What we offer
At AAL we have a range of courses to support individuals looking to embark on a career in the care sector. If you are already working in the profession you can gain a qualification whilst working at a time that suits you.
Health and Social Care
- Level 1 – Get that job in health and social care
- Level 2 – Certificate in adult social care (Pre-Access)
- Level 3 – Award and Certificate in health and social care
- Level 3 – Access to university health studies and social care
- Level 3 – Access to university social science
Childcare
- Level 3 – Residential childcare diploma
- Level 5 – Leadership and management for residential childcare
Counselling
- Level 1 – Counselling
- Level 2 – Counselling – Helping Skills
- Level 3 – Award in Counselling
- Level 3 – Diploma in Counselling
Mental Health
- Level 2 – Understanding children and young people’s mental health
- Level 3 – Certificate in understanding mental health
Additional Needs
- Level 2 – Understanding behaviour that challenges
- Level 2 – Understanding specific learning difficulties (including autism)

Apply now to start your career
Leave your details with us and we will contact you to guide you through the application process.
What you can do next
You can progress through the range of courses we have on offer.

Typical jobs you can progress into include:
The key benefit to students
Free training is subject to eligibility.
Access to expert tutors with extensive industry experience.
Qualified professionals earn an average salary of £25,000.
13% job growth – 124,144 new jobs needed by 2027.
Access to expert tutors with extensive industry experience.
Qualified professionals earn an average salary of £25,000.
13% job growth – 124,144 new jobs needed by 2027.
Key benefits to employers
Reduced staff turnover and fills gaps in skills shortages.
Increased quality and productivity.
Staff feel valued and invested in the organisation.
Training staff can support good CQC inspection grades.
Increased quality and productivity.
Staff feel valued and invested in the organisation.
Training staff can support good CQC inspection grades.
Why Learn With AAL?
At Aldridge Adult Learning, we place teaching, learning and the support of our students at the heart of everything we do. We ensure a friendly, supportive environment which helps you to achieve.
We have high achievement rates: 89% in 2019-20
“ I am very pleased to have achieved great results, I am now studying at University. I have a lot to thank both the College and my teacher for helping me. Thank you so much, you have been really supportive, accessible and you offer a wealth of knowledge and experience.”
“ I have really enjoyed the course and I am looking forward to continuing my learning and development in this field.”
“ I think Gill is a fantastic teacher, she was enthusiastic and gave all of us equal attention.”