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Looking to change career? or do you want to upskill? We’ve got you!
Our adult courses are designed to help you gain the skills, build confidence and get the knowledge you need to take control of your future.
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Whatever is your next move, whether you’re looking for a new career, upskill or develop your maths, English or digital skills, you can do it with our help.
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Functional Skills English for Adult Learners
- Functional Skills is a recognised and respected qualification in English. This is a course for those who are English speakers but would like to improve their reading, writing or verbal skills.
At a glance
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Daytime course: September 2025 ideally but can be flexible Intensive course: Dates throughout the year
- We offer a daytime and an intensive course. Daytime: 3 hours per week term time only every Friday morning for all levels. Intensive: One full week attending every day, 9am - 3:30pm - available for Level 2 only.
- City & Guilds Functional Skills English (4748)
Functional Skills English for Adult Learners
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Functional Skills is a recognised and respected qualification in English. This is a course for those who are English speakers but would like to improve their reading, writing or verbal skills.
- Daytime course: September 2025 ideally but can be flexible Intensive course: Dates throughout the year
- We offer a daytime and an intensive course. Daytime: 3 hours per week term time only every Friday morning for all levels. Intensive: One full week attending every day, 9am - 3:30pm - available for Level 2 only.
- City & Guilds Functional Skills English (4748)
Functional Skills English for Adult Learners
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Daytime course: September 2025 ideally but can be flexible Intensive course: Dates throughout the year
- We offer a daytime and an intensive course. Daytime: 3 hours per week term time only every Friday morning for all levels. Intensive: One full week attending every day, 9am - 3:30pm - available for Level 2 only.
- City & Guilds Functional Skills English (4748)
- Functional Skills is a recognised and respected qualification in English. This is a course for those who are English speakers but would like to improve their reading, writing or verbal skills.
Functional Skills English for Adult Learners
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Functional Skills is a recognised and respected qualification in English. This is a course for those who are English speakers but would like to improve their reading, writing or verbal skills.
- Daytime course: September 2025 ideally but can be flexible Intensive course: Dates throughout the year
- We offer a daytime and an intensive course. Daytime: 3 hours per week term time only every Friday morning for all levels. Intensive: One full week attending every day, 9am - 3:30pm - available for Level 2 only.
- City & Guilds Functional Skills English (4748)
- Functional Skills is a recognised and respected qualification in English. This is a course for those who are English speakers but would like to improve their reading, writing or verbal skills.
Applied Waterproof Membranes
- The courses provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in liquid waterproofing systems to demonstrate their competence.
At a glance
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Applied Waterproof Membranes
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- The courses provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in liquid waterproofing systems to demonstrate their competence.
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Applied Waterproof Membranes
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- The courses provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in liquid waterproofing systems to demonstrate their competence.
Applied Waterproof Membranes
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- The courses provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in liquid waterproofing systems to demonstrate their competence.
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- The courses provides the opportunity for individuals who specialise in liquid waterproofing systems to demonstrate their competence.
Level 3 NVQ in Painting & Decorating
- The adult part-time level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the level 2 qualification or have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.
At a glance
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Confirmed upon application
- TBC
- Level 3 NVQ
Level 3 NVQ in Painting & Decorating
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- The adult part-time level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the level 2 qualification or have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.
- Confirmed upon application
- TBC
- Level 3 NVQ
Level 3 NVQ in Painting & Decorating
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Confirmed upon application
- TBC
- Level 3 NVQ
- The adult part-time level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the level 2 qualification or have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.
Level 3 NVQ in Painting & Decorating
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- The adult part-time level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the level 2 qualification or have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.
- Confirmed upon application
- TBC
- Level 3 NVQ
- The adult part-time level 3 qualification is aimed at those who have already completed the level 2 qualification or have relevant experience and knowledge of the industry.
Decorative Finishing
- You will learn the techniques and gain the confidence to apply high-quality finishes to a variety of surfaces.
At a glance
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Decorative Finishing
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- You will learn the techniques and gain the confidence to apply high-quality finishes to a variety of surfaces.
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
Decorative Finishing
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- You will learn the techniques and gain the confidence to apply high-quality finishes to a variety of surfaces.
Decorative Finishing
- Course type: Adult & Short Courses
- You will learn the techniques and gain the confidence to apply high-quality finishes to a variety of surfaces.
- Flexible
- 4-10 months
- Level 2 NVQ Diploma
- You will learn the techniques and gain the confidence to apply high-quality finishes to a variety of surfaces.
Not what you're after?
We offer a wide variety of courses to help you progress your skillset, wherever you are on your construction journey.Â
Why study with us
At Leeds College of Building we offer a great alternative to other educational institutions. Courses are based on careers in building services, construction and engineering sectors.
A career to be proud of
With high starting salaries, rewarding career progression, and the potential to be your own boss, there’s never been a better time to enter the world of construction.
Built around you
Whatever your situation and wherever you are on your journey, we have courses to suit your lifestyle and aspirations.
The student lifestyle
There’s more to life than just hard work! At LCB, our range of extracurricular activities make you feel part of something beyond your study.
Industry Leading Facilities
Train in cutting edge workshops and classrooms built to meet industry standards. Our campuses are always developing to meet the needs of the industry. Our latest improvements will be our Immersive classrooms coming later in 2025.
North Street Campus
Located in the heart of Leeds, our North Street campus has been our home since the 1960's and seen some extremely successful alumni through our doors. Home to many of our Construction Crafts courses as well as our T levels, North Street is continuously improving. Last year we saw our multi-functional Enrichment room take shape as well as moving to the Leeds PIPES network to improve our carbon footprint.
South Bank Campus
Our modern South Bank Campus is home to state-of-the-art classrooms and technology-led environments. Spilt into South Bank 1 and 2, our newest buildings hold many of our courses from Electrical to Engineering. Home to our University Centre, our impressive Brick and roofing workshop as well as our Sustainable Building Services courses.
Future proof your skills
Lead the way in sustainable construction and add purpose to your career by upskilling in green technologies at LCB.Â
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