As part of the government’s Free Courses for Jobs offer, we’re offering eligible adults the opportunity to study their first full Level 3 qualification for FREE!
These courses are designed to help adults gain new skills and qualifications whilst boosting their employability. They are delivered in partnership with Barnsley College and funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
What courses are available?
More courses will be added throughout the year, so keep checking back for new course information.
Eligibility
If you reside in South or West Yorkshire and are aged 19 or over (West Yorkshire) or 24 or over (South Yorkshire), you may not have to pay for this course:
- You do not already have a level 3 qualification OR
- 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) OR
- 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 (see below).
Earnings Threshold
If you live in the qualifying West Yorkshire region and earn below £25,000 a year then 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 then you may not have to pay for this course.
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. To discuss your requirements and circumstances in further detail, contact our friendly team, who will talk to you about the courses and any eligible funding on an individual basis.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and open new doors to employment. For further information please get in touch - Contact Us
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
This page was last updated on: 11th February 2026 1:42pm
