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The Level 3 Award in Requirements for Electrical Installation BS7671: 2018 (2382-18) (18th Edition) course provides a comprehensive guide to fulfilling the requirements of BS 7671: (2018) and is taught to the 18th Edition.

The AAT Accounting Advanced Diploma Level 3 course will offer further training in a number of accounting activities.  On successful completion, students could progress to the Professional Diploma in Accounting Level 4

The AAT Accounting Certificate Level 2 course is an ideal introduction to accountancy which explores the fundamental concept of double-entry bookkeeping up to trial balance.

Get the skills you need to become a financial team leader or set up your own practice with the AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting.

This qualification is perfect for young people and those taking their first step on the career ladder. As well as getting a taster of what it’s like to work in a professional environment, you will pick up accounting terms and get support with literacy and numeracy.

A requirement of proprietors is to ensure that one or more people are identified within each establishment to receive proper instruction on all aspects of safety in relation to Abrasive Wheels.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy. It is a postgraduate qualification, which provides access and exemption to students who wish to pursue their studies at Masters level.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy. It is a postgraduate qualification, which provides access and exemption to students who wish to pursue their studies at Masters level.

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma course will offer you the ideal preparation for further study in higher education or training. Your learning will be facilitated by a range of activities ranging from, teacher input, group work, seminar presentations, research activities and personal study.

This intensive fast-track programme provides you with an introduction to professional accountancy. Completion of the full AAT Diploma programme will allow you to work as a trainee accountant and provide a firm grounding for future training and progression.

The Accounting and Business Foundation Diploma Level 2 course programme will offer students the opportunity to gain valuable skills to enter the work place in a business, accounting or finance environment, while achieving a nationally recognised qualification that could ultimately lead to the full level 2 AAT Accounting and Business Qualification and AAT membership

The Accuracy and Attention to Detail workshop is highly participative and aims to demonstrate why we make mistakes and what methods we can put in place to produce more accurate text and number work.

This Achievement Measurement 2 (AM2) J.I.B. Qualification endorses the City & Guilds Emta NVQ Level 3 qualification. The JIB sets the standards for employment, welfare, grading and apprentice training in the electrical contracting industry.

This course is suited to learners who are committed to going into the performing arts and who appreciate the need for both the practical and academic skills to survive the rigours of the performing arts industry.

Adult Care Workers need to have the right values, behaviours and skills to provide high quality compassionate care and support. They are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives, which is at the heart of person-centred care.

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This course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful site carpenter or bench joiner. Learning through practical and theory sessions at the College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve a Level 3 Diploma alongside an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or Joinery.

This 5 week course is great for people who have some knowledge of digital photography and who are already using their cameras off auto.

The Advanced Finance for Non-Financial Managers course looks at financial awareness on a more strategic level. It gives key tips on identifying how figures are manipulated and how to assess real business performance.

aims to provide delegates with skills in integrating text and graphics, producing complex presentations with the use of advanced layout and structural presentation tools.

The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heat Pump Systems Diploma Level 2 is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed progress towards a career in a industry with recognised skills shortages.

The Pre-Assessment Training for Achievement Measurement 2 J.I.B. Qualification AM2 is an insight into your ability to successfully complete the Achievement Measurement 2.

The Animation and Illustration UAL Diploma / Extended Diploma Level 3 course is designed for students with an art and design or graphics background who have a real enthusiasm for drawing and making. Applicants should enjoy learning about illustration and animation and have an interest in visual culture.

The Applied Science BTEC Extended Certificate is suitable for those that have an interest in the sciences but do not possess the necessary qualifications for direct entry onto the Level 3 Diploma.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation / Extended Diploma in Applied Science is for learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the applied science sector.

This beginners Arabic language course is suitable for people who wish to improve upon their career prospects, for aiding relocation abroad or simply for a holiday. There are no formal entry requirements however a general interest in the language is recommended. Classes focus on basic conversation and pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary and learning about the culture of the country.

The Level 2 UAL Diploma in Art and Design provides an introductory experience which will help you to develop practical and research skills, improve confidence and learn about progression opportunities in art and design.

