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Whether you want to develop your skills, take on a new hobby or plan on changing careers, Cornwall College has something for everyone.

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Featured adult courses at Cornwall College

Introduction to Plumbing

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 12 hours (4 evenings x 3 hours)   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 27/11/2024, 05/03/2025, 07/05/2025
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Nutritious, Healthy Pasta and Classic sauces

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 1 Day, 9am-4pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 18/01/2025
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An Introduction to Making Topping Flavoured Breads

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 2 Evenings, 6-9pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 29/01/2025
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Introduction to Access: Drawing

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 1 evening a week 5-8pm for 5 weeks   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 14/01/2025, 25/02/2025
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Introduction to Fish Preparation – St Austell

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 2 Weeks   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 17/02/2025
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An Introduction to Fish Preparation and Cookery

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 1 Day, 9am-4pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 12/10/2024
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Healthy Pickles and Preserves

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 2 Evenings, 6-9pm   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 13/11/2024
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Lets go Vegan

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 2 weeks.   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 28/10/2024
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Watercolour & Acrylic Painting for Beginners & Improvers – Cornish Landmarks

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 1 Day   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 28/06/2025
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Silver Bangle & Charm Beginners Jewellery Workshop

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 1 Day   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 16/11/2024, 01/02/2025
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Oxy-Fuel Gas Competence Training & Inspection

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – Inspection (6 hours, 9am to 4pm). Inspection and Practical Cutting training (9 hours, 9am to 7pm)   |   Part-time
  • Level – Professional Qualification
  • Available Starts – 22/09/2024, 07/10/2024, 02/12/2024, 12/01/2025, 23/01/2025, 06/02/2025, 07/03/2025, 18/05/2025, 22/06/2025
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Introduction to Access Photography

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 12 weeks / 1 evening per week   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 24/09/2024, 29/04/2025
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Silver Stacking Rings Beginners Jewellery Workshop

Adult Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 1 Day   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 30/11/2024, 01/03/2025
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Introduction to Rendering

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 2x 3hour sessions   |   Part-time
  • Level – Entry Level
  • Available Starts – 15/01/2025
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Kinesiology and Sports Taping

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College St Austell
  • Duration – 1 day – 6 hours   |   Part-time
  • Level – Level 3
  • Available Starts – 06/12/2024
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Introduction to Turning

Leisure and Professional
  • Location – Cornwall College Camborne
  • Duration – 8 Weeks   |   Part-time
  • Level – No Qualification
  • Available Starts – 30/04/2025
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Why study with us?

Our vocational training and leisure courses are designed to support you to reach your goals and embrace your passions. Discover our wide range of courses and take your next steps into learning, earning and creating

What subjects can I study?

We offer a wide variety of subjects, including arts and media, construction, catering, and accounting, as well as GCSEs and functional skills courses.

Browse by subject and discover the right course for you.

FAQs

Click on the questions below to learn more about Adult Courses at Cornwall College.

This varies from course to course, but we offer course at a range of times – including evenings and weekends – to help fit around your own schedule. In addition, our online courses give you total flexibility to learn when and wherever suits you.

Our adult education courses attract a wide range of learners from different age groups. If you are planning on studying a full-time vocational course, then it is likely that you will be learning alongside some of our 16-18-year-old students. Learning with people of different ages – exchanging knowledge and different points of view – can add a new dimension to your learning experience.

Tuition fees vary from course to course, depending on the course length and level, and the materials used. However, we are committed to helping as many people as possible to access our courses, and can offer financial support towards course fees, travel and essential equipment (dependent on eligibility).
Funding Support and College Bursaries for Adult Learners

Click on your chosen course page to learn more about the potential career options available, and to get an idea of average salaries in your chosen field.

We have an amazing range of facilities across our campuses. Whatever you decide to study – from hairdressing to mechanics, construction or ceramics – you’ll be using professional standard tools and materials in our inspiring surroundings.

Simply click through to your chosen course and follow the directions to fill in the application form. One of our team will then be in touch to confirm your place on the course, take payment (if applicable) and to discuss any further steps.

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Mel Tingpoint
Introduction to MIG Welding

Thanks to Cornwall College, my welding skills are now hot stuff! My friends call me ‘Spark Master’ and I’ve successfully welded my lunchbox shut. Best short course ever!

Phil Ings-Bland
Pasty Crimping for Beginners

Thanks to St Austell’s Pasty Baking course, I’m the ‘Crimp King’ of my kitchen! My pasties are now the talk of the town, and I’ve never felt more deliciously accomplished!

Beau Trek
Boatbuilding for Beginners

Falmouth’s Boatbuilding course was a tidal wave of knowledge! Now, I’m the ‘Captain Crafty’ of boat building, and my friends are all on board with my new skills. Anchors aweigh!