These courses can help improve your reading, writing and speaking skills, both for everyday life and at work. We also have options that will enable you to build on your foreign language skills or learn how to sign.
If English is your second language you might find our ESOL classes to be very helpful. These classes can help you with your speaking, listening, reading, and writing, whilst at the same time helping you with your grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
School Leaver Courses
Generally studied by 16-18 year olds as an alternative to A-Levels.
Adult Professional Courses
Expert qualifications that can be studied flexibly around your working life.
Check out our course type guide
Access to University and HE (Business Studies)
Part-time Faculty
What will I be learning? On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study…
Access to University and HE (Criminology)
Part-time Faculty
On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study 4 subject modules and have…
Access to University and HE (Medicine)
Part-time Faculty
On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study 4 subject modules and have…
Access to University and HE (Nursing and Healthcare Professions)
Part-time Faculty
On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study 4 subject modules and have…
Access to University and HE (Science)
Part-time Faculty
On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study 4 subject modules and have…
Access to University and HE (Social Sciences)
Part-time Faculty
On this course you will spend about 2 or 3 days in college, you will study 4 subject modules and have…
Accounting AAT Certificate Level 2 (AQ2022) - ONLINE Learning
Part-Time Faculty
The Accounting AAT Certificate Level 2 (AQ2022) / Certificate in Accounting is an ideal starting point…
Accounting AAT Diploma Level 3 (AQ2022) - ONLINE Learning
Part-Time Faculty
The Accounting AAT Diploma Level 3 (AQ2022) / Diploma in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting…
Accounting AAT Diploma Level 4 (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
The AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting covers high-level accounting and finance topics and…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Applied Management Accounting (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
In todays world, management accountants are not only required to interpret and analyse data to produce…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Audit and Assurance (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
As many organisations and businesses now operate in the global marketplace, the role of audit and assurance…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Business Tax (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
This unit introduces students to UK taxation relevant to businesses. Students will understand how to…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Cash and Financial Management (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
This unit focuses on the importance of managing cash within organisations and covers the knowledge and…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Credit and Debt Management (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
This unit provides an understanding and application of the principles of effective credit control systems,…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
This unit provides students with the skills and knowledge for drafting the financial statements of single…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
All organisations must guard against fraud through good control systems. However, many businesses underestimate…
Accounting AAT Professional Diploma Level 4 (Distance Learning) - Unit in Personal Tax (AQ2022)
Part-Time Faculty
This unit provides students with the fundamental knowledge of the three most common taxes that affect…
ACS LPG Course
Part-Time Faculty
This LPG training course is intended for operatives who currently hold a CCN1 natural gas qualification…
Adult Care HABC Diploma Level 3
Part-Time Faculty
This updated qualification is for care workers who want to develop their knowledge and skills in their…
App Development using Apple Swift
Part-Time Faculty
The course has 27 lessons that help you learn a specific skill in app development. Each lesson starts…
Apply for a Part Time ESOL Course
Part-Time Faculty
This is what we offer: • Day time and evening classes • A range of levels from Entry Level 1 (beginner)…
ATA Light Vehicle Inspection Technician at Level 3 - one-day assessment
Part-Time Faculty
IMI Accreditation is a practical, non-academic way to demonstrate individual capability, providing independent…
Avenue to Gym, Health and Fitness
Part-Time Faculty
You will participate in gym sessions together with the completion of theory work. Self study and research…
Back to Beauty Therapy Level 2
Part-Time Faculty
Level 2 Beauty Therapy is made up of the following practical units: • Provide facial skin care treatments:…
Basic Mobile Air Conditioning CG Level 3 (Unit 1 only) - for employees of Gama Aviation ONLY
Part-Time Faculty
The day will be split between classroom sessions which cover the under pinning knowledge for the unit…
BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Level 6 top-up (March 2024 start)
Higher Education
This BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural undergraduate level 6 course will enable you to work in most settings…
