Adult courses
Lots of our courses are free and fully funded by the government or free subject to personal circumstances.
Adult courses for students aged 19+
Develop your skills, get career confident and meet workplace demand
Leeds City College is all about helping you be who you want to be – because we believe you’re never too old to learn. Whether you’re looking to retrain for a new role, upskill to increase your job opportunities, or simply make the most of your free time, our Adult and Community courses are designed to unlock your potential.
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See our list of courses below.
Agricultural, environmental and animal care
- BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management
- BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Land Based Studies
- iPet Network Level 3 Award in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals
- iPet Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid
- Poultry Keeping for Beginners
- BTEC Level 2 Technical Diploma in Animal Care
- Access Environmental and Climate Science Access to HE Diploma Level 3
Business, management and administration
- Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- IOSH Managing Safely 5.0
- Paediatric First Aid Award
- Start Your Own Business Introduction
- First Aid at Work Award | Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Business Studies
- NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Assessment
- First Aid at Work Award | Level 3
- CILEX Law and Practice QCF Diploma | Level 3
- Human Resource Practice CIPD Foundation Certificate | Level 3
- Strategic Management and Leadership CMI Diploma | Level 7
- Start Your Own Business Introduction
- Human Resource Management CIPD Intermediate Diploma | Level 5
- Business Customer Service Level 1
- Access to Business Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Principles of Business Administration Certificate TQUK Level 2
- NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Unit A-D
- Emergency First Aid at Work Requalification Award | Level 3
- Introduction to Business & Finance
- Business Administration Award | Level 1
- Accounting Professional | AAT Diploma | Level 4
- Principles of Customer Service TQUK Certificate Level 2
- Paediatric First Aid Award
- Access to Law Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Business Customer Service Level 1
- Understanding Retail Operations TQUK Certificate Level 2
- Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Level 6
- Principles of Team Leading TQUK Certificate Level 2
- Level 1/2 Certificate in Business
- Occupational Health and Safety Unit C NEBOSH Diploma
- Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Customer Service
- Procurement and Supply Operations CIPS Advanced Certificate | Level 3
- Accountancy Apprenticeship Level 2
- Retail Team Leader Apprenticeship Level 3
- Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3
- Procurement and Supply CIPS Advanced Diploma | Level 6
- NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
- Retailer Apprenticeship Level 2
- Credit Management CICM Certificate | Level 3
- Chartered Institute of Credit Management Level 2
- Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business and Enterprise
- HR Consultant/Partner Apprenticeship Level 5
- HR Support Apprenticeship Level 3
- Improvement Technician Level 3
- Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Level 4
- Marketing Apprenticeship Level 3
- Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3
- Team Leader/Supervisor Apprenticeship Level 3
- Customer Service Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
- CILEX Law and Practice QCF Diploma | Level 6
- Marketing Apprenticeship Level 2
- Business BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3
- Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Diploma | Level 3
- CILEX Graduate Fast Track QCF Diploma | Level 6
- Business Administration Certificate | Level 2
- Management and Leadership CMI Diploma | Level 6
- Accounting Foundation | AAT Accounting Certificate | Level 2
- Coaching and Mentoring CMI Diploma | Level 3
- Accounting Advanced | AAT Accounting Diploma | Level 3
- Business Administration Award | Level 1
- Management and Leadership CMI Certificate | Level 5
- Business BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3
- Management and Leadership CMI Diploma | Level 5
Catering and hospitality
- Food Safety HABC Award | Level 2
- Food Safety HABC Award | Level 2
- Baker Apprenticeship Level 2
- Food Safety in Catering/retail RQF HABC Level 2
- Hospitality and Catering City & Guilds Certificate Entry 3
- Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2
- Intermediate Cake Decorating Intermediate Course | Level 2
- Introduction to Cake Decorating Beginners’ Course | Level 1
- Commis Chef Apprenticeship Level 2
- Butcher Apprenticeship Level 2
- Managing Food Safety in Catering/Retail RQF HABC | Level 4
- Hospitality, Supervision and Leadership City & Guilds Diploma Level 3
- Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery
- Hospitality and Catering Certificate Level 1
- Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate | Level 2
- Cake Decorating for Beginners
- NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service
- Professional Cookery Diploma | Level 3
- Cake Decorating for Beginners
- City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills
- Professional Patisserie & Confectionery City & Guilds Certificate Level 2
- Professional Cookery Diploma | Level 2
- Professional Food and Beverage Service City & Guilds Diploma Level 2
- Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate | Level 3
- Supervising Food Hygiene in Catering Award | Level 3
Creative, performance and design
- Photography Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Art and Design UAL Diploma Level 2
- Oil Painting Beginner course
- Music Performance BTEC Diploma Level 2
- Theatre Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
