THE GUIDE
FOR ADULT LEARNERS
English & Maths - Pg 4
FREE Functional Skills and GCSE courses if you don’t already have Grade 4, plus practical everyday options to build confidence quickly. Whether you want qualifications for work or just feel more secure with numbers and reading, there’s a course that fits!
Many Courses FREE or eligible for REDUCED FEES!
Fees
Pg 5.
Many courses are FREE or have reduced costs - check our fees page to find out if you qualify.
Beauty & Hairdressing
Pg 8 & 9.
Gain practical skills you can use at home or professionally - start your career or upskill with confidence.
Computing, Digital & IT
Pg 13 & 14.
These courses are perfect for improving your digital skills at work, managing life admin at home, or progressing into more technical areas.
Access to Higher Education & Higher Education
Pg 6.
A cost-effective route - gain recognised qualifications without the premium price tag.
Business & Professional Services
Pg 10.
If you want to get ahead at work, change jobs, or even find work, then start here and pick up the skills for success.
Community Interpreting, Family Learning, Foundation Studies & Sign Language
Pg 15.
Courses that support personal development, progression and stronger connections with others.
Art & Design
Pg 7.
If you want to create work you can see, wear, or display, choose one of these inspiring courses.
Catering & Hospitality
Pg 11 & 12.
Develop practical cooking or cake-decorating skills with simple, hands-on training.
Construction & Motor Vehicle
Pg 16.
Hands-on courses that build practical skills - ideal for getting started or moving into more skilled work.
Pg 17.
Develop skills to support, educate and inspire learners, ideal for starting out or progressing in education settings.
Pg 18.
Intro courses that build understanding, confidence and skills for supporting others in care or wellbeing settings.
Course Key Science,
Pg 19.
Courses designed to build confidence and understanding across science, social sciences, sport and public service routes.
DISCLAIMER: Every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this guide was accurate at the time of printing. Bolton College is constantly evaluating its services to meet the needs of learners; therefore courses, timetables, fees, resources and facilities may be subject to change without prior notice.
£ Full-cost course. Free or reduced tuition fees do not apply. You can pay online for most full-cost courses. Free or Conc Learners may be entitled to a free course or concession (reduced fee) depending on their circumstances. Contact your nearest centre or visit www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/about-us/student-support/ financial-support to check if you are eligible.
Free* Free CLPC course for anyone aged 60 on 31st August of the year the course starts, or aged 60 on the start date of the course.
• If you receive free course tuition, you may still need to pay other costs such as materials or exam fees.
• The College reserves the right to cancel courses ifstudent numbers are insufficient forthem to run, and to change course qualifications ifthe qualification is no longereligible forpublic funding.
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Looking to boost your job prospects, move up at work or simply feel more confident helping your children with homework? English and maths qualifications make a real difference. They open doors - whether that’s access to further study, better career options, or university.
At Bolton College, we offer a range of FREE English and maths courses, from Functional Skills to GCSE, as long as you don’t already have a Grade 4 (C) or above.
To get started, book a short ‘Welcome to’ session, where we’ll assess your current level and match you to the right course.
Start today - secure the skills that employers value and that everyday life demands by booking here: www.bit.ly/english-maths-bc
Practical English and Maths Courses for Everyday Life
We also offer English and maths courses for everyday life. You can enrol online immediately - no 'Welcome to' booking required!
For Table Course Key please see pg 3
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English Career Pathway Thu18/06/202613:0034
ESOL into GCSE - Applying What You Have Learned Tue 10/03/202609:15310
ESOL into GCSE - Applying What You Have Learned Thu12/03/202609:00310
ESOL into GCSE - GeometryThu02/04/202609:00312
ESOL into GCSE - Strengthening Your Skills Tue 13/01/202609:15310
or £360ES401-CLPCDeane Road Numeracy for Employment Tue 17/03/202613:0036
Reducing The Cost of Living Tue 02/06/202613:0026
Free* or £216FM504-CLPCDeane Road
Covering the Cost of Your Course
The guidance below is subject to change.
