If you would like to explore your interests, try something new or just want to meet new people and have fun Boston College offers a wide and varied range of Adult Bite Size courses.
Our Adult Bite Size courses are fun, practical non-accredited courses, which can run from a couple of hours during a single day to a few sessions over a number of weeks. The courses cost no more than £60, with some being FREE.
Location Key
BC | Boston Campus (Rochford)
PPPC | Peter Paine Performance Centre
SC | Spalding Campus
HC | Horncastle Campus
September 2023
Introduction to the Benefits of Performance Massage (PPPC)
This taster course will give you the basics in sports massage, from assessing a client, including an awareness of contraindications, to basic massage techniques. You will be taught by experts with strong acumen for working in the industry with guidance on how to become a qualified sports massage therapist and how to run your own successful business.
The session will also help and aid any sports performer to understand more about their muscular system and how to maximise performance and reduce injuries.
The course will look at opportunities to progress onto our highly successful Sports Massage qualification.
Attendance: Introduction to the benefits of Performance Massage will take you 6 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Wednesday 27th September 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at our Peter Pain Performance Centre, Boston.
October 2023
Introduction to Basic Plumbing (BC)
This course is suitable for anyone interested in gaining or developing their skills in basic plumbing. You will work in the College's large on-site workshop using industry tool to develop your knowledge in installing new taps, changing tap washers, installing a washing machine and learning how to solder.
Attendance: Introduction to Basic Plumbing will take you 12 hours to complete over 4 sessions. Starting Tuesday 31st October 2023, 5:30pm – 8:30pm at our Boston Campus
Introduction to Basic Bricklaying (BC)
This course will give you an introduction to the basics of bricklaying within the College's industry standard workshop. During this course you will cover tool use, mortar spreading, basic brick bonds, setting out and bricklaying.
Attendance: Introduction to Basic Bricklaying will take you 12 hours to complete over 4 sessions. Starting Tuesday 31st October 2023, 5:30pm – 8:30pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
Re-Energize yourself (PPPC)
This course provides an introduction to wellness and wellbeing including essential nutrition, planning your food, stress management strategies and how wellness links to motivation and productivity in the workplace and in your personal life.
Attendance: Re-Energize yourself will take you 3 hours to complete over 1 session. This course will run on Tuesday 10th October 2023, 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Peter Paine Performance Centre, Boston.
Parkinsons Signs and Symptoms (BC,HC)
This course will give you an overview of the condition and provide you with strategies so that you can give effective support.
Attendance: Parkinsons Signs and Symptoms will take you 3 hours to complete over 1 session. This course is available on the below dates:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Wednesday 18th October 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Horncastle Campus
Wednesday 11th October 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Choosing the Right Care (BC,HC)
How do you decide when the time is right to move into a care home, is this your only choice? How do I choose a care home, how do I know it's the right one? "I want to stay at home" Can you stay at home with some support? What are your wishes when nearing the end of your life - Advanced Care plans, Living Will, LPOA, Respect, DNACPR so many forms what are they for.
This course will help you gain awareness of what services are available for yourself, a loved one or a friend when help is needed, it will develop your understanding of what services are available to support you. We will explain the jargon and ease the stress. Everyone has a choice, this course will give you the knowledge you need to ensure your choices are informed.
Attendance: Choosing the Right Care will take you 3 hours to complete over 1 session. This course is available on the below dates:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Thursday 2nd November 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Horncastle Campus
Wednesday 1st November 2023
6:00pm – 9:00pm
October 2023 - Employment and Skills
Basic ICT (BC,SC)
Our Basic IT Skills course is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. During the Basic IT Skills course, you will study Basic IT including:
-Word processing
-producing documents
-Saving and printing
-E-mails including uploading documents
-Internet.
