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WAYS TO STUDY

Explore our range of employment-focussed courses that’ll give you so much more than just a qualification.

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Access to HE

Access To Higher Education Diploma Health Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma Humanities and Social Science Level 3 Pre-Access Certificate / Diploma Level 2
3 Courses

Art and Design

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice (Year 2) Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design Practice (Year 1) NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Art and Design NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design
4 Courses

Beauty Therapy

City and Guilds Diploma Level 1 Beauty City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Make Up (16-18) City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (16-18)
3 Courses

Business Studies

L2 Diploma in Skills for Business
1 Course

Computing

BTEC Extended Diploma in Computer Science and Software Development Level 3 (year 2) BTEC First Diploma in Information and Creative Digital Technology Level 2 BTEC Foundation Diploma in Computer Science and Software Development Level 3 (year 1) Level 1 Extended Diploma in Computing and Information Security
4 Courses

Construction

Multi-Skills in Construction Entry Level 3
1 Course

Early Years

NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings NCFE T-Level in Education and Early Years Level 3
2 Courses

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Electrical Installation 8202 Level 2
1 Course

Fabrication and Welding

City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Level 1 City and Guilds Certificate in Welding Skills Level 2 16-18 City and Guilds Diploma in Engineering Fabrication and Welding - Level 3 (Technical Certificate) City and Guilds Diploma in Engineering Fabrication and Welding Level 2 (Technical Certificate) EAL Diploma PEO Fabrication and Welding Engineering Level 2
5 Courses

Foundation Learning

Foundation Learning
1 Course

Hairdressing and Barbering

Certificate in Barbering Level 1 16-18 City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Barbering Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing and Beauty - Level 1 (16-18) City and Guilds Diploma in Hairdressing Level 2 16-18 Level 3 Hairdressing Diploma
6 Courses

Health and Social Care

CACHE Diploma Introduction to Health, Social Care and Childrens and Young Peoples Settings - Level 1 CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Care Entry Level Award in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development T Level in Health
4 Courses

Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Level 3 City and Guilds 2850 Level 2 Machining and Manufacturing City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Level 1 EAL Diploma PEO Machining and Advanced Manufacturing - Level 2 Ford Engineering Academy T Level in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
6 Courses

Media Production and Games Design

BTEC (Year One) Diploma in Creative Media Practice - Level 3 BTEC (Year Two) Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice - Level 3 BTEC Introductory Diploma in Digital Media - Level 1 BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills BTEC Level 3 (Year One) Diploma in Creative Games Design BTEC Level 3 (Year Two) Extended Diploma in Creative Games Design BTEC Level 3 (Year Two) Foundation Diploma In ESPORTS BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma In ESPORTS T Level in Media, Broadcasting and Production
9 Courses

Motor Vehicle

City and Guilds Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Systems Maintenance City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Diagnostic & Repair Principles IMI Level 2 Diploma Motor Vehicle Accident Repair Paint
4 Courses

Music

BTEC Level 2 Music Industry skills BTEC Music Performance - Level 3 (year 1) BTEC Music Performance - Level 3 (year 2)
3 Courses

Performing Arts

Pearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills Performing Arts Extended Diploma, Level 3 (Year 2) Performing Arts Foundation Diploma, Level 3 (Year 1) Performing Arts Level 1
4 Courses

Policing and Uniformed Services

NCFE Certificate for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3 NCFE Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services Level 2 NCFE Diploma for entry to the Uniformed Services Level 3 NCFE Diploma in Policing Level 3
4 Courses

Psychology

BTEC Applied Psychology Level 3
1 Course

Science and Criminology

BTEC in Forensic Investigation, Level 3 (Year 1 Foundation Diploma) BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forensics and Criminal Investigation (Year 2) WJEC Diploma in Criminology Level 3
3 Courses

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