BSc (Hons) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Level 6 top-up (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
BSc (Hons) Gestalt Counselling - Level 6 top-up (March 2024 start)
Higher Education
BSc (Hons) Gestalt Counselling - Level 6 top-up (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling - Level 6 top-up (March 2024 start)
Higher Education
BSc (Hons) Humanistic Counselling - Level 6 top-up (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
Building Services Engineering for Technicians Level 3
Part-Time Faculty
A Civil Engineering Technician provides technical support to engineers and other construction professionals…
Children and Young People's Workforce NCFE Diploma Level 3
Part-Time Faculty
You will study fourteen mandatory and up to eight optional units covering communication, personal development,…
Civil Engineering for Technicians Level 3
Part-Time Faculty
The content of the course is broad based and covers most standard aspects of building including: …
Construction and Civil Engineering Operations NVQ Level 2
Part-Time Faculty
The content of the course is broad based and covers most standard aspects of building including: …
DipHE Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (February 2024 start)
Higher Education
DipHE Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
DipHE Gestalt Counselling (February 2024 start)
Higher Education
DipHE Gestalt Counselling (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
DipHE Humanistic Counselling (February 2024 start)
Higher Education
DipHE Humanistic Counselling (Sept 2023 start)
Higher Education
Domestic Gas Appliances (CKR1, HTR1, DAH1, MET1)
Part-Time Faculty
We can offer training and/or assessment for the following CENWAT - Boilers and Water Heaters CKR1…
Domestic Gas Foundation (Managed Learning Programme)
Part-Time Faculty
This course is designed to take the learner through all the core aspects of the domestic gas industry…
Domestic Vented and Unvented Hot Water Systems - Initial
Part-Time Faculty
Installation, maintenance and fault finding. This is a nationally accredited BBA Certificate. Through…
DVSA MOT Tester Training
Part-Time Faculty
This qualification is recognised by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), as meeting its requirements…
Energy Efficiency
Part-Time Faculty
This course will give you a strong understanding of Part L of the building Regulations. You will also…
Entry to Level 3
Part-time Faculty
You will study 1 GCSE or more - English, Maths and/or Science. Please see the course for English and…
Exercise Referral VTCT L3 Diploma
Part-Time Faculty
This exercise referral course is designed to support exercise professionals implement exercise strategies…
Fire Door Installation Awareness (NOCN Unit)
Part-Time Faculty
The role of timber fire door assemblies and door sets and why it is important that they are installed…
Foundation Degree Learning Support - 2 years
Higher Education
What will I experience? The course is designed to further develop your knowledge and skills in supporting…
Functional Skills English
Part-Time Faculty
You will gain confidence in reading for everyday use, as well as be encouraged and supported to develop…
Functional Skills English for HHFT (Hampshire Hospital Foundation Trust) Staff ONLY
Part-Time Faculty
Functional Skills English for University Hospital Southampton Staff
Part-Time Faculty
Functional Skills Maths
Part-Time Faculty
Functional Skills Maths for HHFT (Hampshire Hospital Foundation Trust) Staff ONLY
Part-Time Faculty
Functional Skills Maths for University Hospital Southampton Staff
Part-Time Faculty
Gas Appliances MLP Bridge
Part-Time Faculty
We can offer training and/or assessment for the following CKR1 - Cookers HTR1 - Fires This…
Gas Safety Core and Appliances (Initial) - 3 appliances
Part-Time Faculty
The CCN 1 CORE assessment covers areas of gas safety. The qualification is nationally recognised and…
Gas Safety Core and Appliances (re-assessments) - 3 appliances
Part-Time Faculty
The CCN 1 CORE assessment covers areas of gas safety. The qualification is nationally recognised and…
GCSE Biology
Part-time Faculty
You will study GCSE Biology For GCSE Science you will study the curriculum for GCSE Biology. There…
GCSE English Language
Part-Time Faculty
Throughout the year long course, you will be using a range of different styles of texts, both fiction…
GCSE Maths
Part-Time Faculty
Get Career Ready - BTEC Certificate Level 2
Part-Time Faculty
The course is designed ideally for those with a genuine interest in getting back into the workplace/employment…
IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Full (City & Guilds)
Part-Time Faculty
This is a classroom based activity, with each section of BS7671: 2018 regulations forming the basis for…
Junior Chefs Programme (for Year 9 to 11 students)
Part-time Faculty
Do you like Cooking? Do you enjoy cooking and working with people? Do you want to learn more about…
Level 2 Diploma Beauty Therapy (VTCT)
Part-Time Faculty
The following units are covered: • Ensure responsibility for actions to reduce risks to health and safety •…
Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installation (City & Guilds 2365)
Part-Time Faculty
These qualifications are intended for those who want to gain the knowledge and abilities that will enable…
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering
Part-Time Faculty
The course gives you all the basic skills required for the men's industry covering:- • Client Consultation…
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation (BPEC) - 2 years
