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Young Person’s Prospectus - Technical and vocational qualifications
Technical and vocational qualifications These qualifications will equip you with professional knowledge, technical skills and work experience relevant to a particular career or industry sector. They provide a strong foundation for your future progression onto further study, training or employment.
How will you learn? You will be taught a range of topics related to your field of study, by specialist teachers who have professional and practical experience in the sectors and subjects they teach. You will learn through a mix of practical work and theory, mainly at college and, where relevant, in our specialist industrystandard workshops and facilities. All technical and vocational courses include and vocational work experience placements, work-related projects and contact with employers and external organisations. You will study for one or two years, depending on the level of your learning. If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE English and maths, you will re-take these subjects alongside your qualification. This could be a GCSE or functional skill.
How will your work be assessed? Technical and vocational qualifications are assessed mainly through coursework and some courses have examined units. Real work projects and work experience will include feedback from employers and other external organisations
Course levels and entry requirements We teach a wide range of technical diplomas and certificates to suit your needs and career aspirations. Our courses for young people aged 16-19, range from level 2 to level 3. Entry requirements and length of study will vary depending on the level and type of qualification you study.
What can you do when you complete your course? Depending on the level of your qualification, you will be able to progress onto further or higher levels of study and training at college, at university or through work-based training and apprenticeships, or you may choose to go directly into employment.
