Adults 19+
Aviation
A unique and hands-on learning experience, unrivalled in the North East, our aviation courses are based at our specialist Aviation Academy at Newcastle International Airport. Work alongside industry professionals and gain work experience while learning the skills you need for a high-flying career in the sector whether you aim to be a pilot, engineer or cabin crew.
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Living and Working in the UK - Entry Level 3
Are you keen to explore the responsibilities of UK citizens? Apply now for this short course in Living and Working in the UK.
Length: 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3
If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you
Length: 6 hours per week for 32 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice - Level 3
Are you passionate about people and making the workplace a great place to be? Study this course in People Practice at a CIPD Approved Centre and add real value to your workplace and the teams within it.
Length: 105 hours
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Essential Digital Skills - Entry Level
Develop the digital skills to use digital devices and the internet and apply this knowledge in common situations.
Length: 5 hours per week for 7 weeks or 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Essential Digital Skills - Level 1
This modern qualification will enable you to develop your digital knowledge and skills to use in your personal lives, or to support you in your career.
Length: 5 hours per week for 6 weeks or 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Employability Skills - Entry Level Award
Getting into the world of work can be daunting, but with this short course you will develop the skills required for work.
Length: 20 hours per week over 1 or 2 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Volunteering - Level 1
If you're interested in gaining work experience or looking to become a volunteer in your spare time, this Volunteering course is ideal for you.
Length: 12 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Level 1 Certificate for Trade Union Representatives
This course is ideal for Union Representatives who are looking develop their skills in order to become an effective Trade Union Representative.
Length: 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Trade Union Diploma in Employment Law - Level 2
Learn about the development and practice of employment law to become more effective as a workplace Trade Union Representative.
Length: 6 hours per week for 36 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
GCSE Maths
This part-time course is taught by experienced professionals who can help you to get qualified, at a time that suits you.
Length: 3 hours per week for 30 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
GCSE English Language
This part-time GCSE course will give you a chance to study at a time that suits you.
Length: 3 hours per week for 30 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Maths Functional Skills - Entry / Level 1 / Level 2
Do you lack confidence in maths? Do you want to improve your maths skills to help you gain a qualification or employment?
Length: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
English Functional Skills - Entry / Level 1 / Level 2
If you want to gain a qualification in English, this Functional Skills qualification will help you to develop the skills you need.
Length: 3 hours per week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Digital Skills For Everyday Life - Entry Level
Develop practical digital skills to complete everyday online tasks such as: using social media, online banking, paying bills, shopping or keeping in touch with friends and family online.
Length: 6 hours per week for 2 weeks, or 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Digital and IT Skills - Level 2
Explore the impact of digital skills on professional development and develop skills in word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Length: 5 hours per week for 14 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Occupational Studies for the Workplace - Level 1
If you want to develop your IT skills for work, this course will be perfect for you!
Length: 3 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Sports Massage Therapy - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Learn to assess clients, apply sports massage techniques, and build real experience working with the public in a professional setting.
Length: 1 year
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 21st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 (Part-Time)
This Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 course is a part-time intensive course designed to help adults begin a career in childcare and early years education.
Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 (Part-Time)
This Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 course will help you take your first steps towards a career as a teaching assistant.
Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Early Years Educator – Level 3 (Part-Time)
This Early Years Educator course is perfect for you if are passionate about education and would love to work with young children and infants.
Length: 8 hours per week for 52 weeks, plus 2 days per week work experience
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 22nd February 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Food Production and Cooking - Level 2 (Part-Time)
Do you dream of being a chef? This part-time Food Production and Cooking course will have you 'cooking on gas' towards a career in the catering and hospitality sector.
Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Professional Cookery - Level 3 (Part-Time)
This course could help you land your dream role in the kitchen. Gain an understanding of commodities used, current trends and the use of state-of-the-art technology in cooking.
Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Aeronautical Engineering - Level 3
Kick-start your career as an aircraft engineer at our award-winning Aviation Academy.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Aviation Academy, Woolsington
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - Level 5
Do you want to drive real change in your organisation and help develop others to build successful teams? This Associate Diploma in People Management is the perfect next step.
Length: 210 hours, split over two three-hour evening sessions over 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Vocational Options
If you're looking for an opportunity to progress towards employment or a supported internship, this Vocational Options course will help you build the confidence and skills you need for the world of work.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Developing Vocational Skills
Are you interested in gardening, hospitality or retail? This course will help you develop skills and gain experience to prepare for employment.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Supported Internship
Our Supported Internship will help you gain experience in a working environment alongside gaining maths and English qualifications.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Hair Techniques - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 1)
Do you want a career working with people and helping them to feel good? Develop all of the essential skills you need for a future in hairdressing. Once you have completed this course, you can progress onto Hairdressing - Level 2 (Part-Time) (Year 2).
Length: 5 hours per week for 25 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty Therapy - Level 2 (Part-Time)
Succeed in the beauty industry through learning learn skincare, manicure and pedicure treatments, eyelash and brow treatments, and make-up.
Length: 6 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty Therapy - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Are you passionate about self-care and helping others feel their best? This part-time Beauty course will help you to achieve your dreams of becoming a beauty therapist.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Media Make-Up - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Prosthetics, photographic make-up, media hair design, body art and more. Learn everything you need to become professional make-up artist.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 (Part-Time)
This part-time Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 course is a one-year programme that will help prepare you for employment as a teaching assistant.
Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) - Level 5
CELTA is ideal if you would like to teach English to adult speakers of other languages and want to get qualified in a short amount of time.
Length: 7 hours per week for 21 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 14th October 2027
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering - Level 2
On this one day course you will learn how to keep all customers safe when preparing, cooking and serving all food types and gain knowledge around the 14 allergens
Length: 5.5 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Food Safety for Catering - Level 2
Develop your understanding of food safety within hospitality and catering to a basic level.
Length: 7 hours per week for 1 week
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA) - Level 3
This Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA) course is perfect if you have a strong vocational subject knowledge and want to gain an assessor's Level 3 qualification. This may be student or employee focused.
Length: 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Award in Education and Training (AET) - Level 3
This Award in Education and Teaching course is a great introduction to teaching and is ideal if you are looking to find out more about the sector before undertaking further teaching qualifications.
Length: 4 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA) - Level 4
If you are currently working as a qualified assessor but want to become a Level 4 verifier, this Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (TAQA) course will get you there.
Length: 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Teaching Development Centre
IT for Beginners - Entry Level
This course is ideal for anyone who has little to no experience using a PC. Learn the basics, such as logging on to a PC, accessing the Internet and sending emails.
Length: 3 hours per week for 4 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus
Life Skills/Preparing for Adulthood
If you're looking to develop your confidence and independence, this course will help you build the skills you need.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector - Entry Level
Gain practical experience of the roles available in the Hair and Beauty sector and explore career pathways to take your next steps.
Length: 4 hours per week for 25 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Domestic Abuse - Level 2
Gain an understanding of domestic abuse, its causes, its warning signs and how to prevent it.
Length: 10 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Intermediate Ceramics Practitioner
Develop your ceramics skills and creativity in one of the North East’s largest, fully equipped studios.
Length: 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beginners Ceramics
Learn the essentials of clay art and personalise your pieces with your own potter's stamp with this ceramics for beginners course.
Length: 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma
This Level 3 Counselling course is perfect if you want to study counselling or develop your skills in a career where counselling skills are used.
Length: 10 hours per week for 17 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Health and Care - Level 2
Are you interested in supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care? Learn about dementia awareness, mental health and well-being and how to support people with their daily living needs?
Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
NHS Academy
Fast-track your way to an interview with the NHS for the role of Health Care Assistant with this NHS Academy short course.
Length: 10 hours per week for 9 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 25th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3
There are hundreds of diverse roles available within the care industry, making this a secure and fulfilling career choice. This course will prepare you to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments.
Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3
Explore the principles behind dementia care, the different diagnoses, treatments and care methods available.
Length: 10 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3
Understand the key principles of mental health legislation, services and public attitudes towards sufferers of mental ill health on this short course, while also showing how developments in the sector have influenced and continue to shape current practice.
Length: 10 hours per week for 15 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Autism - Level 3
build comprehensive knowledge about autism and how to effectively support individuals on the autism spectrum
Length: 12 hrs a week for 15 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Counselling Skills - Level 2
Are you caring and compassionate and want to help others? This short course will introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work.
Length: Daytime: 10 hours per week for 6 weeks, Evening: 6 hours per week for 13 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Introduction to the Rail Industry - Level 2
This Introduction to the Rail Industry course includes everything you need to know when starting your journey in the rail industry.
Length: 1 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rail Academy, Gateshead
Rail Engineering - Level 3
Develop your engineering knowledge and skills and put them into practice as you replicate real rail scenarios at our Rail and Civil Engineering Academy.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rail Academy, Gateshead
Welding and Fabrication - Level 3
If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding career in fabrication and welding, this could be the course for you!
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Subsea & Renewables) - Level 3
Explore various engineering topics such as electrical and mechanical engineering, design principles and project skills in our dedicated Energy Academy.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend
Psychology Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Learn everything from biological and developmental psychology to cognitive and social psychology as well as how to put these psychological principles into practice.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Business Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Do you want to know more about strategy building, economics and business? This Access to HE Business course is for you.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Engineering Science Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Love science? If you want to be in your element, the Engineering Science Access to HE course is for you.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Nursing and Midwifery Access To Higher Education - Level 3
If you have a passion for health and care, but need the right qualifications to progress - this Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery course is for you.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Science Biochemical (Pharmacy) Access to Higher Education - Level 3
If you're looking to study alongside industry-experienced tutors and want to start a career in biochemical science or pharmacy, this Access to HE course can help get you there.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Art and Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Calling all creatives! If you've got a passion for design, graphics and the creative arts, the Art and Design Access to Higher Education course will be your next step to a colourful career.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Photography, Media and Digital Design Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Do you see the world through a lens? Are you a keen photographer, enjoy editing images and producing videos? Take a shot at a career in photography and media with this course!
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Nursing and Midwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma - Level 3 (Online)
Study this bespoke course and develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in nursing and midwifery. Learn about healthcare science, molecular biology, psychology and social development to supplement your studies.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Online
Computing Access to Higher Education - Level 3
Prepare for university and a future in the fast-paced digital sector by developing your knowledge of programming, networking, cyber security and software applications.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to provide high-quality end of life care to people and their loved-ones with this Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 online learning course.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care - Level 2 (Online)
Learn about the different types of medication and the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication in health and social care settings.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 (Online)
Develop your understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to empower and support young people and vulnerable adults. Apply now.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Level 2 (Online)
This Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Level 2 is an online course designed for people who work with children and young people or for those who have an interest in learning how to support them.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – Level 2
Learn how you can contribute positively to the mental wellbeing of your colleagues and the workplace as a whole.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Law with History Access to Higher Education - Level 3
If you're interested in starting a career in law, history or literature and journalism, this Access to Higher Education Law and History course will help you to progress to degree level study.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 13th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Autism - Level 2 (Online)
This course will give you a solid understanding of autism, and how to support individuals with autism.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Engineering (Academic) - Level 3
Study advanced engineering techniques and manufacturing concepts and prepare you to take your first steps toward a career in Engineering.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Engineering (Craft) - Level 3
If you want to join a diverse and forward-thinking industry that is always looking to find solutions, this course is for you! A great first stepping stone towards a career in the engineering industry.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Policing - Level 3
Want to join the police? Looking to gain the right experience to give you an employment edge? This policing course is perfect if you're setting your sights on a career in the force.
Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 6th September 2027
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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