Attendance: Basic ICT will take you 12 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Monday 2nd October 2023, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either out Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
IT in the Workplace (BC,SC)
IT Skills is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. The course will cover a variety of Level 1 IT Skills units to help you improve your computing and IT knowledge including:
-Word Processing Level 1 – Using MS Word
-Spreadsheets Level 1- Using MS Excel
-Using the Internet Level 1 - Using Search Engines
-Using Emails Level 1- Using Email platforms
-Presentation Skills Level 1 – Using PowerPoint
Attendance: IT in the Workplace will take you 6 hours over 1 session. Starting Wednesday 4th October 2023, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either our Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
November 2023
Quilting for Christmas (SC)
In this course you will design and make your own Christmas theme quilted and appliqued table runner and table mats. You will make your own patterns and your table runner to your own design and choice of fabrics.
You will need a base fabric I suggest calico, please wash before using. This needs to be the length of your table plus an overhang of 12 inches each end and your own choice of width.
You will need a choice of Christmas theme fabrics, these will not be needed for the first class as you will be making your patterns.
Pencils, colouring pencils, eraser, paper scissors
Sewing machine and general sewing items. Not needed for the first class.
Attendance: Quilting for Christmas will take you 12 hours to complete over 6 sessions. This course is available at our Spalding Campus on the below dates:
Monday 6th November 2023, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Wednesday 8th November 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women (PPPC)
Designed to cater for the safety needs of women, this course is intended to empower women physically and psychologically with the necessary skills to protect themselves from potentially dangerous situations.
You will cover the following:
- Basic self-defence techniques
- How to diffuse potentially dangerous situations
- Know your legal rights and policies that protect you
- Gains lots of hands-on practice
- Develop your self-confidence.
Attendance: Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women, will take you 6 hours to complete over 3 sessions. Starting Tuesday 14th November 2023, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at our Peter Paine Performance Centre, Boston
Introduction to Working in Early Years (BC)
Completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding of the role of an Early Years practitioner and will encourage you to consider what the role entails.
You will have fun, experience hands on activities and it may help you progress to a career within the Early Years sector
Attendance: introduction to Working in Early Years will take you 6 hours to complete over 1 session. On Monday 20th April, 9:00am - 3:30pm you will attend college at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
November 2023 - Employment and Skills
Basic ICT (BC,SC)
Our Basic IT Skills course is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. During the Basic IT Skills course, you will study Basic IT including:
-Word processing
-producing documents
-Saving and printing
-E-mails including uploading documents
-Internet.
Attendance: Basic ICT will take you 12 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Monday 27th November 2023, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either out Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
IT in the Workplace (BC,SC)
IT Skills is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. The course will cover a variety of Level 1 IT Skills units to help you improve your computing and IT knowledge including:
-Word Processing Level 1 – Using MS Word
-Spreadsheets Level 1- Using MS Excel
-Using the Internet Level 1 - Using Search Engines
-Using Emails Level 1- Using Email platforms
-Presentation Skills Level 1 – Using PowerPoint
Attendance: IT in the Workplace will take you 6 hours over 1 session. Starting Wednesday 29th November 2023, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either our Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
December 2023
Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant (BC,SC)
This Introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant course is aimed at those interested in a career in becoming a teaching assistant or learning support in an educational setting. You may be volunteering or starting to work in schools or even just considering this professional pathway.
Completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding of the role of a teaching assistant or learning support and will encourage you to consider what the role entails. You will have fun, hands on activities and it may help you progress to a career in Supporting Teaching & Learning.
Attendance: Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant will take you 5 hours to complete over 1 session. This course is available at our campuses at Boston (Rochford) and Spalding, starting on the below dates:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Monday 4th December 2023, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Spalding Campus
Monday 11th December 2023, 9:30am – 3:30pm
January 2024
Beginners Dressmaking (SC)
This course is ideal for beginners and will provide you with an introduction to the sewing machine, needles, and fabrics.
You will learn what the different stitches on the machine do and complete samples of hems, buttonholes, and seams. You will learn two types of zip placements and how to applique so that you can make your very own tote bag.You will need to bring your own sewing machine, scissors (both for paper and fabric) pins, thread, and general sewing items. We will supply the fabric.
