Which route is right for you?

What do you want to gain from your course?

Skills for a specific career sector
Hands-on, practical experience of a specific job role

Which one of the following is the most important to you?

Qualifications that relate to a career or industry sector
Workplace experience

Do you know what career you would like to do?

Not sure – but I know the sector I would like to work in
Yes - I want to start straight away

Do you feel ready for work now?

Almost ready
Yes I’m ready

If you chose mostly 1:

A vocational course or T Level might be for you! Our vocational qualifications and T Levels are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can offer you great career prospects.

If you chose mostly 2:

An apprenticeship might be for you! Apprenticeships can help you get started by gaining nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and earning a wage - all at the same time!

Still not sure? If you chose a mixture of 1s and 2s or if you’re still unsure of your next step, come to one of our open events to find out more and to chat to one of our expert careers advisers.

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What is a vocational course?

Our vocational qualifications are designed to prepare you for a real career or higher level study and can provide great career prospects.

What can they offer me?

A Level 3 qualification, equivalent to A-Levels, which is accepted by most universities.
Work related skills for a job role in a specific employment sector.
A huge range of full-time course options!
Recognised by industry and developed with employers to give you the skills employers need.
A more hands-on way of learning to give you practical skills and knowledge.

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship can help you get started by gaining nationally recognised qualifications, real work experience and earning a wage - all at the same time!