FREE upcoming courses for 19+ With 2023 just around the corner, it's a great time to set new goals and embrace new opportunities. With a B&FC course that's either free or has no upfront fees and could take just a few weeks to complete, you could soon have a whole host of new skills to boost your employability. Free or Funding Available Studying towards your dream career has never been more affordable. With free courses available in sectors as diverse as hair and beauty and social care, there's plenty of opportunity to upskill to revive your existing career or reskill to set off in an entirely new career direction. Find out about our great financial support here or contact our course enquiries team on 01253 504343 Designed to fit around you We offer a safe, supportive learning environment with courses that often only require 1 or 2 days attendance, leaving you plenty of time for work and family commitments. Want more information View the new Adult Course Guide Automotive Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Day Duration Vehicle Body Repair and Paint (Adult Evening Class) - Level 2 03/01/2023 Evening Tue 1 Year Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 1 03/01/2023 Daytime Fri 20 Week Vehicle Inspection - Level 2 10/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Automotive Engineering - Access to HE Diploma 10/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Vehicle Accident Repair (Multi-Skilled) - Level 2 10/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Vehicle Inspection - Level 2 10/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Level 2 10/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Blackpool School of Arts Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Art and Design - Level 2 09/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Thu, Fri 18 Week Preparing for Creative Arts Higher Education - Level 2 20/02/2023 Daytime Tue, Wed 6 Week Business Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Digital Promotion for Business - Level 2 09/01/2023 Daytime Mon, Tue, Fri 5 Week Business - Fast Track to Degree 16/01/2023 Daytime Thu 18 Week Management Fundamentals - Level 3 16/01/2023 Daytime Tue, Wed, Thu 10 Week Preparing for Business Higher Education - Level 2 16/01/2023 Daytime Wed 18 Week Business Management (Leadership) - Foundation Degree 30/01/2023 Daytime Tue, Wed or Thu 2 Year Customer Service Practitioner - Level 2 27/02/2023 Daytime Mon, Tue, Fri 5 Week Computing Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration IT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals - Fast Track to Degree 03/01/2023 Daytime Tue, Wed, Thu 20 Week Cyber Security Principles - Level 3 12/01/2023 Evening Wed 15 Week Coding (C#, C++) - Level 3 12/01/2023 Evening Wed 15 Week Construction Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Tiling - Level 2 11/01/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Plastering - Level 2 11/01/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Painting and Decorating - Level 1 11/01/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Introduction to Construction Environment (Bricklaying) - Level 1 11/01/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Introduction to Construction Environment (Carpentry and Joinery) - Level 1 11/01/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Plastering - Level 1 20/01/2023 Daytime Fri 10 Week Plastering - Level 1 24/02/2023 Daytime Fri 10 Week Painting and Decorating - Level 1 29/03/2023 Evening Wed 10 Week Criminology Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Introduction to Examining Crime and Punishment - Level 2 26/01/2023 Daytime Thu 6 Week Engineering Course Title Start Time Daytime/Evening Days Duration Engineering - Fast Track to Degree 03/01/2023 Daytime Wed 16 Week English and Creative Writing Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Introduction to English and Creative Writing - Level 2 25/01/2023 Daytime Wed 6 Week English and Maths (including Maths, English, Digital and ESOL) Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration English Functional Skills - Level 2 03/01/2023 Evening Mon 18 Week Mathematics Functional Skills - Level 2 03/01/2023 Evening Tue 18 Week English GCSE Fast Track 09/01/2023 Evening TBC 18 Week Mathematics GCSE Fast Track 09/01/2023 Evening TBC 18 Week Hair and Beauty Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Cut Facial Hair to Shape Using Basic Techniques - Level 2 04/01/2023 Daytime Wed, Fri 8 Week Colour and Lighten Hair - Level 2 06/01/2023 Daytime Fri 8 Week Facial Massage and Skincare - Level 2 13/01/2023 Daytime Fri 8 Week Facial and Head Massage with Skincare - Level 2 13/01/2023 Daytime Fri 8 Week LED Gel Polish Techniques - Level 2 16/01/2023 Daytime Mon 2 Week Apply Skin Tanning Techniques - Level 2 30/01/2023 Daytime Thu 2 Week Nail Technology - Level 2 31/01/2023 Daytime Tue 16 Week Nail Art and Technology - Level 2 31/01/2023 Daytime Tue 16 Week Head Massage - Level 2 24/02/2023 Daytime Fri 2 Week Threading Depilation - Level 2 03/03/3023 Daytime Mon 2 Week Cutting Men's Hair - Level 2 06/03/2023 Daytime Wed, Fri 6 Week Cutting Women's Hair - Level 2 06/03/2023 Daytime Fri 6 Week Cosmetic Make-Up - Level 2 07/03/2023 Evening Tue 13 Week Threading Depilation - Level 2 20/03/2023 Daytime Mon 3 Week Facial and Head Massage with Skincare - Level 2 24/02/2023 Daytime Fri 9 Week Facial Massage and Skincare - Level 2 24/03/2023 Daytime Fri 6 Week Health and Social Care Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Health and Social Science (Pre-Access to HE) - Level 2 03/01/2023 Daytime Tue 22 Week Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 03/01/2023 Daytime Tue 