Beginners
Fee Waiver Eligibility
If you are aged 60 or over
Courses with CLPC or CLPS in the course code
£84 TA212-CLPC Deane Road
• Your course fees will be waived, regardless of employment status.
• You must provide proof of age at enrolment (any one of):
- Bus pass
- Birth certificate
- Driving licence
If you are under 60
• You may have your fees waived for beginner-level courses if
Up to Level 2
you receive one of these benefits (evidence must be dated within 3 months of enrolment):
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA – Work Related Activity Group)
- Universal Credit (UC)
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit (not single person discount)
Courses with AD or CLFS in the course code
Fee Waiver Eligibility for Courses Up to Level 2
You may be entitled to have your fees waived if any of the following apply:
You are unemployed and receive an eligible benefit
• The course must help you find employment or improve your current employment situation, and be relevant to your job prospects.
• Evidence of benefit should be dated within 3 months of enrolment (and not more than 6 months prior).
Eligible benefits include:
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), including National Insurance credit only
- Employment and Support Allowance (ESA – Work Related Activity Group)
- Income Support
- Working Tax Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit (not single person discount)
- Universal Credit – Work Preparation Group, Work Focused Interview Group, Work Related Requirement Groups
Additional Universal Credit condition: Take-home pay on your UC statement must be:
• Less than £952/month (sole adult claim), or
• Less than £1,534/month (joint claim with partner).
• Additional UC income condition: Take-home pay on your UC statement must be:
- Less than £952/month (sole adult claim), or
- Less than £1,534/month (joint claim with partner).
Other eligibility
• Learners are also eligible if they are:
- Unemployed and not receiving benefits, or
- Employed and earning below £25,750 per year.
£3,022 BA152-AD15 Deane Road
£70 CO444-CLFS Deane Road
You do not already have a full Level 2 qualification
• You need to study at a lower level to progress to Level 2.
• A full Level 2 qualification is equivalent to:
- One A Level pass
- Two or three AS Levels
- Five or more GCSEs (grades A*-C / 9-4)
- NVQ Level 2
Other eligibility
• Learners are also eligible if they are:
- Unemployed and not receiving benefits, or
- Employed and earning below £25,750 per year
ACCESS TO HE & HIGHER EDUCATION
Access to Higher Education (HE) Courses Starting September 2026
Pay with an Advanced Learner Loan - if you progress to university and successfully complete your course, you won’t pay a penny back!*
Access to Higher Education (HE) Diplomas give adults a direct route into university, especially if you don’t already have traditional qualifications. You’ll gain the equivalent of THREE A Levels, build confidence after time away from education, and get tailored support to move into careers such as nursing and teaching.
Gain an Access to HE qualification in:
• Business Management
• Nursing & Health Professions
• Primary Teaching & Education Professions
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Social Work & Social Sciences
Visit www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/access-tohigher-education to learn more and apply!
Higher
Education Courses Starting September 2026
We’re proud to deliver competitively-priced Higher Education provision on behalf of the University of Greater Manchester.
We offer the following courses, some part-time and some full-time:
• Civil Engineering Senior Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Construction Design & Build Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
• HNC Civil Engineering for England (HTQ)
• HNC Construction Management for England (Construction Design & Build Technician or Construction Site Supervisor) (HTQ)
• HNC or HND Manufacturing Engineering for England HTQ
• The Higher National Diploma Manufacturing Engineering for England (Part-Time) HTQ
We also offer Higher Education courses independently of the University of Greater Manchester. These include:
• A variety of Level 4 AAT Accounting courses
• Beauty Therapy Techniques Advanced Diploma Level 4
To learn more about our HE courses, email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk with your name and contact details. A member of the team will get back to you.
*Only if you successfully complete your Access to HE course then a Higher Education course. If you decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan it is extremely important you check you meet eligibility criteria.
