Herefordshire College offers full-time, part-time and higher education courses
Our part-time courses include some statutory and certificate courses required in certain professions.
Want to earn as you learn and get a head start in the industry you want to work in? Apprenticeship courses are available in many of our subjects.
We have Level 2 certificate courses available to study via distance learning (online) and we also offer free, government-funded courses for adults including Level 3 qualifications and courses to improve your maths and numeracy.
The College offers many low-cost short courses for adults (19 years+) too – perfect for trying out something new or learning more about a hobby you enjoy, while meeting new people.
Browse our courses here or search for something specific using the search option on the home page. You can filter by subject.
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- AAT Certificate in Accounting Level 2
- AAT L3 Diploma in Accounting
- Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals)
- Accounting – Assistant Accountant
- Accounting – Finance Assistant
- AC001 – Pet First Aid
- AC002 – Introduction to Dog Grooming
- Advanced Digital Photography
- Advanced Furniture Making
- Association of Accounting Technicians AAT Level 4
- Award in All Terrain Vehicle Handling (ATV/Quad Bike) – Experienced Operators
- Award in Education and Training (12 credits)
- Award in Safe Use of Pesticides – Handheld Applicator (PA6AW) on or near Water
B
- Basic Counselling Skills Level 1
- Basic Digital Photography
- Basic IT Skills
- Basic Tractor Driving for 13 – 16 Year Olds
- Beauty therapy Level 2 Diploma
- Beauty therapy Level 3 VTCT Diploma
- Blacksmithing Workshop/ Taster Day
- Blacksmithing – Introduction (2-day)
- Bricklaying
- Bricklaying Intermediate (evenings)
- Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma
- Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma
- Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma (evenings)
- Brickwork – L3 Diploma in Brickwork
- Business Administrator
- Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Business Level 2 Certificate (T-Level transition)
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- Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft – Intermediate
- Cake Decorating – Beginners
- Calligraphy
- Canine Massage
- Carpentry and Joinery L3 Diploma
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 1
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 1 Diploma
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Diploma
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 2 Diploma
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 Diploma – 1 year day release
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 – evenings
- Carpentry & Joinery Standard Level 2
- Carpentry – Introduction
- Chef
- Children’s Workforce (Early Years Educator) Diploma L3
- Christmas Crochet Workshop
- Christmas Floristry
- Computing Level 2 Extended Certificate
- Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Computing & Systems Development Higher National Diploma
- Cookery – Foundation Studies Supported Learning
- Cookery – Professional Cookery (City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma)
- Cookery – Professional Cookery (City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma)
- Counselling Skills Diploma L3
- Counselling Skills Intermediate – Level 2
- Creative Writing – Intermediate
- Creative Writing – Introduction
- Criminology – An Introduction
- Crochet Skills
- Crochet Workshop – Easter
- Crochet – Christmas Workshop
- Crochet – Introduction to Making Crocheted Toy Animals
- CS30-31 Award in Maintenance, Cross-cutting & Felling Trees up to 380mm
- CS31 Award in Felling and Processing Trees up to 380mm
- CS38 Award in Accessing a Tree Using a Rope and Harness Including Aerial Tree Rescue Operations
- Customer Service Practitioner
- Customer Service Specialist
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- Early Childhood Education & Care HNC L4
- Early Childhood Education & Care in HND L5
- Early Years Foundation Degree
- Early Years Lead Practitioner L5 Apprenticeship Standard
- Early years Level 2
- Early Years Practitioner L2 Apprenticeship Standard
- Easter Crochet Workshop
- Easter Floristy
- Education and Childcare T Level Yr 1
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Installation Advanced Diploma L3
- Electrical Installation EAL Level 1 Diploma
- Electrical Installation EAL Level 2 Diploma
- Electrical Installation T-Level: Building Services Engineering
- Embroidery – Free Motion (Memory Piece)
- Embroidery – Introduction to Creative Free Motion
- Embroidery – Introduction to Hand Embroidery
- Engineering
- Engineering HNC/HND (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) – 2 Year Day Release
- Engineering HNC/HND (Mechanical Engineering) – 2 year Day Release
- Engineering Level 2 Extended Certificate
- Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Engineering T-Level
- Engineering (Electrical/Electronic Pathway) Level 3 Diploma
- Engineering (Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering) Level 3 Diploma – 2 year day release
- English as a Second Language (Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 1 or Level 2)
- Enterprise and Volunteering L2
- ESOL Beginners
- Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments
- Eyebrow & Eyelash Treatments (Level 2 Award)
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- Facial Massage and Skin Care
