Few industries can match the fun and excitement associated with film and television. From Roman amphitheatres to Shakespearean classics, the world has always had a passion for the performing arts, and film and TV are just the latest incarnation. By earning a higher-level qualification in this subject, you’ll be setting yourself up for a career that will never go out of date.
For many subjects, the closest you’ll get to manifesting your ideas will be via an essay. Nothing quite compares to producing something that everyone can appreciate. Unlike an essay, the expression of thought and concepts in film is not restricted by language. With countless filters, camera angles, colours and more at your disposal, you’ll never be short of ways to project your vision.
Did you know that Engineering jobs make up 19% of the total UK employment and 265,000 skilled entrants are required annually to meet demand for engineering companies through to 2024. Graduate jobs are some of the most well paid too, often with a £25,000+ starting salary so get qualified to a higher level and increase your earning potential.
Our higher-level courses provide you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop your engineering skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.
You’ll be taught by expert tutors, who have years of professional experience, in state-of-the-art facilities meaning you learn in the best possible environment and gain experience with technologies that you will use in your future career.
Do you like to fix things and have an interest in how cars work? Whether it’s just getting people to and from work, or transporting people and goods internationally, vehicles are essential in today’s modern world.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps in to an automotive career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to improve your skills.
During your apprenticeship you’ll learn a wide range of relevant, practical and job specific skills that you’ll be able to apply quickly within your workplace. You’ll spend the majority of your time in a professional workshop or garage learning the skills needed to keep the vehicles in a good and safe condition.
You’ll also improve your customer service skills, be checking stock levels and ordering parts. You could also learn how to fit and service accessories like stereos and alarms.
Learn from those in the know with an apprenticeship in Computing which is an expanding business sector where skills are in high demand. You get real, hands-on practical experience in a real full-time job role, learning the right skills in a real environment while also attending College to gain a nationally recognised qualification.
We offer a range of Computing and IT apprenticeships that will not only broaden your career prospects but put you ahead of the competition in this fast-paced industry. Apprenticeships in this area will help you to become a confident, well-rounded professional with skills that transfer across a range of technical job roles in many industries and sectors.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps in to computing career, or if you’re already employed in the sector and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to progress your skills.
An apprenticeship in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy provides you with the best possible training to develop skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage working in your field of interest. You will also attend the College, to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into your hairdressing or beauty therapy career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to enhance your skills.
An Apprenticeship in Hairdressing will develop your employability skills and give you valuable experience of a variety of routine hairdressing related activities. You will be working in a salon environment where your duties could encompass many areas of hairdressing such as communicating with colleagues and clients, dealing with customer enquiries, carrying out numerous practical hairdressing tasks etc. Your exact duties will depend upon your employer.
As a Beauty Therapy Apprentice you will work in a salon environment assisting senior therapists with treatments. You will be customer-focussed so you need to be caring, approachable and have good listening skills. The world of beauty therapy is about improving people’s well-being by making them look and feel better about themselves. If this sounds like you then an Apprenticeship could be the right career path for you.
Engineering is a thriving industry with over 1.7 million people employed in the UK. There are a huge number of jobs available within the engineering industry which provides opportunities for entry level positions all the way through to management or senior levels.
Engineers come in many varieties and work for a huge range of different employers. There’s a job for you whether you want to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, keep people around the world supplied with fresh water and sanitation, build fabulous bridges or just make your favourite mode of transport go even faster. Practically everything man-made has had some input from engineers in terms of its design and creation – and often in its maintenance and improvement too. The modern world couldn’t function without them!
Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into a career in engineering, already employed and want to advance your skills, or you’re an employer looking to train your existing employees or take on new staff, an engineering apprenticeship teaches the latest skills and knowledge required by the industry.
As an Apprentice you’ll learn from your colleagues at work and from the expert tutors at college who have worked as engineers, some starting their careers as apprentices, meaning they have a wealth of real-life knowledge and experience.
An apprenticeship in early years provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage, while also attending College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.
Whether you’re looking to take your first steps into a career in early years, already employed and want to advance your skills, or you’re an employer looking to train your existing employees or take on new staff, an engineering apprenticeship teaches the latest skills and knowledge required by the industry.
Apprenticeships in this sector are a great way to gain the experience you need to pass on your skills and make a difference to the lives of others. We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities which could be an ideal training option if you want to work in an early years or primary setting, with work-based training providers, adult or community learning providers, colleges or public training organisations.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into a career in early years, or if you’re already employed in the sector and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to improve your skills.
Construction is a multi-billion pound industry that deals with developing the underlying structure of anything from a new build house or school, to high speed rail projects.
An apprenticeship in Construction provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage working in your field of interest, while also attending the College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.
You can specialise in areas including brickwork and carpentry and, as well as learning the skills and techniques of the trade, you will also receive training in health, safety and site operation which can support future progression into planning, project coordination or management.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into a construction career, or if you’re already employed in the industry and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to grow your skills.
An apprenticeship in business provides you with the best possible training to equip you with skills that are in high demand. You will have a full-time job and earn a wage, while also attending College to gain a nationally recognised qualification and essential competencies.
We offer a range of business, finance, customer service and leadership apprenticeships which combine applied experience in the workplace with theoretical learning at college to help you develop the vital transferable skills needed to succeed and progress within a corporate environment.
Apprenticeships allow you to take the first steps into your chosen career, or if you’re already employed in the sector and want to advance your skills, you can undertake an Apprenticeship with the support of your employer to progress your skills.