Courses for adults starting from January 2023 across the Castleford, Selby and Wakefield Districts.
Now’s the time...
- to improve your employability skills
- to change career or retrain
- to get a university level qualification
- to update your basic skills
- to do something fun!
Many FREE* and funded courses available.
Why wait another year to make a change? We have a range of courses starting in January 2023 and onwards, so take a look at what’s coming up in our Adult Course guide and take that next step with us, whether you are looking to upskill or do something for fun we have something for you.
Browse courses starting in the new year...
Looking for something for fun or free
DIY Skills
DIY courses are designed for homeowners and property developers interested in developing the practical skills to complete tasks within residential premises they own. The courses are offered with flexible start dates throughout the year.
Career change or retrain
Accounting & Bookkeeping
The Association of Accounting Technicians is the world’s leading professional body for Accounting Technicians. These courses introduce accountancy and bookkeeping skills to those wishing to embark on a professional career in accountancy.
Looking for something for fun or free
Exploring Music Production
An evening course for those interested studio sound recording and production. You may be interested in a career as a sound engineer or producer, or in setting up a home studio.
You’ll be supported by a tutor and taught in our industry standard refurbished studios.
Looking for something for fun or free
Online/Distance Learning
Why do a distance learning course:
- FREE* of Charge
- Study from home
- Gain new skills
- Learn at your own pace
- Achieve a nationally recognised qualification
FREE* courses available in the following areas: Business Support / Children and Young People / Health and Social Care / Health and Wellbeing
To enrol on any of the Distance Learning courses, please contact the Distance Learning team on 01757 211092 or email distancelearning@selby.ac.uk.
Improve your employability skills
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Do you want to learn English? Courses now available at Castleford College, Selby College and Wakefield College.
Call 01924 789111 for more information or come along to one of our Information & Enrolment Events.
Career change or retrain
Teacher Training
Wakefield College offers the full range of courses you need from starting out on the road to becoming a teacher to higher level professional development programmes for those who are already engaged in teaching or training.
Demand for teachers continues to remain high in the UK with the government offering generous financial packages to attract the best graduates to the classroom.
Career change or retrain
Counselling
Our level 2 counselling course is suitable for adults with some life experience but who have little or no prior experience of using counselling skills.
Get a university level qualification
Access to HE
Access to Higher Education Diplomas are full Level 3 qualifications recognised by UK universities that act as a stepping stone for students over 19 to progress to university-level study.
Wakefield College
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | Day(s) | Duration | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Bookkeeping | ||||||||
| AAT Accounting | 3 | 9th January | Monday | 36 weeks | £2,573 | |||
| Animal Care | ||||||||
| HND in Animal Management (Behaviour and Welfare) | 5 | January | Tues, Wed & Fri | 2 years | £6,950 p/yr | |||
| Business, Management & Leadership | ||||||||
| CMI Award in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 6-8 weeks | £250 | |||
| CMI Certificate in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 12-14 weeks | £500 | |||
| CMI Diploma in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 1 year | £1,500 | |||
| CMI Award in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 6-8 weeks | £321 | |||
| CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 12-14 weeks | £642 | |||
| CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 1 year | £1,925 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Operations or Departmental Manager (CMI) | 5 | Various | Wednesday | 30 months | Contact us | |||
| Business Support | ||||||||
| Professional Telephone Techniques | N/A | Flexible | Contact us | 3 hours | Contact us | |||
| Childcare & Early Years | ||||||||
| CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce | 3 | January/Flexible | Contact us | 2 years | £2,882 | |||
| Computing & IT | ||||||||
| Digital Skills for Life and Work | E3 | Flexible | Flexible | 8 weeks | £80 | |||
| Digital User Skills in Microsoft Word & Excel | 1 | Flexible | Flexible | 16 weeks | £150 | |||
| IT User Skills in Microsoft Office | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 40 weeks | £695 | |||
| Introduction to Programming | 2 | February | Contact us | 12 weeks | £550 | |||
| Introduction to Website Design & Development | 2 | February | Contact us | 12 weeks | £300 | |||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | 2 | February | Contact us | 12 weeks | £300 | |||
| Introduction to Digital Graphics | 2 | February | Contact us | 12 weeks | £300 | |||
| Introduction to Digital Marketing | 2 | February | Contact us | 8 weeks | £140 | |||
| Construction, Civil Engineering, & Building Services Engineering | ||||||||
| DIY Carpentry Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Various | 1 day | Free* | |||
| DIY Plumbing Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Various | 5 hours | Free* | |||
| DIY Trowel Skills: Introductory and Extender Courses | 1 | Various | Various | 5 hours | Free* | |||
| Counselling | ||||||||
| Counselling Skills Certificate | 3 | January | Thursday | 1 year | £811 | |||
| Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling | 4 | January | Tuesday | 2 years | £2,225 | |||
| Dental Nursing | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Dental Nurse (Integrated) | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18-21 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma in Dental Nursing 4238-03 | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | Contact us | |||
| English & Maths | ||||||||
| Adult English Classes | E1 to L2 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | Free* | |||
| Adult Maths Classes | E1 to L2 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | Free* | |||
| Engineering | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Food and Drink Process Operator | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 18-24 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Food and Drink Technical Operator | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 30-36 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Food Technologist | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-30 months | Contact us | |||
