I think you just have to be a local resident in that council area to do further education classes....especially the vocational ones. Probably only the means-tested ones where people are on benefits (to get reduced price or free fees) where they will ask awkward questions.

Most of these things are advertised at your local library, with prospectus etc.
Most start in September, but not all.
In fact your local public library is a good place to find out what is going on in your area.

The driving...well I see Rayna has answered your question.