Vocational Courses

Vocational qualifications are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can offer you great career prospects.

Our vocational courses are a more hands-on way of learning to develop practical skills, knowledge and work related skills for a job role in a specific sector.

We offer a range of Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 courses to suit you. We will help you to determine which level of your chosen course is best for you, whatever qualifications you may currently have.

A Level 3 qualification, equivalent to A-Levels, is accepted by most universities.

Vocational courses equip you with hands-on skillls and often have a stronger emphasis on real-world application for your desired career.

Gain industry-specific knowledge, practical experience, and a head start in the job market. Vocational courses are flexible, offering different levels of qualification, allowing you to enter the job market sooner or progress to Higher Education.

Vocational subject areas:

Agriculture

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Animal management

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Automotive engineering

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Childcare

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Computing and IT

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Construction and building services

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Engineering and manufacturing

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Esports

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A Northumberland College Equine Management student working with a horse

Equine

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Hair, barbering and beauty

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Health and social care

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Horticulture and floristry

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Professional cookery and hospitality

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A Northumberland College Sport student using an excersize bike

Sports and exercise sciences

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Travel and tourism

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Uniformed public services

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Two Northumberland College Animal Nursing students working in the vet clinic

Veterinary nursing

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Foundation learning

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