Portslade Community College
Adult Learning Course Information

Course and College Information

Course Notes

Detailed information about all courses is available from the Adult Learning Office at Chalky Road. Tel: 422632.You can email the College at comed@pcc-web.com and we will send you course descriptions of your choice

Course Locations and Times

Locations, other than our Chalky Road site, are indicated next to course details. Start dates and times are shown next to individual course details.

Materials & Textbooks

Your tutor will give you information about equipment, books or materials you need to buy for your course at the first meeting. Please bring a pen, paper etc. as appropriate. Some course textbooks are listed in the course details section. We do not advise the purchase of a textbook until you are certain that a course is going to run. Please ring 422632 for information.

Library Services

The College Library is also the Mile Oak Public Library. Please talk to the Librarians about any special requests you may have for books and resources for your course. Brighton & Hove Libraries do not normally hold textbooks.

Opening hours:
    Mondays          2pm - 5pm
    Tuesdays          2pm - 5pm
    Wednesdays     2pm - 5pm
    Thursdays         2pm - 7pm
    Fridays             2pm - 5pm
    Saturdays         9.30am - 12.30pm
Please ring 01273 296916.

Small Classes

Small study groups can often run if students pay a slightly higher fee or have a shorter course. Any decision on this will be made by the group concerned. Some groups are smaller by design and course fees may reflect this. The maximum number is indicated in the course information section where appropriate.

Saturday Courses

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.

Coming to the College

By Bus
The No.1 Service starts from Whitehawk and goes via:
    Kemptown
    Old Steine
    Churchill Square
    Western Road
    Hove Town Hall
    New Church Road
    Portslade Health Centre
    The Old Village
    Chalky Road    

Bus Timetables For detailed bus information, click links below:

Bus Information Telephone Hotline 01273 886200

By Car
Please see the map. The College has two car parks at Chalky Road and one at the 6th Form Centre. Please park carefully if using off-site roads.

Bad Weather Closure

We shall try and put out information through Southern FM and Southern Counties Radio.

Two For One Scheme

If you, or someone you know, might find it difficult to come to a course of your choice, please contact us. We offer a ‘two for the price of one’ scheme that enables someone to come along with you. For full details ring 01273-422632.

The College is a member of a group of local providers which also plans a range of especially tailored courses. Please ring 01273-667788 (Ext. 370) for information.

Daytime Study - Adults at the 6th Form Centre

You can study during the daytime alongside our 6th Form students at the College’s Sixth Form Centre which is located on the High Street.

For full details about 6th Form Centre courses for adults please ring Margaret McHugh (01273 410711) before 22nd July or after 1st September.
NB Courses start from 8th September. Fees payable.

Training For Business and Industry

The College can provide training for large and small companies in the Food Hygiene Foundation Certificate; First Aid at Work and a range of Computing, Internet and Word Processing courses. Please ring 01273-422632 and ask us to put together a package for you. Many of our part-time adult students are sponsored by their employers.

Other College Resourcse, Activities and Partners

11 – 16 AGED STUDENTS: Tel: 416300
SIXTH FORM CENTRE: Tel: 410711
CHILDREN’S CENTRE: Tel: 294062
PAVILION PRE-SCHOOL: Tel: 423854
COLLEGE/MILE OAK LIBRARY: Tel: 296916
SUSSEX VOICEWORKS CHOIR: Tel: 411460
COASTLINE HARMONY CHORUS: Tel: 419230
VILLAGE CENTRE YOUTHWORK: Telephone: 416838
SPORTS CENTRE: Tel: 411100
CAREERS - CONNEXIONS - UNDER 20s : Tel 0845 4506071

Courses for Adults with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities

Our aim is to extend the range of opportunities locally for adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

For more information please contact Brighton 01273 667788 ( City College)

New Course Ideas

Is there a subject that you would like to study or a qualification you wish to gain which is not included in this year’s brochure? Please ring us on 422632 and let us have your requests for courses.

Are you interested in these courses or any other activities at the college?
Please come to our information evening on Tuesday 9th September from 7.30-8.30pm, Chalky Road site.
Telephone us at any time on 422632 for details.