Courses for Adults
Why wait another year to make a change? We have courses starting throughout the year, so take a look at what’s coming up and take that next step with us, whether you are looking to upskill or do something for fun we have something for you.
Or, if you wish to speak with an advisor please telephone 01924 789111 or email courseinfo@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk.
- Adult Course Guide 2024
- All Courses
- Castleford College
- Selby College
- Wakefield College
- Online Learning
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Course Guide 2024
All Courses
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | day(s) | Duration | Location | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult English & Maths | ||||||||
| Part-time GCSE English and Functional Skills English Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Part-time GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Access to Higher Education | ||||||||
| Access to Higher Education - Business Management Pathway | 3 | September | 2 days per week | 1 year | £3,022 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Creative Arts Pathway | 3 | September | 3 days per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Creative Industries Pathway | 3 | September | 2.5 days per week | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Healthcare Professions Pathway | 3 | September | 2 days per week | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Humanities & Social Sciences Pathway | 3 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £3,022 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Music Technology Pathway | 3 | September | 3 days per week | 1 year | £4,835 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Science Pathway | 3 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Animal Care | ||||||||
| Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763 – 02) | 2 | September | 1 day or 1 evening per week | 35 weeks | £1,180 | |||
| Diploma in Dog Grooming | 3 | September | 1 day or 1 evening per week | TBC | £3,345 | |||
| Art, Design & Photography | ||||||||
| Exploring Studio Photography | 1 | TBC | 1 evening per week | 7 weeks | Free | |||
| Exploring Printmaking | N/A | TBC | 1 evening per week | 6 weeks | Free | |||
| Introduction to Garment Making | N/A | September | 1 afternoon per week | 6 weeks | Free | |||
| Automotive | ||||||||
| Certificate in Motorcycle Maintenance | 2 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | £920 | |||
| Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Principles | 3 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | £3,345 | |||
| IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness | 1 | Various | 1 day | 4 Hours | TBC | |||
| IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel | 2 | Various | Contact us | 2 days or equivalent over evening sessions | TBC | |||
| IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities | 2 | Various | Contact us | 2 days or equivalent over evening sessions | TBC | |||
| IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement | 3 | Various | Contact us | 2 days or equivalent over evening sessions | TBC | |||
| IMI Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components | 4 | Various | Contact us | 2 days or equivalent over evening sessions | TBC | |||
| Skills Bootcamp - LGV Driver | 3 | 28th August 2024 | Contact us | 16 weeks | TBC | |||
| Business, Management & Leadership | ||||||||
| AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping | 3 | September, February | 1 day or 2 evenings | 6 months | £1,265 | |||
| Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AQ2022) | 3 | Various | 1 day or 2 evenings | 1 year | £2,573 | |||
| CMI Award in Management and Leadership | 5 | Various | Contact us | 2-3 months | O | £600 | ||
| CMI Award in the Principles of Management & Leadership | 3 | Various | Contact us | 2-3 months | O | £300 | ||
| CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership | 5 | Various | Wednesday mornings | 5 months | O | £1,200 | ||
| CMI Certificate in the Principles of Management & Leadership | 3 | Varous | Contact us | 4 months | O | £600 | ||
| Diploma for Customer Service Practitioners | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | W | £600 | ||
| Diploma for Customer Service Specialists | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | W | £3,600 | ||
| Diploma for the Business Administrator | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 months | W | £3,600 | ||
| Diploma in Business Administration | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | W | £3,600 | ||
| Diploma in Management | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | W | £3,600 | ||
| Diploma in Management & Leadership | 5 | Various | Contact us | 1 year | O | £2,310 | ||
| Diploma in People Management | 5 | Various | Thursdays 1:15pm-6:45pm | 1 year | O | £2,130 | ||
| CMI Diploma in the Principles of Management & Leadership | 3 | Various | Contact us | 1 year | O | £1,500 | ||
| Foundation Certificate Bookkeeping | 2 | September/November | 1 day or 2 evenings | 3 months | £362 | |||
| Foundation Certificate in Accounting (AQ2022) | 2 | September/November | 1 day or 2 evenings | 12 months | £1,265 | |||
| Foundation Certificate in People Practice | 3 | Various | Contact us | 1 year | O | £1,400 | ||
| ILM (NVQ) Diploma in Management and Leadership | 5 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | W | £3,120 | ||
