Adult & Part-time Course Guide
Courses starting February 2026 - September 2026
WELCOME FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
OPEN EVENTS
Come along to our Open Events to find out more about our Adult & Part-time courses. Visit our website to find out more about our upcoming Open Events: www.harlow-college.ac.uk
Tues 26 Nov '25
Weds 20 May '26
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You can also find us at Harlow College's Open Evenings. Pop by to speak to us about Adult, Part-time and Higher Education courses:
Weds 16 Oct '25
Tues 10 Feb '26
Thank you for considering Harlow College. At Harlow College, we offer a whole range of courses for adults, with the opportunity to learn online, take classes in College, or a mixture of the two, all designed to help you with your personal or professional development. We are Ofsted graded Good as a College and have excellent teachers who can help you develop your skills. We also have great links with industry and access to a wide range of professional resources. Some of our courses are completely free - for example, those on offer through the Government designed Free Courses for Jobs. For others, help may be available towards the cost of your College course, as well as maintenance, with either a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan or a loan or grant from Student Finance England. If you are under 19 at the start of your course, some of these courses will be free. We value all our learners at Harlow College and welcome applications from all ages and experience. So, whether you are 19 and taking your first steps in further education, or 66 and looking to retrain, we look forward to hearing from you. Karen Spencer, Prinicpal, Harlow College
CONTENTS
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Paying for your course
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Access to Higher Education
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Higher Education
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AAT Accounting & Bookkeeping
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Automotive
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13
Beauty Therapy
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15
Business & Management
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15
Cabin Crew
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15
Computing & Software Development
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Construction
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17
Early Years, Education & Teaching
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19
English, Maths, ESOL & Digital Skills
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Fitness
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Green Skills
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Health, Social Care & Wellbeing
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Security
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Skills for Employment
PAYING FOR YOUR COURSE
The College offers a range of FREE courses designed to help you with your professional or personal development. There are several options of financial help available for the majority of our adult and part-time courses, ranging from 19+ Advanced Learner Loans to our College bursary scheme and financial advice and guidance is always available from our Admissions team. e-Learning Courses: Our Level 2 e-learning courses are free if you are aged 19 or over on 1st September 2026, you live in England and meet the residency eligibility criteria. For more information contact our Admissions team. English & Maths: English & Maths courses could be free if you don’t already have a C/4 grade or equivalent. Level 2 & Level 3 Courses: If you are unemployed and looking for work, or earning a gross annual income of £25,750 or less you could be eligible to complete a Level 2 or selected Level 3 accredited course without charge. If you are 19-23 some Level 2 and Level 3 courses may be free of charge if you do not already have a full Level 2 or 3 qualification.
DON’T LET MONEY GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR GOALS Free Courses for Jobs Government Scheme: The new Free Courses for Jobs Government Scheme means that adults without a full Level 3 qualification like a diploma or A Levels could undertake an accredited course that’s fully funded by the UK government. If you earn below £25,750 or are unemployed and looking for work, you will also be able to access these qualifications for free. Skills Bootcamps: Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses designed to help adults gain in-demand skills, tailored to employer and sector needs. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career. To be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp, you must be aged 19 or over, have the right to work in the UK and live in Greater Essex. 19+ Advanced Learner Loans: Advanced Learner Loans are available for courses at Level 3 to 5 and are only paid back once you start earning £27,295 a year (before tax and other deductions).
Harlow College 19+ Bursary: Support with travel costs, childcare and course materials including essential course, uniform and equipment costs could be available whilst you study if you have either a household annual income (incl means-tested benefits) of less than £30,000. Speak to an Admissions Adviser: If you have any questions our Admissions Advisers are on hand to offer financial advice and guidance. Please email: admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk or call 01279 868100.
ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION
An Access to Higher Education course is a 1 year pre-university course that prepares adults for study at university. This course is ideal if you have been out of education for a while, are planning a career change or are looking to upskill in your current job. A typical Access course is 2-3 days a week, 9.30am-3pm and is taken by students of all ages and backgrounds. Most Access to Higher Education students pay for their course with a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. Any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course will be ‘written off’ once you complete a higher education course. This means you do not have to repay it. It’s really easy to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. Simply contact our friendly Admissions team who will explain everything you need to know and get you started.
Find out more about Advanced Learner Loans here.
Access to Higher Education Study Mode
£ Financial support may be available Reduced fee
Course Name
Duration Start
£ On campus
Access to Medicine
1 year
Sept 2026
£3384
£ On campus
Access to Health Professions (Nursing and Midwifery)
1 year
Sept 2026
£3384
£ On campus
Access to Psychology and Counselling
1 year
Sept 2026
£3384
(with an Advanced Learner Loan)
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"I felt empowered, like I can do anything!" After completing her Access to Higher Education course Amy is now off to University to study Nursing. Read more
At Harlow College, we offer a whole range of courses for adults, with the opportunity to learn online, take classes in College, or a mixture of the two, all designed to help you with your personal or professional development.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Our Higher Education courses are flexible, allowing you to fit your study around personal commitments or a part-time job. We offer Higher Education courses at Levels 4 and 5. These include Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Professional Diplomas. These qualifications are designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to practical use. HNCs and HNDs are highly valued by employers and can also count towards membership of professional bodies and other employer organisations. If you plan to study Higher Education at Harlow College, you may not have to pay for tuition fees upfront. Help may be available towards the cost of your college course as well as maintenance with either a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan or a loan or grant from Student Finance England.
