Part-time courses
With over 120 part-time courses across areas from digital and creative to animal care, business, sport, construction and more, at Barnsley College there’s something for everyone.
Learn around your life evenings, weekends or online and gain recognised qualifications from certificates up to degree level.
Start something new today and take the next step with us.
Animal Care
- Access to Higher Education: Land-based Studies Diploma Level 3 Part-time
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Friday Sept-Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Thurs Sept - Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Tuesday Eve Sept - Jan)
- Dog Grooming Assistants Certificate Level 2 (Weds Sept-Jan)
- Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3
- Practical Small Animal Care Skills Level 3 Certificate (19+)
Business and Professional
Accounting
- Accounting AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 2 Part-time
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Certificate Part-time
- Business Skills AAT Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting for Business (Using Sage) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Accounting for Business (Using SAGE) Level 2 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll for Business (Using Sage) Level 1 Part-time
- Computerised Payroll for Business (Using Sage) Level 2 Part-time
Business
- Business Administration Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Leadership and Management Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) Part-time
- Management and Leadership (CMI) Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma (Flexible start dates)
- Management and Leadership (CMI) Level 5 Award/Certificate/Diploma (Flexible start dates)
- Management and Leadership Level 7 (Award) (Friday, flexible start dates) Part-time
- Team Leading Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
Professional Development
- Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based) (Flexible start dates)
- Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3
- Career Guidance and Development Level 6 (Work-based)
- Career Information and Advice Level 4 (Work-based)
- Customer Service Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National General Certificate Level 3 Part-time (Wednesday, flexible start dates)
- Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award ( Part-time) (Flexible start dates)
Creative
Art and Design
No courses are currently available. We update this page regularly with new courses, so please keep checking back.
Fashion and Textiles
No courses are currently available. We update this page regularly with new courses, so please keep checking back.
Photography
No courses are currently available. We update this page regularly with new courses, so please keep checking back.
Catering
- Culinary Skills Certificate Level 2 CG (QCF) Part-time (Tuesday 19 January 2026)
- Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma / Certificate Part-time
- Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma Part-time (Catering) Top Up (19 January 2027)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 26 May 2026)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 27 October 2026)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 6 April 2027)
- Junior Chef - Savoury (Tuesday 16 February 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 17 February 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 27 May 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 28 October 2026)
- Junior Chef - Sweet (Wednesday 7 April 2027)
- Street Food Series - Asian (Tuesday 3 November 2026)
- Street Food Series - Easter Treats (Tuesday 23 March 2027)
- Street Food Series - Festive (Tuesday 1 December 2026)
- Street Food Series - Indian (Tuesday 6 October 2026)
- Street Food Series - Kebabs (Tuesday 2 February 2027)
- Street Food Series - Mediterranean (Tuesday 2 March 2027)
- Street Food Series - Veganuary (Tuesday 12 January 2027)
Childcare and Education Professions
- Introducing Caring for Children and Young People Certificate Level 2 Pre Access
- Pre-Access to Health, Childcare and Education Level 2 Part-time
- Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in a Healthcare or Education Setting Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
- Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Cert Level 2 Pre Access
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time Jan Start
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time Sept Start
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate Sept Start
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-time (January 2026)
- Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 Certificate NCFE Pre Access
- Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care or Childcare Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
Construction
- Construction Management Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 Award (Flexible start dates)
- HN Flex Construction - Building Information Modelling (Unit 13) Part-time
- HN Flex Construction - Digital Applications for Construction Information (Unit 6) Part-time
- Modern Methods of Construction Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- Plaster Skimmer Level 2 Part-Time (Flexible start dates)
Digital and AI
Computing
- Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and Emerging Technologies Level 2 Certificate Part-time
- Coding Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway
- Cybersecurity Level 1 Award Gateway (Online) Summer term
