Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).
This course is perfect if you are looking at working for the civil service and need help with the application process.
The course covers:
You will receive tips and advice on how to be successful in applying for a position within the civil service including its various roles and departments, as well as one to one help and support with the process.
You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course.
You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.
You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.
Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.
For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.
Start Date:
Monday 9th March 2026
End Date:
Thursday 19th March 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Haydn Road Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EA
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C056342 Child course code: Q056343
To apply for this course, please email your CV and a short statement (approx. 100 words), stating how you think this course will benefit you.
Apply nowStart Date:
Monday 13th April 2026
End Date:
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Haydn Road Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EA
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C053978 Child course code: Q053979
To apply for this course, please email your CV and a short statement (approx. 100 words), stating how you think this course will benefit you.
Apply nowStart Date:
Monday 11th May 2026
End Date:
Thursday 21st May 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Haydn Road Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EA
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C053980 Child course code: Q053981
To apply for this course, please email your CV and a short statement (approx. 100 words), stating how you think this course will benefit you.
Apply nowStart Date:
Monday 8th June 2026
End Date:
Thursday 18th June 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Haydn Road Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EA
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C053982 Child course code: Q053983
To apply for this course, please email your CV and a short statement (approx. 100 words), stating how you think this course will benefit you.
Apply nowStart Date:
Monday 6th July 2026
End Date:
Thursday 16th July 2026
Time:
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Haydn Road Haydn Road, Nottingham, NG5 1EA
Fees:
£125.00
Course Code:
Parent course code:C053984 Child course code: Q053985
To apply for this course, please email your CV and a short statement (approx. 100 words), stating how you think this course will benefit you.
Apply nowNon-accredited
There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 19+ and submit a CV and a 100 word statement as to why you should be considered for the course.
You will complete a weekly “Student Diary” and so ESOL students should be studying at entry 3 or higher to enrol on a Community course taught by non-ESOL tutor.
Tutors will give weekly verbal and written feedback. You will complete a short workbook and set your own personal targets, as well be progressing though the general course learning outcomes. This will help you and your tutors record progression on the course.
The course tutor and development workers can advise of other learning opportunities within Community faculty or signpost you to courses in other vocational areas of Nottingham College.
You will have the opportunity to receive progression guidance from an external locally based agency “Futures for You” whilst on the course.
If you are interested in progressing onto leisure courses in your chosen subject, you may have opportunities to do so at Nottingham College or be signposted to other leisure courses in the Nottingham area.
Potential Earnings
£42,937.86
Average Earnings
£30,463.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
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