Application guide for adults (age 19+)

Here’s how to apply for September 2026

Step 1: Visit our website and complete an online application form for the course that you are interested in. Each application will receive an email acknowledgement so that you know it has been received.

Step 2: After you have submitted your application, one of our friendly Learner Services team will contact you by email to confirm either a face-to-face or telephone interview (IAG session), depending on your chosen course, so please check your emails regularly – including your junk/spam.

• Please note: some interviews take place during our Open Days, so if you are invited to attend on a Saturday that will be during an Open Event. Our courses fill up fast, so it is important you attend to secure your place.
• During your interview our teaching staff will talk through your career aspirations, predicted grades, and whether you require any additional support. This just helps us to make sure you have applied for the right course to support your needs so you can achieve your future career goals.
• To assist you with remembering the date and time of your interview you will receive a call from one of the Learner Services team the day before, as well as a text reminder on the day.

Step 3: If the course is suitable for your requirements, you will be given a verbal offer. If you agree to this verbal offer, you will receive a follow-up confirmation email asking you to confirm the offer by clicking on a link in the email. By doing this, it secures your place at the college, so please try and respond as soon as possible as places fill up quickly.

Step 4: The first stage of the enrolment process requires you to complete an online form, upload a photo, and digitally sign a learning agreement. This information will be sent to you via email during July/early August 2026.

• Please note: the photo will be used for your college ID badge so you will need to be professional, which means the photo should be of you and only you. Please do not include objects, pets, etc. and avoid busy backgrounds. Just keep it simple.

Step 5: The second stage of the enrolment process requires you to come into college. An invitation will be emailed to you during July/early August 2026 detailing the day and time you will need to attend.

Sometimes this email can land in your junk/spam folder, so please check there if you haven’t received it. If you have any concerns regarding your enrolment, please email enrolments@southstaffs.ac.uk

Coming to enrol will give you the opportunity to meet some of the teaching staff face-to-face who will confirm your course level and answer any questions that you may have. You will also speak to the maths and English team and Learning Support, if required.

Please don’t forget to bring along your:

• Exam results
• Proof of ID – passport, driving licence, provisional licence
• Evidence of Advanced Learner loan, if applicable
• If claiming a fee remission due to low income, benefits, please bring in up to date evidence

The final part of the enrolment process is with our Learner Services team who will check all your details, retake your photo if the uploaded one isn’t suitable (as detailed above) and complete your enrolment to secure your place.

Please make sure that you don’t miss this final stage as without it your course place isn’t secure and could be given to someone else.

The enrolment process in most cases takes about an hour but it can be longer if you need to see the Learning Support and/or maths and English team.

Step 6: We look forward to seeing you at enrolment where you will officially become a South Staffordshire College learner and start your career journey with us. Congratulations!

Kit and uniform information

Please see the list below of different subject areas. Click on the area to see the specific kit and uniform list for your course.

• Agriculture
• Animal Care
• Beauty (Beauty Therapy and Full-Time Nail Courses)
• Beauty (Gents Uniform)
• Beauty (Part-Time Evening Nail and Waxing Courses)
• Business
• Construction and Plumbing
• Countryside
• Dog Grooming
• Early Years
• Equine
• Hair (Gents Uniform)
• Hair (Ladies Uniform)
• Health & Social Care
• Hospitality and Catering
• Motor Vehicle
• Photography
• Public Services
• Travel and Tourism

Apprenticeships

What is the apprenticeship application process?

Please explore the course pages for more in depth information on your preferred area. All prospective apprentices, whether you need support to find your employer, or you already work there, will be invited to an Information, Advice and Guidance session to ensure you have all the information you require about the programme, and that this is the right option for you.

Start dates are throughout the year, and not just in September, so whether you have an employer lined up or not, please get in touch with our friendly team.

Visit our dedicated apprenticeships section for more information and additional support.

Lichfield College

Rodbaston College

Tamworth College

Torc College