Free Courses for Jobs
As part of the government’s Free Courses for Jobs offer, we’re offering eligible adults aged 19+ 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 Independent Training Services, a subsidiary of Barnsley College and funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
What courses are available?
- AAT Accounting Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Accounting AAT Level 3 Diploma Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based) (Flexible start dates)
- Assessing Vocational Achievement Certificate Level 3 (Flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Bookkeeping AAT Level 3 Part-time (Thursday, flexible start dates)
- Coding Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Computing: Networking and Cybersecurity Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Friday 27 February 2026)
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (January Start)
- Counselling Skills Level 3 (September Start)
- Cyber Security Practices Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Data Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Digital and Content Marketing Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Friday 06 February 2026)
- Landscaping & Horticulture Work Based Diploma Level 3
- Practical Small Animal Care Skills Level 3 Certificate (19+)
- Programming Software Development Level 3 Certificate Part-time (Wednesday 04 February 2026)
- Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning In Schools Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS)
- Technical Occupational Entry for the Early Years Workforce Level 3 Diploma Part-time
- Understanding Autism Certificate Level 3 Online (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
- Understanding Mental Health Level 3 Certificate Part-time (ITS) (Flexible start dates)
More courses will be added throughout the year, so keep checking back for new course information.
Eligibility
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
- 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).
You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
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.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and open new doors to employment. For further information, contact ITS 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.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA).
This page was last updated on: 3rd June 2025 10:57am