- TV and Film BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice
- Computer Games Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Animation and Visual Effects Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Music Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Fashion and Textiles Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Art and Design Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Graphic Design Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Photography Diploma Level 2
- Art and Design UAL Diploma Level 1
- Screen Printing Beginner course
- Watercolour Beginner course
- Music Performance BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Media
- Musical Theatre BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
- Access to HE Art and Design
- Dance BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
- Performing Arts BTEC Extended Certificate Level 1
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Production)
- ACCESS TO PHOTOGRAPHY Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Acting BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
- ACCESS TO CREATIVE INDUSTRIES Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Computer Games (Digital and Creative Industries) Level 2
- Theatre Design and Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Musical Theatre BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills
- Sewing Machine Skills – City and Guilds Level 1
- Journalism BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice
- Access to HE in Computer Game Design and Development (19+)
- Graphics Design UAL Diploma Level 2
- Web Design Beginner Course
- Dance BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Acting BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Computer Games Skills Gateway Diploma Level 1
- Breeze Arts Foundation
- Studio/Creative Photography Beginner course
- Introduction to Pencil Drawing Introduction
- Esports Level 3 Diploma
- Drawing and Illustration Beginner course
- T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development (Computer Game Development)
- Acrylic Painting Beginner course
- Creative Media for Small Businesses Beginner course
- Life Drawing Beginner course
- Singing Beginner course
- Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
- Art Appreciation Mixed course
- Acting for Confidence
Digital
- Essential Digital Skills
- IT BTEC Foundation Diploma Level 3
- Introduction to Digital Literacy | Beginners’ Course
- ECDL Level 1 (IT)
- CCNA 1 – Introduction to Networks v7.0
- CCNA 3 – Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation v7.0
- CCNA 1 – Introduction to Networks v7.0
- Infrastructure Technician Apprenticeship Level 3
- Access to Computer Science Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Digital & IT BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2
- T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development (Digital & IT) Level 3
- Computer Science BTEC Foundation Diploma Level 3
- ECDL Level 2 (IT)
- Digital Marketer Apprenticeship Level 3
- Computer Science
- Digital and IT Employability Skills Pathway Level 2
- IT User Skills TQUK Certificate Level 2
- Principles for Digital Skills TQUK Certificate Level 2
- Computer Science BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3
- Improve your IT skills Introduction
- Introduction to Digital Literacy | Beginners’ Course
- CCNA 2 – Switching, Routing, and Wireless Essentials v7.0
- Computer Science BTEC Introductory Certificate Level 1
- VMWare vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage VMWare vSphere | Version 6
- Software Developer Apprenticeship Level 4
- IT BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3
- Essential Digital Skills
- Prince’s Trust – Get Started
Education and childcare
- An Introduction to Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Beginners’ Course
- Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices Certificate | Level 4
- Childcare Assistant Framework
- Understanding Autism Certificate Level 2
- Introduction to Working in Childcare Beginners’ Course
- Access to Education and Teaching Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Award | Level 3
- An Introduction to Children and Young People’s Mental Health Beginners’ Course
- Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement Award | Level 3
- Understanding Autism in Children NCFE Cache Certificate | Level 2
- English for Literacy and Language Teaching Award | Level 3
- Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching Award | Level 3
- Education and Training Award | Level 3
- T Level Technical Qualification in Education and Childcare
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Early Years Practitioner Apprenticeship Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
- Teaching Assistant Certificate | Level 2
- Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Level 3
- Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
- Childcare Level 2
- Teaching Assistant Level 2
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Certificate Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Supporting Teaching & Learning Diploma Level 3
- Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate | Level 3
- Caring for Children CACHE Level 1 Award
- Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties Level 2
- TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
- Teaching Assistant Framework
- Supporting Teaching & Learning Diploma Level 3
- Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices Award | Level 4
- Early Years Practitioner NCFE Cache Diploma Level 2
- Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport Apprenticeship Level 3
- Dyslexia Awareness Online Qualification | Level 2
- Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Cache Certificate Level 2
- Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship Level 5
Electrical Installation
