Level 3 Diploma in Brickwork (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0307/R01

If you are interested in becoming a traditional builder, then this is the best pathway for you. In order to work on your own unsupervised…

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: R0309/R01

This qualification is intended for designers working in a wide range of areas within the construction and built environment sector, including civil and structural design,…

Level 2 Diploma in Construction Operations – General Construction (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: R0308/R01

This course provides a valuable set of practical construction skills, with a particular emphasis on groundwork operations – including digging drainage, laying curbs, channels and…

Level 2 Diploma in Site Joinery (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0301/R01

The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Joinery is a two year course, you will be expected to attend college one day a week and spend the…

Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0305/R01

Level 3 Plumbing Apprenticeships provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to carry out job roles and responsibilities associated with the installation, maintenance, commissioning…

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0304/R01

The Level 2 Apprenticeship is a programme of vocational education and training whereby you will develop your skills, whilst learning on the job, building up…

Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0299/R01

The programme is made up of 3 mandatory units and 3 optional units chosen from a list of 5 to suit the individual and the…

Level 1 Extended Certificate in Multi-Construction Trades

• Course Code: R0215/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Extended Certificate in Multi-Construction Trades offers an introduction to construction skills and an understanding of the construction industry. The course is suitable…

Level 3 Diploma Electrical Installations

• Course Code: R0289/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This is a one year, full time course. This course is for anyone who wants to work as an electrician in the building services engineering…

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations

• Course Code: R0236/101
• Start Date: September 2020

If you are looking to be a domestic or industrial electrician, this is the route for you. There a few pathways to take in order…

Level 2 Diploma in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0303/R01

The Intermediate Apprenticeship in Decorative Finishing and Industrial Painting Occupations is an ideal way to gain practical skills in the workplace while working towards a…

Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: R0306/R01

The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Brickwork is a two year course, and you will be expected to attend college one day a week and spend…

Hot Water Safety

• Course Code: R0147/103

This course is for experienced plumbing and heating operatives who require a qualification in the installation, servicing and maintenance of domestic hot water systems. This…

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing

• Course Code: R0133N/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing is an introductory course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to start work…

Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

• Course Code: R0100/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating is an introductory course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to…

Level 1 Diploma in Joinery

• Course Code: R0101/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Diploma in Joinery is an introductory course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to start work…

Level 1 Diploma Electrical Installations

• Course Code: R0132N/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Diploma in Electrical Installations is an introductory course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to start…

Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork

• Course Code: R0099/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Diploma in Brickwork is an introductory course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to work in…

Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork

• Course Code: R0104/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 2 Diploma in Brickwork will help you develop your practical skills and enhance your knowledge. The course comprises of theory work and practical…

Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating

• Course Code: R0102/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This course will increase your competence in a range of painting and decorating skills as well as conforming to efficient working practices and preparing new…

Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry

• Course Code: R0105/101
• Start Date: September 2020

Carpentry and joinery can be an exciting and rewarding career with a wide range of tasks and new challenges every day. This course is for…

ACS Gas

• Course Code: R0197/103

Our ACS Gas course is ideal for those working in the gas or plumbing sector. The Accredited Certification Scheme (ACS) is the industry recognised and…

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Studies

• Course Code: R0151/101
• Start Date: September 2020

Plumbing is a practical job that involves the fitting, service and repair of water pipes and heating systems in homes and businesses following technical drawings…

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technical Support (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: P0335/R01

The Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Technical Support gives students the opportunity to gain both practical and academic experience in college and the workplace. This pathway…

Level 3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0337/R01

This course is for those who would like to develop their motor vehicle maintenance & repair skills and work towards a qualification whilst gaining valuable…

Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0336/R01

This course is ideal for anyone looking to further their knowledge in Motor Vehicle Maintenance. This Apprenticeship gives learners the opportunity to study towards a…

Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication & Welding (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0341/R01

The Level 3 Apprenticeship is ideal if you are working within Fabrication and Welding Engineering, and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge….

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0334/R01

As part of the Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Apprenticeship you’ll learn how to comply with regulations and organisational safety requirements. You’ll be carrying…

Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication & Welding (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0342/R01

The Level 3 Apprenticeship is ideal if you are working within Fabrication and Welding Engineering, and have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge….

Level 3 Electrical Technician Standards (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: P0344/R01

The Advanced Apprenticeship is a programme of vocational education and training where you will learn how to work safely in an electrical environment, interpret electrical…

Abrasive Wheels

• Course Code: P0349/101

This half day workshop, enables you to safely and confidently use abrasive wheels enabling you to not just to learn, but safely demonstrate the correct…

Manual Handling

• Course Code: P0350/101

This half day workshop will enable you to demonstrate the correct lifting and moving techniques providing an overview of what responsibilities employers and employees have…

Level 1 Introduction to Vehicle System Maintenance

• Course Code: P0353/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This course is for automotive enthusiasts keen to begin their career in the motor vehicle industry. Throughout the year you’ll be trained to replace light…

Level 2 General Welding Standard (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: P0371/R01

This apprenticeship will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a general welder. You will learn how to produce good quality welds using…

