Adult Vocational Courses

Vocational courses

Vocational learning means learning that’s desirable to employers and gets you ahead in your industry. Our full-time and part-time courses are perfect if you’re looking to specialise, return to education or build on your existing qualifications. You can browse this page to learn about your preferred subject in more detail or attend one of our open events, where you can chat to our course leaders in person.

As an adult learner, you may be eligible for financial support or could even study for free with our Free Courses For Jobs. After all, course fees should never mean having to sacrifice further learning and we will more than likely be able to provide you with some support.

Did you know?

We have government funded courses which means there’s potential for you to study something you’ve dreamed of for free.

If you are earning £21,255 or below, you can study most of our adult courses for free
Or
If you are earning below £21,255, unemployed or have never studied a Level 3 course before (equivalent to A Levels), you can study one of our level 3 courses listed here for free.

Benefits of vocational courses

Looking to boost your employability with the latest technical knowledge, transferable skills and practical experience? You can do so by studying online or in the industry-standard facilities at our Park Lane, Quarry Hill and Printworks campuses.

Learn from tutors with real professional experience
Get ahead with work-ready skills
Full-time and part-time courses (from 6 months to 1 year)
Study online or at our Park Lane, Quarry Hill or Printworks campuses
Build professional experience in industry-standard facilities
A choice of exciting subjects, from Level 1 up to Level 5
Study for free or receive financial support (circumstance dependent)

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How to apply

Click on a course below to find out more information. Then when you’re ready, hit the ‘Apply Now’ button – this can be found at the top of every course page.

After consenting to allow us to contact you, the form should already be filled in with your selected course. All that is left for you to do is to select your start date and enter your details.

We will then be in contact with you regarding the next steps.

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Funding

You may qualify for funding to help you pay for all, or part of, your course. Fees may be waived due to personal circumstances and/or if you receive certain benefits. Please note that you will need to provide evidence to prove your benefit payments. Student funding support and instalment payments are also available for those who are eligible. For more information get in touch with us.

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Take a look at our vocational courses

Agricultural, environmental and animal care

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
City & Guilds Skills for Working Life (Animals) Entry-Level 3	18/09/2023	Temple Newsam Home Farm	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate in Animal Management	18/09/2023	Temple Newsam Home Farm	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management	18/09/2023	Temple Newsam Home Farm	Full time
City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management 19+	18/09/2023	Temple Newsam Home Farm	Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Environmental and Climate Science	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness			Part time
Poultry Keeping for Beginners		Temple Newsam Home Farm
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Environmental Sustainability			Part time
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

Not sure what to study?

