and communicate customer problems

• Positive communication with customers

• Build effective relationships with customers and colleagues

• Work in a customer focused way

• Create a good impression to customers

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto our SWAP programmes with employers or look at other Level 1 and 2 qualifications to help enhance your work ready portfolio.

Additional Support

We offer careers advice, guidance and support to everyone that studies on one of our courses.

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If you haven’t achieved your English GCSE, we can help you gain the qualification needed to take your career or education to the next step.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, this course will help you to improve your reading, writing, and communication skills to a level expected by employers.

This 32-week course has three hours of tuition per week – you can either study in the day or at in an evening class, whichever suits you best. You will be required to do a small amount of study at home in your own time.

This course will allow you to progress onto other college courses, where you can develop new skills.

Subjects/Topics Covered

We will cover a wide range of topics, all with the aim of improving your communication skills.

Some of the subjects we will cover include:

• Influential writing
• Compare ideas and perspectives
• Communicate clearly, effectively and imaginatively
• Communicating with different audiences
• Organise information and ideas, using structural and grammatical features to support coherence and cohesion
• Use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures for clarity, purpose and effect
• Listen and respond appropriately to others
• Use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations

Assessment Method

You will complete two exams in June and four written assessments during class time.

This isn’t anything to worry about – we will run revision sessions in the build up to exams.

Additional Support

At Weston College, we're passionate about helping our adult learners prepare for a bright future. We understand that whether you're looking to boost your career prospects, learn new skills or even switch careers entirely, it can be a daunting process. That's why our friendly and highly qualified careers advisors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to provide you with tailored advice and support to help you make the right decisions about your future career and course choices. Whether you need help developing your employability skills, exploring your options or deciding which course to take, we're here to help you achieve your goals.

We also offer a free Career Coach programme, which provides a detailed careers assessment to help you discover your strengths and interests. You can then discuss your results with one of our advisors, who can point you in the right direction and recommend courses that will help you achieve your career aspirations.

Plus, as a Microsoft College, all of our students and apprentices get FREE access to LinkedIn Learning. This is an amazing online platform that offers expert-led courses to help you develop your business, technology-related, and creative skills.

At Weston College, we're dedicated to helping you achieve success in your career, whatever your goals may be. So why not take that first step today and join our adult community of learners? We can't wait to help you unlock your full potential!

At Weston College, we believe that learning should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer a range of adult courses that could be free or significantly discounted. Apply online today and our friendly team will be in touch to see how we can ensure you can enrol and get the best price for your course. Don't let finances hold you back from pursuing your passion and advancing your career. Apply now and let us help you achieve your goals.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Once you have applied for this course, we will arrange a short interview with a tutor who will find out about your current level of understanding and your future ambitions to ensure you start on the course most appropriate for you.

Gain the skills and qualifications needed to work as a labourer on a construction site! This course is for adults looking to start their journey into construction, by becoming a labourer.

Course Overview

On this course, you will have the opportunity to gain a CSCS Green Card (for labourers), which will increase your chances of gaining employment within the construction industry – with many construction companies only looking to hire people with a CSCS card.

The CMI Level 5 Diploma in Operational Management (HTQ) is a government-approved, Level 5 vocational qualification designed for middle managers, focusing on leading teams, managing projects, planning operations, and driving strategic goals. This course will allow you to develop your leadership skills whilst also preparing you for senior roles. This qualification benefits organisations through developing managers into effective, strategic leaders who can deliver tangible results for their organisations.

What it is:

• A Higher EducationTechnical Qualification (HTQ) that meets industry-defined occupational standards for operational management.
• Developed by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Who it's for:

• Practising middle managers and leaders.
• Those looking to gain practical skills in areas like team leadership, project management, and strategic planning.

Modules

• Developing, Managing, and Leading Teams
• Managing a Project
• Operational Planning
• Managing Change
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Personal & Professional Development

Benefits:

• Builds confidence and competence in leading teams and managing operations.
• Provides practical, real-world skills aligned with employer needs.
• Leads to an internationally recognised qualification for career progression.

How it's Delivered:

This course is delivered by a mix of online and on campus sessions. The majority of the course is delivered via online lessons with Mindful Education and there are 8 face to face Masterclasses (approx. 1 per month during term time)

Funding:

• Fee: £2500
• This course is eligible for Advanced Learner Loans (ALLs) and transitioning to the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) from 2027.
• Alternatively employers may choose to pay for the course fees as part of staff development CPD.

Entry requirements:

• Must have GCSE English or Level 2
• Must be in a middle management position
• Must have a level 3 qualification or several years experience in a suitable managerial position