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Benefits of an Adult course
Get to university in one year with Access to HE courses.
Study qualifications that meet industry needs.
Try a new hobby in the heart of your community.
Learn from tutors dedicated to their subject.
Choose from an exciting range of courses.
Experience study around your work commitments.
Gain progression advice and support.
Leeds City College is rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted.
About our Adult provision (19+)
Get career confident and meet workplace demand with our Adult courses. Our Adult courses are divided into six key areas: Lifetime Skills, Access, Essential Skills, Leisure, Professional and Vocational. If you’re looking for a fast-track route to university, our Access courses will get you to university in one year. Our Professional courses will help you succeed in a specialist role such as accounting, HR or management with an accredited qualification.
If you would like to change your career, refresh your industry knowledge or develop your English, maths or digital skills, our Vocational and Essential Skills courses are aimed at students of all levels. Would you like to pursue your favourite pastime? We offer a range of Leisure courses spanning a range of subjects.
Take a look at our Adult
and community courses
Business, management and administration
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration Award | Level 1 | Deacon House Enfield Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Mabgate Centre Rothwell Centre | |
| Business Customer Service Level 1 | Deacon House Enfield Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Mabgate Centre Rothwell Centre | |
| Start Your Own Business Introduction | 20/01/2022 | Rothwell Centre |
Catering and hospitality
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Decorating for Beginners | 03/12/2021 | Rothwell Centre |
Creative, performance and design
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Pencil Drawing Introduction | 10/11/2021 | Rothwell Centre |
Digital
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| ECDL Level 1 (IT) | Deacon House Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston | |
| ECDL Level 2 (IT) | Deacon House Rothwell Centre | |
| ECDL Level 2 (IT) | Deacon House Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston | |
| Essential Digital Skills | Deacon House Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston | |
| Essential Digital Skills | Rothwell Centre | |
| Improve your IT skills Introduction | Deacon House | |
| Introduction to Digital Literacy | Beginners’ Course | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston |
Education and childcare
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Children and Young People’s Mental Health Beginners’ Course | Online | |
| An Introduction to Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Beginners’ Course | Online | |
| Caring for Children Diploma Level 1 | Online | |
| Childcare Assistant Framework | Online | |
| Childcare Level 2 | Online | |
| Introduction to Working in Childcare Beginners’ Course | Online | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement | Online | |
| Supporting Teaching & Learning Diploma Level 3 | Horsforth One Stop Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Printworks Campus | |
| Supporting Teaching & Learning Diploma Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Quarry Hill Campus |
| Teaching Assistant Certificate | Level 2 | Online | |
| Teaching Assistant Certificate | Level 2 | Online | |
| Teaching Assistant Framework | Online | |
| Understanding Autism Certificate Level 2 | Online |
Hair, beauty & media makeup
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Hair and Beauty Skills Certificate | Entry 3 and Level 1 | Rothwell Centre |
Health and social care
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Childhood Illnesses Certificate | Level 2 | Subcontractor Site |
Hobbies and Leisure
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Flower Arranging Introduction | 09/11/2021 20/01/2022 | Rothwell Centre |
| Make a Christmas Wreath | 01/12/2021 | Rothwell Centre |
Languages
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| (AEB) Certificate in British Sign Language Level 2 | Rothwell Centre | |
| British Sign Language Award | Level 1 | Rothwell Centre |
Maths and English
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Adult English GCSE | Eastgate Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Rothwell Centre | |
| Adult Maths GCSE | Deacon House Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston | |
| Adult Maths GCSE | Eastgate Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Rothwell Centre | |
| English for Adults | Deacon House Enfield Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Online | |
| English for Adults | Deacon House Eastgate Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Rothwell Centre | |
| Maths for Adults | Deacon House Enfield Centre Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Mabgate Centre Online | |
| Maths for Adults | Eastgate Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston Rothwell Centre |
Preparing for progression
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Access Foundation GCSE Programme | 12/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - B Block |
Science
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Science Synergy GCSE | 12/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - B Block |
Take a look at our vocational courses
Agricultural, environmental and animal care
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Care Technical Diploma BTEC Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
| Animal Management Foundation Diploma BTEC Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
| BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Animal Management | 12/09/2022 | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
| City & Guilds Skills for Working Life (Animals) Entry-Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
| Land-Based Studies BTEC Introductory Certificate Level 1 | 12/09/2022 | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
| iPet Network Level 3 Award in Canine Emergency First Aid | Temple Newsam Home Farm | |
| iPet Network Level 3 Award in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals | Temple Newsam Home Farm |
Business, management and administration
Catering and hospitality
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Food Safety HABC Award | Level 2 | Printworks Campus | |
| Food Safety HABC Award | Level 2 | Printworks Campus | |
| Food Safety in Catering/retail RQF HABC Level 2 | Printworks Campus | |
| Level 2 Award for Licensing Practitioners (Alcohol) | Harrogate College | |
| Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Managing Food Safety in Catering/Retail RQF HABC | Level 4 | Printworks Campus | |
| NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate | Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate | Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Professional Cookery Diploma | Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Supervising Food Hygiene in Catering Award | Level 3 | Printworks Campus |
Creative, performance and design
Digital
Education and childcare
Electrical Installation
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Installation (Building & Structures) City & Guilds Diploma Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition City and Guilds Qualification | Level 3 | Printworks Campus |
Engineering
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Academic Route BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Engineering EAL Diploma Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology EAL Diploma Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Introduction to Engineering BTEC Diploma Level 1 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
Events, Enterprise and Employability
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Level 1 | 05/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - A Block |
| Level 2 Customer Service | 05/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - A Block |
Hair, beauty & media makeup
Health and social care
Languages
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| English Functional Skills Level 2 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | |
| Maths Functional Skills Level 1 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | |
| Maths Functional Skills Level 2 | Park Lane Campus - A Block |
Legal, finance and accounting
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) – Foundation Stage | 12/09/2022 | University Centre Leeds |
| National Extended Certificate in Applied Law Level 3 | 31/10/2022 | Printworks Campus |
Motor Vehicle and Automotive
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Accident Repair Paint Principles IMI Diploma Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Automotive Refrigerant Handling IMI Award | Level 3 | Printworks Campus | |
| Light Vehicle Fitting Principles IMI Diploma Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles IMI Diploma Level 2 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Mechanical Maintenance – Light Vehicle IMI Diploma Level 1 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
| Vehicle Accident Repair Multi-Skill IMI Diploma Level 1 | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
Preparing for progression
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Independent and Life Skills | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston | |
| Personal Progression | 12/09/2022 | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston |
| Pre Internships | 12/09/2022 | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston |
| Supported Employment and Preparation for Work | 12/09/2022 | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston |
| Supported Internships | 12/09/2022 | Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston |
| The Prince’s Trust TEAM programme | Somerville House | |
| Vine | 12/09/2022 | Vine, Queenswood Education Centre |
Public services
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Military Preparation Prepare for a Life in the Armed Forces Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Quarry Hill Campus |
| Military Preparation Prepare for a life in the armed forces | 12/09/2022 | Quarry Hill Campus |
| Public Services NCFE Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3 | 12/09/2022 | Quarry Hill Campus |
Science
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Science Synergy GCSE | 12/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - B Block |
| Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness | 04/01/2022 | Online |
Sport and fitness
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (Firehouse Fitness Short Course) Diploma | Level 3 | Park Lane Campus - A Block | |
| Introduction to Sport BTEC Certificate Level 1 | 12/09/2022 | Park Lane Campus - A Block |
| Level 3 Fitness Intructing and Personal Training | Park Lane Campus - A Block | |
| Level 3 Massage Therapy Certificate | Printworks Campus | |
| Level 4 Massage Therapy Certificate | 28/02/2022 | Park Lane Campus - A Block |
Travel and Tourism
| Course Title | Start Date | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| NCFE Level 2 Diploma in Travel and Tourism | 12/09/2022 | Printworks Campus |
Campuses and centres
Find out more below about our centres where you can study and what courses are on offer.
