Hopwood Hall :: FREE Level 3 qualifications

Imagine a world where you don’t have to dread Mondays...with the right support anything is possible!

Retrain for a new career by completing a FREE Level 3 qualification at Hopwood Hall College & University Centre

As the economy begins to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, now is the perfect time to think about switching career paths and boosting your earnings potential.

Any eligible adult who has not previously achieved a first or second* full Level 3 qualification can access our range of free courses funded by the Greater Manchester and National Skills Funds, allowing you to develop those all important new skills, improve your career prospects and make new friends along the way.

*GMSF only.

Greater Manchester Skills Fund

The Greater Manchester Skills Fund supports thousands of local residents every year to develop the skills they need for life and work, while also ensuring that employers and businesses can access the skilled workforce they need for Greater Manchester’s economy to grow and thrive. To be eligible for Greater Manchester Skills Fund courses, you must be aged 19 or over and be applying for your first or second Level 3 qualification.

Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Level 3 Award in Coding and Logic - Part Time

Level 3 Award in Networking and Architecture - Part Time

Level 3 Award in Cloud Services - Part Time

Level 3 NCFE CACHE Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part Time

Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism

The National Skills Fund

The National Skills Fund has been launched to support adults to train and gain the valuable skills they need to improve their job prospects, and supports the immediate economic recovery by boosting the supply of skills that employers require.

The National Skills Fund is available to anyone aged 24 or over, and who is applying for their first Level 3 qualification.

Level 3 Diploma in Accounting top-up - Part Time (AAT)

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Children’s Learning Play and Development

Level 3 Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science

Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering

Level 3 Diploma in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business