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | ||||||||
| ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) | All Levels | Various | Various | Contact us | Free | |||
| Health | ||||||||
| Diploma in Care | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma in Healthcare | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | £3,600 | ||||
| Health & Social Care | ||||||||
| Health and Social Care | 3 | January | Thursday | 18 months | £2,882 | |||
| Hospitality & Catering | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Production Chef | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Music | ||||||||
| Exploring Music Production | 1 | Contact us | Thursday | 6 weeks | Free* | |||
| Personnel/HRM | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Human Resource Support | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | Contact us | |||
| CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice | 3 | Various | Mon/Tues | 1 year | £1,400 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Human Resource Consultant/Partner | 5 | Various | Contact us | 24 months | Contact us | |||
| CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management | 5 | Various | Thursday | 1 year | £2,130 | |||
| Sport, Exercise & Fitness | ||||||||
| Strength and Conditioning | 1 | Flexible | One weekend | Various | £160 | |||
| Diploma in Personal Training | 3 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | £811 | |||
| Gym Instructing and Personal Training | 3 | January | Contact us | 20 weeks | £2,225 | |||
| Teacher Training | ||||||||
| Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 2 | Various | Flexible | 10-12 months | £1,335 | |||
| Award in Education and Training | 3 | January | Contact us | 7 wk (day) 13 wk (eve) | £400 | |||
| Certificate in Education/Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) - In-Service Option | 05-Jun | January | Contact us | 2 years | £3,680 | |||
| Qualifications in Assessment | 3 | Various | Contact us | 8-10 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Assessor/Coach | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 15-18 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Learning and Skills Teacher | 5 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-27 months | Contact us | |||
Castleford Courses
Online/Distance Learning Courses
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | Day(s) | Duration | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management & Leadership | ||||||||
| Principles of Team Leading | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 17 weeks | Contact us | |||
| Lean Organisation Management Techniques | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 10 weeks | Contact us | |||
| CMI Award in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 6-8 weeks | £250 | |||
| CMI Certificate in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 12-14 weeks | £500 | |||
| CMI Diploma in the Principles of Management and Leadership | 3 | Flexible | Tuesday | 1 year | £1,500 | |||
| CMI Award in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 6-8 weeks | £321 | |||
| CMI Certificate in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 12-14 weeks | £642 | |||
| CMI Diploma in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Wednesday | 1 year | £1,925 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Team Leader or Supervisor (CMI) | 3 | Various | Tuesday | 1 year | Contact us | |||
| Business Support | ||||||||
| Equality and Diversity | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Information, Advice or Guidance | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Principles of Business Administration | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12-16 weeks | Free* | |||
| Childcare & Early Years | ||||||||
| Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Understand Children and Young Peoples Mental Health | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 weeks | Free* | |||
| Behaviour that Challenges in Children | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 10 weeks | Free* | |||
| Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Counselling | ||||||||
| Award in Counselling Concepts | 2 | March | Wednesday | 10 weeks | £390 | |||
| Customer Service | ||||||||
| Principles of Customer Service | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 weeks | Free* | |||
| Dental Nursing | ||||||||
| Certificate in Dental Radiography | Eq to 4 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | Contact us | |||
| Certificate in Oral Health Education | Eq to 4 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | £900 | |||
| Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing | Eq to 5 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | £1,080 | |||
| Health & Social Care | ||||||||
| Principles of Dementia Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Principles of End of Life Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 13 weeks | Free* | |||
| Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Understanding Autism | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 14 weeks | Free* | |||
| Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 9 weeks | Free* | |||
| Health & Wellbeing | ||||||||
| Awareness of Mental Health Problems | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12-16 weeks | Free* | |||
| Nutrition and Health | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 8-12 weeks | Free* | |||
| Understanding Behaviour that Challenges | 2 | Flexible | Flexible | 12-16 weeks | Free* | |||
Workplace Learning Courses
| Course Name | Level | Start Date | Day(s) | Duration | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management & Leadership | ||||||||
| ILM Diploma in Team Leading | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 8 months | £1,100 | |||
| ILM Diploma in Management | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 1 year | £2,573 | |||
| ILM (NVQ) Diploma in Management and Leadership | 5 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 months | £3,120 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Team Leader or Supervisor (CMI) | 3 | Various | Tuesday | 1 year | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Operations or Departmental Manager (CMI) | 5 | Various | Wednesday | 30 months | Contact us | |||
| Business Support | ||||||||
| Professional Telephone Techniques | N/A | Flexible | Contact us | 3 hours | Contact us | |||
| Diploma in Business Administration | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 1 year | £2,400 | |||
