Free short adult learning courses

Build skills.

Gain qualifications.

Move forward.

Whether you’re interested in education or hospitality, our courses will help you build skills, gain qualifications and move forward into employment or further learning.

Explore opportunities in
teaching and hospitality.

Whether you’re looking to start a new career, return to work or build your skills for the future, our Adult Skills Fund courses can help you take the next step.

Delivered by Get Set UK on behalf of Southampton City Council, these fully funded courses provide Southampton residents aged 19+ with practical skills, recognised qualifications, CV support and job preparation to help them move forward with confidence.

Start your career as a Teaching Assistant.

This short Teaching Assistant Adult Learning course will help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to support children and young people in a school setting and gain a
City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools

In just 6 weeks, you’ll gain a solid understanding of child development, safeguarding, communication, equality and how schools operate, building the skills and confidence employers look for in classroom support and teaching assistant roles.

 

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Get classroom ready in 6 weeks.

By the end of the course, you will have developed the knowledge and understanding needed to support children and young people in a school setting.

  • Course details

    • Short 6 week course helping you gain valuable skills and qualifications in a short period of time.
    • 3 days per week, giving you regular opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge.
    • The course runs from 9:30am – 2:30pm, making it easier to fit learning around other commitments.
    • Learn in a supportive environment, alongside other adults looking to develop their skills.
    • Fully funded course for Southampton residents aged 19 and over.
  • What you’ll learn

    • Understand how children and young people learn, grow and develop.
    • Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment for children and young people.
    • Develop effective communication skills for working in a school setting.
    • Understand how schools are structured and the role of support staff in education.
    • Learn how schools promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice

     

  • What you’ll gain

    • Increased confidence supporting children and young people in a school setting.
    • A City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools.
    • Improved employability, communication and workplace skills.
    • The knowledge and skills needed for Teaching Assistant and classroom support roles.
    • A pathway into employment or further learning within the education sector.

Train for a career in Hospitality.

This short Hospitality & Food Hygiene Adult Learning course will help you develop the knowledge and confidence to work in hospitality and catering.

In just 2 weeks, you’ll gain an Award in Hospitality & Catering, alongside an Award in Food Hygiene for Catering. The course gives you a broad introduction to the sector, including customer service, food safety, health and safety and employability skills.

 

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Gain hospitality skills in just 2 weeks.

By the end of the course, you will have developed the knowledge, practical understanding and confidence needed to take your first step into hospitality and catering.

  • Course details

    • Short 2 week course designed to help you quickly gain valuable skills, knowledge, and qualifications.
    • 4 days per week, giving you regular opportunities to learn and develop your knowledge.
    • The course runs from 9:30am – 2:30pm, making it easier to fit learning around other commitments.
    • Learn in a supportive environment, alongside other adults looking to develop their skills.
    • Fully funded course  for Southampton residents aged 19 and over.
  • What you’ll learn

    • Develop knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safe working practices within hospitality settings.
    • Build an understanding of health & safety requirements and how they apply in hospitality.
    • Learn how to deliver excellent customer service and communicate effectively with customers.
    • Explore different job roles and career pathway across the hospitality and catering sector.
    • Gain practical knowledge of the skills and behaviours employers look for in hospitality.
  • What you’ll gain

    • An Award in Hospitality & Catering and an Award in Food Hygiene for Catering to strengthen your CV.
    • Greater confidence working in customer-facing and hospitality environments.
    • Improved employability, communication and workplace skills.
    • The knowledge and understanding needed to take your first step into hospitality and catering.
    • A pathway towards employment, further training or additional qualifications within the sector.

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