12 Week Teaching Assistants - Level 3 03/01/2023 Evening Tue 28 Week Awareness of Dementia - Level 2 05/01/2023 Daytime Thu 6 Week Caring for Children - Level 1 06/01/2023 Daytime Fri 6 Week Mental Health Awareness - Level 1 20/01/2023 Daytime Fri 4 Hours Stress Awareness - Level 1 27/01/2023 Daytime Fri 4 Hours Preparing for Health and Social Care HE - Level 2 01/02/2023 Evening Wed 6 Week Alcohol Awareness - Level 1 03/02/2023 Daytime Fri 4 Hours Health and Social Care Professions - Level 2 03/02/2023 Daytime Fri 18 Week Understanding Mental Health - Level 3 07/02/2023 Evening Tue 18 Week Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent - Level 2 21/02/2023 Evening Tue 6 Week Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication - Level 2 23/02/2023 Daytime Thu 6 Week Understanding Personal Care Needs 23/02/2023 Daytime Thu 17 Week Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 15/03/2023 Daytime Wed 14 Week Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 15/03.2023 Evening Wed 14 Week Maritime Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Marine Engineering - Advanced Certificate 16/01/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 42 Week Marine Engineering - Advanced Diploma 16/01/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 28 Week Officer of the Watch Deck (Unlimited) Advanced Certificate 16/01/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 25 Week Engineering Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3 20/02/2023 Daytime Mon to Thu 20 Week Deck Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3 20/02/2023 Daytime Mon to Thu 20 Week Engineering Shipping and Maritime Operations - Level 3 20/02/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 22 Week Marine Engineering - Foundation Degree 20/02/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 3 Year Nautical Engineering - Foundation Degree 20/02/2023 Daytime Mon to Fri 3 Year Public Services Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Introduction for Entry to the Uniformed Services - Level 3 11/01/2023 Daytime Tue, Wed, Thu 10 Week Professional Policing (Pre-join) - BA (Hons) Degree 30/01/2023 Daytime Mon, Tue 3 Year Science Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Animal Care - Level 2 09/01/2023 Daytime Mon to Wed 17 Week Principles of Applied Science - Level 2 09/01/2023 Daytime Mon to Wed 17 Week Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness - Level 2 16/01/2023 Daytime Tue 11 Week Sport Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Personal Training (Gym-Based Exercise) - Level 3 22/02/2023 Evening Wed 15 Week Teaching and Learning Support Course Title Start Date Daytime/Evening Days Duration Teaching and Learning Support - Foundation Degree 23/01/2023 Daytime Tue 2 Year Free or No Upfront Fee Courses Most Level 2 and 3 courses are either free or have no upfront fees to pay If not, and you’re aged 19 or over studying an eligible level 3 course, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan - with nothing to pay upfront and no repayments until you’re earning at least £27,295 a year. We also offer financial support you don’t need to pay back. Non-repayable financial support Studying towards your dream career has never been more affordable – take a look at what you could be entitled to: £60 monthly bursary payment to help with course-related costs* Help with childcare costs* Help with accommodation costs (if you need to move away to study)* FREE 24/7 Blackpool Transport travel pass* FREE circular bus service linking our Bispham Campus with Poulton-le-Fylde FREE healthy breakfast Apprenticeships and Traineeships Want to earn and learn at the same time? If you have a clear idea of the career you want to pursue, an apprenticeship may be the ideal choice. Combine on-the-job training with study, gain a nationally recognised qualification and earn a wage, all at the same time. We offer a range of apprenticeships for all levels, from traineeships for those with little experience all the way through to higher and degree apprenticeships. Take a look at our apprenticeships here. How to Apply Applying is easy, just follow the simple steps below: 1. Click on the course you want to apply to 2. Hit the Apply button to complete a short form 3. Our Admissions team will get in touch to advise you of the next steps Chloe-Anne's got the force! "The BTEC Level 3 Public Services course gives you a fantastic introduction to the British Army, and the ambulance, fire and police services. It's all assignment-based, so perfect if you're not a fan of exams. We got to go on a lot of trips, including a residential on an army base where we did lots of training. I'm so glad I chose B&FC. The teachers are really supportive and on the Public Services course you'll make friends for life. Public Services is a brilliant course that gets you ready for a really well paid job. If you like helping people and want the challenge of no two days being the same, then this course will get you on the way to a fulfilling, exciting, and inspiring career." - Chloe-Anne Cottam, who's now on a Professional Policing degree course Prev Next Chloe-Anne Cottam Commercial Courses As well as our adult courses aimed at boosting employability, we also have a range of commercial courses that are designed for employees of established businesses or for sole traders who are looking to maintain industry accreditations, expand their existing skill base or train in new industry techniques. To find out more about the range of commercial courses we offer, please check out our Non-funded Adult Commercial List below. Non-funded adult commercial course list Non funded professional courses.pdf Adobe PDF, 67.31 KB