Adult courses

Courses on offer

Three-day employment assessment

Start date: Flexible

The programme is suitable for someone who is unemployed and unsure about which area of employment that they are best suited to and in need of some help, advice and direction.

College Employment Assessors work with trainees for three days to look at their skills, capabilities and strengths. Assessors also look at how a trainee's disability affects the way that they work.

At the end of the three days an action plan is drawn up with the trainee, which will give direction and confidence to aim for an employment goal. This may include further training, areas to look for employment and other places to go for help.

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Six-nine week Work Preparation

Start date: Flexible

This is an individually tailored course designed to help you to return to work following a period of unemployment or sickness.

During a six-week programme trainees would be able to develop specific skills such as using IT and access technology, gaining work experience, how to search for jobs, completing application forms and preparing for interviews.

This programme is also suitable for people who are currently in employment and at risk of losing their job because of a disability.

At the end of the programme some people progress into job hunting or employment and others into further training.

Two months' study has helped me get a job - I would recommend it to anyone!

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Six-month Employment Programme

Start dates: February and September

This programme is designed for people who are unemployed, but at the moment do not feel work ready and need a longer time to develop their employment skills.

Over the six months that trainees spend at the College they develop the basic skills that they need for work such as using IT and access technology, office and administration skills, customer services, work experience and jobseeking skills.

As with all the other college employment programmes, we look at the trainee on an individual basis and put together a personalised programme which is aimed to give them the skills and confidence that is currently preventing them from finding employment.

Because of the emphasis placed on work placements and employment skills, this programme has very successful outcomes for employment. Past trainees have gone on to find employment in administration, office work, customer services, reception work, telephony, sales and retail.

I have gained nearly ten qualifications and am studying hard to gain a few more before I leave. I have also regained my self-confidence and self-respect

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Car mechanics (City & Guilds Level 1)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: in the mainstream college with RNIB support

This course is suitable if you are looking to enter into motor vehicle-based employment. The course involves practical training covering a broad range of service and maintenance skills including general health and safety, engine and chassis types, features and construction.

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CYQ Diploma in teaching exercise and fitness award (level 3)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: in the mainstream college with RNIB support

This course is ideal if you want to work in the fitness industry, teach a variety of exercise classes and train people in the gym. Subjects include:

• NVQ instructing exercise and fitness
• CYQ Gym instructor (level 2)
• CYQ Circuits
• CYQ Client appraisal
• CYQ Exercise to Music
• EMP First Aid

In addition, you may be able to gain further qualifications to compliment this course.

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Complementary medicine with sports massage (level 3)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: in the mainstream college with RNIB support

You will be working with a variety of therapies and will provide a professional service to a wide range of clients. Practical work is based in Loughborough College's well equipped therapy salons. Qualifications gained will include:

• Diploma in Sports Message Therapy (level 3)
• Body massage
• Reflexology
• Aromatherapy
• Anatomy and physiology

On completion you will be qualified to work in a range of salons, health spas, hotels or as a self employed therapist.

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Sports massage (level 3)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: in the mainstream college with RNIB support

This course is suitable if you are interested in developing a career in massage and the sports industry. Practical work is based in Loughborough College's well equipped therapy salons. Qualifications gained include:

• Diploma in sports massage therapy (level 3)
• Body massage
• Certificate in fitness therapy
• Anatomy and physiology
• CYQ exercise to music

On completion you will be qualified to work with sportspeople providing pre and post massage, rehabilitation massage and dietary advice.

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BTEC National Award in Sport Development and Fitness (level 3)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: In the mainstream college with RNIB support

This course is suitable if you are looking for a vocational work-related study of sport in a practical-based environment. The course focuses on the following aspects of employment within the sports sector:

• Sports in society
• Ethics and values
• Sports development
• Principles of coaching
• Fitness testing
• Training and fitness
• Practical sport study (team)

In addition, you may be able to gain further qualifications to complement this course.

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BTEC National Award in Sport Performance (level 3)

Duration: nine months

Start date: September

Location: in the mainstream college with RNIB support

This course is suitable if you are looking for a vocational work-related study of sport in a practical-based environment. The course focuses on the following aspects of employment within the sports sector including the following subjects:

• Sports in society
• Ethics and values
• Psychology for sports performance
• Nutrition for sports performance and fitness testing
• Training and fitness
• The professional sports person

In addition, you may be able to gain further qualifications to compliment this course.

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BTEC Professional skills for the hospitality industry (level 1 & 2)

 Duration: 9 months

Start date: September

Location: Mainstream Loughborough College with RNIB support

This is suitable for people preparing for a career in the hospitality and catering industry. Practical work covers all aspects of professional cookery and supervision including menu design and planning, food costing, food hygiene and knowledge of wines and spirits.

Coming to the RNIB College has given me the confidence to focus on what I really want to do with the rest of my life, and find sustainable realistic employment

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