| Professional Diploma in Accounting (Q2022) | 4 | September | Tuesday 6pm - 9pm | 15 months | £2,573 | |||
| Childcare & Early years | ||||||||
| Early years Practitioner | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | TBC | |||
| Diploma for the Early years Practitioner | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | W | £3,600 | ||
| Diploma for the Early years Workforce | 3 | Sept, Jan, April | Wednesdays 9:00am-1:15pm. | 2 years | £2,882 | |||
| Computing | ||||||||
| Award in Cybersecurity | 1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| Award in Digital and IT Skills | 2 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| Essential Digital Skills | E3 & L1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| Essential Digital Skills | E3 & L1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| HNC/HND Computing (HTQ) | Leve 4/5 | September | Contact us | Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years (per level) | Full-time: £6950, Part-time: £3475 | |||
| Construction | ||||||||
| Award in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws in the UK | 3 | Various | One full day | 1 day | TBC | |||
| DIY Carpentry Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 1 day | Free* | |||
| DIY Electrical Skills: Basic Electrical for the home | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Plumbing Skills : Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Contact us | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Plumbing Skills : Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Contact us | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Tiling Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Trowel Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Trowel Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment | 3 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Green Skills Fundamentals of Building Information | 3 | Various from September to March | 1 day | 1 day | TBC | |||
| Green Skills Implementation of Building Information Modelling | 3 | Various from September to March | One day over 5 consecutive weeks | 5 days | TBC | |||
| Green Skills Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pump Systems | 3 | Various | 3 days | 3 days | TBC | |||
| Green Skills Rainwater Harvesting & Greywater Recycling Systems | 3 | Various | 2 days | 2 days | TBC | |||
| HNC Higher National Certificate in Architectural Technology for England (2023)- HTQ | 4 | September or January | 1 day per week | 18 months to 2 years | TBC | |||
| HNC Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England (2023)- HTQ | 4 | September or January | 1 day per week | 18 months to 2 years | TBC | |||
| HNC Higher National Certificate in Modern Methods of Construction for England (2023)- HTQ | 4 | September or January | 1 day per week | 18 months to 2 years | TBC | |||
| HNC Higher National Certificate in Quantity Surveying for England (2023)- HTQ | 4 | September or January | 1 day per week | 18 months to 2 years | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating | 2 | Flexible | 1 day per week | 2 years | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) | 3 | Various | Contact us | 15 months | W | TBC | ||
| NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) - Bricklaying | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12-18 months | W | TBC | ||
| NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Site Carpentry | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | W | TBC | ||
| NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Site Carpentry | 3 | Various | Contact us | 15 months | W | TBC | ||
| Qualifications for Skills: NVQ Certificate in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) - General Construction | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | W | TBC | ||
| Qualifications for Skills: NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | 1 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | W | TBC | ||
| Site Operatives Training Programme | 1 | September, March | Contact us | 1 or 2 weeks | W | TBC | ||
| Dental | ||||||||
| Certificate in Dental Radiography | N/A | Various | 6 Full days | 6-8 months | O | TBC | ||
| Certificate in Oral Health Education | N/A | Various | 6 Full days | 6-8 months | W | O | TBC | |
| Diploma in Dental Nursing 4238-03 | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | W | TBC | ||
| Engineering | ||||||||
| Award in Introductory Welding Skills (3268) | 1 | September/January | Tuesday & Thursday evenings | 10 weeks | TBC | |||
| Award in Welding Skills Level 2 (3268) | 2 | September/January | Tuesday & Thursday evenings | 10 weeks | TBC | |||
| Award in Welding Skills Level 3 (3268) | 3 | September/January | Tuesday & Thursday evenings | 10 weeks | TBC | |||
| HNC General Engineering | 4 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| HNC Engineering (Electrical & Electronic) | 4 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| HNC Engineering (Mechanical) | 4 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| HND General Engineering | 5 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| Introduction to Control and Automation | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 25 Hours | £300 | |||
| Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage | 3 | 14th October | Monday 9am - 5pm | 5 weeks | TBC | |||
| Skills Bootcamp – Heat Recovery and Transfer | 3 | 18th October | Friday 9am-5pm | 5 weeks | TBC | |||
