Our career-focused technical and vocational courses are a perfect hands-on alternative to A Levels that allows you to focus on one subject. These vocational courses will suit you if you enjoy practical lessons and like a mixture of coursework and exams. They can lead to further study, an apprenticeship or to the start of a great career.

Courses are available from Level 1 to Level 3 in a wide range of subjects. You can choose from Art and Design, Business, Childcare, Information Technology and Computing, Creative Media, Health and Social Care, Performing and Production Arts, and Sport.

Taught by teachers with industry experience

These college courses are taught by teachers with extensive experience in the industry. This means you will be provided with the skills and experiences needed to progress to your next step and future career.

Gain real experience of work with industry placements

Gaining real experience of work as part of your course will provide you with the skills and experiences required by employers.  On some of our Level 3 courses, you will take part in industry placements with employers in the local area as part of your course. You can find out more about industry placements here