Adult Courses Guide from Sept 2026_final - Flipbook - Page 4
In line with Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s agenda to
support residents into work, we have a variety of short courses related
to progressing into employment. Studying these alongside digital
skills, maths and English will provide a sound basis for progression onto
higher level study, or greater employment opportunities.
ROUTES TO
EMPLOYMENT
Positive progression to employment
In addition, we offer a number of sector specific courses to help
prepare you for starting your career. See the courses below that
support you to be work-ready in these industries:
• Finance sector see page 5
• Catering sector see page 6
• Childcare and Education sector see page 7
• Health and Social Care sector see page 17
• Sport and Fitness sector see page 18
Firstly, apply online, then we will contact you to begin the interview
and assessment process. Your course will start from September
onwards, subject to your induction.
Course
Code
Start
Date
Day
Time
Duration
Free for eligible
learners?*
Price
Loan
available?†
Employment, Training and Personal
Development Level 1 Award
V321
18.09.26
14.04.27
Fri
Wed
9.30am - 12.30pm
10 weeks
YES
£150
NO
Be Work Ready (Customer Service)
Y451
02.12.26
Wed
9.30am - 12.30pm
11 weeks
YES
£150
NO
Be Work Ready (Retail & Hospitality)
Y451
17.03.27
Wed
9.30am - 12.30pm
11 weeks
YES
£150
NO
Course
03
*Free for eligible learners? - see page 20 • †Loan available? - see page 20 for details
Please note: prices and dates were accurate at the time of printing and may be subject to change without prior notice.