ART & DESIGN
Don’t forget English & Maths pg 4
Clothes Making Award Level 1: NCFE Fri 16/01/202609:30320
Clothes Making Award Level 1: NCFE Tue 13/01/202609:30320
Clothes Making Award Level 1: NCFE Thu15/01/202618:00320
Clothes Making Award Level 1: NCFE Fri 16/01/202609:15320
£280AC127-CLFSBrownlow Fold
£280AC074-CLFSDeane & Derby
Digital Photography Award Level 1: NCFE Thu22/01/202609:30318 Conc £218AC222-CLFSDeane & Derby
Digital Photography Award Level 1: NCFE Thu15/01/202618:00318
£218AC309-CLFSBrownlow Fold
Drawing & Painting - Introduction to Fri 23/01/202613:0026 Conc, Free* or £58AC088-CLPCDeane Road
Floristry Award Level 1: NCFE Wed 14/01/202609:30320 Conc £380AC307-CLFSDeane & Derby
Floristry Award Level 1: NCFE Wed 14/01/202613:00320
£380AC305-CLFSDeane & Derby
Floristry Award Level 1: NCFEThu15/01/202609:00320 Conc £380AC031-CLFSDeane & Derby
Graphic Design Level 1: NCFEMon12/01/202613:00320
Conc £280AC503-CLFSDeane & Derby
Hand Stitching & Sewing Techniques Tue 24/03/202613:002.58 Conc, Free* or £75AC178-CLPCDeane & Derby
Home Interiors - Introduction to Tue 16/06/202613:0033 Conc, Free* or £73AC089-CLPCDeane & Derby
Mending & Alterations Tue 06/01/202613:00310
Free* or £112AC073-CLPCDeane & Derby
Photoshop Award Level 1: NCFEMon12/01/202618:00318 Conc £290AC180-CLFSDeane Road
Photoshop Award Level 1: NCFE Wed 14/01/202609:30318 Conc £290AC203-CLFS Farnworth Library
Photoshop Award Level 1: NCFE Wed 14/01/202612:30318 Conc £290AC205-CLFSDeane & Derby
Stained Glass Workshop Wed 04/03/202616:00210 £ £120VP001-IG03Deane Road
Stained Glass Workshop Wed 03/06/202616:0026 £ £72VP001-IG01Deane Road
Wedding Floristry Wed 22/04/202618:0026 Conc, Free* or £75AC082-CLPCDeane Road
BEAUTY & HAIRDRESSING
Beauty
From foundational training to advanced, specialist skills, these courses give you techniques that directly support real paid services in the beauty sector.
For Table Course Key please see pg 3
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Polish Fri 13/02/202609:0061
£90HT002-IG02Deane Road Professional Intimate Waxing Fri 12/06/202609:0061
£90HT600-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Chemical Peel Fri 05/06/202609:304.51 £ £220HT765-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Derma Roller Fri 27/02/202609:0071 £ £220HT126-IG02Deane Road
Professional Skills: Dermaplanning Fri 06/02/202609:0061 £ £220HT125-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: E-File Manicure Fri 13/03/202609:0061
Professional Skills: Fabulash Fri 16/01/202609:003.51
£90HT601-IG01Deane Road
£85HT142-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Gel Nail Enhancement Mon12/01/202616:3047 £ £320HT047-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Gel Polish Industry Application Techniques Mon02/03/202609:0031 £ £36HT098-IG02Deane Road
Professional Skills: Hybrid Industry Lashes Fri 30/01/202609:0041 £ £60HT023-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Microblading Fri 27/03/202609:0061 £ £220HT425-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Microneedling Fri 15/05/202609:0061 £ £220HT254-IG03Deane Road
Professional Skills: Running Your First Hair & Beauty Business 24/04/2026224 £ £120HD600-IG01Deane Road
Professional Skills: Russian Lashes Fri 06/03/202609:0031 £ £90HT139-IG05Deane Road
Hairdressing
If you want to build new skills - or sharpen existing ones - choose hairdressing. Whether you’re starting out or already working in the industry, these courses focus on real techniques that lead to progression, freelance opportunities and specialised work.
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
These qualifications are going to take you places! If you want to get ahead at work, change jobs, climb the career ladder or even find work, then start here and pick up the skills for success.