| Horticulture | ||||||||
| Award in Creative Craft - Floristry | 2 | October | Thursday evenings | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Creative Craft - Floristry | 3 | September | Tuesday evenings | 35 weeks | TBC | |||
| Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy | ||||||||
| Certificate in Hairdressing 3002-34 | 3 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Beauty Therapy 3003-63 | 2 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Women's Hairdressing 3002-61 | 2 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Barbering | 2 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £1,250 | |||
| VRQ Barbering | 2 | September | Thursdays | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Hospitality & Catering | ||||||||
| Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery | 2 | September | Thursdays | 30 weeks | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery | 2 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery | 3 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Health | ||||||||
| Diploma in Care | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | W | POA | ||
| Diploma in Healthcare | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-30 months | W | TBC | ||
| Qualifications for Quality Assurance | 4 | Various | Contact us | 10 months | W | TBC | ||
| Qualifications in Assessment | 3 | Various | Contact us | 6-10 months | W | TBC | ||
| Health & Social Care | ||||||||
| Certificate in Health and Social Care | 3 | September, January & April | Thursdays | 18 months | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Health and Social Care | 2 | September | Wednesdays | 9 months | TBC | |||
| Online Learning | ||||||||
| Allergy Awareness | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| >Awareness of Mental Health Problems | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 16 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Certificate in Counselling Skills | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Digital Marketing | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Equality and Diversity | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 9 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Event Planning | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Information, Advice or Guidance | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Introducing Caring for Children and Young People | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Lean Organisation Management Techniques | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Living in a Fair Diverse Society | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Mental Health First Aid and Well-being Advocacy | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Nutrition and Health | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of Business Administration | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 16 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of Customer Service | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 16 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of Dementia Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of End of Life Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of Team Leading | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 20 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of the Mental Health Worker | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 15 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of the Prevention and Control of the Infection in Healthcare Settings | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 11 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Principles of Working with and Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Special Education Needs and Disability | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 11 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Autism | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Behaviour that Challenges | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 11 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Understanding Retail Operations | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12 weeks | O | Free* | ||
| Music | ||||||||
| Exploring Music Production | 1 | Flexible | Tuesdays | 6 weeks | Free* | |||
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | ||||||||
| ESOL | Pre-Entry to L1 | Various | 2 days per week | Varies on Level | TBC | |||
| ESOL | Pre-Entry to L1 | Various | 2 days per week | Varies on Level | TBC | |||
| Science | ||||||||
| GCSE Biology | 2 | September | Monday evenings | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Sport | ||||||||
| Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy | 4 | September | 1 evening per week | 12 weeks plus 2 weekends. | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training | 2 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training | 2 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training | 3 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training | 3 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy | 3 | September/January | 1 evening per week | 15 weeks | TBC | |||
| Teacher Training | ||||||||
| Award in Education and Training | 3 | Various | Conatct us | 7 weeks (daytime), 13 weeks (evening) | TBC | |||
