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Community courses

Learn a new skill, language or gain a qualification on a community course with West Notts. We offer over 250 community courses in over 50 small venues across Mansfield and Ashfield for students aged 19+.

Call our community team to book a place 01623 413602

Bringing learning to your doorstep

Want to learn a new skill, language or qualification? Vision West Nottinghamshire College offers short courses across Mansfield and Ashfield. The college works in partnership with 15 local community and voluntary organisations including Disability Nottinghamshire, NIDAS, MIND, Framework, Mansfield District Council and a number of local children’s centres.

Our courses

With over 250 courses to choose from there really is something for everyone. Courses range in length from a few hours to a number of weeks, and can easily fit around your other commitments.

Call our community team to book a place 01623 413602.

Sage accounts
Business administration
Card making
Chinese and oriental cooking
Computers for beginners
Confidence building
Counselling
Digital photography
ESOL
Exploring language barriers
First aid
Floristry skills (flower arranging)
Food safety
French
Functional skills (English and maths)
Home maintenance
Improve your maths
IT skills

Jewellery making
Making bags and cushions
Making soft toys
Microsoft Office skills
Mindfulness
Nail skills
Overcoming anxiety
Painting and drawing
Performing arts
Sewing bee
Sign language
Spanish
Teaching assistant, introduction
Vintage crafts
Volunteering
Watercolour painting
Working in the care sector

A full list of our courses can be found in the latest community and adult course guide.

Download our adult part-time course guide 2020

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Find a community course

Course	Day	Time	Start	Length	Cost	Venue
Emergency First Aid	Wed	9.00- 5.00	05/02/2020	1	0.00*	Rainworth Village Hall
Address Rainworth Village Hall Rainworth Mansfield Notts NG21 0JY Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
First Aid at Work Level 3	M,Tue,W	9.00- 5.00	17/02/2020	3	145.00*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Home Maintenance - Carpentry and Joinery	Mon	9.00- 5.00	17/02/2020	1	31.50*	WNC Station Park
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Julias Way Lowmoor Road Station Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 7RB Find out more 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Introduction to Brickwork	Mon	9.00- 5.00	17/02/2020	1	31.50*	WNC Station Park
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Julias Way Lowmoor Road Station Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 7RB Find out more 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Emergency First Aid	Thurs	9.00- 5.00	20/02/2020	1	38.20*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Working With Children with Additional Needs	Mon	9.15 - 11.30	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	King Edward Primary School
Address King Edward Primary School St Andrew St Mansfield Littleworth NG18 2RG Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Wire Jewellery (create & earn)	Mon	9.45- 12.00	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	Park Road Resource Centre
Address Park Road Resource Centre 53 Park Road Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8ER Find out more 01623 429334 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Watercolours , Next Steps	Mon	12.15 - 2.30	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	Tin Hat Centre
Address Tin Hat Centre Chapel Road Selston Notts NG16 6BW Find out more 01773 864510 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Family First Aid	Mon	1.00- 3.00	24/02/2020	5	0.00*	Warsop Children's Centre
Address Warsop Children’s Warsop Notts NG20 0AL Find out more 01623 847766 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Home Maintenance - Carpentry and Joinery	Mon	6.00- 8.15	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	WNC Station Park
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Julias Way Lowmoor Road Station Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 7RB Find out more 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Home Maintenance - Plumbing	Mon	6.00- 8.15	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	WNC Station Park
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Julias Way Lowmoor Road Station Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 7RB Find out more 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Introduction to Brickwork	Mon	6.00- 8.15	24/02/2020	6	10.00*	WNC Station Park
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Julias Way Lowmoor Road Station Park Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 7RB Find out more 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
IT Skills for Work - Power Point & Presentations	Tues	9.30 - 11.45	25/02/2020	6	10.00*	Mansfield Library
Address Mansfield Library West Gate Town Centre Mansfield NG18 1NH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Understanding Mental Health and Getting Support	Tues	5.45- 8.00	25/02/2020	6	10.00*	Park Road Resource Centre
Address Park Road Resource Centre 53 Park Road Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8ER Find out more 01623 429334 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Microsoft Office Skills	Wed	9.30- 11.45	26/02/2020	6	10.00*	Acacia Centre
Address Acacia Centre (off Forest Road) Kirkby-in-Ashfield Notts NG17 9BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Digital Photography, Introduction	Wed	6.00- 8.00	26/02/2020	7	9.00*	Tin Hat Centre
Address Tin Hat Centre Chapel Road Selston Notts NG16 6BW Find out more 01773 864510 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
IT Skills for Work - A Beginners Guide to Spreadsheets	Thurs	9.30 - 11.45	27/02/2020	6	10.00*	Mansfield Library
Address Mansfield Library West Gate Town Centre Mansfield NG18 1NH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Overcome Anxiety and Build Confidence	Thurs	9.45- 12.00	27/02/2020	6	10.00*	Park Road Resource Centre
Address Park Road Resource Centre 53 Park Road Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8ER Find out more 01623 429334 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Mindfulness for Busy Parents	Thurs	9.00 - 11.15	27/02/2020	6	0.00*	Wainwright Primary Academy
Address Wainwright Primary Academy Harrop White Rd Mansfield NG19 6TF Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Photo Editing- Light Room	Thurs	6.00- 8.15	27/02/2020	6	10.00*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
IT Skills for Work - Computers for Beginners	Fri	9.15 - 11.45	28/02/2020	6	10.00*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Baby Save a Life	Wed	9.30- 11.30	04/03/2020	1	0.00*	Mansfield Woodhouse Children's Centre
Address Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Swan Lane Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8BT Find out more 01623 666370 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Family First Aid	Tues	9.30- 12.00	21/04/2020	3	11.25*	Park Road Resource Centre
Address Park Road Resource Centre 53 Park Road Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8ER Find out more 01623 429334 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Sewing Bee	Tues	5.45- 8.00	21/04/2020	6	10.00*	Rainworth Village Hall
Address Rainworth Village Hall Rainworth Mansfield Notts NG21 0JY Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
ESOL - Reading	Wed	5.45 - 8.45	22/04/2020	12	13.50*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Acting for Adults/Confidence Buiding through Drama	Thurs	1.00 - 3.00	23/04/2020	11	9.00*	Mansfield Palace Theatre
Address Mansfield Palace Theatre Leeming Street Mansfield Notts NG18 1NG Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Confidence Building	Thurs	9.00 - 11.00	23/04/2020	4	9.00*	Wainwright Primary Academy
Address Wainwright Primary Academy Harrop White Rd Mansfield NG19 6TF Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
IT Skills for Work - Microsoft Office Skills	Fri	9.15 - 12.00	24/04/2020	5	12.50*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Volunteering	Wed	9.30- 11.30	29/04/2020	5	9.00*	Mansfield Woodhouse Children's Centre
Address Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Swan Lane Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8BT Find out more 01623 666370 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Story Sacks	Mon	1.00- 3.00	11/05/2020	6	0.00*	Warsop Children's Centre
Address Warsop Children’s Warsop Notts NG20 0AL Find out more 01623 847766 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
IT Skills for Work - Power Point & Presentations	Fri	9.15 - 11.45	05/06/2020	6	10.00*	Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Address Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield NG18 5BH Find out more 0808 100 3646 or 01623 413602 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Family First Aid	Wed	9.30- 11.30	17/06/2020	5	0.00*	Mansfield Woodhouse Children's Centre
Address Mansfield Woodhouse Children’s Swan Lane Mansfield Woodhouse Notts NG19 8BT Find out more 01623 666370 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.
Baby Save a Life	Mon	1.00- 3.00	06/07/2020	1	0.00*	Warsop Children's Centre
Address Warsop Children’s Warsop Notts NG20 0AL Find out more 01623 847766 community@wnc.ac.uk Vision Community Creche places my be available, please call for details. *If you are in receipt of a qualifying means-tested benefit you may be eligible for remitted fees – please contact the community learning team on 01623413602 for more information.

