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Welcome to Portsmouth College Adult and Continuing Education

We are delighted that you are considering taking up one of our Adult and Continuing Education courses. For more information on a course, and the opportunity to enrol online, please choose from one of the above subject areas.

Futures Courses

These lead to a formally recognised qualification (e.g. GCSE English) through one of our online, frequent, block or blended delivery methodologies. Online application for futures courses starting in January closes on 9th Jan 2019.

For all of these courses, you will need to come into College for an interview before we can confirm your place. The purpose of the interview is two-fold:

For you to complete an initial skills assessment, which will enable us to provide you with the most appropriate guidance and ensure you enrol on the correct course;
To assess the level of fees that you may need to pay. The Government provides Portsmouth College with funding to support our courses, however in most cases you will need to also make a contribution. Fees due will depend on any existing qualifications that you hold, your age and your employment status.

You will have the opportunity to select a convenient date/time for your interview once you have applied to join one of these courses.

Fun Courses

These are generally short courses and start at the beginning of each term (September, January and April), covering areas such as Languages, Music, Art, Fitness and Cookery. For all of these courses, you will need to pay a fee when you enrol on the course. Online enrolment for these courses closes 1 week before the course starts.

Arts, Crafts and Creativity Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Clay Sculpture - JP10774 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: John Pounds	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Drawing and Painting - PC10773 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Printmaking for Beginners - PC10775 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Business Pillar Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
AAT Certificate in Accounting - Level 2 - PC10771 - Mon Eve Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 8th Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Award in Food Safety in Catering - Level 2 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Principles of Business Administration - Level 2 - PC10016 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Principles of Customer Service - Level 2 - PC10015 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations - Level 2 - PC10014 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Extended Award in Skills for Working in Construction and Building Industries - Level 1 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Cookery Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Asian Cookery - AL10779 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Great Bakes - AL10778 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	16th Jan 2019 to 27th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Indian Cookery - AL10777 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Italian Cookery - AL10776 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Education Pillar Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges - Level 2 - BK10045 - Tue Eve Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 19th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Introduction to Early Years Education and Care - Level 2 - PC10769 - Mon Eve Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 6th Dec 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities - Level 2 - PC10012 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Understanding Autismn - Level 2 - PC10010 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 - PC10007 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Diploma in Early Years Workforce - Level 3 - PC10768 - Thu Eve Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 19th Jan 2020	TBA	Apply

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Fitness and Wellbeing Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Hula Hooping and Dance Fitness - MF10805 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Mayfield School	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£40.00	Enrol
Yoga - AL10798 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£60.00	Enrol
Yoga - AL10799 - Mon Eve - [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£60.00

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

GCSE Pillar Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
English Language - GCSE - PC10762 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Functional Skills English - BK10763 - Tue Day [Spring 2019] Location: Buckland Community Centre	15th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Functional Skills English for ESOL - PC10764 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Functional Skills Mathematics - BK10767 - Fri Day [Spring 2019] Location: Buckland Community Centre	18th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Mathematics - GCSE (Foundation Tier) - SB10765 - Mon Day [Spring 2019] Location: St Cuthbert's Centre	14th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Mathematics - GCSE (Foundation Tier)- PC10766 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 28th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Health and Sport Pillar Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Award in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition - Level 2 - PC10008 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym) - Level 2 - PC10861 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 4th Jun 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills - Level 2 - PC10770 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 26th Jun 2019	TBA
Certificate in Introduction to Counselling Skills - Level 2 - PC10873 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 25th Jun 2019	TBA
Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care - Level 2 - PC10009 - Online Location: Online Programme	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply
Certificate in Skills for Professions in Health and Social Care - Level 2 - PC09995 - Blended Learning Programme Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	1st Aug 2018 to 31st Jul 2019	TBA	Apply

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

History and Archaeology Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Gothic Tradition in Popular Culture - PC10796 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Pirates of the Atlantic and Beyond - PC10797 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 27th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Witches and Witchcraft - PC10795 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Languages Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
British Sign Language for Beginners - PC10787 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
French for Beginners - PC10783 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
French for Improvers - PC10784 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
German for Beginners - PC10785 - Thu Eve (Spring 2019) Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£60.00	Enrol
German for Improvers - PC10786 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£60.00	Enrol
Italian for Beginners- PC10782 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Spanish for Beginners - PC10780 - Tue Eve (Spring 2019) Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Spanish for Improvers - PC10781 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

One Day Workshops Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Pasta Perfection - AL10800 - Sat Day [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	19th Jan 2019 to 19th Jan 2019	£15.00	Enrol
Perfect Pizza - AL10801 - Sat Day [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	26th Jan 2019 to 26th Jan 2019	£15.00	Enrol
Savoury Pastry - AL10804 - Sat Day [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	9th Feb 2019 to 9th Feb 2019	£15.00	Enrol
Sugarcraft for Beginners (Winter Themed) - AL10802 - Sat Day [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	16th Mar 2019 to 16th Mar 2019	£15.00	Enrol
Sweet Pastry - AL10803 - Sat Day [Spring 2019] Location: Admiral Lord Nelson School	2nd Feb 2019 to 2nd Feb 2019	£15.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.

Special Interests Courses

Course	Dates	Fee	Actions
Acoustic Guitar for Beginners - PC10788 - Thu Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	17th Jan 2019 to 28th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Acoustic Guitar for Improvers - PC10790 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Creative Writing - PC10792 - Tue Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	15th Jan 2019 to 26th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Digital Photography - PC10791 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Film Appreciation - PC10793 - Wed Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	16th Jan 2019 to 27th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol
Making Money From Your Music - PC10794 - Mon Eve [Spring 2019] Location: Portsmouth College Main Site	14th Jan 2019 to 25th Mar 2019	£80.00	Enrol

Course information sheets

A detailed information sheet is available for each course. Please click on the relevant symbol to view these.

Important note regarding fees:

Where a fee is listed as TBA, this is a formal qualification and the fee due will depend on a range of factors including your age, current qualifications that you hold and employment status. When you apply to join one of these courses, we will invite you to attend an interview and the fees due will be assessed at this point.
For English and Maths courses, no fee is payable where you do not already have a GCSE grade C / grade 4 (or equivalent) in the relevant subject. For Level 3 and 4 courses, fees can also be paid via an Advanced Learner Loan.
Further information can be found in the course information sheet.