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ADULT SKILLS FUNDED SHORT COURSES
SKILLS BOOTCAMPS
Ready for your next step
Complete your adult skills short course and our team will help you with:
- Guaranteed job interview or help with an employer’s recruitment process
- Interview with training provider if further learning is your next step
- 1-2-1 support with job application
- Assistance with preparing for your interview
- Support to gain the correct paperwork to commence your next steps
Adult Skills CoursesTrack Record
- >1340 of learners went into work during 2022-23
- 2637 candidates enrolled in last academic year
- Course success rates exceed 90% across 9 qualifications
- Over 95% rate courses excellent/good
- 100% candidate job interview opportunity
- 65% job outcome rate
- All training fully funded & delivered by experienced, qualified college partner tutors
- Industry accredited qualifications
FAQs: Adult Skills Short Courses
Do I have to pay for my course?
No – if you meet the eligibility criteria on the course information sheet your course will be fully funded.
How long is my course?
Length will vary depending on the course, please click more info button for your selected course below.
When do courses start?
Courses often start on Mondays throughout the year – more information can be obtained via the Contact Us page
Which qualifications will I get?
Qualifications vary, depending on the course, all qualifications are nationally recognised, please click more info button for your selected course below.
How do I get my CSCS card?
On completion of your 2 weeks training, you will be invited to sit your CSCS test at a local centre to you. On passing this test your card will be sent to your home address.Â
Why do I need a photo ID?
As the courses are funded, we are obliged by the funding authorities to check your eligibility – part of this is by a photo ID. It is also required for those sitting the CSCS test or for those candidates requiring DBS checks.
How do I get my DBS check?
Your DBS is processed by our employer sponsors during their registration process. You will only receive a DBS check upon securing employment.
Is my DBS check funded?
Yes, if you commence employment with the employer sponsor. If you secure your own employment elsewhere you can claim back the cost of the DBS check by speaking to your Cidori work coach.Â
How can I find out about available jobs?
You will be signed up to our in-house job board – My Job Portal  which will advise/alert you of vacancies in your area.
What do other people who have been on these courses say?
96.5% of candidates rate courses “excellent” or “good”
95.1% of candidates rate customer service “excellent/very good”
See also ‘About Us – What People Say’