FAQs

How do I book onto a course?

Booking onto a course is easy! Just call the number stated in the contact details displayed in the community course guide. Remember to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Sometimes, a course may be cancelled due to low numbers, so do make sure you book early to let us know if you’re interested.

Enrolment takes place during the first session of the course. If you cannot attend, contact the community team on 01623 413602.
Refunds

If a course is cancelled by Vision West Nottinghamshire College due to low numbers, any student who has paid their fees in full at the start of the course will receive a refund for the weeks which have been cancelled. If a student withdraws from a course, the standard college refunds policy will apply.
How much will it cost?

Many of the courses are funded by the Community Learning and Skills Service (CLaSS) and incur an hourly fee of £4.50 as a contribution towards learning costs. Fees can be paid in full during your first session, or you can pay weekly as you attend.

Some courses will require students to purchase additional resources for their course including materials and workbooks – please ask for further details when booking onto your course.
Discounted fees
If you are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit you are entitled to 100% reduction in tuition fees. Valid benefit documents must be produced at the time of enrolment.

Benefits which qualify include:
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (not contribution based)
- Housing or Council Tax Benefit (not Single Person’s Allowance)
- Employment Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Incapacity Benefit
- Universal Credit
All benefits claimants will be required to provide evidence of their benefit status to qualify for fee remission.

Information correct as of August 2019. Please note: Students should be at least 19 years of age to access community courses.
What do I need to bring with me?
At your first session, you will need to bring one of the following forms of identification:
- Passport
- Driving licence
- ID card or other national ID
- National Insurance Number
- Benefits documentation
- Exam certificate
- Bank/credit/debit card
This will enable us to provide you with your Unique Learner Number (ULN) when you complete your enrolment form. If you qualify for a 100% reduction in tuition fees, don’t forget to bring your current benefit(s) documents with you.

Contact the community team

01623 413602

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