Part-Time Faculty
Candidates will be assessed in practical sessions and theory exams throughout the year. The course…
Level 2 Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (City & Guilds 6090)
Part-Time Faculty
You will learn: Install, test & maintain Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Install, test and…
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing (VTCT) - One Year Part-Time
Part-Time Faculty
Level 2 Hairdressing is a highly practical one year programme, underpinned with the theoretical knowledge…
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing & Heating (RPL route) - BPEC
Part-Time Faculty
Mainly site assessment which is planned and completed with qualified assessor. The NVQ 2 is gained by…
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing - Work Based (APL route) - City & Guilds
Part-Time Faculty
Mainly site assessment which is planned and completed with qualified assessor. The NVQ 2 is gained by…
Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (City & Guilds 6187)
Part-Time Faculty
You will learn: Install, test & maintain Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems Install, test and…
Level 3 ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills
Part-Time Faculty
This course is studied over a period of one year and will enable you to improve communication skills…
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Part-Time Faculty
The course will be taught by an experienced teacher, who will use a wide range of teaching activities;…
Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations - City & Guilds 2391-52
Part-Time Faculty
The 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations…
Level 3 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
Part-Time Faculty
The Certificate in HR People Practice a firm foundation in all areas of HR, as well as an understanding…
Level 3 Diploma Electrical Installation (City & Guilds 2365)
Part-Time Faculty
Electrical Design- Electrical Scientific Principles- Inspection and Testing- Fault Diagnosis
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
Part-Time Faculty
Learners will be required to complete 350 recommended placement hours in an Early Years setting. Future…
Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
Part-Time Faculty
This qualification focuses on direct chair-side work and support during a range of dental treatments.…
Level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (City & Guilds 6090)
Part-Time Faculty
This is the Level 3 Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning City & Guilds 6090-30gTech status. The…
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (VTCT)
Part-Time Faculty
In this qualification learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning…
Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation or Maintenance (CG 5357) - Year 1 of 2 - Block Release - JTL Apprentices ONLY
Part-Time Faculty
You will learn the under pinning knowledge units for the Electrical Installation, Inspection Testing,…
Level 3 Electrotechnical Installation or Maintenance (CG 5357) - Year 2 of 3 - Day Release - JTL Apprentices ONLY
Part-Time Faculty
You will learn the under pinning knowledge units for the Electrical Installation, Inspection Testing,…
Level 3 in Training and Quality Assurance
Part-Time Faculty
For a full overview of the course and details of the funding available to cover the costs please contact…
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Installation (RORO)
Part-Time Faculty
C&G2357 NVQ Level 3 is for those that have achieved 2365 Level 2 and 3 within 5 years of starting or…
Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training
Part-Time Faculty
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual…
Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction
Higher Education
The content of the course is broad based and covers most standard aspects of building including: …
Level 4 in Internal Quality Assurance
Part-Time Faculty
Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management
Part-Time Faculty
The CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management provides a firm foundation in all areas of HR…
Low Temperature Hot Water Heating
Part-Time Faculty
Operations and Departmental Management Level 5
Part-Time Faculty
An operations or departmental manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational…
Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 - ExxonMobil Staff Only
Part-Time Faculty
The programme provides students with the basic building blocks of engineering, acting as an introduction…
PGCE and CertEd in Further Education and Training - 2 years
Higher Education
The course units are: Year 1 - Planning, Assessing & Evaluating and Learning Programmes; Theories &…
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Part-Time Faculty
Theory behind test equipment and procedures (based on the I.E.E Code of Practice). • Hands-on use of…
Skills Bootcamps - Green Level 3 Heat Pumps - Government Funded
Part-Time Faculty
The course consists of the following elements being delivered: • Unvented Water Heaters • Water…
Unvented Hot Water Systems - ReAssessment
Part-Time Faculty
The students will be assessed against changes to UHW systems and level of competence. Renewal of existing…
Water Regulations
Part-Time Faculty
- Introduction - Background & Legislation - The Regulations - Materials and substances in contact…
Adult Leisure Courses
A great way to indulge in a hobby or passion, further your skills and meet new people.
