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.
 

Teaching Assistant Support Worker - Skills Bootcamp

The Support Worker/Teaching Assistant course is delivered over 6-weeks and has been co-designed with a company based in Staffordshire that are looking for staff to support young people (aged 10-17) who struggle with mainstream education.

The Science of Fabulous Flowers and Plants

Discover the fascinating science behind flowers and plants while creating beautiful seasonal designs. Explore sustainability, floristry, plant care, houseplants, foraging and enterprise through practical workshops, visits and creative projects.

The Wild Reboot

Calm, confidence and wellbeing support for families. Using the principles behind Forest Bathing, families are guided through ideas to help alleviate stress and anxiety, particularly relevant during exam season and school transitions.

Welding - Skills Bootcamp

The purpose of the course is to train learners, whether unemployed or employed in MIG/MAG, TIG or MMA Welding. Health and Safety and abrasive wheels are also covered on this 6-week course. Unemployed learners will be supported with wider skills training.

WELLIES on the heath

Build confidence, improve wellbeing and make a difference in your community. This supportive course offers opportunities to take part in a range of community projects, develop new skills, meet new people and gain experience that can lead to volunteering, further learning or employment.

WELLIES Wellbeing Leek

Therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from poor mental health.

WELLIES Wellbeing Tuesday

Therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from poor mental health.

WELLIES Wellbeing Wednesday

Get hands-on and learn new skills through gardening, woodwork, metalwork and crafts. Work on creative projects, build confidence, make new friends and develop practical skills that can support independent living, volunteering and future employment.

Wonderful Woodwork and Tree Science

Explore the fascinating world of native trees and discover how they grow, mature and provide unique natural materials. Learn practical woodworking skills, enjoy an inspiring outdoor visit and create handcrafted wooden items to take home while uncovering the science, sustainability and creativity behind trees.