Start your new adult course with us this year.
Our courses can give you the lift you need
This has been a difficult year. Perhaps you’ve been made redundant or unemployed, put on furlough or are struggling to find work. Whatever your situation, we’re here to help.
At Harrogate College, you can take back control of your future and start working towards something you can be proud of. No two people are the same, and everyone’s circumstances are different, so we offer a range of courses to help all we can.
A range of courses that work around you
Need flexibility when it comes to classes? We have evening classes that let the kids get settled before you start. After something practical that will boost your employability and get you back into work? Our Upskill/Reskill courses are just the thing. Looking to flex your artistic muscles? We have all sorts of creative courses to inspire you.
At every step, we’re here to help and support you, helping you grow, succeed and thrive.
Free Courses – For the unemployed, recently redundant and low incomes
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills TQUK Skills Network
- Level 2 Food safety Award – City & Guilds
- Level 3 Food safety supervision – City & Guilds
- Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the workplace – City & Guilds
- Level 3 Award in the In-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment – City & Guilds
- City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Course
- Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling – F Gas Qual
- IMI Level 2 Award in MOT Testing (Class 4 & 7)
- IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Electrical vehicle routine maintenance activities
- Level 2 Principles of Team Leading TQUK – Skills Network
- Functional Skills maths rolling programme
- Functional Skills English rolling programme
- Level 2 Common Health Conditions TQUK Skills Network
- Level 2 Award Infection Prevention TQUK Skills Network
Partially Funded Courses – For people on furlough looking to upskill/reskill
- Level 2 Award in Barista Skills – 6 week evening course
- Level 2 Award for Licensing Practitioners (Alcohol) – 3 week evening course
- Adobe Photoshop Introduction – 2 day daytime course
- Adobe Illustrator Introduction – 2 day daytime course
- Adobe InDesign Introduction – 2 day daytime course
- Photography for Beginners – 5 week evening course
- Photography Intermediate – 5 week evening course
- Learn to Knit – 4 week daytime course
- VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Providing Manicure Services – 10 week day course
- VTCT Level 2 VRQ Provide and Maintain Nail Enhancement – 15 week day course
- VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Wax depilation – 10 week day course
- VTCT Level 2 NVQ Award in Providing Pedicure Services – 10 week day course
- VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Cutting Hair – 21 week course
- VTCT Level 2 Certificate in Colouring Hair – 24 week course
- Hairdressing Refresher – Getting back into Industry – 10 week evening course
- Bricklaying for beginners
- Painting & Decorating for beginners
- Wall & floor tiling for beginners
- AAT Level 2 – 35 week daytime course
- AAT Level 3 – 35 week daytime course
- AAT Level 4 – 47 week day & evening course
- ESOL Entry Level – 17 week daytime course
- ESOL Level 1/2 – 17 week evening course
- Level 3 CIPD
- Level 5 CIPD
- Teaching Assistants
- Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
Higher Education Courses
What our students say:
“With the help and encouragement of my tutors, I have been able to achieve better results than I was expecting as a mature student and they have delivered exceptional support during the challenges of the 2020.”
“Throughout lockdown, the online lessons and exam revision gave me something to focus on, work towards and they also kept me busy. I am hoping to start the level 4 qualification soon which I am looking forward to!”
“The standard of teaching I received throughout the AAT level 2 was fantastic. The tutors Shelley and Jo create such an enjoyable, positive environment within the classroom. They are so patient with the students, very clear in their delivery making the content so easy.”
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For more information on our courses, call 01423 879 466 or email contact@harrogate-college.ac.uk.
