Bath College, which has a campus in handy to reach Radstock, has a new raft of courses coming this month, including a special two week intensive programme for anyone who is looking for a career in the construction industry. And with that you are also guaranteed a job interview at the end of it.

Essential Digital Skills Qualification

The EDSQ covers the basics of: Using Devices and Handling Information, Creating and Editing, Communication, Transacting and Being Safe and Responsible Online.

It is a nationally recognised qualification and Bath College is one of the first colleges currently delivering. Learners will be invited to take part in an initial assessment so that we can place them into a class which is a suitable level for their abilities. To book an initial assessment, please email [email protected] (Bath, Radstock or Twerton) and your preferred time of day (AM, PM, Evening).

[H2]Introduction to Administration

This popular course runs from the 13th of January until the 17th of March, and is a great starting point for anyone looking for a new career in administration. It looks at both individual and team projects within the course, and learners have gone on to further administration qualifications with some even starting their own businesses. This course takes place from 09:30-14:30 on Thursdays at the City Centre Campus, usual eligibility applies.

[H2]IT Skills

Bath College has a wide variety of IT courses available starting not only in January, but throughout 2022. From learners who are completely new to IT in our Computer Confidence courses, while taking those with a little more experience through specific skills such as Excel and Powerpoint. Get in touch to find out what is starting soon and where - the college deliver across BANES, so there should always be a course that suits if not now, then soon!

To enrol or refer, please email [email protected]

Construction SWAP

This course is a two week intensive programme for anyone who is looking for a career in the construction industry. Bath College runs the sessions from 09:30-14:30 across the campuses and not only provide a CSCS card within this, but also a guaranteed job interview at the end of the two weeks. This course is running from the 17th until the 28th of January and if you have any questions, please give Clive or Mia a shout.

Email referrals or questions to [email protected]

Princes Trust

Supporting the young adults in our community, the Princes Trust Programme is due to start again in February, this time at the world famous Pump Rooms in Bath. It's a great opportunity for young people aged 19-25, so if you know somebody who is NEET and would like a new challenge, please email Ben.

Adult Community Learning Eligibility

All of Bath College courses are free to anyone over the age of 19 who is not currently in work or who is earning less than £19,003 per year. You must also be a resident of B&NES and have been resident in the UK for three or more years. If relevant, proof of settlement status will be required. To request information about a course, or to go on the waiting list for anything email [email protected].