Qualifications and Skills for Work – Thurrock Adult Community College

A wide range of qualification courses are now enrolling for adults aged 19 and over to upskill or retrain.

From September 2021, your first full 3 course could be free under the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee funding offer. If you are not eligible, you may be able to apply for the limited Advanced Learner Loan for Level 3. Fully funded qualification courses upto and including Level 2 and fee remissions may be free for learners on state benefits or a low income. We also have a limited Discretional Learner Support Fund to support learners in financial hardship to access and participate in adult education.

Online (tutor led), in person and blended learning courses, daytime and evening now enrolling for starts from September 2021 onwards. Book your pre-course assessment by clicking 'Enrol Now' from your chosen course on the Find A Course page and our Assessments Team will contact you.

Administration, IT and Digital Skills

Level 2 Certificate in Business and Administration Skills
Essential Digital Skills Entry 3
Essential Digital Skills Level 1

Accounting and Bookkeeping

AAT Level 1 Access Award in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping
AAT Level 1 Access Award in Accounting software - SAGE
Bookkeeping - An Introduction to A Career

Counselling

Level 1 Award in Counselling Skills
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills
Counselling - Introduction to a Career

Education - Teaching Assistant and Early Years Training

Level 3 Education and Training (Adult Learners)
Level 2 Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Award in Support Work in Schools
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Childcare
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Childcare)
A Day in the Life of a Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

Employability Skills - free qualification

Level 1 Award in Employability Skills

Special Education Needs (SEN)

Level 3 Award in SENCO
Level 2 Award in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness (ADHD)
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Aspergers Syndrome
Level 2 Award in Dyslexia Awareness
Special Educational Needs (SEND) Workshop

More details are available on our Enrolment information page.