Our full-time courses offer a mixture of academic & practical learning, great if you have a general career area in mind, and many level 3 courses are equivalent to 3 A-Levels!
Key facts
- Full-time (3-5 days) studied over one or two years.
- Study subjects related to a general career area, e.g. engineering, sport, film.
- Combine academic learning with practical experience.
- Level 1 to level 3 qualifications.
- Qualifications can include UAL Arts Diplomas, BTECs & NVQs.
- Level 3, two-year diploma qualifications, are equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
- Progression to university, apprenticeships or employment.
All full-time students undertake a study programme which consists of 540 hours of study per year and is tailored to suit you. Your personalised study programme will include:
- A qualification
We offer level 1, 2 or 3 qualifications such as a diploma, extended diploma, City & Guilds or other professional qualifications. Our level 3, 2-year qualifications are equivalent to 3 A-Levels. - Non-qualification activity
This includes tutorials, study skills, vocational skills, work placements, e-learning, trips, additional qualifications and support with job and university applications.
English & Maths
If you are 16-18 at the start of your programme and haven’t achieved a GCSE grade 9–4 (previously grade ‘C’ or above) in English or Maths, these classes will be compulsory. Our tutors will work with you to achieve better grades, which will help you progress to the next stage of your education or career.
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This course combines the fundamental engineering knowledge you require to succeed in a multitude of engineering roles, alongside a work placement and practical skills program developed in tandem with local employers to ensure you have the experience to get ahead in the engineering world. Learners applying for the Engineering T-Levels (whether it is Mechanical or Electrical) have the option specialise in either of these routes in the second year.
The Level 2 Bench Joinery Diploma allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for working with timber. It covers the following: Technical drawing/ setting out, marking out onto timber and manufacturing with machines, power tools and hand tools. Focus is on doors, windows and stairs.
In the UK, the gaming industry is worth over GBP5 billion to the economy, with more than 2000 firms, of all sizes, designing and developing games. In the past two years, more than 10000 new video games were released, and every single one of them had at least one designer - this job involves creating the looks, the rules and background story, and the critical structures to the game. As newer technologies are developed, more designers are needed to use these tools in bringing creativity to life on screen.
This course is intended for anyone who would like to develop a career working with animals and supports access to careers in the animal management sector. It is primarily for learners who are intending to gain employment directly, or progress to an apprenticeship or a higher-level animal management qualification e.g. degree. Highly qualified and experienced veterinary, technical and teaching staff support students to achieve this qualification.
Supported internship is an opportunity for a young person who has an active EHCP, who is ready to go into the world of work but would like some support from a job coach to do so.
