Find your trade with North Hertfordshire College’s adult learner courses
If you’re looking for a career in construction, North Hertfordshire College has an adult learner course for you. Our wide range of courses offers practical training, knowledge, and the opportunity to build skills applicable to the following careers:
- Electrician
- Construction worker
- Carpenter
- Gas engineer
- Plumber
- Maintenance worker
- Tradesperson
- Site worker
and many more roles across the construction and trade sectors.
Kickstart your new career: earn valuable, transferable qualifications with accredited training
Whether you’re new to the industry, want to change career, or are looking to upskill, our programmes provide transferable education and training to help you achieve your career goals. Our courses are specifically designed to meet the needs of employers. Our expert tutors deliver practical, hands-on trade training, and our programmes often feature input from sector leaders to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
Course support: financial assistance available (subject to eligibility)
Don’t let money worries get in the way of your dreams. Financial support, advanced learning loans, and payment plans are available for eligible learners on some courses.
To find out if you’re eligible for financial support, please check our Financial Support pages or contact our admissions team via admissions@nhc.ac.uk
Trade Skill course options at North Hertfordshire College:
Fully-funded* short courses for women
Develop construction skills and increase your independence with our female-focused construction courses. These short programmes, taught in small classes. are designed to give you the confidence to complete basic construction and DIY tasks
* Most people are eligible for funding for these course. If you would like to double check whether you can study this course for free, please email admissions@nhc.ac.uk quoting ‘Tailored Learning funding’ in your subject line.
FAQs
The cost of trade training courses varies. At North Hertfordshire College, financial support, loans, or funded options may be available for eligible adult learners.
Trade skills courses at North Hertfordshire College vary in length depending on the training course, level, and study mode, with details listed on each course page.
Entry requirements depend on the trade qualification. Some courses are suitable for beginners, while others may require GCSEs or prior experience.
Earning potential from trade skills and construction careers can vary depending on the path, qualification level, and experience. Our advisors can provide guidance on progression routes and potential outcomes.