- Floristry – Christmas arrangements
- Floristry – Introduction
- Floristry – Seasonal & Christmas Arrangements
- Floristry – Wedding Flowers
- Floristry: Summer Bouquets
- Foundation Degree in Counselling (FdSc) delivered in association with the University of Worcester
- Foundation Studies Construction Level 1
- Foundation Studies Digital, Business & IT Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies
- Foundation Studies Entry Level Skills for Working Life
- Foundation Studies Health & Social Care Introductory Certificate Level 1
- Foundation Studies Skills for Working Life Entry Level 2 Certificate
- Foundation Studies Vocational Studies Level 1 (STaR Gateway Extended Certificate)
- French Beginners
- French Improvers
- French Intermediate
- French – Beginners
- French – Improvers
- French – Intermediate
- Functional skills: English
- Functional skills: Maths
- Furniture Making Level 2 Diploma
- Furniture Making Level 3 Diploma
- Furniture Making & Design – Introduction
- Furniture Making – Advanced
- Furniture Studies – Intermediate
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- Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma
- Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma
- Hair Professional Standard
- Hair Professional (Advanced & Creative)
- Hair & beauty Level 1 VRQ Diploma
- Health & Social Care Cert HE delivered in association with the University of Worcester
- Health & social care extended diploma Level 3
- Health & social care Level 2
- Health & Social Care – Foundation Degree delivered in association with the University of Worcester
- Hospitality & Catering Certificate E3
- Hospitality & Catering Certificate L1
- Hospitality & catering Level 1 Diploma
- Hospitality & catering Level 2 Diploma
- Hospitality & catering Level 3 professional cookery
- Hospitality & catering Level 3 service supervision
I
- Intermediate Blacksmithing
- Intermediate Creative Writing
- Intermediate Digital Photography
- Intermediate Furniture Making Course
- Introduction to Blacksmithing
- Introduction to Brickwork
- Introduction to Carpentry
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Crochet
- Introduction to Floristry
- Introduction to Furniture Making
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Introduction to TIG Welding
- Introduction to Welding
- Introductory Certificate in Policing (Level 3)
- Italian Beginners
- Italian Improvers
- Italian Intermediate
- Italian – Beginners
- Italian – Improvers
- Italian – Intermediate
- IT Skills – Basic
- IT Skills – Basic
- IT – Basic Skills for Beginners T3
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- Level 2 Certificate in Canine Health, Husbandry and Handling
- Level 2 Certificate in Feline Health, Husbandry and Handling
- Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition
- Level 3 Certificate in Feline Nutrition
- L2 Award in the Safe Use of Veterinary Medicines
- L2 Certificate in Technical Competence in Animal Health, Husbandry and Handling
- L2 Certificate in Technical Competence in Dog Walking
- L2 Certificate in Technical Competence in Pet Sitting
- L3 Certificate in Technical Competence in Animal Nutrition
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- Maintain & Operate your Chainsaw Safely (Hobby User) – 1-day introductory course
- Make Up Award Level 2
- Make-up Services
- Management & Leadership Extended Diploma
- Management & Leadership Level 5 Diploma
- Manicure Services
- Manicure Services – Providing (Award Level 2)
- Massage Therapies Diploma Level 3
- Massage – Facial Massage and Skin Care Level 2 Award
- Motor Vehicle Level 1 Diploma
- Motor Vehicle Level 2 Award in MOT Testing
- Motor Vehicle Level 2 Diploma
- Motor Vehicle Level 3 Diploma
- Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Motor Vehicle – Autocare Technician
- Music Industry Skills Level 2 Diploma
- Music Technology (Soung Engineering) Higher National Certificate L4
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- Pedicure Services
- Pedicure Treatments – Providing (Award Level 2)
- Photography (Digital) Essential Basic
- Photography (Digital) Essential Intermediate
- Plumbing Level 1 Diploma
- Plumbing Level 2 Diploma
- Plumbing Level 2 Diploma (evening)
- Plumbing Skills – Intermediate
- Plumbing & Domestic Heating (Environmental Pathway)
- Plumbing – An Introduction
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care Award L1
- Professional Welding
- Property Maintenance Level 2 Diploma
- Property Maintenance Operative
- Public & protective services Level 2
- Public & protective services Level 3
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- Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood Chipper
- Skin Tanning Techniques (Award Level 2)
- Spanish Beginners
- Spanish Improvers
- Spanish Intermediate
- Spanish – Beginners
- Spanish – Improvers
- Spanish – Intermediate
- Sport Level 2
- Sport Level 2 Diploma
- Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Spray Tanning
- Springtime Floristry
- Summer Crochet Workshop
- Summer Crochet Workshop
- Summer Floristry
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- Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Teaching – Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Teaching – Supporting Teaching & Learning Certificate Level 2
- Team Leader
- Travel & tourism Level 2 Diploma
- Travel & tourism Level 3 Extended Diploma
- TTFA – Award in Education and Training (Farriery)
