We have a course for everyone, whatever you want to achieve, we can help you succeed.

First you need to pick the right course, below is a useful guide showing how courses are structured, what the different levels mean and what qualifications you need to get started.

Level	Entry Requirements	Qualification	Progression
4	Relevant Level 3 qualification	Honours Degree Foundation Degree HNC/HND	Postgraduate study or improved career prospects
3	GCSEs in A*-C range or relevant Level 2 qualification	A-Levels BTEC Award, Certificate or Diploma Specialised Diploma NVQ3	University-level /higher education study or employment
2	GCSEs in D-G range or relevant Level 2 qualification	BTEC Certificate or  Diploma Specialised Diploma NVQ2	Further study or employment
1	No prior qualifications needed	BTEC Certificate or  Award NVQ1 Various foundation qualifications	Further study or work as trainee
Entry Level	No prior qualifications needed	Various qualifications  in preparing for work, further study and/or independent living  e.g. Progression Awards	Further study

Want to see what college is like?
You can visit the college of your choice at a scheduled open event or by contacting our enquiries team and arranging a visit with the area of your choice. This will give you the chance to talk to the tutors on the course, look at the facilities and get a feel for what college is really like.

Some schools visit our campuses for taster days in year 10 or 11, where you get the chance to spend a day as a student, studying an area of your choice. For details speak to your careers teacher at school.