About our part-time courses for adults

Our part-time adult courses (for adults aged 19+) offer something for everyone.

These part-time courses for adults are designed to be studied alongside other commitments such as work.

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Part-time courses for adults

Accounting (Bookkeeping) Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: AAT
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Accounting Fast-Track

Level 2 / 3 - Certificate / Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: AAT
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 16-18, 19+

Accounting Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: AAT
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Accounting Level 3

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: AAT
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Accounting Level 4

Level 4 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: AAT
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Adult English

Level Entry 1 to Level 2 - Certificate / Functional Skills Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy / College Green Centre / Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Adult English and Maths
Age Group: 19+

Adult English GCSE

Level 2 - GCSE

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy / College Green Centre / Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: Eduqas (WJEC)
Subject Area: Adult English and Maths
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL and care

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL and construction

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL and enterprise

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Community volunteering

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Conversation for employment

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Cooking and conversation

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Digital skills for employment

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: English for beginners

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Family learning

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult ESOL: Maths for beginners

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Adult Maths

Level 1 / 2 / Entry Level - Functional Skills Certificate / GCSE / Maths Techniques Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy / College Green Centre / Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds, Edexcel
Subject Area: Adult English and Maths
Age Group: 19+

Animal Care Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Animal Care
Age Group: 19+

Art and Design Foundation Diploma

Level 3 / 4 - Foundation Diploma

Course Type: Full-time, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: UAL
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 18+, 19+

Automotive Management Level 4

Level 4 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: IMI
Subject Area: Motor Vehicle and Transport
Age Group: 19+

Aviation Operations Level 2

Level 2 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: NCFE
Subject Area: Travel and Tourism
Age Group: 19+

Barbering Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Beauty Therapy Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Beauty Therapy Techniques Level 3 for adults

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Bench Joinery Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Bench Joinery Level 3 for adults

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Biology GCSE for adults

Level 2 - GCSE

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: AQA
Subject Area: Sciences
Age Group: 19+

Bricklaying for adults

Level 2 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre or College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Signature
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre or College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Signature
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Business Administration Certificate

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: OCR
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

CAD: 3Ds Max

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: AutoCAD 2D Advanced

Level 3 - Award

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: AutoCAD 2D Essentials

Level 2 - Award

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: AutoCAD in 3D

Level 3 - Award

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Civil 3D

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Fusion 360

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Inventor

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Level 1 (Funded)

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Level 2 (Funded)

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Level 3 (Funded)

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City & Guilds
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Revit

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Autodesk, City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Revit Families

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Solidworks Advanced

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Solidworks Essentials

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

CAD: Solidworks Intermediate

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Flexi-course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Age Group: 19+

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)

Level 5 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Cambridge
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) Online

Level 5 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Offsite
Awarding Body: Cambridge
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

CIM Certificate in Professional Digital Marketing

Level 4 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Cisco CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Cisco CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security and Automation

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Cisco CCNA Module 1: Introduction to Networks

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Community Development Level 1

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: NOCN
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Community Development Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: NOCN
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Construction (Plumbing) Level 1 for adults

Level 1 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Construction and The Built Environment (Civil Engineering) HNC

Level 4 - Higher Education / Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: Pearson/Edexcel
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Construction and The Built Environment (Construction) HNC

Level 4 - Higher Education / Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: Pearson/Edexcel
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Cosmetic Make-up Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Counselling Foundation Degree

Level 4 / 5 - Foundation Degree

Course Type: Full-time, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: University of Plymouth
Subject Area: Counselling
Age Group: 18+, 19+

Counselling Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: AIM Awards
Subject Area: Counselling
Age Group: 18+, 19+

Creative Fashion Level 1

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

Database Software Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Database Software Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Digital Photography

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

Digital Video Editing

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) Level 3

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Early Years Practitioner Level 2

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Education and Training Level 3

Level 3 - Award / BTEC

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Pearson
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Education and Training Level 5

Level 5 - Diploma / Higher Education

Course Type: Full-time, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: Pearson
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC

Level 4 - Higher Education / Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: Pearson
Subject Area: Engineering and Manufacturing
Age Group: 19+

Electrical Installation Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: EAL
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Electrical Installation Level 3 for adults

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: EAL
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

ESOL for Adults

Level Pre-entry up to Level 2 - Award / College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College, ESB
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Level 1 Award

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Level 1 Certificate

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Level 2 Award

Level 2 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Level 2 Certificate

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) Level 2 Extra

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Fitness Instruction Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: YMCA
Subject Area: Fitness, Outdoor Pursuits and Public Services
Age Group: 19+

Floristry Introduction – Funeral Arrangements

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Floristry Introduction – General Arrangements

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Floristry Introduction – Wedding/Bridal Arrangements

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Floristry Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Floristry Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Furniture design making Level 3

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Furniture Making level 1

Level 1 - Certificate / Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Gel Polish

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: The Association of Beauty Therapists (ABT)
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

Hairdressing Level 3 for adults

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Human Resource Management Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIPD
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Human Resource Management Level 5

Level 5 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIPD
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Improving Productivity with IT Level 2

Level 2 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Indian Head Massage

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: The Association of Beauty Therapists (ABT)
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Interior Design Level 2

