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Adult Course Guide 2022

Courses for everyone across the Castleford, Selby and Wakefield Districts.

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Sixteen to Eighteen

Are you a young person who is about to leave, or has recently left school?

A Levels
at Wakefield College

Are you about to leave or have recently left school and are interested in studying A Levels?

University Centre

Are you interested in a Higher Education or Professional work-related qualification?

Adult Learners

Are you an adult looking for a course to do for work or fun?

Employers

Are you an employer looking to train/upskill your staff or take on an apprentice?

Apprenticeships

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School Partnerships

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English for Speakers of Other Languages

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Podcasts - College performances, hints, tips and advice.

Information for Parents - Helping you support your child.
Give Construction a Try

A forthcoming event - Wednesday 9th November, 2022

40% funding for SMEs in York, North Yorkshire & East Riding regions.

Get a copy of our new School Leaver Prospectus 2023/2024.

The Wakefield Buzz

The new magazine for learning, life and leisure in the Wakefield District.

Ofsted says we are a ‘Good’ college. Learn more

Advanced Learner Loans - People aged 19 or over who take certain further education courses are eligible for government loans.
Access to Higher Education

Are you interested in a one year route to a degree in art, social work, computing, science, nursing, primary teaching, law or business?  Learn more.

Get a copy of your Adult Course Guide

For all our part-time and professional courses starting throughout the year.

Become a qualified MOT Manager or MOT Tester. Learn More.

Graduation Ceremony 2019, congratulations to all our graduates. Check out our video and photo galleries.
Latest News
Forthcoming Events
Feb
22
Open Event

05.00pm, Wednesday, 22 February, 2023

Wakefield College & Castleford College

Jun
17
Open Event

10.00am, Saturday, 17 June, 2023

Wakefield College & Castleford College

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Thanks to Professor Chris Lintott, who came to visit us to deliver a fantastic lecture on astronomy, the cosmos and more🌌🛰
Thanks to Professor Chris Lintott, who came to visit us to deliver a fantastic lecture on astronomy, the cosmos and more🌌🛰

 

Science
25 November, 2022
Young Chef of the Year Competition
Young Chef of the Year Competition

We recently hosted Waterton Academy Trust's Young Chef of the Year competition with ISS Facility Services, providing pupils with a platform to discover their passion for cooking🍳

Well done to the winner of the finale, Seb - your dish was truly terrific

Hospitality & Catering
24 November, 2022
Check out this stunning rainbow🌈 as just seen from the top of our Radcliffe building 😍
Check out this stunning rainbow🌈 as just seen from the top of our Radcliffe building 😍

 

College Life
24 November, 2022
Childrens' University Celebration
Childrens' University Celebration

What a great night last week celebrating the achievements of a small number of our Childrens University at Wakefield College members👏

Well done to all those who achieved awards and keep working hard towards future certificates and the summer 2023 graduation 🎉💪

College Life
22 November, 2022
Our first Class Rep Conference as a group was a huge success, with 93 students from across all three colleges in attendance 👏
Our first Class Rep Conference as a group was a huge success, with 93 students from across all three colleges in attendance 👏
College Life
20 October, 2022
A huge well done goes to our Additional Learning Support, Student Central and Reception teams who have been busy fundraising for Wakefield Hospice
A huge well done goes to our Additional Learning Support, Student Central and Reception teams who have been busy fundraising for Wakefield Hospice
College Life
13 October, 2022