CATERING & HOSPITALITY
CATERING & HOSPITALITY
Healthy Street Food Thu26/02/202609:1536
Intro to Chinese Cookery Thu11/06/202613:0036
Intro to Greek Cuisine Thu11/06/202609:1536
Intro to Greek Cuisine Wed 17/06/202612:0036
Intro to Indian Cuisine Thu08/01/202609:1536
Intro to Cooking with Fish
Thu23/04/202609:1536
Intro to Cooking with Fish Thu23/04/202613:0036
Intro to Cooking with Fish Wed 29/04/202612:0036
Intro to Cooking with Fish Fri 01/05/202609:1536
£67CR340-CLPSDeane & Derby
£67CR308-CLPSBrownlow Fold
£67CR335-CLPSDeane & Derby
£67CR311-CLPSBrownlow Fold
£67CR995-CLPSBrownlow Fold
£67CR373-CLPSBrownlow Fold
£67CR993-CLPSDeane & Derby
£67CR994-CLPSDeane & Derby
Don’t
COMPUTING, DIGITAL & IT
If you want skills that help you function confidently at work or at home - whether that’s using digital tools properly or moving into specialist tech areas - choose Digital Skills. These courses focus on real software, real tasks and straightforward digital capability.
For Table Course Key please see pg 3 Don’t forget English & Maths pg 4
ProgrammingBeginners Level 1: GATEWAY
Cyber Security Level 1: GATEWAYThu08/01/202613:00312
Cyber Security Level 1: GATEWAY Tue 12/05/202613:00312
or £38CP411-CLPCBrownlow
£192CP134-ADL1Deane & Derby Cyber Security Level 2: GATEWAYMon12/01/202609:002.516
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL Tue 20/01/202613:002.515
£178CP501-CLFSBrownlow
COMPUTING, DIGITAL & IT
Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Entry Level 3 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL Tue 27/01/202609:302.516
Intensive Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 Intensive (EDSQ): EDEXCEL
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ): EDEXCEL Tue 24/02/202609:302.516
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY Tue 27/01/202613:00212
Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 2 (EDSQ): GATEWAY Wed 04/03/202610:30212
£99CP200-AD13Deane & Derby
£99CP200-AD13Brownlow Fold
Excel - Mastering Spreadsheets Fri 30/01/202609:302.54 Conc, Free* or £37CP412-CLPCDeane Road
Excel - Mastering Spreadsheets Tue 02/06/202613:002.54 Conc, Free* or £37CP412-CLPCBrownlow Fold
Excel - Mastering SpreadsheetsThu04/06/202609:302.54 Conc, Free* or £37CP412-CLPCBrownlow Fold
Excel - Mastering Spreadsheets Wed 10/06/202613:002.54 Conc, Free* or £37CP412-CLPCDeane & Derby Games, Design & Development Level 1: GATEWAY Tue 21/04/202609:00312 Conc £352CP136-ADL1Deane Road
HTML Essentials Wed 14/01/202613:002.512 Conc £450CP601-CLFSDeane Road
Introduction to AI Wed 14/01/202615:002.56
Introduction to AI Wed 06/05/202613:002.56
£52CP600-CLFSDeane Road Mobile App Development Award Level 2: GATEWAY Fri 06/03/202609:00314 Conc £191CP405-AD01Deane Road For Table Course Key please see pg 3 Don’t forget English & Maths pg 4 !
£52CP600-CLFSDeane Road
COMMUNITY INTERPRETING, FAMILY LEARNING, FOUNDATION STUDIES & SIGN LANGUAGE
Community Interpreting
Community Interpreters support people who need language help when accessing services such as health, housing or education. These courses give you a clear route into that field, whether you’re getting started or developing existing experience.
Family Learning
Foundation Studies
These
Deaf Awareness & Sign Language
If
CONSTRUCTION & MOTOR VEHICLE
Construction
Build practical skills with our DIY for Beginners courses, or take things further with our Heat Pump training, where you’ll learn to design, install, maintain and diagnose faults in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs).