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations – Mechanical

• Course Code: P0156/102
• Start Date: September 2020

This Level 2 Mechanical Engineering course is ideal for those looking to gain a broad range of mechanical engineering skills and competencies to enable safe…

Level 1 Foundation in Engineering

• Course Code: P0224A/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 1 Engineering course is perfect for those who might not have much experience in engineering but would like to take their first step…

Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

• Course Code: P0231/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This course is for automotive enthusiasts keen to jump-start their career in the motor vehicle industry. Throughout the year you’ll be trained to replace light…

Level 3 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Maintenance

• Course Code: P0232/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This is a one year, full time course which will help you to accelerate your career in the automotive service industry with this diagnostic technician…

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering

• Course Code: P0327/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The extended certificate provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. It is equivalent to studying A Levels, meaning you’ll earn UCAS points,…

Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Engineering

• Course Code: P0328/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This foundation diploma provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. It is equivalent to studying A Levels, meaning you’ll earn UCAS points,…

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Route)

• Course Code: P0330/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This is a practical based Level 3 course, designed for learners who wish to progress down the apprenticeship route, focussing on the development of practical…

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Welding Route)

• Course Code: P0330/102
• Start Date: September 2020

This is a practical based Level 3 course, designed for learners who wish to progress down the apprenticeship route focussing on the development of fabrication…

Level 2 Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: P0332/R01

This course is for those who would like to develop their mechanical engineering skills and gain a qualification whilst employed in the engineering industry. During…

Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0333/R01

The apprenticeship is a programme of vocational education and training whereby you will develop your skills, whilst learning on the job, building up your knowledge…

BEng (Hons) Degree Mechanical Engineering

• Course Code: NHDEG03/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering provides a higher education engineering experience for the student covering a wide range of mechanical engineering topic areas. The…

BSc (Hons) Degree Decommissioning & Waste Management

• Course Code: NHDEG05/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The Honours Degree in Science provides a higher education scientific experience for the student in Decommissioning and Waste Management. The course has been designed to…

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Course Code: NHNC01/R01

This part time course will take place over 18 months. BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your…

HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Course Code: NHNC01/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

This part time course will take place over 18 months. BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your…

HNC Operations Engineering

• Course Code: NHNC02/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace. They are highly…

HNC Mechanical Engineering

• Course Code: NHNC03/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace. They are highly valued…

HNC in Applied Chemistry

• Course Code: NHNC04/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

This qualification provides you with the essential knowledge to progress in the chemical sector. This course includes Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analysis of…

HND Applied Chemistry

• Course Code: NHND01/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

This course builds on your previous skills and knowledge and offers an insight into the more advanced aspects of Chemistry. You will learn about: Laboratory…

HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Course Code: NHND03/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace. They are highly…

HND Mechanical Engineering

• Course Code: NHND04/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications, designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace. They are highly valued…

HND Operations Engineering

• Course Code: NHND05/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

BTEC Higher Nationals are vocational qualifications designed to give you the skills to put your knowledge to effective use in the workplace. They are highly…

Level 4 Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: P0035/R01

Learners participate in HNC Electrical and Electronics course at Lakes College as the Technical Certificate component of the apprenticeship while undertaking a Level 4 NVQ…

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – Welding

• Course Code: P0156/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Welding) is an intermediate course that will equip you with the basic practical skills and knowledge needed to start…

Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science

• Course Code: NCFN03/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

Studying science can open up a world of new discoveries and possibilities, leading to diverse careers in chemistry – such as biomedical, nuclear or environmental….

Foundation Degree Applied Chemistry

• Course Code: NFDEG01/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

This qualification provides you with the essential knowledge to progress in the chemical sector. This course includes Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analysis of…

Foundation Degree Civil Engineering & Asset Management

• Course Code: NFDEG02/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The programme has been designed to provide a unique learning experience and delivery will occur within the National College for Nuclear Northern Hub building. The…

Foundation Degree Decommissioning & Waste Management

• Course Code: NFDEG03/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The Foundation Degree in Decommissioning & Waste Management has been designed to provide a combination of extensive practical work supported by academic studies with a…

Level 3 Diploma in Nuclear Engineering & Science (Block)

• Course Code: NCFN01/103

This full time programme has been designed specifically by the National College for Nuclear to help you to gain access a degree level qualification or…

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

• Course Code: NCFN02/R02
• Start Date: September 2020

You’ll study the intricacies of this fascinating subject through a combination of academic learning and practical experiments in our new state-of-the-art chemistry labs, and gain…

Foundation Degree Electrical Power Systems & Infrastructure

• Course Code: NFDEG04/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Systems & Infrastructure provides a university level higher education engineering experience. The course has been designed to provide a…

BEng (Hons) Degree Civil Engineering & Asset Management

• Course Code: NHDEG01/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

This course has been designed and developed with the assistance of a range of local employers to ensure it meets the needs of the region….

