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2025/2026
ADULT LEARNING COURSE GUIDE
THERE’S AN ADULT LEARNING COURSE TO SUIT YOU AT BURNLEY COLLEGE
THE KEY TO FINDING YOUR PERFECT COURSE
Use the following abbreviations to help you search out your ideal course.
STUDY MODE
PTD - Part-Time Day
(most PTD courses start between 9am-5pm)
PTE - Part-Time Evening
(most PTE courses start anytime after 5pm)
Online - work at your own pace and in your own space. Support via email, phone and in person on Campus are available if required.
PAYMENT
Our courses may be fully-funded, part-funded or unfunded. Unfunded courses will incur the cost displayed. Funding depends on the course and your personal circumstances.
Learn more at: burnley.ac.uk/adult/ adult-learning-funding-advice-guidance
WHEN YOU’RE READY TO APPLY
Use the course code listed next to the course you’re interested in to search for your chosen course and apply online at burnley.ac.uk/search
ADVICE & GUIDANCE
Need advice? Our Careers & Recruitment team are here to help – from funding to choosing the best course for you. Get it touch today. email adult.learning@burnley.ac.uk or call 01282 733373
FINANCIAL SUPPORT & GUIDANCE
Enrolment Support, Fees and Finance
Don’t let financial concerns hold you back from achieving your dreams. At Burnley College, we offer a variety of funding options to make education accessible to everyone.
Many of our Adult Learning courses may be funded depending on your personal circumstances. If you are in receipt of certain benefits or working and earn below £25,000*, you may be entitled to help with your course fees.
You may qualify for FREE learning if you receive: Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Universal Credit
Advanced Learner Loans
An Advanced Learner Loan can fund your Level 3 or above qualification, helping you progress to university-level study, gain promotion at work, or launch a new career.
Repayment only begins once you earn more than £25,000 a year. The loan doesn't depend on your income or household income. You can take out multiple loans if needed.
Instalment Plans
For courses of 15 weeks or more, we offer you the option to split the cost over three instalments, giving you the flexibility to spread payment.
Find out about our Financial Support: www.burnley.ac.uk/adult-learning-fundingadvice-guidance/
DID YOU KNOW?
That’s why Burnley College has partnered with Family Action, who through Barclays are awarding grants right now to Adult Learners who have children living at home**.
*Contact adult.learning@burnley.ac.uk for individualised advice and guidance. Correct at time of print. This threshold is subject to Government changes. **You must be a parent/carer with legal responsibility for a child/children under the age of 18, have right of residency in the UK, be in receipt of means tested benefits or have a household income of £30,000 or less, be studying on a Level 2 or 3 course in England, Northern Ireland or Wales and at levels 5 and 6 in Scotland.
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
Accounting - Level 2 Certificate (AAT) A5465 18-Sep-25 1
Accounting - Level 3 Diploma (AAT) A5466 15-Sep-25 18 Mths PTE
Accounting - Level 4 Professional Diploma (AAT) A5467 06-Nov-25 2
Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Bookkeeping - Level 1 Award (AAT) A7178
Business AdministrationLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Creative Business Start Up A7480 10-Sep-25 26-Nov-25 25-Feb-26
Digital MarketingLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Equality and DiversityLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Information, Advice or GuidanceLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Leadership and Management Training - Level 3 Award (ILM)
Lean Organisation Management TechniquesLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
People Management (HR)Level 5 Associate Diploma (CIPD)
Team LeadingLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Understanding CodingLevel 2 Certificate (NCFE)
Understanding Environmental SustainabilityLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
FIND OUT MORE
Use the Course Code listed next to the course you’re interested in to search on our website and apply online at burnley.ac.uk/search
BEAUTY
Access to Aesthetic TherapiesLevel 3 Certificate (VTCT)
Beauty Therapy StudiesLevel 2 Diploma (VTCT) A7373 15-Sep-25 1 Yr PTE
Beauty Therapy TreatmentsLevel 3 Diploma (VTCT) A7475 16-Sep-25 1 Yr PTE Funding Available
Complementary TherapiesLevel 3 Diploma (VTCT) A7375 17-Sep-25 1 Yr PTE
CREATIVE ARTS
for Wellbeing
Beginners Sewing A6713 08-Sep-25 11-Sep-25 24-Nov-25
Photoshop and Lightroom Skills A7164 10-Sep-25 29-Oct-25 07-Jan-26
Sewing Circle A7116 16-Sep-25 17-Sep-25 04-Nov-25
CONSTRUCTION & TRADES
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds)
ACS Gas Core Plus 3 Re Assessment (BPEC) A5571
ACS Gas Core Plus 3 Re Assessment with 1 Day Training (BPEC) A4193
Basic Construction Skills: Carpentry and JoineryLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds)
Basic Construction Skills: Plumbing - Level 1 Award (City & Guilds) A5436 15-Sep-25 05-Jan-26 27-Apr-26
Basic Construction Skills: BricklayingLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds) A5420 18-Sep-25 08-Jan-26 23-Apr-26
Basic Construction Skills: Painting and DecoratingLevel 1 Certificate (City & Guilds) A5431 18-Sep-25 25 Wks PTE
Basic Construction Skills: PlasteringLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds) A5432 17-Sep-25 07-Jan-26 22-Apr-26 12 Wks PTE
Carpentry and JoineryLevel 1 Certificate (City & Guilds) A5423 07-Jan-26 08-Jan-26 25 Wks PTE
Available
Creative Craft: Furniture/ UpholsteryEntry Level 3 Award (NCFE) A6015 20-Jan-26 22-Jan-26 23-Apr-26 10 Wks PTE Funding Available
Creative Craft: UpholsteryLevel 1 Award (NCFE) A5424 16-Sep-25 18-Sep-25 26 Wks PTE Funding Available