Level 2 - College Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

International English for Adults

Level All - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Cambridge, City of Bristol College
Subject Area: English
Age Group: 19+

Introduction to Arts, Health and Creativity Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Health and social care
Age Group: 19+

Introduction to Counselling

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Counselling
Age Group: 19+

Introduction to Culinary Skills Level 1 for adults

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Catering and Hospitality
Age Group: 19+

irtec (Inspection Technician)

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Awarding Body: IMI
Subject Area: Motor Vehicle and Transport
Age Group: 19+

Italian Beginners

Level Entry Level - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Japanese Beginners

Level Entry Level - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Japanese Beginners Plus

Level Entry Level - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Law and Practice Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate / Diploma

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CILEX
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Maintenance Operations (Construction) Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Management and Leadership Level 5

Level 5 - Higher Education / Extended Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: CMI
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Management and Leadership Level 7

Level 7 - Higher Education / Extended Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Offsite or Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: CMI
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Manicure

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy or College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Association of Beauty Therapists (ABT)
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Mechanical Engineering HNC

Level 4 - Higher Education / Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: Pearson
Subject Area: Engineering and Manufacturing
Age Group: 19+

Nail Services Level 3

Level 3 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

PC Systems and Network Fundamentals Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Personal Training Level 3 for adults

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: CYQ
Subject Area: Fitness, Outdoor Pursuits and Public Services
Age Group: 19+

Plastering for adults

Level 2 - College Certificate

Course Type: Part-time, Short course
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Plumbing Studies Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Practical Horticulture Skills Diploma

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Horticulture and Floristry
Age Group: 19+

Preparation to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Health and social care
Age Group: 19+

Preparation to Work in Adult Health and Social Care Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre / Offsite
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Health and social care
Age Group: 19+

Presentation Software Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Presentation Software Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing – Applied Marketing Module

Level 4 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing – Digital Optimisation Module

Level 6 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing – Marketing Techniques Module

Level 4 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing – Planning Campaigns Module

Level 4 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing Level 6 Diploma

Level 6 - Diploma / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing–Digital Customer Experience Module

Level 6 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Professional Digital Marketing–Marketing & Digital Strategy Module

Level 6 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: CIM
Subject Area: Business and Professional Studies
Age Group: 19+

Programming for Beginners

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

PSC Safe Return to Work Workshop

Course Type: Part-time
Age Group: 19+

Site Carpentry Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Diploma

Course Type: Part-time
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Site Management Level 4

Level 4 - Certificate / Higher Education

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Subject Area: Construction
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Beginners

Level Entry Level - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Beginners Plus

Level Entry Level - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Foundation

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Foundation Plus

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Intermediate

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: BTEC
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spanish Pre-Intermediate

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Languages
Age Group: 19+

Spreadsheet Software Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Spreadsheet Software Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Studio Photography

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Creative Arts and Media
Age Group: 19+

Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Supporting Teaching and Learning Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: NCFE CACHE
Subject Area: Education and Training
Age Group: 19+

Swedish Massage Level 3

Level 3 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT)
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Trade Union Employment Law Certificate

Level 2 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Awarding Body: National Open College Network
Age Group: 19+

Trade Union Health and Safety Stage 1

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Awarding Body: National Open College Network
Age Group: 19+

Unison Learner Rep Course

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Awarding Body: National Open College Network
Age Group: 19+

Unison Organising Stewards

Level 1 - Award

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: Ashley Down Centre
Awarding Body: National Open College Network
Age Group: 19+

Vehicle Restoration Level 1 for adults

Level 1 - College Certificate

Course Type: Evening course, Part-time, Short course
Campus: Parkway Centres (Motor Vehicle Technology Centre or AEC)
Awarding Body: City of Bristol College
Subject Area: Motor Vehicle and Transport
Age Group: 19+

Women’s Hairdressing Level 2 for adults

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre or South Bristol Skills Academy
Awarding Body: City & Guilds
Subject Area: Hair, Beauty and Holistic Therapies
Age Group: 19+

Word Processing Software Level 1

Level 1 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Word Processing Software Level 2

Level 2 - Certificate

Course Type: Part-time
Campus: College Green Centre
Awarding Body: The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS)
Subject Area: Computing and IT
Age Group: 19+

Evening classes

We offer a wide range of evening classes which are perfect for people who are unable to study during the daytime.

Our courses include everything from hobby classes for beginners to university-level courses for professionals.

Discover evening courses for adults
Fashion student works on a dress in an art-room in evening, part-time class

Why study a part-time course with City of Bristol College?

  • Fuel your future with a new qualification.
  • Learn something new.
  • You may be eligible for help with fees and funding such as an Advanced Learner Loan.
  • Options to join a flexi-course and study at your own pace.
  • Study in a safe environment.
  • Our courses can fit in alongside your existing commitments.
Part-time courses for adults

Where to find us

Outside shot of the main building at AEC Campus
Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway
Outside shot of the main building at Ashley Down Centre
Ashley Down Centre
Outside shot of the main building at College Green Campus - where courses for school leavers and adults are taught
College Green Centre
Outside shot of the main building at Parkway Campus
Motor Vehicle Technology Centre at Parkway
Outside shot of the main building at Skills Academy
South Bristol Skills Academy (SBSA)