BEng (Hons) Degree Electrical Engineering

• Course Code: NHDEG02/R02
• Start Date: January 2021

The Honours Degree in Electrical Engineering provides a higher education engineering experience for the student covering a wide range of electrical engineering topic areas. The…

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0480/R01

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0481/R01

Workplace violence and Harassment can have huge consequences for employers, employees and the work environemnt. The Trades Union Congress (TUC) estimates that 29% of people…

Level 2 Accounts/ Finance Assistant Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0482/R01

Level 3 Accounts Assistant Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0483/R01

HNC in Computing

• Course Code: L0170/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The part time, 12 month Higher National Certificate in Computing provides you with the skills and knowledge required to develop a successful career in the…

HND in Computing

• Course Code: L0171/R01
• Start Date: September 2020

The Higher National Diploma in Computing can be completed part time over 18 months (or over 2 years full time if completing the HNC and…

Level 3 Technical Certificate in Digital Technologies

• Course Code: L0211/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Level 3 Technical Certificate in Digital Technology will support you to develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of the IT digital environment covering seven…

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Digital Technologies

• Course Code: L0212/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This course is a Level 2 classroom based qualification aimed to be sold as a pre-apprenticeship. It contains two forms of assessment and aims to…

Level 3 Integrated Diploma in Nuclear Engineering & Science

• Course Code: NCFN01/101
• Start Date: September 2020

The Integrated Diploma in Nuclear Engineering & Science is a full time programme designed for those who are looking to enter the nuclear or engineering…

Level 3 Certificate in Nuclear Engineering & Science

• Course Code: NCFN01/102
• Start Date: September 2020

This course is a part time programme specifically designed for the National College for Nuclear portfolio to provide an opportunity for learners to gain access…

Level 5 Diploma for Leaders & Managers Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0404/R01

The Level 5 ILM Diploma for Leaders and Management (Institute for Leadership and Management) apprenticeship is ideal for individuals who manage teams or projects and…

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0405/R01

Data protection compliance is an essential legal requirement for all organisations. Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018, it…

Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0406/R01

An apprenticeship is a programme of vocational education and training whereby you will develop your skills whilst learning on the job, building up your knowledge…

Level 3 Customer Service Specialist Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0407/R01

The main purpose of a customer service specialist is to be a ‘professional’ for direct customer support within all sectors and organisation types. You are…

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard (Apprenticeship Option)

• Course Code: J0408/R01

This business apprenticeship could lead to a career within many disciplines within the business world. This course focuses on the essential skills you need to…

Level 1 Certificate in Digital Skills (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0413/R01

In an increasingly digital world, it’s becoming more important to have the right skills in order to use computers and other technological devices. This course…

Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0414/R01

It is estimated that 11.3 million adults in the UK do not have basic digital skills. Latest figures predict that within the next 20 years,…

Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management and Leadership

• Course Code: J0415/101
• Start Date: September 2020

CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0475/R01

This apprenticeship is adaptable for all HR specialisms and for those with people management responsibilities. Individuals in this role will use their HR expertise to…

Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0382/R01

The retail industry is subject to a number of pressures. These include changes in shopping habits and the recent economic downturn which reduced consumer spending….

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0384/R01

Many people find it helpful to seek the support of counselling at some point in their lives. People in any situation could benefit from counselling,…

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0386/R01

In order to have a truly successful business, you need to provide good customer service. It is believed that 96% of unhappy customers don’t ever…

Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration (Distance Learning)

• Course Code: J0387/R01

There were an estimated 5.5 million private sector businesses in the UK at the start of 2016. Despite the recent economic difficulties, the trend has…

Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work

• Course Code: J0388/101

The Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work will give you a basic understanding of digital literacy skills through evening classes. The course is…

Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Support

• Course Code: J0391/101
• Start Date: September 2020

This qualification is for you if you are looking to start a career or apprenticeship in the business sector. You’ll gain experience in practical, the…

Project Management Essentials

• Course Code: J0400/101

Course Description Our two day project management essentials course is provides an invaluable framework for the successful management of projects to ensure they deliver on…

Level 3 HR Support Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0402/R01

This is an apprenticeship which is adaptable for all HR specialisms and for people management responsibilities. This is very much a developmental apprenticeship which supports…

Level 3 Team Leading Supervisors Standard (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0403/R01

This apprenticeship is accredited by ILM (the Institute for Leadership and Management), it is ideal for aspiring professionals taking their first steps into line management,…

Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0363/R01

The Level 3 Apprenticeship in IT User Skills covers a wide and varied range of units available within the IT User Skills framework including the…

Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing & Storage Skills (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0367/R01

The Level 2 Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage Skills is a one year course and provides valuable skills and experience necessary to start a career…

AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0369/R01

The Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting Apprenticeship will give students the opportunity to get straight into the world of work alongside their studies. You…

Level 2 Business Administration (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0371/R01

A Level 2 Apprenticeship in Business Administration will provide you with a range of skills and experiences while working in an administrative role. Apprentices will…

Level 2 Diploma in Team Leading (Apprentice Option)

• Course Code: J0377/R01

A Level 2 Apprenticeship in Team Leading will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in a number of different…

APM (Project Management Qualification)

• Course Code: J0378/101
• Start Date: August 2020

The Project Management Qualification (PMQ) (IPMA Level D, SCQF Level 7) is a knowledge-based qualification developed by APM, the chartered body for the project profession,…