This course helps you to find out what interests you most in art and design and to develop some of the essential skills that underpin creative disciplines. It is designed for students who have completed their GCSE’s or a relevant Level 2 qualification and want to explore different aspects of art and design.

Information, instruction and training for asbestos awareness is intended to provide workers and supervisors with an awareness of asbestos. When materials that contain asbestos are disturbed or damaged, fibres are released into the air.

This practical workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to increase self awareness and build on existing skills. Unresourceful patterns of behaviour will be identified and there will be exercises to practice some well tested and proven techniques for change.

The primary role of an assistant accountant is to provide support to internal and external customers and will work within a practice or the finance function of an organisation.

The Award for Personal Licence Holders is a one day course ideal for those who want to develop a career within a restaurant or bar establishment. The BIIAB Personal Licence Holders qualification is also a requirement of the Licensing Act 2003 if you apply for a personal licence.

This course is designed to provide you with a practical introduction to different areas of art and design practice. On the course, you will build a portfolio of work to support your progression onto one of our degrees in the School of Art.

The BA (Hons) Business Innovation and Applied Management programme will equip you with a rich understanding of how organizations work and develop the skills you need to investigate management issues, assess the options and then confidently make decisions that add value.

This exciting degree introduces you to the artistic and narrative aspects of computer games design, programming, 2D/3D modelling and animation, enabling you to develop applied research practices, industry entrepreneurship and employment skills.

The BA (Hons) in Digital Film Production offers a diverse range of modules designed to enable you to gain the knowledge and experience in a broad range of the production skills needed to pursue a successful career in a wide choice of professions within the film and television industries and beyond.

Early Years programmes at University Centre Colchester are designed to be fun and rewarding whilst being tailored to your individual requirements with a variety of optional modules and routes to success that suit your interests and needs.

How did law-makers, theorists and influential educators make their marks, and what does that mean for our work as educators of the next generation? Discovering some of the answers is just part of this student-centred degree programme as you embark on your career in education.

Our unique BA (hons) in Fashion and Textiles offers highly practical and exciting opportunities, with a strong emphasis on design and making, whether that is a length of hand printed fabric or the production of a fashion collection.

The programme is designed to train the students in the musical, technical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a variety of media industry positions including self-employed musician, composer, conductor, arranger, sound designer, mixing engineer.

This dynamic studio-centred course will provide you with generous space and fantastic contact time with practicing artists and academics. Via integrated approaches to practice and theory, you will learn to develop a confident and independent sense of enquiry in relation to contemporary fine art and practice-led research.

The course prepares students for design studio work covering books, corporate reports and catalogues, journal and magazine design, packaging, corporate identity, poster and information design.

The programme enables you to develop your academic thinking and learning around a range of issues in health and social care, with a clear focus on service users in the community, giving you skills to help addresses a crucial need in society.

This is an exciting course that combines training in music and performance with current professional practice in music education. The course is an ideal preparation for the part of a musician’s career that will involve the creativity and stability of teaching music at any level.

This programme is for applicants who are passionate about working in the industry and have significant experience of acting, singing and dance. You will perform in regional and national venues, trained and guided by experienced staff who ensure that your work is seen by industry agents and other professionals.

The course will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the skills to become a fully qualified, BACP registered, Person-Centred Counsellor. A strong theoretical knowledge base, together with year one skills practice will prepare you for supervised counselling hours.

The BA (Hons) in Photography is a programme with a clear emphasis on preparing aspiring photographers for successful careers in the fast-changing and competitive photographic market.

The skills and knowledge you gain on this course will prepare you for work with many criminal justice organisations. You will develop the knowledge and practical skills required for a career in policing and related professions.

This is an exciting programme of study over three years for the contemporary rock/pop musician seeking a career in the music industry. Areas of study include Performance, Song Writing/Composition, Music Technology and Music Business.

The Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 2 course is aimed at those looking to work in the beauty industry. This course allows you to develop and practice the skills required for employment in industry.

The Beauty Therapy Diploma programme is aimed at those looking to work in the beauty industry. This course allows you to develop and practice the skills required for employment in industry.

