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New Courses Starting April - July 2026

Ending before August 2026!

 There’s no better time to take that first step toward something new. At Wirral Met College, our free* short courses for adults (19+) are designed to help you build confidence and learn practical skills that can complement your employability. Whether you’re looking to get back into work, progress in your current role, or simply try something different, it’s never too late to return to education. Our flexible daytime and evening courses fit around your life, making it easier than ever to start learning on your terms. We designed these short courses so you can build new skills without committing a large amount of time.

No experience? No problem. Just bring yourself down, we’ll help you with the rest

Course

Level

Start Date 

Timetable

AAT Introduction to Bookkeeping 1 14/4/2026
7 Weeks
Friday 9:30 am- 12:30 pm
Health & Safety Award in a Construction Environment 1

13/04/2026   9 Weeks

TBC

Award in Photography 1 15/04/2026 Wednesday 6pm- 9pm 
Videography & Editing 1 15/04/2026 Wednesday 6pm- 9pm 
Essential Digital Skills Entry 16/4/2026
6 Weeks
TBC
Award in Alcohol Awareness 1 16/4/2026
6 Weeks
Thursday 5:45pm - 9pm
Award in Understanding Nutrition, Performance
and Healthy Eating
2 16/4/2026
6 Weeks
Thursday 6pm - 9pm

Behaviour in Conflict

Entry 17/4/26-8/5/264 Weeks

4 Weeks Friday 12:45pm- 3:45pm

Certificate in Criminology  2

20/4/2026

Monday 9:30am - 4pm

Award in Counselling Skills 1

21/04/2026  8 Weeks

11:00 - 16:00
Introduction to DIY 1 24/04/2026 Friday 9am- 3pm
Skills in Catering, Hospitality and Tourism 1 30/04/2026 TBC
Introduction to Employment in Hospitality  1 07/5/2026 Thursday 3pm-9pm
Award in Mental Health Awareness 2 16/6/2026 or 17/6/2026

Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm

Award in Infection Control & Prevention 1 16/6/2026 - 17/6/2026

Monday & Tuesday 10am - 4pm

2 Day Course 

Professional and Confident Behaviours Entry 16/6/2026 - 17/6/2026

Monday & Tuesday 10am - 5pm

Building a CV
at Birkenhead Library

Entry 17/6/2026 Wednesday 10am - 2:30pm
Building a CV Entry 19/6/2026

Thursday 10am - 2:30 pm

Award in Awareness of Safeguarding & Prevent

19/6/2026- 20/6/2026

Thursday & Friday 9am- 5pm
Award in Mental Health Awareness
at Birkenhead Library
2 19/6/2026

Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Award in Food Hygiene 1 TBC TBC

 

Starting September 2026

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Level 2 Award in Science

Level 2

Starting- September 2026

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Training for employers 1

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Level 5 (To Replace Level 4)

Starting- September 2026

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Access to HE Business Management

Level 3

Starting- September 2026

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Emergency First Aid for Mental Health

Level 2

Starting- September 2026

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Safeguarding Principles

Level 2

Starting- September 2026

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Infection Control in Health and Social Care

Level 1

Starting- September 2026

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Counselling

Award in Awareness of Young People's Mental Health

Level 2

Starting- September 2026

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Training for employers 1

Award in Counselling Skills

Level 2

Starting- September 2026

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