Are you an employer in East Yorkshire looking to upskill your team's skills and qualifications at no cost to yourself? Or perhaps you are an adult learner seeking to learn new skills or to build on those you already have?

Hull College offers an exceptional opportunity for both employers and employees to upskill through a variety of free courses.* Designed to address crucial industry needs, these training programmes provide the tools and knowledge required to excel in various roles.

Many of the Phoenix courses are funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and will have provided £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.

The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in three priority areas: communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skill.

Hull College's free courses are specifically tailored for individuals aged 19 or over who are currently employed within the East Riding of Yorkshire and are designed to be accessible and beneficial for both employees and employers. By investing in your team's education, or by taking the initiative to improve your own skills, you can enhance capabilities and boost productivity standards.

The Phoenix courses are an excellent way to show commitment to employee development and workplace safety, and for adult learners to advance their career prospects.

Take your career to the next level

Most courses are held at the Queen's Gardens campus of Hull College, although Phoenix also offer online learning. If you're an employer who wishes to group book employees on to a course, the college can arrange for the training to be held at your own workplace.

From forklift to COSHH training, there are a range of courses available to suit your needs, including:

  • Three day Managing Safely IOS - Equip your team or yourself with essential safety management skills.
  • Level 2 Fire Awareness, Risk Assessments, and Environmental Awareness - Enhance the ability to manage safety and environmental risks effectively.
  • COSHH and Manual Handling - Ensure compliance and promote a safer workplace.
  • Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen Awareness - Vital for businesses and individuals in the food industry, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Level 2 Personal Licence/Conflict Management and Alcohol Awareness - Perfect for hospitality industry professionals managing licensed premises.
  • Level 2 Principles of Team Leading - Develop strong leadership skills within your team or enhance your own leadership capabilities.
  • Level 3 Education and Training - For those looking to teach or train others in their field.
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Green Labourer Card - Essential for entry-level construction workers.
  • CSCS Blue Card for Skilled Workers - For skilled workers in the construction industry needing certification.
  • Forklift Truck Refresher/Pasma - FLT licence renewal.
  • Level 2 Fire Awareness and Level 3 Emergency First Aid - Understand common causes of fire, hazards, fire risk assessment, and much more.
  • Level 2 Mental Health First Aid/Mental Health Awareness - To gain valuable introduction to MHA from common conditions.

Get started

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your team's skills and qualifications, or to improve your own career prospects, for free.

Start upskilling today with Hull College and see the difference it can make in your team's performance, your personal career growth, and your business's success.

Find out more by visiting the Hull College website here, by emailing the team on lucy.oliver@hull-college.ac.uk or by calling 07944 271 103.

*The free Phoenix courses on offer at Hull College may be dependent on different circumstances. Visit the Hull College website for full terms and conditions.