Lifelong learning

Whether you want to develop your skills, take on a new hobby or plan on changing careers, Bicton College has something for everyone.

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Featured adult courses at Bicton College

British Horse Society Stage 2 training for the knowledge, care and lungeing

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – Evening class. This course will run over 10 weeks – 6pm to 8pm on Mondays   |   Part-time
  • Level – Level 2
  • Available Starts – 13/01/2025
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Car Care Essentials for Women – Tyres, Brakes and Beyond

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 1 day (3 hours)   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 09/04/2025
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Equine First aid

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 6 hours   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 19/02/2025
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Sit Astride All Terrain Vehicle Handling City & Guilds Award

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 1 Day, 9am-4pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – Level 2
  • Available Starts – 18/02/2025
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Tree Climbing and Rescue City & Guilds Award

Employer Training Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 5 days, 9am-4pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – Level 2
  • Available Starts – 17/03/2025, 23/06/2025
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How To Use A Chainsaw

Employer Training Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 1 Day   |   Full-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 09/01/2025, 13/03/2025, 16/05/2025, 13/06/2025, 08/07/2025
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An Introduction to Chicken Husbandry

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Bicton College
  • Duration – 6 hours   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 11/04/2025
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An Introduction to Equine Reproduction – Online

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Online
  • Duration – 6 hours over 2 weeks   |   Online
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 07/04/2025
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Why study with us?

Our vocational training and leisure courses are designed to support you to reach your goals and embrace your passions. Discover our wide range of courses and take your next steps into learning, earning and creating

What subjects can I study?

We offer a wide variety of subjects, including arts and media, construction, catering, and accounting, as well as GCSEs and functional skills courses.

Browse by subject and discover the right course for you.

FAQs

Click on the questions below to learn more about Adult Courses at Bicton College.

This varies from course to course, but we offer course at a range of times – including evenings and weekends – to help fit around your own schedule. In addition, our online courses give you total flexibility to learn when and wherever suits you.

Our adult education courses attract a wide range of learners from different age groups. If you are planning on studying a full-time vocational course, then it is likely that you will be learning alongside some of our 16-18-year-old students. Learning with people of different ages – exchanging knowledge and different points of view – can add a new dimension to your learning experience.

Tuition fees vary from course to course, depending on the course length and level, and the materials used. However, we are committed to helping as many people as possible to access our courses, and can offer financial support towards course fees, travel and essential equipment (dependent on eligibility).
Funding Support and College Bursaries for Adult Learners

Click on your chosen course page to learn more about the potential career options available, and to get an idea of average salaries in your chosen field.

We have an amazing range of facilities across our campuses. Whatever you decide to study – from hairdressing to mechanics, construction or ceramics – you’ll be using professional standard tools and materials in our inspiring surroundings.

Simply click through to your chosen course and follow the directions to fill in the application form. One of our team will then be in touch to confirm your place on the course, take payment (if applicable) and to discuss any further steps.

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Mel Tingpoint
Introduction to MIG Welding

Thanks to Cornwall College, my welding skills are now hot stuff! My friends call me ‘Spark Master’ and I’ve successfully welded my lunchbox shut. Best short course ever!

Phil Ings-Bland
Pasty Crimping for Beginners

Thanks to St Austell’s Pasty Baking course, I’m the ‘Crimp King’ of my kitchen! My pasties are now the talk of the town, and I’ve never felt more deliciously accomplished!

Beau Trek
Boatbuilding for Beginners

Falmouth’s Boatbuilding course was a tidal wave of knowledge! Now, I’m the ‘Captain Crafty’ of boat building, and my friends are all on board with my new skills. Anchors aweigh!