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FREE Courses for Jobs

Get ahead with 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 TitleStart DateEnd DateDelivery ModeFundingMore Info
ON THE JOB LEARNING
NVQ in Electrical InstallationOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in FormworkOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in Painting & DecoratingOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in Occupational Work SupervisionOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in Trowel OccupationsOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in Wood OccupationsOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
NVQ in Site InspectionOn ApplicationOn ApplicationWork-Based LearningFREEEnquire
 
ENGINEERING & TRANSPORTATION
Award in Advanced Welding SkillsOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing EngineeringOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEApply now
Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair PrinciplesOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician CompetenceOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEEnquire
 
BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING & IT
AAT Advanced Diploma in AccountingSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEApply now
AAT Advanced Certificate in BookkeepingSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Leadership and ManagementOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREELink
Diploma In BusinessSept 2024June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Information TechnologyOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEEnquire
 
HEALTH, CARE & EDUCATION
Certificate in Health and Social CareOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Counselling SkillsOn ApplicationOn ApplicationPart-timeFREEApply now
Certificate in Assessing Vocational AchievementOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
 
 MATHETMATICS
Advanced GCE in MathematicsSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
Advanced GCE in Further MathematicsSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
 
CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING SERVICES
Diploma in Gas Utilisation InstallationOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Certificate in Bathroom Installation SkillsOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Diploma In Site CarpentryOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEApply now
Diploma In BricklayingOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Bench JoineryOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Advanced Technical Diploma in PlumbingOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Advanced Technical Diploma in BricklayingOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire 
Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical InstallationOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Advanced Technical Diploma in Site CarpentryOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Advanced Technical Diploma in Architectural JoineryOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Advanced Technical Diploma in Painting & DecoratingOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Construction & the Built EnvironmentOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEApply now
Diploma in Civil EngineeringOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
Diploma in Building Services EngineeringOn ApplicationOn ApplicationBespokeFREEEnquire
 
TRAVEL, TOURISM & AVAITION
Diploma in Aviation OperationsSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
 
UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed ServicesSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire
Diploma in PolicingSept 2023June 2024Part-timeFREEEnquire

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.

Courses

Whatever course you choose, you'll get the highest level of training from specialist tutors, benefiting from their knowledge and experience of working not just in education but also in industry.