Creative Craft: UpholsteryLevel 2 Certificate (NCFE) A5425 16-Sep-25 18-Sep-25 30 Wks PTE Funding Available
Creative Craft: WoodcraftsLevel 1 Award (NCFE) A5427 18-Sep-25 26 Wks PTE Funding Available
Creative Craft: WoodcraftsLevel 2 Certificate (NCFE) A5428 18-Sep-25 26 Wks PTE Funding Available
CSCS Testing A4867 Various 1 Day PTD £43
Domestic Gas Foundation (BPEC) A3232 Various 1 Yr PTE £3,200
Electrical InstallationLevel 2 Diploma (City & Guilds) A3432 16-Sep-25 2 Yrs PTE Funding Available
Electrical InstallationLevel 3 Diploma (City & Guilds) A4117 22-Sep-25 18 Mths PTE £1,900
Electricity for Plumbers (BPEC) A5290 22-Apr-26 3 Days PTD £350
Introduction to Brickwork SkillsLevel 1 Certificate (City & Guilds) A5421 08-Jan-26 25 Wks PTE
Funding Available
Introduction to Plastering (Saturday Course) A5869 Various 1 Day PTD £80
IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers (SHE) A6014 Monthly 1 Day PTD £75
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
PlasteringLevel 1 Certificate (City & Guilds)
PlumbingLevel 1 Certificate (City & Guilds)
PlumbingLevel 2 Diploma (BPEC)
PlumbingLevel 3 Diploma (BPEC)
(BPEC)
EARLY YEARS & TEACHING
Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young PeopleLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Early Years Educator (Early Years Workforce) - Level 3 Diploma (NCFE)
Early Years PractitionerLevel 2 Diploma (City & Guilds) A5479 08-Sep-25 23-Feb-26
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Level 2 Certificate (TQUK) A7010
Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools: Teaching Assistant - Level 3 Diploma (City & Guilds)
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools: Teaching AssistantLevel 2 Certificate (City & Guilds) A5478 08-Sep-25 09-Sep-25 02-Feb-26 20 Wks 24 Wks 18 Wks PTE/PTD
Understanding AutismLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK) A7011
Understanding Behaviour that ChallengesLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK) A7077
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental HealthLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK) A6996
COMING SOON Access to Higher Education - Primary Teaching (Level 3)
This course is designed for adults (19+) who want to pursue a career in primary education. You’ll need GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths to apply. Many students go on to teacher training or related roles, with progression opportunities available at Burnley College.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES
3D CAD ModellingLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds)
Advanced Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) - Intermediate Course
Advanced Welding SkillsLevel 3 Award (City & Guilds)
Introduction to Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)Beginners Course
IOSH Managing Safely
National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)
Welding SkillsLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds)
Welding SkillsLevel 2 Award (City & Guilds)
FIRST AID & MENTAL HEALTH
- Level 2
(Qualsafe)
Health First Aid (Mental Health First Aid England)
Paediatric First Aid (Blended Course) (Qualsafe)
Understanding Children and Young People's Mental HealthLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
FIND OUT MORE
Use the Course Code listed next to the course you’re interested in to search on our website and apply online at burnley.ac.uk/search
HEALTH & SAFETY
Managing Safely
IOSH - Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers (SHE)
in Occupational Health and
(NEBOSH)
LANGUAGES
“I want to step up in my career and keep developing and learning. I want to show myself I can make a change and achieve my goals.”
KELSEY NAYLOR
Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting Kelsey was looking for a new career direction and enrolled onto Level 2 AAT Accounting as she started a new role as a Finance Assistant. Now she’s studying Level 3 AAT Accounting to develop her knowledge on her journey to becoming an Accountant.
“The counselling course has positively impacted my children and my family life. My partner said: ‘I’ve got the best you that I’ve ever had.”
GARY KAY
Level 3 Counselling Skills Progressing to a Foundation Degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy.
SOCIAL WORK & ADULT HEALTH
to Higher Education: Health Professions (Evening Course)
Counselling SkillsLevel 2 Certificate (NCFE)
Counselling SkillsLevel 3 Diploma (NCFE)
Pre Access to Higher Education: Health and Care - Level 2 Certificate
Special Educational Needs and Disability - Level 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Understanding AutismLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Understanding Behaviour that ChallengesLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
Understanding Nutrition and HealthLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
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SKILLS FOR WORK
ESOL Skills for Life
GCSE Maths/ Functional Skills A3988
GCSE English/ Functional Skills A3987
SPORT & FITNESS
Gym InstructionLevel 2 Diploma (YMCA) A5527
Instructing Group Indoor Cycling: Spinning - Level 2 Certificate (YMCA) A6237
Multi-Skills Development: Coaching FundamentalsLevel 2 Award (1st4Sport)
Personal Training (Practitioner)Level 3 Diploma (YMCA)
Sports Massage TherapyLevel 3 Diploma (VTCT)
Sports Massage TherapyLevel 4 Certificate (VTCT)
Strength and Conditioning TrainersLevel 3 Diploma (UKSCA)
Understanding Nutrition and HealthLevel 2 Certificate (TQUK)
WELDING
Welding
Level 3
Welding SkillsLevel 1 Award (City & Guilds)
Welding SkillsLevel 2 Award (City & Guilds)
FIND OUT MORE
Use the Course Code listed next to the course you’re interested in to search on our website and apply online at burnley.ac.uk/search