- Electrical/Electronic Apprenticeship Level 3
- Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Level 3
- Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition City and Guilds Qualification | Level 3
- Electrical Installation (Building & Structures) City & Guilds Diploma Level 2
Engineering
- Creative Metal Art Beginners’ Course
- Engineering EAL Diploma Level 2
- Introduction to Welding Skills Beginners’ Course
- Mechanical Manufacturing Apprenticeship Level 3
- Engineering Technology EAL Diploma Level 1
- Engineering EAL Diploma Level 3
- Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology EAL Diploma Level 2
- Warehousing Operative Apprenticeship Level 2
- Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology EAL Diploma Level 3
- Engineering Academic Route BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma Level 3
- Introduction to Engineering BTEC Diploma Level 1
- Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship Level 3
- Engineering Academic Route BTEC Diploma Level 2
- Improving Operational Performance Apprenticeship Level 2
- Engineering Multi Skill Course for Adults (Performing Engineering Operations) NVQ Diploma | Level 2
Engineering, automotive and manufacturing
Events, Enterprise and Employability
- Events Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
- Principles of Management NCFE Certificate Level 3
- Projects & Personal Management BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3
- Marketing BTEC Technical Certificate Level 2
- Employability and Enterprise BTEC Award Level 2
- Events Assistant AIM Award Extended Certificate Level 2
- Events Management AIM Award Diploma Level 3
- Marketing BTEC Extended Certificate Level 3
- Team Leader NCFE Certificate Level 2
- Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Level 4
- Level 2 Business and Enterprise
- Level 3 Business and Enterprise
- Level 2 Customer Service
Hair, beauty & media makeup
- Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 3
- Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Certificate Level 2
- Nail Technology – Acrylic Nails VTCT Level 2 Award
- Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
- Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Diploma (VRQ) Level 1
- Beauty Therapy VTCT Technical Diploma Level 2
- Hairdressing VTCT Certificate | Level 2
- Barbering VTCT Certificate | Level 2
- Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation VTCT Diploma Level 4
- Ladies’ Hairdressing VTCT Technical Certificate Level 2
- Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Award | Entry 3 and Level 1
- Beauty Therapy (Massage Route) Apprenticeship Level 3
- Massage Therapy VTCT Diploma | Level 3
- Hairdressing VTCT Diploma Level 3
- Introduction to cutting men’s hair
- Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Hairdressing VTCT Diploma | Level 2
- Hairdressing VTCT Diploma | Level 3
- Hairdressing VTCT Diploma | Level 1
- Theatrical, Special Effects, and Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Level 3 Diploma
- Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Beauty Therapy Studies VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Fashion Photographic Makeup Level 3 Certificate
- Beauty Therapy Techniques VTCT Diploma | Level 2
- Women’s Hairdressing VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Barbering Studies VTCT Diploma Level 2
- Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT Diploma Level 3
- Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma | Level 2
- Hair and Beauty Skills Certificate | Entry 3 and Level 1
- Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Certificate (VRQ) Level 1
- Beauty Apprenticeship Level 2
- Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT Diploma | Level 3
- Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma | Level 3
Health and social care
- (NCFE) Technical T Level In Health
- Access to Health Science Professions Access Foundation Diploma | Level 2
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
- Therapeutic Counselling Diploma ABC Diploma | Level 4
- L5 Leader in Adult Care
- Counselling Concepts ABC Award | Level 2
- Health and Social Care Level 1
- Access to HE: Social Work: Level 3
- Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
- Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- NCFE Level 2 Diploma for entry to the Uniformed Services
- Common Healthcare Conditions NCFE Certificate | Level 2
- Counselling Skills ABC Certificate | Level 3
- L2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
- L2 Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of infection in Health Care Settings
- L2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
- Common Healthcare Conditions NCFE Certificate | Level 2
- L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
- L2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
- Counselling Skills ABC Diploma | Level 3
- Health and Social Care CACHE Extended Diploma Level 2
- L2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
- Introduction to Counselling
- Childhood Illnesses Certificate | Level 2
- Care Certificate
- Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
- Principles of End of Life Care NCFE Certificate | Level 2
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE Certificate Level 3
- Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE Certificate Level 2
- Understanding Behaviour that Challenges Certificate | Level 2
- Mental Health Awareness NCFE CACHE Award Level 1
- Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
- Principles of Dementia Care NCFE Certificate | Level 2
- Stress Awareness NCFE Award | Level 1
- Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 2
- Access to Health Science Professions Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Health and Social Care CACHE Technical Extended Diploma Year 2 Level 3
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Level 3
- ACCESS TO PSYCHOLOGY Access to HE Diploma | Level 3
- Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship Level 2
- NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
- Health and Social Care CACHE Technical Certificate Level 3
- Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
- Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care NCFE CACHE Certificate Level 2
- L2 Certificate Understanding Behaviour that Challenge
- Level 1 NCFE Certificate in Wellbeing
- Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities NCFE Certificate Level 2
- Understanding Nutrition and Health NCFE CACHE Level 2
- Awareness of Mental Health Problems NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate
- Occupational Studies for the Workplace NCFE Diploma | Entry 3
- Wellbeing NCFE CACHE Certificate Level 1
- L2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
- Principles of Care Planning Certificate NCFE CACHE Level 2
Languages
- Beginners’ Italian Stage 1 Beginners’ course
- Beginners’ French Stage 1 Beginners’ course
- English for Adults
- Beginners’ Spanish Stage 1 | Beginners’ course
- Maths Functional Skills Level 2
- British Sign Language Award | Level 1
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- (AEB) Certificate in British Sign Language Level 2
- English Functional Skills Level 2
- Maths Functional Skills Level 1
- English Functional Skills Level 1
- Beginners Spanish
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Motor Vehicle and Automotive
- Basic Vehicle Maintenance (Female Only) Beginners’ Course
- Mechanical Maintenance – Light Vehicle IMI Diploma Level 1
- Vehicle Accident Repair (Paint) Apprenticeship Level 2
- Vehicle Accident Repair Multi-Skill IMI Diploma Level 1
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling IMI Award | Level 3
- Vehicle Accident Repair (Paint) Apprenticeship Level 3
- Basic Vehicle Maintenance Beginners’ course
- Accident Repair Paint Principles IMI Diploma Level 2
- Light Vehicle Fitting Principles IMI Diploma Level 2
- Vehicle Accident Repair (Body) Apprenticeship Level 2
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles IMI Diploma Level 2
- Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles IMI Diploma Level 3
Preparing for progression
- Supported Internships
- Access Foundation GCSE Programme
- Flower Arranging Introduction
- Supported Employment and Preparation for Work
- Flower Arranging Introduction
- Independent and Life Skills
- The Prince’s Trust TEAM programme
- Personal Progression
- English for Communication | Beginners’ Course
- Pre Internships
- Vine
- Maths for Adults
- Press Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Personal and Social Development BTEC Award Level 1
- Pre-Press Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Post-Press Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Public services
Sales, marketing and procurement
Science
- Applied Science BTEC QCF Subsidiary Diploma Year 1 Level 3
- Laboratory Science T level
- Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Level 6
- NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness
- Applied Science BTEC Award Level 2
- Combined Science Synergy GCSE
- Applied Science BTEC QCF Diploma Year 2 Level 3
- CERTA Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Science
- Applied Science NQF Foundation Diploma Year 1 Level 3
- Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills for Further Study in Engineering
- Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills for Further Study in Science
- CERTA Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Engineering
- Applied Science BTEC NQF Top-up Extended Diploma Year 2 Level 3
Sport and fitness
- Sport (Advanced) BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Level 3 Exercise Referral
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport and Fitness
- Sport Coaching (Rugby) 1st4Sport Diploma Level 2
- Introduction to Sport BTEC Certificate Level 1
- Sport Coaching (Football) 1st4Sport Diploma Level 2
- Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport 1st4Sport Certificate Level 2
- Level 3 Fitness Intructing and Personal Training
- Coaching and Performance 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate
- Supporting Learning in Physical Education and School Sport 1st4Sport Diploma Level 3
- Fitness Instructing (Gym) 1st4Sport Level 2 Certificate
- Fitness Instructing and Personal Training 1st4Sport Level 3 Diploma
- Sport and Exercise Sciences (Advanced) BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
- Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (Firehouse Fitness Short Course) Diploma | Level 3
- Level 3 Massage Therapy Certificate
- Level 4 Massage Therapy Certificate
Travel and Aviation
- NCFE Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel and Tourism
- Aviation Operations BTEC Diploma Level 3
- Travel and Tourism BTEC Diploma Level 1
- NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism
- Aviation Operations BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3
- Air Cabin Crew City & Guilds Diploma Level 2
- Access to HE Diploma (Travel & Tourism)
What are the benefits of our Adult and Community courses?
- Courses you enjoy
- Industry-approved qualifications
- New skillset for greater job prospects
- Improved career confidence
- Excellent tutor advice and support
Where can I find out more?
We’ve made things simpler by separating our courses into four key areas. Begin looking forward to retraining and reskilling by starting your search now.
Access adult courses.
Get to university in one year.
Adult leisure courses.
Discover a new hobby or skill.
Accredited professional courses.
Progress your career.
Vocational and essential skills courses.
Develop your career or core skills.
Adult community centres
If you’re looking to study close to home, we have four community centres with a variety of courses available at each. See what’s on offer at each, and study locally.
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