Adult Part-time Courses

Our Sector Based Work Academies are short courses designed to get you back into work in a specific occupation. They include industry-recognised qualifications alongside a guaranteed job interview or exceptional support for the application process, with a local employer upon completion! Within all of our courses, you will gain skills in application search, CV writing and interview preparation.

Courses run on regular dates throughout the year and attending them will not affect your benefits.

• Applebridge Multi-trade Academy
• Admin Academy
• Chef Academy
• Barista Academy
• Midas Cladding (inc. CSCS/Manual Handling, Cherry Picker and Scissorlift Training)
• Port Operative Academy
• Multi-Skills Construction Academy
• Slinger Signaller Academy (inc. CCNSG/Manual Handling
• Plant Operation Academy (inc. CSCS Card and Telescopic Handler or Dumper Truck or Articulated Dumper Truck)
• Renewable Energy (Onshore) Academy (inc. GWO BTT/BST)
• Security (inc. Door Supervisor or CCTV and Spectator Safety)
• Site Safety CSCS Card or CCNSG Academy
• Warehouse Academy
• Welding Academy (inc. CCNSGL3, ASME9 or BSEN9606)

Register your interest in a Sector Skills Academy here

Skills Bootcamps are designed for individuals with a solid understanding of their chosen subject, as the courses are offered at intermediate and advanced levels (levels 3 to 5). For independent and self-employed learners who meet the eligibility requirements, these courses are fully funded. However, if you’re an employer looking to use Skills Bootcamps to train your workforce, a small contribution is required. We’ll provide more details upon receiving your enquiry.

• Electrical Vehicle Maintenance
• Process Technology
• Digital Marketing
• Welding
• Childcare
• Preparing to Teach
• Construction Site Supervisor
• Information Advice Guidance
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Industry Safety Management Systems
• Electrical Inspection and Testing

Register your interest in a course by completing this form. Alternatively, call our team on 01642 333378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk for more information.

• Awareness of Mental Health Problems – Level 2
• Common Health Conditions – Level 2
• Counselling Skills – Level 2
• Creating a Business Start-up – Level 2
• Digital Marketing – Level 2
• Understanding Data Protection and Data Security – Level 2
• Equality and Diversity – Level 2
• Information, Advice or Guidance – Level 2
• Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years – Level 2
• Lean Organisation Management Techniques – Level 2
• Principles of Business Administration – Level 2
• Principles of Customer Service – Level 2
• Principles of End of Life Care – Level 2
• Principles of Team Leading – Level 2
• Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Level 2
• Understanding Autism – Level 2
• Understanding Behaviour that Challenges – Level 2
• Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Level 2
• Understanding Domestic Abuse – Level 2
• Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – Level 2
• Understanding Nutrition and Health – Level 2
• LGBT Inclusion in the Workplace – Level 2
• Event Planning – Level 2
• Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values – Level 2
• Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention – Level 2
• Understanding Environmental Sustainability – Level 2
• Understanding Autism – Level 3
• Understanding Mental Health – Level 3
• Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care – Level 3
• Counselling Skills – Level 3
• Principles of End of Life Care – Level 3

• Pre Entry – ESOL
• ESOL Skills for Life (Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening) – Entry Level 1, 2 and 3
• Living in the UK
• ESOL for Work
• Functional Skills Maths
• Functional Skills English
• Essential Digital Skills
• Basic Computing Skills
• Introduction to Maths – Multiply
• Managing your Finances – Multiply
• Practical and Everyday Maths – Muliply

If you would like more information or have any questions about our courses, please contact the Adult and Community Learning team by calling 01642 333378 or email adult&communitylearning@mbro.ac.uk.

• Avid Pro Tools 101
• Avid Pro Tools 110
• Avid Pro Tools 201
• Avid Pro Tools 210
• Avid Pro Tools for Games Audio 130

• First Aid at Work – Level 3
• Emergency First Aid at Work – Level 3
• Diploma in Management and Leadership – Level 4
• Skills for Business – Level 2
• AAT Certificate in Accounting – Level 2
• AAT Diploma in Accounting – Level 3
• AAT Diploma in Professional Accounting – Level 4

• Advanced Bread Making
• Bread Making Basics
• Butchery Skills
• Chocolate Making
• Cupcake Masterclass
• Introduction to Cake Decorating
• Junior Chef Academy

• Introduction to Early Years Settings – Level 1
• Diploma in Early Years Practitioner – Level 2
• Award in Education and Training (AET) – Level 3
• Supporting Teaching and Learning – Level 3

• Award in Construction DIY Skills – Entry Level 3
• ABBE Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment – Level 3
• ABBE Certificate in Retrofit Assessors – Level 3
• ABBE Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Assessment – Level 5
• ABBE Award in Introduction to Domestic Retrofit – Level 3

Electrical

• 18th Edition Exam Only
• Award in Inspection and Testing 2391-52
• Award in Inspection and Testing 2391-52 (Exam only)
• Award IET 18th Ed IEE Wiring Regs BS7671:2018
• Electrical Safety
• Electrical Engineering for Non-Electrical Engineers
• Award In-Service Inspection and Testing for Electrical Equipment (PAT Testing)

Health and Safety

• Award in Principles of COSHH
• Award in Principles of Manual Handling
• Award in Principles of Risk Assessment
• Permit to Work
• CCNSG National Safety Passport (Refresher)
• CCNSG National Safety Passport
• IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
• IOSH Working Safely Certificate
• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Day
• Working at Heights Awareness
• Award in Inspection and Testing
• Confined Space Entry Awareness
• Industrial Awareness

Mechanical

• Abrasive Wheels
• Bearing, Bushes and Lubrication
• Disconnection and Reconnection for AC Motors
• Mechanical Engineering for Non-Mechanical Engineers
• Basic Hydraulics

Lifting Operations

• Safe Isolation and Reinstatement of Plant and Equipment

Process and Instrumentation

• Industrial Safety Management Systems
• Instrument for Non Instrument Personnel
• Virtual Process Control Room Operations – General
• Virtual Process Control Room Operation – Responding to Critical Situations and Emergencies

Wind Technology

• GWO Cert Global Wind Turbine Basic Technical Training (BTT)

• Brow Lamination (Fluffy Brows)
• Gel Polish Manicure
• Creative Nail Art with Gel Polish
• Intermediate Barbering
• Advanced Barbering
• Lash Lift and Tint
• Spray Tanning
• Nano Ring Hair Extensions
• Getting the Best From Your Makeup

• Diploma in Adult Care – Level 2
• Certificate in Counselling Skills – Level 2
• Diploma in Dental Nursing – Level 3
• Diploma in Counselling Skills – Level 3