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Step into Cabin Crew	26/06/2023		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
AAT Level 1 Access Awards in Business and Bookkeeping (Accounting)	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping	16/10/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting	16/10/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting	25/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
CILEx Professional Qualification (CPQ) – Advanced Stage	25/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management Level 5	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice 3	25/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
CMI5 Diploma in Management & Leadership	18/09/2023		Part time
HABC Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work		Printworks Campus	Part time
IOSH Managing Safely 5.0		Printworks Campus
Innovate Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace			Part time
Introduction to Business – Developing Business knowledge and skills Level 3		Printworks Campus	Part time
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment			Part time
NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals Unit ND2		Printworks Campus
NEBOSH Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals Unit ND3		Printworks Campus
NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate		Printworks Campus
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety		Printworks Campus
Principles of Business Administration Certificate TQUK Level 2		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time
Principles of Customer Service TQUK Certificate Level 2		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time
Principles of Management and Leadership CMI Diploma \| Level 3	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
Principles of Team Leading TQUK Certificate Level 2		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time
Principles of Team Leading TQUK Level 2	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Skillsfirst Level 2 Certificate in LGBT Inclusion in The Workplace			Part time
Strategic Management and Leadership CMI Diploma \| Level 7	18/09/2023	University Centre Leeds	Part time
T Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values			Part time
Understanding Retail Operations TQUK Certificate Level 2		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Culinary Skills	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Food Safety HABC Award \| Level 2		Printworks Campus
Food Safety in Catering/retail RQF HABC Level 2		Printworks Campus	Part time
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Patisserie and Confectionery	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Managing Food Safety in Catering/Retail RQF HABC \| Level 4		Printworks Campus
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Excellence in Customer Service for Hospitality			Part time
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate \| Level 2	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Patisserie and Confectionery General Certificate \| Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Professional Cookery Diploma \| Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time/Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
(ACL) Delivering Beauty Treatments 7/6/23 – 28/6/23	07/06/2023		Part time
ART AND DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA LEVEL 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
ART AND DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Annexe	Full time
Access to HE Graphic Design and Illustration	17/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Access to HE in Computer Game Design and Development (19+)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Access to HE in Media Production	12/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Acting BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Adobe Suite Beginner course	10/10/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Part time
Animation Diploma/Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Art & Design BTEC Diploma Level 1	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Autumn Flower Arranging	21/09/2023		Part time
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Media	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Vocational Studies in Performing Arts (QH)	11/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills (Production)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Dance	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Acting	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 2 Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills- Musical Theatre	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion and Editorial Photography	17/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Computer Games (Digital and Creative Industries) Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Computer Games Skills Gateway Diploma Level 1	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Dance BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Esports Level 3 Foundation Diploma	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
FASHION AND TEXTILES BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Annexe	Full time
GRAPHIC DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA LEVEL 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
GRAPHIC DESIGN BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Annexe	Full time
Games Development (BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Hairdressing (part-time courses for adults)			Part time
Journalism BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Music Performance BTEC Diploma Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Music Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Musical Theatre BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Oil Painting Beginner course	23/01/2024		Part time
PHOTOGRAPHY BTEC DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA LEVEL 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Annexe	Full time
Photography BTEC Diploma Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Studio/Creative Photography Beginner course	24/04/2024		Part time
Study Music Performance BTEC National Foundation Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023		Full time
T Level in Digital Production, Design and Development (Game Programming)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
TV and Film BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Theatre Design and Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Theatre Production BTEC Extended Certificate Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Water Based Painting for Beginners – April 2023 Start	25/04/2024		Part time
Water Based Painting for Beginners – Jan 2023 Start	25/01/2024		Part time
Water Based Painting for Beginners – Oct 2022 Start	12/10/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Part time
Wedding Season Flower Arranging	08/06/2023		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Assessor/Internal Quality Assurer			Part time
Caring for Children CACHE Level 1 Award	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Childcare / Early Years			Part time
Coaching and Mentoring			Part time
Early Years Practitioner NCFE Cache Diploma Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Education and Training Award \| Level 3	18/09/2023 30/01/2024	University Centre Leeds	Part time
Health and Social Care			Part time
Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts – Rothwell Centre	18/09/2023	Rothwell Centre	Part time
Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Learning and Development	26/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Level 3 NCFE CACHE Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Part time
Mental Health / Special Educational Needs			Part time
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
NCFE Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences			Part time
Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) Cache Certificate Level 2	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP LEVEL 6
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Illnesses Affecting Children			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Distressed Behaviour in Children			Part time
Teaching Assistants			Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Electrical Installation (Building & Structures) City & Guilds Diploma Level 2	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Requirements for Electrical Installations 18th Edition City and Guilds Qualification \| Level 3		Printworks Campus	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Engineering Academic Route BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Engineering EAL Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Engineering Multi Skill Course for Adults (Performing Engineering Operations) NVQ Diploma \| Level 2		Printworks Campus	Full time