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Accounting & Bookkeeping Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
£ On campus
AAT Level 1 Bookkeeping
12 weeks
9 Sept
£314
£ On campus
AAT Level 2 Accounting
10 months
8&10 Sept
£1225
£ On campus
AAT Level 3 Accounting
10 months
17 Sept
£3152
& Online
& Online
& Online
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Fees includes tuition, AAT membership fees and one assessment fee per unit.
Automotive
£
Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
On campus
Level 2 Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
1 year
21 Sept
£870
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Beauty Therapy & Hairdressing Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
Level 1 Nail Treatments
6 weeks
15 Sept
£216
*Subject to eligibility
£
Financial support may be available. In some cases these course could be free!
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"The Level 5 Leadership and Management course fitted perfectly around my job. It's given me the tools and knowledge I need Read more to be an effective manager."
Business & Management Study Mode
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
£ On campus Level 3 CMI Principles & Online of Management and Leadership
1 year
12&14 £724 Oct
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£ Online
Level 2 Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
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£ Online
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
Level 2 Cabin Crew
18 weeks
24 Sept
£459
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Cabin Crew Study Mode £ On campus
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Computing & Software Development Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
Level 2 Cyber Security
8 weeks
w/c 21 Sept
£462
*Subject to eligibility
£
Financial support may be available. In some cases these course could be free!
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Construction Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
CSCS Preparing to Work in Construction (Bright Futures Training Centre, Harlow)
10 days
12 Aug Free* 19 Aug
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Early Years, Education & Teaching Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
£ Online
Level 2 Behaviour That Challenges
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
£ Online
Level 2 Understanding Autism
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
£ Online
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
18-20 weeks
Any time
£1587 .60
On campus
Level 3 Teacher Training: Education & Training
30 weeks
24 Feb
£450
£ On campus
Level 4 Teacher Training: Education & Training
30 weeks
22 Sept
£950
Online and On campus
Level 3 TAQA (Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance)
4 weeks to 6 months
25 Sept
from £565
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Online and On campus
Level 4 TAQA (Training, Assessment & Quality Assurance)
4 weeks to 1 year
25 Sept
from £390
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Level 2 Early Years Practitioner
1 year
9 Oct
£879
£ On campus
*Subject to eligibility
£
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Early Years, Education & Teaching (cont.) Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
Level 3 Working in the Early Years Sector
18 months
£4670
9 Oct
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English, Maths, ESOL & Digital Skills Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
£ On campus
Functional Skills English
14 weeks
14 Sept
Free*
£ On campus
Functional Skills Maths
12-14 weeks
14 Sept
Free*
£ On campus
GCSE English
1 year
14 Sept
Free*
£ On campus
GCSE Maths
1 year
14 Sept
Free*
£ On campus
ESOL (English as a Second Flexible or Other Language)
14 Sept
from £150
£ On campus
Introduction to Digital Skills
20 Apr
Free*
10 days
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Jade achieved a Grade 5 in Maths with Harlow College and is now off to Anglia Ruskin University to persue her dream career as a Midwife. Read more *Subject to eligibility
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Fitness Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
Level 2 Gym Instructing
1 year
21 Sept
£390
Course Name
Duration
Start
Full Fee
Level 3 Requirements for the Design & Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations
2.5 Sept days or 3 evenings
£350
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Green Skills Study Mode £ On campus
*Subject to eligibility
£
Financial support may be available. In some cases these course could be free!
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"I think of myself as a lifelong learner" "I like to keep active and learn new things so when the opportunity came up to study a counselling course I thought, let's go for it!" Read more
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
£ On campus
Level 2 Counselling
16 weeks
21 Sept
£360
£ On campus
Level 3 Counselling
26 weeks
21 Sept
£2225
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£ Online
Level 2 Children & Young People’s Mental Health
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
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£ Online
Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
£ Online
Level 2 Nutrition & Health
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
£ Online
Level 2 Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
8-12 weeks
Any time
Free*
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Security Study Mode £ On campus
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
Preparing to Work in Security (SIA Licence)
20 days
Free*
*Subject to eligibility
£
17 Aug
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Skills for Employment Study Mode
Course Name
Duration Start
Full Fee
£ On campus
CSCS Preparing to Work in Construction (CSCS card)
10 days
12&19 Aug
Free*
£ On campus
Preparation for Employment
5 days
16 Apr Free* 18 May
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£ On campus
Preparing to Work in Health & Care
11 days
30 Sept
Free*
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£ On campus
Preparing to Work in Security (SIA Licence)
20 days
17 Aug
Free*
£ On campus
Preparing to Work in Customer Service
4 days
19 Mar
Free*
£ On campus
Supporting Older Workers into Work
11 days
20 Apr
Free*
£ Online
Preparing to Work in the Prison Service
6 days
14 Apr
Free*
£ On campus
Preparing to Work in Schools
10 days
7 Sept
Free*
£ On campus
Warehousing & Storage
10 days
26 May
Free*
£ On campus
Introduction to Digital Skills
10 days
20 Apr
Free*
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HOW TO APPLY
UPSKILL, RETRAIN AND FUTURE PROOF YOUR CAREER
Online Visit: www.harlow-college.ac.uk/adults to browse our courses. Alternatively, you can simply click the 'find out more' button next to the course you'd like to apply for in this Course Guide. Fill out an application form online. Some of our courses require a pre-assessment. If this is the case, you will be asked to submit your contact details and we will be in touch to arrange this with you.
Phone Call 01279 868100 to speak to our friendly Admissions Team. Our phone lines are open: Monday to Thursday 8.45am-5pm Fridays 8.45am-4.30pm You can also email our Admissions team: admissions@harlow-college.ac.uk
01279 868100 www.harlow-college.ac.uk Harlow College Velizy Avenue Harlow CM20 3LH
All information printed in this guide is correct at time of publishing February 2026. Course fees are subject to change.