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 Professional Diploma in Accounting
- Access to Higher Education Level 3 Nursing, Midwifery or Health professionals
- Access to Higher Education Level 3 Social science
- Access to Higher Education – Level 3 Nursing, Midwifery or Health Professionals
- Access to Higher Education – Level 3 Social Science
- Accounting – Assistant Accountant
- Accounting – Finance Assistant
- Accounting – Professional Accounting Taxation Technician (Higher Apprenticeship)
- AC001 – Pet First Aid
- AC002 – Introduction to Dog Grooming
- Advanced Digital Photography
- Advanced Furniture Making
- Association of Accounting Technicians AAT Level 2
- 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
- Bricklaying
- Bricklaying
- Bricklaying Intermediate (evenings)
- Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma
- Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma
- Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma (evenings)
- BSc (Hons) Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Sports Coaching
- BTEC Essential Digital Skills
- Business Administrator
- Business BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Business Level 2 Certificate (T-Level transition)
- Business (Management & admin)
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- Cake Decorating and Sugarcraft – Intermediate
- Cake Decorating – Beginners
- Calligraphy – The Art of Beautiful Writing
- Canine Massage
- Carpentry and Joinery L3 Diploma
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 1
- 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 Diploma – 1 year day release
- Carpentry & Joinery Level 3 – evenings
- Carpentry & Joinery Standard Level 2
- Certificate in Higher Education (Cert HE)
- Chef
- Chef
- CIPD Certificate in Human Resources Practice – Level 3
- Computing Level 2 Extended Certificate
- Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Computing & Systems Development Higher National Diploma
- Crochet Toys
- 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 years Level 2
- Early years Level 3
- Easter crochet workshop
- Easter Flowers
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Installation EAL Level 1 Diploma
- Electrical Installation EAL Level 2 Diploma
- Electrical Installation T-Level: Building Services Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering HNC Level 4
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering HND Level 5
- Engineering
- 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 Diploma in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering – 2 year day release
- Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma
- English as a Second Language (Speaking and Listening – Entry Level 1 or Level 2)
- Enterprise and Volunteering L2
- Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments
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- Facial Massage and Skin Care
- Flowers for Christmas
- Foundation Degree in Counselling (FdSc)
- 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 Employability Skills Level 2
- Foundation Studies Entry Level Skills for Working Life
- Foundation Studies Health & Social Care Introductory Certificate Level 1
- Foundation Studies Hospitality & Catering Entry Level 3/Level 1 Certificate
- Foundation Studies Skills for Working Life Level 2 Certificate
- Foundation Studies Supported Learning: Cookery
- Foundation Studies Supported Learning: IT Skills
- Foundation Studies Vocational Studies Level 1 (STaR Gateway Extended Certificate)
- Functional skills: English
- Functional skills: Maths
- Furniture Making Level 2 Diploma
- Furniture Making Level 3 Diploma
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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 Level 3
- Health & social care extended diploma Level 3
- Health & Social Care FdSc
- Health & social care Level 2
- HNC in Early Childhood Education and Care
- HNC/HND Engineering (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) – 2 Year Day Release
- HND Early Childhood Education and Care (Education Pathway)
- HND in Computing & Systems Development
- Hospitality & Catering Certificate E3
- Hospitality & Catering Certificate L1
- Hospitality & catering Level 1 Diploma
- Hospitality & catering Level 1 Diploma
- Hospitality & catering Level 2 Diploma
- Hospitality & catering Level 3 professional cookery
- Hospitality & catering Level 3 service supervision
- Human Resources Management Intermediate Diploma
- Human Resources Management Intermediate Diploma
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- Intermediate Blacksmithing
- Intermediate Counselling Skills Level 2
- Intermediate Counselling Skills Level 2
- Intermediate Creative Writing
- Intermediate Digital Photography
- Intermediate Furniture Making Course
- Introduction to Blacksmithing
- Introduction to Bricklaying
- 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)
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- Learn French – Foundation
- Learn French – Improvers
- Learn French – Intermediate
- Learn French – Taster
- Learn German – Foundation
- Learn German – Improvers
- Learn German – Taster
- Learn Italian – Foundation
- Learn Italian – Improvers
- Learn Italian – Intermediate
- Learn Italian – Taster
- Learn Spanish – Foundation
- Learn Spanish – Improvers
- Learn Spanish – Intermediate
- Learn Spanish – Taster
- 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
- Level 4 – Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
- 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 Services
- Management & Leadership Extended Diploma
- Management & Leadership Extended Diploma
- Manicure Services
- 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 Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Motor Vehicle – Autocare Technician
- Motor Vehicle – Autocare Technician
- Music Industry Skills Level 2 Diploma
- Music Technology HNC Level 4
- Music Technology HND Level 5
- Music (Production) Level 3 Diploma
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- Patisserie and Confectionery City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
- Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering
- Pedicure Services
- Plumbing Level 1 Diploma
- Plumbing Level 2 Diploma
- Plumbing Level 2 Diploma (evening)
- Plumbing & Domestic Heating (Environmental Pathway)
- Plumbing & Domestic Heating (Environmental Pathway)
- Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Higher Apprenticeship
- Professional Cookery – City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- Professional Cookery – City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma
- Professional Welding
- Property Maintenance Level 2 Diploma
- Property Maintenance Operative
- Property Maintenance Operative
- Public & protective services Level 2
- Public & protective services Level 3
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- Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood Chipper
- Sewing Crafts
- Sport Level 2
- Sport Level 2 Diploma
- Sport Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Spray Tanning
- Summer Bouquets
- Summer crochet workshops
- Supported learning: Cookery
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 2
- Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools Level 3 (evening)