| Diploma for the Business Administrator | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 months | £3,600 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Business Administrator | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Childcare & Early Years | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Children, Young People & Families Practitioner | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 24 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Early Years Practitioner | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 months | £3,000 | |||
| Construction, Civil Engineering, & Building Services Engineering | ||||||||
| NVQ Diploma in Construction and Civil Engineering Operations (Construction) | 1 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | £635 | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) | 1 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | £995 | |||
| NVQ Certificate in Construction & Civil Engineering Operations - General | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | £362 | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Site Carpentry | 2 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | £635 | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction) | 3 | Various | Contact us | 15 months | £5,421 | |||
| NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction) - Site Carpentry | 3 | Various | Contact us | 15 months | £2,583 | |||
| Customer Service | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Customer Service Practitioner | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12-15 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma for Customer Service Practitioners | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | £2,400 | |||
| Diploma for Customer Service Specialists | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | £3,600 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Customer Service Specialist | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 18 months | Contact us | |||
| Dental Nursing | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Dental Nurse (Integrated) | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18-21 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma in Dental Nursing 4238-03 | 3 | Various | Contact us | 18 months | Contact us | |||
| Certificate in Dental Radiography | Eq to 4 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | Contact us | |||
| Certificate in Oral Health Education | Eq to 4 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | £900 | |||
| Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing | Eq to 5 | Various | Contact us | 6-8 months | £1,080 | |||
| Engineering | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Food and Drink Process Operator | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 18-24 months | Contact us | |||
| Health | ||||||||
| Diploma in Care | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Healthcare Support Worker | 2 | Contact us | Contact us | 13-18 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Healthcare Science Assistant | 2 | Contact us | Contact us | 12-15 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Adult Care Worker | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Lead Adult Care Worker | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Healthcare Support) | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 18-24 months | Contact us | |||
| Diploma in Healthcare | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-30 months | £3,600 | |||
| Apprenticeship - Healthcare Science Associate | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-27 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Leader in Adult Care | 5 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Horticulture | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Horticulture Operative | 2 | TBA Interview | Contact us | 24 months | Contact us | |||
| Hospitality & Catering | ||||||||
| Apprenticeship - Commis Chef | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 12 month | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Production Chef | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Hospitality Team Member | 2 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Chef De Partie | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Hospitality Supervisor | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 15 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Hospitality Manager | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Teacher Training | ||||||||
| Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 2 | Various | Flexible | 10-12 months | £1,335 | |||
| Specialist Supporting for Teaching and Learning | 3 | TBC | Flexible | 80 weeks | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Teaching Assistant | 3 | Flexible | Contact us | 21 months | Contact us | |||
| Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools | 3 | Various | Contact us | 12 months | £2,670 | |||
| Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools | 3 | Various | Contact us | 12-16 months | £3,000 | |||
| Qualifications in Assessment | 3 | Various | Contact us | 8-10 months | Contact us | |||
| Qualifications for Quality Assurance | 4 | Various | Contact us | 10 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Assessor/Coach | 4 | Flexible | Contact us | 15-18 months | Contact us | |||
| Apprenticeship - Learning and Skills Teacher | 5 | Flexible | Contact us | 24-27 months | Contact us | |||
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Money Matters & Important Weblinks
Fees are complicated and everyone’s circumstances are different. Fee concessions and the fee rate payable may be subject to your age, previous qualifications, the course you want to study and your residency status in the UK.
This means that in many cases, students don’t have to pay fees or can benefit from reduced fees due to their personal or financial situation.
If you find that you don’t qualify for financial support, please contact our Financial Support team on 01924 789304 or at student.finance@wakefield.ac.uk, who will be able to give you advice and support regarding your situation.
Course-Specific Charges
For some courses, you may be required to pay for course materials and/or additional individual fees to Examination Awarding Body organisations. You will be advised of these when you enrol.
Advanced 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 – see www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company or hwww.gov.uk/student-finance for more details about student finance options and to find out whether you would qualify for a loan.
Financial Support Weblinks
Our websites are a valuable resource with the latest contact details and information on how we can help support your success.
Free* - many courses may be free based on location, level and prior qualifications. Lots of our students do not pay fees or have reduced fees, based on personal and financial circumstances.