Health and Fitness for Life

Health and Fitness for Life helps you look at your personal health and well-being; your diet, exercise, fitness and sexual health.

By the end of the course you will be able to see if any adjustments are needed in these areas.

Course Dates	3-5 Apr 19 (Wed-Fri) Women only Apply Now Or Download an Application Form 19-21 June (Wed-Fri) Women only Apply now Or Download an Application Form 30 Sep-2 Oct (Fri-Sun) Men and Women Apply now Or Download an Application Form
Course Times	Classes begin at 4pm on the first day of your course and end at around 3pm on the final day. Please arrive on campus at 3pm on your first day to check in.
Course Level	Level 2
Course Length	3 Days Residential
Course Area	Personal and Social Development
Course Fees	View Fee Section

Planning Your Learning

Choosing the right course will help you get the most out of studying at Fircroft College. We offer one-to-one information, advice and guidance (IAG) to help you plan a personal programme of learning. We will look at what aims and goals you may have, your previous qualifications and experience, and what you want to achieve by studying at Fircroft. We will then plan a suitable programme of learning with you.

To find out more about how we can help you choose the right course for you, download our fact sheet here.

To book an Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) meeting you can contact our admissions office on 0121 472 0116, or come to one of our drop-in sessions, every Monday from 2pm – 4pm.

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Your study options for May 2019

Your guide to short courses at Fircroft for May 2019
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Want to study at university but not sure where to start? Even if you have been out of education for a while, Fircroft College is the perfect place to start.
Take A Seat, It Looks Like Bert Was Right

Fircroft was a hotbed of left-wing, working-class, revolutionary fervour and its student community had representatives of almost every radical grouping in existence at the time. But there was one unrepentant Tory - Bert the Gardener.
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Fircroft College in Selly Oak is celebrating an outstanding year with Access students going on to achieve a 95% success rate and national awards.

Introduction to Criminology

Why do people commit crimes? This short course for adults in Birmingham will examine the psychological, biological and sociological insights as to why people commit a crime and the effects on society. Using your local area as a case study, you will examine the crimes recorded in your area.
Understanding Dyslexia

What is Dyslexia is and how it can be recognised and supported? This short course for adults in Birmingham looks at range of techniques to support individuals to succeed.
Shapeshifters, Leading, Organising Alliance Building the Black Community

A course to enable adults to explore their leadership potential.
Introduction to Psychology

This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in Psychology and wants to understand what is studied in Psychology.
Introduction to the Adult Social Care Sector

If you are considering working in the Social care sector, this course will explore some important information about working in the sector and different of social care and their purpose.
Issues of Identity

This course will give you an insight into individualised care planning.
Supporting with Bereavement and Loss

This course will raise your awareness of bereavement and loss, to develop your understanding when helping others.
City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate - Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace

Be clear what is expected of a coach and a mentor, try out different approaches and reflect on how effective they are.
Parenting Skills

This first course looks at the role of parents or guardians and how this relates to other family members in terms of their needs.
Surviving the Teenage Years

Linked to the Parenting Skills course, this course focuses on the teenage years in a child’s life and the way in which the changes that are taking place impact on the whole family.

Job Vacancies and Advice

There has never been a better time to join Fircroft College.
Aim High with the Access to Higher Education Diploma Social Sciences and Humanities

Want to get into Uni but not sure where to start? The Access to Higher Education Diploma at Fircroft College in Birmingham is a fast track nine-month programme to get you into University. Apply now for September 2019.
Fees

Many of our courses are free, find out more about our fees.
Personal and Social Development

These courses are aimed at improving your self-awareness, confidence and personal well-being.
Who we are

Fircroft is a residential college occupying a former Cadbury family home, set in six acres of beautiful grounds in Selly Oak, Birmingham. Staying with us as a residential student means you can ‘get away from it all’ and focus on learning and achieving, away from everyday home and work pressures.
Award in Education and Training

An introduction to teaching for anyone wanting to teach in Further Education or skills sector
Open Days

Whether you're interested in our programme of short courses, or our Access to Higher Education Diploma, coming to an Open Day is a great way to get a feel for what it’s like to study at Fircroft College.
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Learning Garden Appeal

Fircroft College is a registered charity. We fundraise and apply for grants in support of our work and mission. On the suggestion of students, this year we are excited to launch our 'Learning Garden Appeal' Read more

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