Art History
Part-Time Leisure
Areas to be covered include exploring the theory and practice of art; knowledge of the lives and techniques…
Basic Spanish
Part-Time Leisure
The course will teach you language that is useful when visiting Spain for a short time, such as on holiday…
Basic Vehicle Checks Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
In this workshop, we will be focusing on: • Checks to carry out before starting a long journey •…
Bread Making for Beginners Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
You will learn how to make delicious baked bread, using the basic techniques of bread making. We…
British Sign Language for Improvers
Part-Time Leisure
Learners will be able to: • Sign at a basic level. • Respond to simple signed questions. • Develop…
Brush Lettering for Beginners Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
You will be taught how to create calligraphic style writing using brush pens. You will learn how to…
Cake Artistry Intermediate to Advanced
Part-Time Leisure
The course will enable learners to use the following skills to complete an intermediate/advanced cake…
Car Maintenance for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
With tough economic times and escalating garage labour rate charges, DIY car maintenance has become very…
Christmas Baking and Decorating for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
This introductory festive course will teach learners how to make and decorate a range of items ready…
Christmas Floristry
Part-Time Leisure
This three-week course in the lead up for Christmas will give you a different festive floral arrangement…
Computing for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
You will become more confident when using a computer. We will aim to cover: • Using the mouse and…
Confidence Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
Do you ever look at a person and love how confident they are? Self Confidence is how much trust you have…
Creative Writing Advanced
Part-Time Leisure
Learners will gain confidence in their writing as they are taught: How to use the senses, figurative…
Creative Writing Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
This course is suitable for beginners. The focus will be on fiction and creating short stories and writing…
Dance Fitness for All Abilities
Part-Time Leisure
You will learn dance moves and exercises that will help strengthen muscles, improve your fitness, aid…
Digital Cameras for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
This is a 'hands on' practical course, with some theory/hand-outs included. You will learn how to…
Drawing and Painting For Pleasure
Part-Time Leisure
A variety of techniques such as pencil, charcoal, watercolours and acrylics will be demonstrated to the…
Drawing and Painting Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
This course offers a series of sessions which progress step by step through theory, practical work, discussion…
Everyday Cooking
Part-Time Leisure
You will learn all the skills you need to prepare every day, family favourite meals for yourself and…
Festive Crafts - Parent and Child Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
This hands on workshop will show you how to make Christmas tree decorations. You will be shown how…
Festive Treats - Parent and Child Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
This hands on workshop will show you how to make and decorate your own festive treats inspired by Christmas…
Fitness and Dance
Part-Time Leisure
Whilst listening to different styles of music, you will be taught dance moves and exercises that will…
Floristry and Design
Part-Time Leisure
You will learn all aspects of floristry including how to: Correctly care and condition flowers Gift…
Glass Engraving All Levels
Part-Time Leisure
Beginners will be introduced first to hand engraving, and a little later to the basics of drill engraving.…
Hairdressing - Haircutting for the Family
Part-Time Leisure
On the first session of the course, the students will have a demonstration of a hair cut and instruction…
Interior Design Introduction
Part-Time Leisure
This course will give a thorough overview of the principles and elements of interior design. It will…
Introduction to British Sign Language
Part-Time Leisure
Learners will cover the following: • How to recognise variations in the way deaf people communicate. •…
Introduction to Counselling
Part-Time Leisure
The course runs for a total of 24 hours over 8 weeks, with an expectation that approximately 12 hours…
Introduction to Life Coaching - How to Coach Others
Part-Time Leisure
This course will introduce you to what Life Coaching is about. You will learn techniques that will enable…
Italian Beginners (Term 1)
Part-Time Leisure
Lessons are held in a relaxed atmosphere. Students learn to cope in a variety of everyday situations…
Music Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
At each session you will learn about different styles of music and explore different cultures and sounds.…
Plumbing for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
This is a beginners course; topics will include: • Basic grounding in hot and cold water systems, central…
Pottery All Levels
Part-Time Leisure
Come and learn some new skills and get creative on our Pottery all Levels course. The course is suitable…
Spanish Beginners (Term 1)
Part-Time Leisure
Spanish for Beginners lessons are held in a relaxed informal atmosphere. Students learn to cope in a…
Spanish Improvers (Term 1)
Part-Time Leisure
Spanish for Improvers will involve learning sufficient Spanish to be able to communicate in the following…
Spooky Treats - Parent and Child Workshop
Part-Time Leisure
This hands on workshop will show you how to make and decorate your own spooky treats to celebrate Halloween.…
Tuesday Art Club
Part-Time Leisure
This hands on course will allow you to create your own pieces of art using a variety of materials and…
Welding for Beginners
Part-Time Leisure
This course is ideal for anyone looking to learn basic welding skills to enable you to carry out DIY…
Yoga for Health
Part-Time Leisure
This course is for you to become more self-aware. It teaches you the importance of learning how to breathe…
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Event Management students raise over £750 for Macmillan Cancer Support in their first event
First-year Event Management students at Eastleigh College have raised over £750 in a special coffee and cake fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Freshers' fun at annual Eastleigh College Fayre
We are delighted to have held our annual Freshers’ Fayre, bringing together students from across college for an entertaining day of activities, competitions and free food.