Are you a young person who is about to or has recently left school?
Options for 16 - 19 year olds
Do you want a Higher Education or a Professional qualification?
Higher Education Options
Are you an adult looking for a course to do for work or fun?
Options for 19+ year olds
Are you an employer looking to train your staff?
Services to Business
Are you an International student looking for a course?
International Student options
This is a basic 10 week course for those who have little or no prior experience of using counselling skills but who may be considering a career in counselling, or who are already in a helping role.
Level 3 Creative and Media Diploma
Through this new and exciting Level 3 Creative and Media Diploma course you will gain an insight into how the media operates and how it influences our lives.

Courses for Young People 2012/13
This prospectus contains all the options available at Wakefield College for 16 - 19 year olds.
Essential Skills in Employment for Business
17th May 2012
22nd May 2012
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
Wednesday, 20th June 2012
We are Carnegie Champion Colleges Rugby League Champions!
9th May, 2012
Wakefield College crowned finest College rugby team in the country! Final score 30 - 16 vs Hopwood Hall at Odsal Stadium...
College Restaurant named Wakefield’s Finest...
20th March, 2012
Gaskell’s Restaurant, Wakefield College’s training restaurant, has been named the best restaurant in Wakefield by the Civic Society for the second year running...
College students learn the art of Asian cooking
25th January, 2012
Congratulations to Level 1 Diploma in Professional Cookery student Alex Craven winning the annual 2011/12 Gingerbread House competition...
Results Day 2011 Movie Gallery
17th August, 2011
Graduation Day 2010 Photo Gallery
13th November, 2010
Amalgamate Exhibition
Photo Gallery
14th June, 2010
Download the 2009/10 Annual Report
Our annual reports detail our achievements, main highlights and accounts during the last financial year. All reports can be viewed online and downloaded in PDF format.



The New Year kicks off the start of an outstanding new initiative to learn key lessons from leading experts to make your business more competitive – and all during a lunchtime – plus it’s free.
Thursday, 19th January 2012
11.45am - 2pm
Wakefield College
Thornes Park Campus
Thornes Park
Wakefield WF2 8QZ
‘Essential Skills in Innovation & Creativity for Management’ will provide local business managers and executives with valuable tips and insights on how to transform their innovation and creative idea generating skills, opportunity spotting and the ability to make their ideas spread. All delivered in Andy’s trademark style of wit, engagement and insight.
To reserve your place on this seminar complete the form below, also by completing this form and ticking the 'keep up to date' box we will keep you informed of any other forthcoming events at Wakefield College.