READY TO SAY HELLO TO YOUR FUTURE?
Summer Enrolment for courses starting this September is now open!
Whether you’ve already applied, received an offer or you’re still exploring your options, you can enrol at one of our colleges and get ready to start your journey.
YOUR ENROLMENT JOURNEY
ENROLMENT DATES & TIMES
For anyone who has received their GCSE results this summer or adults looking for adult part-time or university-level courses, it’s not too late to enrol. Please see dates and times below:
| Date | James Watt College | Erdington Skills Centre | Matthew Boulton College | Sutton Coldfield College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1st September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Thursday 3rd September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Saturday 5th September | 10.00 – 13.00 | 10.00 – 13.00 | 10.00 – 13.00 | 10.00 – 13.00 |
| Tuesday 8th September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Thursday 10th September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Tuesday 15th September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
| Thursday 17th September | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 | 17.00 – 19.00 |
FREE COURSES FOR ADULTS
Many adults can study for free at BMet.
If you’re aged 19 or over and earn less than £36,126 per year, you could be eligible for free tuition on selected courses.
If your course isn’t free, don’t worry, we can offer:
- Flexible payment plans
- Advanced Learner Loans for eligible Level 3 courses
- Advice from our Student Services team
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
We want everyone to have the opportunity to study at BMet.
Depending on your age, course and personal circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support to help with the cost of studying, including travel, equipment and other essential course-related expenses.
WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY
Learners enrolling on a course will need to provide the appropriate evidence from the list below. Please ensure you bring all the required forms of evidence with you on the day.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATION
• Passport
• Photo Driving licence
• Identity Card or other form of National ID
COURSE INFORMATION
• Proof of Qualifications
• National Insurance number
FINANCE (IF APPLICABLE)
• Payment card/details
• Confirmation of Loan application/approval
• Employer purchase order
IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS
• Visa documentation
• Refugee/asylum documentation
• Residency and Income evidence
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Whatever your next step, there’s a place for you at BMet. See what your future could look like in our latest campaign.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! Depending on availability, our team can help you find the right course, apply and enrol on the day.
Bring any results you have and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Yes. If you’ve changed your mind, speak to our admissions team when you arrive.
Enrolment times vary depending on your course and how busy the college is. During our busiest periods, particularly following GCSE Results Day, you may experience longer waiting times. Our teams will work to enrol you as quickly as possible.
Yes, you’re welcome to bring a parent, guardian or supporter if needed. Please be aware that enrolment areas can become very busy, particularly during peak periods, so we ask that only those who need to accompany you attend where possible. Additional family members can wait in our café areas.
Please note that learners attending assessments, including ESOL assessments, cannot bring children or family members into the assessment rooms.
WHAT TO BRING ON THE DAY
Learners enrolling on courses will need to provide evidence from the list below:
- Passport
- Photo Driving Licence
- Identity Card or other form of National Identification
- National Insurance Number
- Payment card/details
- Proof of qualifications
- Benefit/household income documents if you are applying for financial support – Click here to view a step by step guide to Bursary Support.
- Confirmation of your loan application and/or approval if you are funding your fees through and Advanced Learner Loan or Higher Education Loan
- Purchase order confirmation if your employer is paying fees
- If you are an asylum seeker, refugee or have a study Visa or any other Visa type covering your time in the UK, please bring this documentation with you.
- Residency and Income Evidence required – click here for more information.
Please note where course fees are required, these must be paid or evidence provided of loan application/or approval at enrolment.
HOW TO FIND US
James Watt College
Matthew Boulton College
Sutton Coldfield College
NEED ADVICE BEFORE YOU ENROL?
Whether you have a question about your application, course, funding or what to bring on the day, our Admissions Team is here to help.