Attendance: Beginners Dressmaking will take you 12 hours to complete over 6 sessions. Starting Monday 8th January 2024, 1:30pm – 3:30pm at our Spalding Campus
Introduction to Basic Plumbing (BC)
This course is suitable for anyone interested in gaining or developing their skills in basic plumbing. You will work in the College's large on-site workshop using industry tool to develop your knowledge in installing new taps, changing tap washers, installing a washing machine and learning how to solder.
Attendance: Introduction to Basic Plumbing will take you 12 hours to complete over 4 sessions. Starting Tuesday 16th January 2024, 5:30pm – 8:30pm at our Boston Campus
Introduction to Basic Bricklaying (BC)
This course will give you an introduction to the basics of bricklaying within the College's industry standard workshop. During this course you will cover tool use, mortar spreading, basic brick bonds, setting out and bricklaying.
Attendance: Introduction to Basic Bricklaying will take you 12 hours to complete over 4 sessions. Starting Tuesday 16th January 2024, 5:30pm – 8:30pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant (HC)
This Introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant course is aimed at those interested in a career in becoming a teaching assistant or learning support in an educational setting. You may be volunteering or starting to work in schools or even just considering this professional pathway.
Completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding of the role of a teaching assistant or learning support and will encourage you to consider what the role entails. You will have fun, hands on activities and it may help you progress to a career in Supporting Teaching & Learning.
Attendance: Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant will take you 5 hours to complete over 1 session. Starting Monday 15th January 2024, 9:30am – 2:30pm at our Horncastle Campus
February 2024
Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant (BC,SC)
This Introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant course is aimed at those interested in a career in becoming a teaching assistant or learning support in an educational setting. You may be volunteering or starting to work in schools or even just considering this professional pathway.
Completion of this course will give you a deeper understanding of the role of a teaching assistant or learning support and will encourage you to consider what the role entails. You will have fun, hands on activities and it may help you progress to a career in Supporting Teaching & Learning.
Attendance: Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant will take you 5 hours to complete over 1 session. This course is available at our campuses at Boston (Rochford) and Spalding, starting on the below dates:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Monday 5th February 2024, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Spalding Campus
Friday 9th February 2024, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Recycling / Upcycling your Clothes (SC)
On this course you will learn how to make new things from old. We will make a sewing machine cover out of old jeans/trousers and learn how to upcycle a jumper into a cardigan jacket. You have the option of adding a collar and embellishments.
You will need:
An old pair of jeans/trousers.
A jumper.
Trims, embellishments of which can be discussed in the first class.
Pattern paper.
Tape measure, pencil, eraser.
Sewing machine and general sewing items.
Attendance: Recycling/Upcycling your old Clothes will take you 12 hours to complete over 6 hours. Starting either Monday 19th February 2023, 1:30pm – 3:30pm or Wednesday 21st February 2023, 1:00pm – 3:00pm at our Spalding Campus.
Dementia Awareness (HC)
This course will give you an overview of the condition and provide you with strategies so that you can give effective support.
Attendance: Dementia Awareness will take you 3 hours to complete over 1 session, on Wednesday 21st February 2024, 6:00pm – 9:00pm at our Horncastle Campus
Introduction to the Benefits of Performance Massage (PPPC)
This taster course will give you the basics in sports massage, from assessing a client, including an awareness of contraindications, to basic massage techniques. You will be taught by experts with strong acumen for working in the industry with guidance on how to become a qualified sports massage therapist and how to run your own successful business.
The session will also help and aid any sports performer to understand more about their muscular system and how to maximise performance and reduce injuries.
The course will look at opportunities to progress onto our highly successful Sports Massage qualification.
Attendance: Introduction to the benefits of Performance Massage will take you 6 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Wednesday 28th February 2024, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, at our Peter Pain Performance Centre, Boston.
