Courses for Adults
If you’d like further information about any of the courses featured in this guide, details of any other courses offered by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group or details of how to apply please visit www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/courses-for-adults or telephone 01924 789111.
Access to Higher Education Access to Higher Education - Creative Arts Pathway 3 September 3 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Business Management Pathway 3 September 2 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Computing Pathway 3 September 2-3 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Creative Industries Pathway 3 September 2.5 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Healthcare Professions Pathway 3 September 2 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway 3 September Contact us 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Music Technology Pathway 3 September 3 days per week 1 year TBC Access to Higher Education - Science Pathway 3 September Contact us 1 year TBC Animal Care Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763 – 02) 2 September 1 day or 1 evening per week 35 weeks TBC Diploma in Dog Grooming 3 September Contact us 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 TBC 1 afternoon per week 6 weeks Free Automotive Certificate in Motorcycle Maintenance 2 September 1 day per week 1 year TBC Motorcycle Maintenance & Repair Principles 3 September 1 day per week 1 year TBC IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness 1 Various 1 day 4 hours TBC IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency & Recovery Personnel 2 Various Contact us 2 days or equivalent over evenings TBC IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities 2 Various Contact us 2 days or equivalent over evenings TBC IMI Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement 3 Various Contact us 2 days or equivalent over evenings TBC IMI Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles & Components 4 Various Contact us 2 days or equivalent over evenings TBC Business, Management & Leadership AAT Advanced Certificate in Bookkeeping 3 Sept, Jan 1 day or 2 evenings 6 months TBC Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AQ2022) 3 Sept, Jan, Feb, May 1 day or 2 evenings 1 year TBC CMI Award in Management & Leadership 5 Various Contact us 2-3 months O TBC CMI Award in the Principles of Management & Leadership 3 Various Contact us 2-3 months O TBC CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership 5 Various Contact us 5 months O TBC CMI Certificate in the Principles of Management & Leadership 3 Varous Contact us 4 months O TBC Diploma for Customer Service Practitioners 2 Flexible Contact us 12 months W TBC Diploma for Customer Service Specialists 3 Flexible Contact us 15 months W TBC Diploma for the Business Administrator 3 Flexible Contact us 18 months W TBC Diploma in Business Administration 2 Flexible Contact us 12 months W TBC Cost Location Duration Level Course Name Day(s) Start Date
Course Name Cost Location Duration Level Day(s) Start Date Diploma in Management 3 Flexible Contact us 12 months W TBC Diploma in Management & Leadership 5 Various Contact us 1 year O TBC Diploma in People Management 5 Various Thursdays 1 year O TBC CMI Diploma in the Principles of Management & Leadership 3 Various Contact us 1 year O TBC Foundation Certificate Bookkeeping 2 September 1 day or 2 evenings 3 months TBC Foundation Certificate in Accounting (AQ2022) 2 September 1 day or 2 evenings 12 months TBC Foundation Certificate in People Practice 3 Various Contact us 1 year O TBC ILM (NVQ) Diploma in Management & Leadership 5 Various Contact us 18 months W TBC Professional Diploma in Accounting (Q2022) 4 September 1 day or 2 evenings 15 months TBC 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 TBC Diploma for the Early Years Workforce 3 September, January & April Wednesdays 2 years TBC Computing Award in Cybersecurity 1 Sept, Dec, April One 2.5 hour session per week 12 weeks TBC Award in Digital and IT Skills 2 Sept, Dec, April One 2.5 hour session per week 12 weeks TBC Essential Digital Skills E3 & L1 Sept, Dec, April One 2.5 hour session per week 12 weeks TBC HNC/HND Computing (HTQ) 4/5 September Contact us FT: 1 year, PT: 2 years (per level) FT: £6,950 PT: £3,475 Construction Award in Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations & 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 Dec, March, June Saturday morning 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* 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 1 day 1 day TBC Green Skills Implementation of Building Information Modelling 3 Various 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 in Architectural Technology for England (2023)- HTQ 4 September 1 day per week 18 months to 2 years TBC HNC in Construction Management for England (2023)- HTQ 4 September 1 day per week 18 months to 2 years TBC HNC in Modern Methods of Construction for England (2023)- HTQ 4 September 1 day per week 18 months to 2 years TBC HNC in Quantity Surveying for England (2023)- HTQ 4 September 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 Sept, March Contact us 1 or 2 weeks TBC Dental Nursing Certificate in Dental Radiography N/A Various 6 full days 6-8 months O W TBC
Certificate in Oral Health Education N/A Various 6 full days 6-8 months O W TBC Diploma in Dental Nursing 4238-03 3 Various Contact us 18 months W TBC Engineering Award in Introductory Welding Skills (3268) 1 Sept/Jan Tuesday & Thursday evenings 10 weeks TBC Award in Welding Skills Level 2 (3268) 2 Sept/Jan Tuesday & Thursday evenings 10 weeks TBC Award in Welding Skills Level 3 (3268) 3 Sept/Jan Tuesday & Thursday evenings 10 weeks TBC HNC Engineering (General) 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 Engineering (General) 5 September 1 day per week 2 years £6,950 Skills Bootcamp in the Principles of Carbon Capture and Storage 3 October Contact us Contact US TBC English & Maths Part-time GCSE English and Functional Skills English Classes E1 to L2 September Contact us Contact us Free* Part-time GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths Classes E1 to L2 September Contact us Contact us Free* 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 Various Contact us 1 year £1,250 Certificate in Barbering 3002-25 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 & 3 September 1 day per week 1 year TBC Health Diploma in Care 2 Flexible Contact us 12 months WP POA Diploma in Healthcare 3 Flexible Contact us 24-30 months 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 & Social Care 3 Sept, Jan & April Thursdays 18 months TBC Certificate in Health & 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 & Social Care 2 Flexible Flexible 12 weeks O Free* Equality & 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 & Young People 2 Flexible Flexible 10 weeks O Free* Course Name Cost Location Duration Level Day(s) Start Date
Yorkshire Education Group offers courses at various levels, dependent on the degree of difficulty of the course, e.g. a Level 1 course is generally for someone seeking a first qualification in a subject and a Level 5 course is a foundation degree qualification. Entry Level (E) courses are usually basic skills courses below Level 1.
Location Free* Some 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. However, if you do need to pay, there’s lots of advice and support we can give you that will help. Please contact us for further information. Course Name Cost Location Duration Level Day(s) Start Date Castleford College Selby College Wakefield College Online Courses Work Place Learning O W 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 & Well-being Advocacy 2 Flexible Flexible 12 weeks O Free* Nutrition & Health 2 Flexible Flexible 12 weeks O Free* Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care 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* 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 & 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 & 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 & Management of Diabetes 2 Flexible Flexible 12 weeks O Free* Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care 2 Flexible Flexible 11 weeks O Free* Music Exploring Music Production 1 Flexible Tuesdays 6 weeks Free* ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) ESOL E 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 Sept/Jan 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 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 & 3 Various Contact us 10-12 months W TBC Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning), Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Lifelong Learning) and Post-Graduate Certificate in EducationIn-Service Option 5, 6 & 7 September 1 evening per week 2 years TBC
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