| Award in Education and Training | 3 | September/January | Conatct us | 7 weeks (daytime), 13 weeks (evening) | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools | 3 | Various | Conatct us | 12-16 months | W | TBC | ||
| Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 2 | Various | Contact us | 10-12 months | W | TBC | ||
| Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 3 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | W | TBC | ||
| Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - In-Service Option | 5, 6 & 7 | September | 1 evening per week | 2 years | TBC | |||
Castleford College Courses
Selby College Courses
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | day(s) | Duration | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult English & Maths | ||||||||
| Part-time GCSE English and Functional Skills English Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Part-time GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Art, Design & Photography | ||||||||
| Exploring Studio Photography | 1 | TBC | 1 evening per week | 7 weeks | Free | |||
| Exploring Printmaking | N/A | TBC | 1 evening per week | 6 weeks | Free | |||
| Introduction to Garment Making | N/A | September | 1 afternoon per week | 6 weeks | Free | |||
| Computing | ||||||||
| Essential Digital Skills | E3 & L1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| HNC/HND Computing (HTQ) | Leve 4/5 | September | Contact us | Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years (per level) | Full-time: £6950, Part-time: £3475 | |||
| Construction | ||||||||
| DIY Carpentry Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 1 day | Free* | |||
| DIY Plumbing Skills : Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Contact us | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Tiling Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Trowel Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Saturday morning | 5 Hours | Free* | |||
| Engineering | ||||||||
| 4 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | ||||
| HNC Engineering (Mechanical) | 4 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| HND General Engineering | 5 | September | 1 day per week | 2 years | £6,950 | |||
| Introduction to Control and Automation | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 25 Hours | £300 | |||
| Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage | 3 | 14th October | Monday 9am - 5pm | 5 weeks | TBC | |||
| Skills Bootcamp – Heat Recovery and Transfer | 3 | 18th October | Friday 9am-5pm | 5 weeks | TBC | |||
| Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy | ||||||||
| NVQ Diploma in Barbering | 2 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £1,250 | |||
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | ||||||||
| ESOL | Pre-Entry to L1 | Various | 2 days per week | Varies on Level | TBC | |||
| Sport | ||||||||
| Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy | 4 | September | 1 evening per week | 12 weeks plus 2 weekends. | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training | 2 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training | 3 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy | 3 | September/January | 1 evening per week | 15 weeks | TBC | |||
| Teacher Training | ||||||||
| Award in Education and Training | 3 | September/January | Conatct us | 7 weeks (daytime), 13 weeks (evening) | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - In-Service Option | 5, 6 & 7 | September | 1 evening per week | 2 years | TBC | |||
Wakefield College Courses
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | day(s) | Duration | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult English & Maths | ||||||||
| Part-time GCSE English and Functional Skills English Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Part-time GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths Classes | E1 to L2 | September | Contact us | 5-9 months | Free* | |||
| Access to Higher Education | ||||||||
| Access to Higher Education - Business Management Pathway | 3 | September | 2 days per week | 1 year | £3,022 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Creative Arts Pathway | 3 | September | 3 days per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Creative Industries Pathway | 3 | September | 2.5 days per week | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Healthcare Professions Pathway | 3 | September | 2 days per week | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Humanities & Social Sciences Pathway | 3 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £3,022 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Music Technology Pathway | 3 | September | 3 days per week | 1 year | £4,835 | |||
| Access to Higher Education - Science Pathway | 3 | September | Contact us | 1 year | £3,384 | |||
| Animal Care | ||||||||
| Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763 – 02) | 2 | September | 1 day or 1 evening per week | 35 weeks | £1,180 | |||
| Diploma in Dog Grooming | 3 | September | 1 day or 1 evening per week | TBC | £3,345 | |||
| Business, Management & Leadership | ||||||||
| AAT Certificate in Bookkeeping | 3 | September, February | 1 day or 2 evenings | 6 months | £1,265 | |||
| Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AQ2022) | 3 | Various | 1 day or 2 evenings | 1 year | £2,573 | |||
| Foundation Certificate Bookkeeping | 2 | September/November | 1 day or 2 evenings | 3 months | £362 | |||