Fabrication and Welding Engineering Technology EAL Diploma Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Introduction to Engineering BTEC Diploma Level 1	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Introduction to Welding Skills Beginners’ Course	16/10/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Level 1 Customer Service Certificate (NCFE)	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 1 Intro to Upcycling Furniture	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 1 Personal & Social Development	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 2 Business and Enterprise	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 2 Customer Service Certificate (NCFE)	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 2 Employability and Enterprise Award (NCFE)	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 2 Event Planning	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 2 Repurposing Furniture	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 3 Business and Enterprise	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 3 Business, Innovation, Sustainability and Growth	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker Apprenticeship		Eastgate
Level 3 Marketing Certificate	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time
Level 3 Principles of Customer Service Certificate	11/09/2023	Eastgate
Level 3 Projects and Personal Management BTEC Extended Certificate	11/09/2023	Mabgate Centre	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Beauty Therapy Treatments VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	25/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma \| Level 2	25/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Hairdressing (part-time courses for adults)			Part time
Hairdressing VTCT Diploma \| Level 2	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
Hairdressing VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Barbering	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Permanent Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation VTCT Diploma Level 4	25/09/2023		Part time
Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Makeup VTCT Diploma \| Level 3	25/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing (Pathway Hairdressing)	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
VTCT Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing (Pathway Hairdressing)	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Part time
VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies (PC) (Part Time)	18/09/2023		Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
(NCFE) Technical T Level In Health	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Counselling Skills ABC Certificate \| Level 3	18/09/2023	Rothwell Centre	Part time
Gateway Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Educational Studies (QHA)	11/09/2023		Full time
Health and Social Care CACHE Technical Certificate Level 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings Level 1	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Innovate Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Menopause in the Workplace			Part time
L3 Diploma in Adult Care	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
L3 Diploma in Healthcare Support	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
L4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care		Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
L5 Leader in Adult Care		Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma: Social Sciences	11/09/2023		Full time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service for Health and Social Care Settings			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Cancer support			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy In the workplace			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Technology Enabled Care			Part time
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Tenant Support in Social Housing			Part time
Occupational Studies for the Workplace NCFE Diploma \| Entry 3	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care CACHE Certificate Level 2	18/09/2023		Full time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate In Understanding Nutrition and Health			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Oral Care for Health and Social Care			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values			Part time
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disability			Part time
Therapeutic Counselling Diploma ABC Diploma \| Level 4	18/09/2023	Rothwell Centre	Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
(AEB) British Sign Language Award Level 1			Part time
British Sign Language Certificate Level 2			Part time
Community Interpreting (part-time courses for adults)			Part time
English Functional Skills Level 1			Part time
English Functional Skills Level 2			Part time
Maths Functional Skills Level 1			Part time
Maths Functional Skills Level 2			Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
English (Entry, Level 1, GCSE) part-time courses for adults			Part time
Maths (Entry, Level 1, GCSE) part-time courses for adults			Part time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Automotive Refrigerant Handling IMI Award \| Level 3		Printworks Campus	Part time
Basic Vehicle Maintenance (Female Only) Beginners’ Course		Printworks Campus	Part time
Basic Vehicle Maintenance Beginners’ course		Printworks Campus	Part time
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Automotive Maintenance	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
IMI Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time
Light Vehicle Fitting Principles IMI Diploma Level 2	18/09/2023	Printworks Campus	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Access Foundation GCSE Programme	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - B Block	Full time
Personal Progression	18/09/2023	Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston	Full time
Pre Internships	18/09/2023	Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston	Full time
Supported Employment and Preparation for Work	18/09/2023	Joseph Priestley Centre, Beeston	Full time
Supported Internships	18/09/2023	Rothwell Centre	Full time
Vine	18/09/2023	Vine, Queenswood Education Centre	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Level 1 Introduction to Youth Work & Community Engagement	18/09/2023		Full time
Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services (540)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time
Level 3 Introductory Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services (19+)	18/09/2023	Quarry Hill Campus	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Level 3 Marketing Assistant Apprenticeship		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 4 Marketing Executive Apprenticeship		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Combined Science Synergy GCSE	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - B Block	Part time
L3 BTEC Diploma in Applied Science	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block
L3 BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science, Year 1	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Engineering	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Science	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Climate Change and Environmental Awareness		Online	Part time
Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Engineering Science	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 3 Access to HE Diploma: Science	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate		Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time

Course Title	Start Date	Locations	Study Type
Access to Sport and Physical Activity Access to HE Diploma \| Level 3	18/09/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Full time
Gym Instructing and Personal Training Practitioner Level 3 Diploma (ONLINE)		Online
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy	18/09/2023 23/02/2023	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time
Level 3 Fitness Instructing and Personal Training	18/09/2023 20/02/23	Park Lane Campus - A Block	Part time
Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance (ONLINE)
Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy	04/03/2024		Part time

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