01278 228004

Chamber News

You are here: 

Free Distance Learning Courses with Bridgwater & Taunton College

Tuesday 7th April, 2020

Flexible learning for FREE – Apply online today!

Since August 2019, funding decisions for education have become devolved to local government in several counties of England. This transfer of funding from central government to combined authorities has created fundamental changes to areas that we as an education and training provider can operate in.

We regret that we are no longer able to provide Level 2 courses for free, to the following combined authority areas: Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Cambridge & Peterborough, Tees Valley and West Midlands.

If you are unsure if your post code falls into one of the five combined authorities, please email distancelearningteam@btc.ac.uk and we’ll be able to help you.

Eligibility for Level 2 Distance Learning courses:

  • Learners must be aged 19 years or over as at 31/08/19
  • Must have lived in the EU for the last three years
  • Must currently reside in England, in a postal code outside of Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, Cambridge & Peterborough, Tees Valley and the West Midlands
  • If aged 19-23, must hold a full Level 2 qualification or above in any subject (i.e QCF Diploma Level 2, five GCSEs/O Levels grade A-C, two or three. AS Levels, CSE grade 1 5 or more, one A Level, QCF Certificate, GNVQ Intermediate, First Certificate or Principle of Learning Level 2). If aged 24+ no qualifications are required. 

TO FIND OUT MORE: CLICK HERE

Latest news

Supernova Dental Celebrates First Year with Invisalign Open Day and Awards
October 13, 2025

Based in Bridgwater, Supernova Dental is celebrating an incredible first year in practice, marking its success with three award nominations and the announcement of an upcoming Invisalign Open Day. Since opening less than a year ago, the family-led dental practice has made a strong impression on both patients and the community. The team set out…

Read More
Amicus Law appoints ADPR to lead its communications 
October 10, 2025

Amicus Law, a progressive, client-focused legal firm with offices across Devon, Somerset and Dorset, has appointed award-winning, South West communications agency, ADPR, to support its marketing activities across the South West and throughout the firm’s specialist sectors.  As part of Amicus Law’s growth strategy, ADPR is working with the existing marketing team on strengthening its…

Read More
New partnership set to strengthen regional education for the South West.
October 8, 2025

Andy Berry, CBE of UCS College Group and Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Exeter signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards strengthening regional education, research, and skills development across the South West. The collaboration aims to explore joint initiatives in several key areas, including improving education outcomes,…

Read More
Fresh Start for Young People: Renew Education Launches in Bridgwater
October 7, 2025

A new community-focused organisation, Renew Education, has launched in the heart of Bridgwater to support young people who are unable to access mainstream education – giving them another chance. Founded by local teacher and entrepreneur Ben Kirk, Renew Education works alongside schools to provide tailored support for students who may be struggling in traditional classrooms…

Read More