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Part-time courses coming soon

We have a range of courses starting in January to suit all adult learners. Whether you are looking for a new Art and Design hobby to take up, want to gain new Digital skills, or are returning to education before studying at university-level, Barnsley College will have a course for you.

Once you’re ready to apply for a course you can click ‘Apply Now’ on the course page. To find out more about the courses, fees or funding, call our friendly Information Unit on 01226 216 123. Funding may be available for these courses if you are in receipt of benefits or earn below £21,255 a year.

Want to join us, but can’t commit to studying on campus? We offer a range of courses that can be studied online and at your own pace. Take a look at the full list of courses that are available to study in the comfort of your own home.

Courses starting now

Some of our courses take learners throughout the year and have no set start date. Click the title of a course to find out more information and to apply.

Business and Management

Course Title Duration Fee
Accounting (SAGE) Level 1 10 weeks £225 (funding available)
Accounting (SAGE) Level 2 10 weeks £362 (funding available)
SAGE Payroll Level 1 10 weeks £225 (funding available)
SAGE Payroll Level 2 10 weeks £362 (funding available)
Lean Organisation Management Techniques Level 2 16 weeks £362 (funding available)
Business Administration Certificate Level 2 26 weeks £362 (funding available)
Employability Skills Level 1 8 weeks £150 (funding available)
Information, Advice or Guidance Level 2 12 weeks £405 (funding available)
Customer Service Level 1 Award (Online) 6 weeks £150 (funding available)
Customer Service Level 2 (Online) 36 weeks £362 (funding available)
Customer Service Level 3 (Online) 26 weeks £1265
Team Leading Certificate Level 2 (Online) 26 weeks £362 (funding available)
NEBOSH Health and Safety 10 weeks £1265

Construction and Engineering

Course Title Duration Fee
Green Skills and Sustainability (Online) Multiple courses Funding Available
18h Edition Wiring Regulations (Online) Up to 12 months £160
Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 Three days £200
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Level 1 Two evenings £150
Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Level 2 Six evenings £385

English and Maths

Course Title Duration Fee
English and Maths Functional Skills/GCSE Up to 12 months Free if meeting criteria
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Up to 12 months £225 (funding available)

Sport

Course Title Duration Fee
Nutrition and Health Level 2 Certificate (Online) 6 weeks £362 (funding available)

January and February 2024 Courses

Art and Design

Course Title Duration Fee
Ceramics Tuesday Day 8 weeks £225
Ceramics Tuesday Evening (Feb start) 8 weeks £225
Ceramics Wednesday Afternoon (Feb start) 8 weeks £225
Ceramics Wednesday Evening (Feb start) 8 weeks £225
Ceramics Thursday Afternoon 8 weeks £225
Crochet 8 weeks £175
Printmaking 8 weeks £200
Sewing Bee Wednesday 10 weeks £175
Sewing Bee Thursday 10 weeks £175
Silversmithing Monday Evening 8 weeks £215
Silversmithing Tuesday Evening 8 weeks £215
Silversmithing Wednesday Evening 8 weeks £215

Business and Management

Course Title Duration Fee
AAT Accounting Level 4 18 months £2573
AAT Bookkeeping Level 1 6 weeks £225 (funding available)
AAT Bookkeeping Level 2  TBC £362 (funding available)
AAT Bookkeeping Level 3 TBC £1265
Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 3 2 years £800 (funding available)
Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 Work-based 12-18 months £724
Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 4 Work-based 12-18 months £1395
Career Information and Advice Level 4 Work-based 12-18 months £1395
Careers Guidance and Development NVQ Level 6 Work-based 18-24 months £2195
Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Up to 12 months £900
Business Administration Award/Cert/Diploma Level 4 12 months Up to £2495
Management and Leadership Level 5 CMI Up to 24 months Dependent on qualification

Catering and Hospitality

Course Title Duration Fee
Culinary Skills Level 1 16 weeks £292 (funding available)
Culinary Skills Level 2 16 weeks £150 (funding available)
Allergy Awareness Level 2 10 weeks £362 (funding available)

Childcare and Teacher Training

Course Title Duration Fee
Adverse Childhood Experiences Level 2 10 weeks £400 (funding available)
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health Level 2 10 weeks £405 (funding available)

Computing, Digital and Media

Course Title Duration Fee
Cybersecurity Level 1 (Online) 10 weeks £150 (funding available)
Cybersecurity Level 2 10 weeks £150 (funding available)
Digital Marketing Level 2 6 weeks £75 (funding available)
Digital Marketing Level 2 (Online) 10 weeks £362 (funding available)
IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) 6-10 weeks £150 (funding available)
Programming Level 1 (Online) 10 weeks £150 (funding available)
Web Design Level 1 Award 10 weeks £150 (funding available)
Digital and Creative Industries Level 2 10 weeks Funding available
Photography for Beginners 10 weeks £180
Photography Intermediate 10 weeks £200

Construction

Course Title Duration Fee
Drone Operator Licence 14 weeks £TBC

Hair and Beauty

Course Title Duration Fee
Barbering Level 3 6 months £1645

Health and Social Care

Course Title Duration Fee
Counselling Skills Level 2 Daytime 10 weeks £400
Counselling Skills Level 2 Evening 10 weeks £400

Music

Course Title Duration Fee
Choir 10 weeks £30

Sport

Course Title Duration Fee
Kinesiology Taping Level 3 2 evenings £120
Myofascial Dry Cupping 2 evenings £150

Last updated: 23rd November 2023

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