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 Ā£60, with some being FREE.
Some of the Adult Bite-size courses are funded by the Lincolnshire County Council - for more information, please read their Learner Handbook.
Location Key
BC | Boston Campus (Rochford)
PPPC | Peter Paine Performance Centre
SNC | Sam Newsom Centre
SC | Spalding Campus
HC | Horncastle Campus
Please note: Due to funding guidelines, there is a limit set at four Adult Bite-size applications per student in one academic year (September 2024 - September 2025).
Art and Design
Advanced Skirt Making (SC)
The Advanced Skirt Making course has been designed for people with some existing skills in dress making and following a pattern, or who have already completed our Beginnersā Dressmaking course in the autumn term.
In weeks 1 ā 3, you will practice box and kick pleats, an inseam pocket and a godet as well as looking at different fitting issues and how to change a waistband to a faced waistband.
In weeks 4 -6, you will make a up a skirt pattern of your choice (support will be available to help you choose) in provided calico fabric so that at the end of the course you are ready to make your new skirt yourself.
You will need to bring your own sewing machine; paper and fabric scissors; thread, pins, and any other general sewing items.
Attendance:Ā Advanced Skirt Making will take you 6 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting on Monday 2nd June 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm, at our Spalding Campus.
Cost:Ā Free
Easter Crafts for Wellbeing (SC)
During the Easter Crafts for Wellbeing course, you will make a fabric flower spring wreath, a woven fabric basket and a cute Easter chicken.
You will need to bring a styrofoam wreath, Spring colour cotton fabrics, a heat gel dispersible pen, fabric scissors and general sewing equipment.
Attendance: Easter Crafts for Wellbeing will take you 6 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting on Monday 24th February 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm, at our Spalding Campus.
Cost:Ā Free
Summer Sewing - Design and Make a Travel Bag (SC)
During the Summer Sewing - Design and Make a Travel Bag course, you will make a travel bag for your summer holiday which will have pockets and zipper pockets.
You will need to bring pattern paper, calico/mock up fabric, pencils, ruler, and an eraser.
Attendance: Summer Sewing - Design and Make a Travel Bag will take you 6 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting on Wednesday 26th February 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm, at our Spalding Campus.
Cost:Ā Free
Business and Accounting
Introduction to Bookkeeping (HC)
The Introduction to Bookkeeping course will provide you with an introduction to the basics of manual double entry bookkeeping. Learning in an informal and friendly environment, this short introduction is ideal if you want to gain knowledge of bookkeeping, either for personal or professional development. It is most suited to those interested in working in finance or who run their own small business. This introduction could lead to progression onto an accredited qualification in Bookkeeping or Accounting.
Attendance: Introduction to Bookkeeping will take you 2 sessions to complete. You will attend college on Wednesday 7th May 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm at our Horncastle Campus.
Cost: Free
Technical Language for Accounting (BC,HC)
This Technical Language for Accounting course is being offered free, to help with the terminology that you may come across on the Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.
Technical Language for Level 2 Accounting will particularly suit those who have had no accounting experience and have no qualifications in Maths or English. It would also suit those learners who have English as a second language and need more support. This course would also suit those learners who have completed any of the Level 1 AAT courses and are looking to progress further with the AAT.
This qualification may interest those who are wishing to begin a self-employed career or are thinking about a career change into the business/finance field.
Attendance: Technical Language for Accounting will take you 2 session to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting on the below dates:
- Wednesday 7th May 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm at our Horncastle Campus
- Friday 9th May 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
Cost:Ā Free
Catering and Hospitality
Introduction to Desserts (BC)
The Introduction to Desserts course will cover a range of dishes and methods, including:
Meringue Nests: Making and piping meringue and finishing with cream and fresh fruit
Lemon Meringue Tart: Making sweet pastry and finishing a dessert for final presentation
Mousse: Whisking and folding in skills with various finishing techniques
Attendance: Introduction to Desserts will take you 1 session to complete. You will attend college on Wednesday 9th April 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford).
Cost:Ā Free
Early Years and Schools
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:Ā Introduction to the Role of a Teaching Assistant will take you 1 session to complete. You will attend college on your choice of the below dates:
- Wednesday 26th February 2025, 9:30am - 2:30pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
- Monday 19th May 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at our Spalding Campus
- Monday 9th June 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford)
Cost:Ā Free
Electrical
Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (BC)
This course is suitable for anyone interested in gaining or developing their skills in basic energy efficiency. You will work in the College's large on-site up to date workshop using industry tools to develop your knowledge in health and safety in the electrical industry, in particular the home/domestic environment and gain knowledge on micro renewable energies such solar voltaic, air source heat pumps, micro wind turbines, and a look a the future of EV car industry and battery storage as a future option. This basic introduction could lead to a place on the Level 1 Award in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.Ā Ā
Attendance: Introduction to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability will take you 4 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting on Wednesday 26th February 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at our Boston Campus (Rochford).
Cost:Ā Free
Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing
Fitness Through Football (PPPC)
This course offers weekly fitness training with a football twist. Come and join us for 2 hours a week of football related training with lots of drills and fitness boosting activities as well as play friendly football games. The course is run outside, whatever the weather, so please dress appropriately and bring some water with you. It will be on the astroturf so please wear suitable footwear.
Attendance:Ā Fitness Through Football will take you 6 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting Wednesday 19th March 2025, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston.
Cost:Ā Free
Introduction to the Benefits of Sports Massage (PPPC, SC)
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:Ā Introduction to the Benefits of Sports Massage will take you 2 sessions to complete. You will attend college for 1 session per week, starting one the dates below:
- Wednesday 5th March 2025, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston
- Tuesday 29th April 2025, 5:00pm - 8:00pm, at our Spalding Campus
Cost:Ā Free
Re-Energise 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-Energise Yourself will take you 1 session to complete. You will attend college on Tuesday 20th May 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm, at our Peter Paine Performance Centre in Boston.
Cost:Ā Free
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.