Get ahead with a FREE qualification as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee. These specialist qualifications are FREE for adults who have yet to complete a Level 3 qualification with great career progression opportunities in a wide range of sectors.
Have a look through our list of courses on offer, you can enquire, apply or in some cases enrol online direct.
| Level 3 Course Title | Start Date | End Date | Delivery Mode | Funding | More Info |
| ON THE JOB LEARNING | |||||
| NVQ in Electrical Installation | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Formwork | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Painting & Decorating | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Occupational Work Supervision | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Trowel Occupations | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Wood Occupations | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| NVQ in Site Inspection | On Application | On Application | Work-Based Learning | FREE | Enquire |
| ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION | |||||
| Award in Advanced Welding Skills | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Apply now |
| Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Competence | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING & IT | |||||
| AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Apply now |
| AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Leadership and Management | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Link |
| Diploma In Business | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Information Technology | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| HEALTH, CARE & EDUCATION | |||||
| Certificate in Health and Social Care | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Counselling Skills | On Application | On Application | Part-time | FREE | Apply now |
| Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| MATHETMATICS | |||||
| Advanced GCE in Mathematics | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced GCE in Further Mathematics | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES | |||||
| Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Certificate in Bathroom Installation Skills | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma In Site Carpentry | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Apply now |
| Diploma In Bricklaying | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Bench Joinery | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Bricklaying | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Site Carpentry | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Architectural Joinery | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Advanced Technical Diploma in Painting & Decorating | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Apply now |
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Building Services Engineering | On Application | On Application | Bespoke | FREE | Enquire |
| TRAVEL, TOURISM & AVAITION | |||||
| Diploma in Aviation Operations | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES | |||||
| Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
| Diploma in Policing | Sept 2021 | June 2022 | Part-time | FREE | Enquire |
Any adult aged 19 and over, who does not already have a level 3 qualification (equivalent to an advanced technical certificate or diploma, or A levels) or higher, can access hundreds of fully funded level 3 courses.
This offer is part of the government’s Plan for Jobs. It represents a long-term commitment to remove the age constraints and financial barriers for adults looking for their first Level 3 qualification so that they can access training to enable them to progress.
Courses are available in a variety of lengths, to support adults to get the skills they need to boost their careers. Learners may be able to get help to pay for childcare, travel and other costs.
19 to 23 year olds can also access additional courses for free through their legal entitlement to a first full Level 3 qualification.