Motor Vehicle
EARLY YEARS, TEACHING & EDUCATION
Early Years
If you love children and would like to make working with them a career, choose a course in early years - you’ll not only inspire the next generation, you’ll find there are plenty of opportunities in the sector.
Teaching & Education
Teachers and childcare professionals have a positive impact on so many lives so if you’re looking
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE & MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Health & Social Care
If you’re interested in caring for others and understanding how the Health & Social Care sector works, choose one of these courses. Our Pathway and Dementia Awareness options give you the core knowledge and confidence to explore future roles or further study.
Mental Health Awareness
If you want to build a clearer understanding of mental health and how to support others, choose a Mental Health Awareness course. Our introductory and Level 1 options give you the knowledge and confidence to make a positive difference.
SCIENCE, SOCIAL SCIENCES, SPORT & UNIFORMED PUBLIC SERVICES
Science
This course has been developed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding in Science. You’ll learn about the basics of biology, chemistry and physics with a short introduction to scientific skills.
For Table Course Key please see pg 3
Don’t forget English & Maths pg 4 !
Criminology, Psychology & Social Sciences
Take a brief look at some of the topics that are covered within criminology, psychology and social sciences, and how study of these subjects can lead to some exciting and interesting careers.
Criminology, Psychology & Social Sciences
www.bit.ly/social-bc Criminology, Psychology & Social SciencesFind Out About Mon02/03/202613:30210
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing
If you’re interested in understanding how fitness, exercise and wellbeing actually work, these courses give a straightforward starting point. They introduce coaching basics, healthy living principles and how exercise supports physical wellbeing. Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing For further information visit: www.bit.ly/sport-fit-bc Sports Coaching - Introduction to Wed 11/02/202613:0026
Free* or £45LT456-CLPCDeane Road
or £45LT455-CLPCDeane Road Sports Coaching - Introduction to Wed 13/05/202613:0026
Nutrition, Health & Exercise - Introduction to Mon19/01/202613:0026 Conc, Free* or £45LT451-CLPCDeane Road
Nutrition, Health & Exercise - Introduction to Tue 28/04/202613:0026 Conc, Free* or £45LT452-CLPCDeane Road
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing - Introduction to Mon23/02/202609:3025 Conc, Free* or £37LT700-CLPCDeane & Derby Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing - Introduction to Mon20/04/202609:3025 Conc, Free* or £37LT700-CLPCBrownlow Fold Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing - Introduction to Mon01/06/202609:3025 Conc, Free* or £37LT700-CLPCDeane Road
Uniformed Public Services
If you're considering a future in the uniformed services - such as the police, armed forces, fire or ambulance services - this course gives you a clear introduction to how these sectors work.
Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing For further information visit: www.bit.ly/UPS-bc
Uniformed Public Services - Introduction to Mon23/02/202613:0025
Free* or £37LT701-CLPCDeane & Derby Uniformed Public Services - Introduction to Mon20/04/202613:0025 Conc, Free* or £37LT701-CLPCBrownlow Fold
Uniformed Public Services - Introduction to Mon01/06/202613:0025
Free* or £37LT701-CLPCDeane Road
Adults accounted for 78.8% of all apprenticeship starts in 2024/25, meaning nearly 4 in every 5 new apprentices were aged 19 or over*proving that apprenticeships are no longer just for school-leavers but a genuine pathway for adults to progress or switch career altogether.
Apprenticeships can help you to move up, change industry, or finally gain the qualifications a role demands.
• Earn while you train
• Gain industry-recognised qualifications
• Learn directly from experienced professionals
• Progress without financial debt
• Step up in your current role or switch sector altogether
We offer Apprenticeships in:
Barbering - Brickwork - Business
Construction (Variety of Sectors)
Computing, Digital & IT - Early Years & Education - Engineering
Hairdressing - Health & Social
Care - Motor Vehicle - Sport, Fitness & Wellbeing - Teaching
Assistants - Youth Support Work
