Course Information

Find out what courses we have on offer

The Community Learning Service offers a wide range of free or low-cost courses for adults (primarily aged 19+) across Staffordshire. If you can't find what you are looking for, please email communitylearning@staffordshire.gov.uk or skillsbootcamps@staffordshire.gov.uk if your enquiry relates to a Skills Bootcamp.
 

Introduction to Joinery

This course introduces learners to basic joinery and woodworking skills, including measuring and marking, cutting and joining timber, using hand tools safely, understanding materials and following essential health and safety procedures.

Introduction to property maintenance - Skills Bootcamp

Learn property maintenance in a friendly, hands‑on course. Build confidence with basic repair work including, plastering, tiling, decorating, health and safety and get ready for work in repairs, decorating and general building maintenance.

Introduction to Setting up your own Business

This course introduces learners to the key steps involved in starting your own business, including developing a business idea, market research, business planning and understanding the skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

Introduction to Welding

This course introduces learners to basic welding skills and techniques, including the safe use of welding equipment, preparation of materials, workshop practices and essential health and safety procedures.

LCL Awards Level 3 Award in F-Gas - Skills Bootcamp

The F-Gas Skills Bootcamp is a practical, industry-focused training course designed to develop the knowledge and hands-on skills required to work safely and competently with fluorinated gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems.

Leadership and management - Skills Bootcamp

This qualification is perfect for those in management roles without formal training who want to develop their skills. It's especially suited to team leaders aiming to progress and managers responsible for guiding people through change, budget pressures, or organisational challenges.