| Foundation Certificate in Accounting (AQ2022) | 2 | September/November | 1 day or 2 evenings | 12 months | £1,265 | |||
| Professional Diploma in Accounting (Q2022) | 4 | September | Tuesday 6pm - 9pm | 15 months | £2,573 | |||
| Childcare & Early years | ||||||||
| Early years Practitioner | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | TBC | |||
| Diploma for the Early years Workforce | 3 | Sept, Jan, April | Wednesdays 9am - 1.15pm | 2 years | £3,600 | |||
| Computing | ||||||||
| Award in Cybersecurity | 1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | £2,882 | |||
| Award in Digital and IT Skills | 2 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| Essential Digital Skills | E3 & L1 | September, December, April | One 2.5-hour session per week | 12 weeks | TBC | |||
| Dental Nursing | ||||||||
| Diploma in Dental Nursing 4238-03 | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | TBC | |||
| Horticulture | ||||||||
| Award in Creative Craft - Floristry | 2 | October | Thursday evenings | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Creative Craft - Floristry | 3 | September | Tuesday evenings | 35 weeks | TBC | |||
| VRQ Barbering | 2 | September | Thursdays | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Hospitality & Catering | ||||||||
| Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery | 2 | September | Thursdays | 30 weeks | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery | 2 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery | 3 | September | 1 day per week | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Health | ||||||||
| Diploma in Care | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | POA | |||
| Diploma in Healthcare | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-30 months | TBC | |||
| Qualifications in Assessment | 3 | Various | Contact us | 6-10 months | TBC | |||
| Health & Social Care | ||||||||
| Certificate in Health and Social Care | 3 | September, January & April | Thursdays | 18 months | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Health and Social Care | 2 | September | Wednesdays | 9 months | TBC | |||
| Music | ||||||||
| Exploring Music Production | 1 | Flexible | Tuesdays | 6 weeks | Free* | |||
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | ||||||||
| ESOL | Pre-Entry to L1 | Various | 2 days per week | Varies on Level | TBC | |||
| Science | ||||||||
| GCSE Biology | 2 | September | Monday evenings | 1 year | TBC | |||
| Sport | ||||||||
| Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy | 4 | September | 1 evening per week | 12 weeks plus 2 weekends | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training | 2 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training | 3 | September | 1 evening per week | 20 weeks | TBC | |||
| Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy | 3 | September/January | 1 evening per week | 15 weeks | TBC | |||
| Teacher Training | ||||||||
| Award in Education and Training | 3 | Various | Conatct us | 7 weeks (daytime), 13 weeks (evening) | TBC | |||
| Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Post-Graduate Certificate in Education - In-Service Option | 5, 6 & 7 | September | 1 evening per week | 2 years | TBC | |||
Online Courses
Workplace Learning Courses
Money Matters & Important Weblinks
We know that money matters, now more than ever. There are many ways to cover the cost of a course including various finance options that we can support you with, and some courses will even be free depending on your circumstances.
Free Courses for Jobs
Aged 19 or over and don’t hold a Level 3 qualification? Or, earning under the National Living Wage or unemployed?
We have a range of courses in areas including accounting, construction, early years, engineering, health & social care, mental health and welding.
Adult Learner Loans
If you are aged 19+ and studying for a Level 3 or higher-level course, you can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of your course.
There are no upfront fees to pay, your repayments don’t start until the April after you complete or leave the course and your income is over a certain threshold.
Higher Education Student Loans
Whether you want to study a university course either full-time or part-time, you are entitled to some form of financial support.
Tuition fee loans are available from the Student Loans Company for most students, for more details visit our website or call 01924 789111 for more information.
Other Free or Funded Courses
Some courses may be free based on location, level and prior qualifications. These include maths & English GCSEs and Skills for Life qualifications.
Lots of our students do not pay fees or have reduced fees, based on personal and financial circumstances.
Financial Support Weblinks
Our websites are a valuable resource with the latest contact details and information on how we can help support your success.
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Many courses may be free based on location, course level and prior qualifications. Lots of our students do not pay fees or have reduced fees, based on personal and financial circumstances.
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Students at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group receive excellent levels of support from our dedicated and specialised Additional Support teams who can help with learning workshops, study skills, assistive technology and adaptation needs.
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