February 2024 - Employment and Skills
Basic ICT (BC,SC)
Our Basic IT Skills course is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. During the Basic IT Skills course, you will study Basic IT including:
-Word processing
-producing documents
-Saving and printing
-E-mails including uploading documents
-Internet.
Attendance: Basic ICT will take you 12 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Monday 19th February 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either out Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
IT in the Workplace (BC,SC)
IT Skills is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. The course will cover a variety of Level 1 IT Skills units to help you improve your computing and IT knowledge including:
-Word Processing Level 1 – Using MS Word
-Spreadsheets Level 1- Using MS Excel
-Using the Internet Level 1 - Using Search Engines
-Using Emails Level 1- Using Email platforms
-Presentation Skills Level 1 – Using PowerPoint
Attendance: IT in the Workplace will take you 6 hours over 1 session. Starting Wednesday 21st February 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either our Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
April 2024
Introduction to Walking Football (PPPC)
This course is designed for people of all abilities and ages (19+), who want to take part in the growing game of walking football. This is about having fun and looking after your health, whilst taking part in a great game.
These will be coached sessions, including a warm up and cool down, ensuring your body is well looked after, but don’t worry there will be plenty of game time!
Attendance: Introduction to Walking Football will take you 16 hours to complete over 8 sessions. Starting Tuesday 30th April 2024, 4:00pm – 6:00pm at our Peter Paine Performance Centre, Boston
May 2024
Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women (PPPC)
Designed to cater for the safety needs of women, this course is intended to empower women physically and psychologically with the necessary skills to protect themselves from potentially dangerous situations.
You will cover the following:
- Basic self-defence techniques
- How to diffuse potentially dangerous situations
- Know your legal rights and policies that protect you
- Gains lots of hands-on practice
- Develop your self-confidence.
Attendance: Self Defence and Personal Safety for Women, will take you 6 hours to complete over 3 sessions. Starting Tuesday 7th May 2024, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at our Peter Paine Performance Centre, Boston
Re-Energize yourself (PPPC)
This course provides an introduction to wellness and wellbeing including essential nutrition, planning your food, stress management strategies and how wellness links to motivation and productivity in the workplace and in your personal life.
Attendance: Re-Energize yourself will take you 3 hours to complete over 1 session. This course will run on Friday 3rd May 2024, 4:00pm – 7:00pm at Peter Paine Performance Centre, Boston.
May 2024 - Employment and Skills
Basic ICT (BC,SC)
Our Basic IT Skills course is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. During the Basic IT Skills course, you will study Basic IT including:
-Word processing
-producing documents
-Saving and printing
-E-mails including uploading documents
-Internet.
Attendance: Basic ICT will take you 12 hours to complete over 2 sessions. Starting Tuesday 14th May 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either out Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
IT in the Workplace (BC,SC)
IT Skills is designed to cover the basics of IT, help build your confidence and develop your skills for employment. The course will cover a variety of Level 1 IT Skills units to help you improve your computing and IT knowledge including:
-Word Processing Level 1 – Using MS Word
-Spreadsheets Level 1- Using MS Excel
-Using the Internet Level 1 - Using Search Engines
-Using Emails Level 1- Using Email platforms
-Presentation Skills Level 1 – Using PowerPoint
Attendance: IT in the Workplace will take you 6 hours over 1 session. Starting Thursday 16th May 2024, 9:30am – 4:00pm at either our Boston Campus (Rochford) or our Spalding Campus
Employment and Skills Training
Adult Bite Size courses include Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness and Meditation and Understanding Confidence and Stress.
Funded in Partnership with Lincolnshire County Council.
Need some more advice?
If you are unsure about which course is right for you, Boston College Careers Advisers are here to help. The Career Advisers offer FREE impartial Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and are available before you start to college, whilst you are studying at college and when you are ready to take the next step.
If you would like to make an appointment with one of the College's Careers Advisers, they are available by appointment at both the Boston and Spalding campuses, by either calling the College's Information Line on 01205 313218 or by email.