They cover a wide range of subjects, including:

1. Level 3 Accounting
2. Level 3 Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning In Schools
3. Level 3 Coding Practices
4. Level 3 Cyber security Practices
5. Level 3 Data
6. Level 3 Understanding Mental Health
7. Level 3 Understanding Autism

To qualify for these free courses, applicants must be aged 19 or over, live in the South or West Yorkshire regions and meet one of the following criteria:

1. You do not already have a Level 3 qualification.
2. You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but earn below the earnings threshold set by your local authority, which includes benefits. (See below)
3. You already have a Level 3 qualification or higher but are unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested benefit, below the earnings threshold set by your local authority.
4. If you are not eligible for funding under the Free Courses for Jobs offer, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help you cover the costs of learning, which you pay back when you are earning over a certain amount.

For further information about the courses, contact Independent Training Services by emailing: info@ind-training.co.uk or calling 01226 216 760. Alternatively, contact Barnsley College’s Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.

Earnings thresholds

If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year, you may not have to pay for this course.

If you live in the qualifying South Yorkshire region and earn below £30,476 a year, you may not have to pay for this course.