- Data Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Data Management and Analytics Level 3 Certificate
- Digital & IT Skills Certificate Level 2 Gateway (Data) - Term 1
- Digital and Content Marketing Level 3 Certificate Part-time
- Digital Marketing Level 2 Part-time (Online)
- HN Flex Computing - Cyber Security (Unit 10) Part-time
- IT User Skills/Essential Digital Skills (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Networking and Cybersecurity Level 3 Certificate Part-time
- Programming Introduction Level 1 (Online)
- Programming Level 1 Award Part-time
- Software Development Level 3 Certificate Part-time
Games Development
Media
English, Maths and ESOL
Engineering and Automotive
Automotive
- Automotive Refrigerant Handling: Technical Specialist in Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 3 Award Part-time
- Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components Level 4 Award (IMI) (Flexible start dates)
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities Level 2 IMI Award Part-time (Flexible start dates)
- Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement: Technical Specialist Level 3 Award IMI - Part-time
- MOT Testing (Classes 4 and 7) Level 2 Award (IMI)
- Motor Vehicle MOT Test Centre Management Level 3 Award (IMI)
Engineering
- 2D Computer Aided Design Level 2 Award Part-time
- 3D Printers (Advanced) Part-time
- 3D Printers (Beginners) Part-time
- 3D Printers (Intermediate) Part-time
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (2024) HNC (Pearson) HTQ Part-time
- Electrical Installation Level 3 Part time
- Electrical Installations Level 2 Diploma Part-time
- Engineering for England Higher National Certificate (HNC) - HTQ Part-time
- HN Flex Engineering - Engineering Design (Unit 4001) (Flexible start dates) Part-time
- HN Flex Engineering - Engineering Maths (Unit 4002) Part-time
- Parametric Modelling Level 1 Award Part-time
Hair, Beauty and Make-Up
- Barbering Level 2 Certificate Part-time
- Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2 Part-time
- Beauty Therapy: Applying Gel Nail Product CPD Accredited Certificate Part-time (Tuesday 6 October 2026)
- Beauty Therapy: Applying the Gel Nail Product CPD Accredited Certificate Part-time (Tuesday 02 June 2027)
- Beauty Therapy: Applying the Gel Nail Product CPD Accredited Certificate Part-time (Tuesday 02 June 2027)
- Beauty Therapy: Applying the Gel Nail Product CPD Accredited Certificate Part-time (Tuesday 27 April 2027)
- Brow Lamination, Lash Lift and Brow Tint CPD Package (Tuesday 19 January 2027)
- Brow Lamination, Lash Lift and Brow Tint CPD Package (Tuesday 22 September 2026)
- Brow Lamination, Lash Lift and Brow Tint CPD Package (Tuesday 4 May 2027)
- Brow Lamination, Lash Lift and Brow Tint CPD Package (Tuesday 4 May 2027)
- Classic Lashes CPD (Tuesday 13 April 2027)
- Classic Lashes CPD (Tuesday 13 April 2027)
- Classic Lashes CPD (Tuesday 5 January 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Halloween Makeup (Tuesday 6 October 2026)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Plaiting and Styling (Tuesday 12 January 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Prom Perfect (Tuesday 2 March 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Red Lipstick Makeover Look (Tuesday 2 February 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Shaping Eyebrows (Tuesday 13 April 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Shaping Eyebrows (Tuesday 13 April 2027)
- Hair & Beauty Hacks: Summer Skin Care (Tuesday 12 May 2026)
- Hair and Beauty Hacks: Bouncy Blow Dry (Tuesday 8 December 2026)
- Hair and Beauty Hacks: Kids Style Masterclass (Tuesday 3 November 2026)
- Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma Part-time
- Nail Technology Level 2 Certificate Part-time
Health, Science, Social Care and Counselling
Health and Social Care
- Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Level 3 (Daytime)
- Access to Higher Education: Health Science Professions Level 3 Part-time (Evening) 1 of 2
- Pre-Access to Health, Childcare and Education Level 2 Part-time
- Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in a Healthcare or Education Setting Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
- Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Cert Level 2 Pre Access
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Certificate Sept Start
- Understanding Autism Level 2 Part-time (January 2026)
- Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health Level 2 Certificate NCFE Pre Access
- Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care or Childcare Level 2 Certificate Pre Access
- Understanding Working in the Health Sector Certificate Level 2 Pre-Access
Science
Counselling
- Counselling Skills Certificate Level 2 NCFE Pre Access
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Daytime) - November Start
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Daytime) - Sept
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Evening) - November Start
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Evening) - Sept Start
- Counselling Skills Level 2 Part-time (Thursday Afternoon)
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (January Start)
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (September Start)
Sport and Fitness
- Mental Health First Aid and Advocacy in the Workplace Certificate Level 2 (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Nutrition and Health Level 2 Certificate (NCFE) Part-time (Online) (Flexible start dates)
- Sport Coaching, Physical Education and Health FdA Part-time
- Sports Coaching, Physical Education and Health BA (Hons) Top-Up Part-time
