I'm an Adult Learner...

 

Adults may return to education for a number of reasons. It may be to develop skills for an existing job, or gain new skills for a change in career. It may be to achieve qualifications enabling entry into university, or it may simply be for personal interest.
Whatever your reason for returning to education, Chesterfield College delivers a range of courses at all levels from beginners to postgraduates, including:
• Skill for Life – this course is for adult learners who would like to improve their literacy and or numeracy skills, gain a qualification and develop their confidence and abilities in preparation for further studies or employment. This course would also give parents the oppourtunity to refresh their literacy skills and the confidence to help their children with homework
• National Vocational Qualifications – work-related, competence-based qualifications
• Apprenticeships – combining academic study with workplace learning
• Higher National Certificate/Diploma – work-related, competence-based qualifications
• Access to higher education – for people who would like to study at university but who left school without the usual qualifications, such as A levels
• Foundation degrees – vocational qualifications preparing people for specialist employment or enabling them to ‘top-up’ to a Bachelor’s degree
• Professional qualifications – for people requiring recognition of their achievements by a professional body related to their chosen profession
 

Course Search

You may have a clear idea of what you want to study at college, but if you don’t, the College offers you a free careers advice and guidance session. Qualified careers advisors will talk to you about the range of courses available and can help explore your career options. To book an appointment, contact the Advice and Guidance Team on 01246 500562.
To find out which courses are available, use our online course search facility.
NB: All courses are subject to numbers. Chesterfield College reserves the right to withdraw any course at any time.