The advanced Beauty Therapy Techniques course is for those wishing to follow a career in the beauty industry and build on their existing qualifications. The course focuses on the development of practical skills required for employment in the beauty therapy industry.

As a BPEC accredited training and assessment centre we are dedicated to offering a quality service to all who work within the Building Services Engineering sector.

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Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and other types of building components in mortar to construct and repair walls, foundations, partitions, arches and other structures eg chimney stacks.

The City & Guilds Bricklaying Certificate Basic Skills programme is a practical based bricklaying skills course.

Learn how to become a professional bricklayer and work towards a career in the fast-growing construction industry. This is a three year programme of study consisting of three qualifications.

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This course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful craftsperson in brickwork and associated trowel trades. Learning through practical and theory sessions at the College is teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve NVQ Level 3 in Brickwork.

Experienced Worker Practical Assessment (EWPA) – Successful completion of the 2 day assessment results in a Level 2 Brickwork NVQ Diploma.

The programme will provide broad based core studies which will develop technological and managerial skills and knowledge. Sharpen your team working abilities and gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the dynamic world of professional construction management.

The course will develop knowledge and understanding of construction processes, management skills, building technology and environmental and sustainability issues. Enhance your career prospects in construction management and quantity surveying through study.

Learn about IT infrastructure, networking technologies, web scripting, software development and explore areas such as cyber security, cloud computing, eBusiness with hands-on practical work, to equip you with the cutting-edge employability skills.

Business administrators have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes small and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector.

The Business Diploma Level 2 programme is designed to meet the needs of employers and to prepare students for the world of business. The programme aims to provide an education and vocational background for young people working to obtain a career in a range of jobs such as office administration, financial services, customer service, sales and retailing, distribution and manufacturing.

The course provides a nationally recognised and vocationally specific qualification with which to enter employment or to progress to higher education such as a degree in business and/or management or an associated specialist field.

This City & Guilds Level 2 qualification demonstrates learners have achieved the minimum industry standards and can work competently with the latest equipment and techniques.

The Combined Level 3 Certificate in Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 239-50) and Periodic Inspection, Testing and Reporting of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391-51) award is ideal for qualified electricians wishing to update their knowledge of electrical installation techniques.

The City & Guilds Working at Height: Tower & Mast Climbing Techniques qualification demonstrates that learners have achieved the minimum industry standards and can work competently with the latest equipment and techniques.

The Caring for Children Under Five BTEC Diploma Level 1 course programme is designed to give you an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children.

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The Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship course is designed to give you the relevant training and education required to become a successful site carpenter or bench joiner. Practical and theory sessions at the College are teamed with work-based experience and training in order to achieve a Diploma alongside an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or Joinery.

The Carpentry and Joinery Diploma is a three year programme of study consisting of three qualifications. The programme has been specifically developed for delivery in a training environment using simulated conditions. Assessment is based on the student showing what they can do as an individual through the completion of practical tasks and unit tests.

This Introduction to Networking course is the first in a series of four semesters that make up the full CCNA qualification. Students who successfully complete Semesters 1 to 4 are eligible to take the CCNA certification exam.

This course builds on CCNA1 Introduction to Networking covering theoretical concepts and practical application of switching and routing techniques, gaining hands-on-experience in the design and configuration of a small network using typical switches and routers.

By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with network protocols, such as OSPF, EIGRP and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

This initial teacher training programme provides a combination of theoretical and practice-based study and training covering all the essential aspects of a full teacher role for practitioners in the lifelong learning sector.

Individuals with an interest in a career providing mortgage advice or those wishing to do a refresher course. CeMAP is recognised by employers and clients as a mark of excellence and professionalism.

This course addresses the legal and practical aspects of dealing with the problems of environmental noise pollution, which brings about duties for all industrial companies and local authorities in connection with the measurement, assessment and control of environmental noise.

COCN1 – Core Commercial Natural Gas Safety is a pre-requisite assessment for all other assessments within the commercial sector which covers all aspects of gas safety and legislation. Like domestic, there is also a core gas qualification required to work on commercial installations.

A Chartered Manager is someone who can take responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success, with the professional recognition of their ability to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development.

A chef de partie is responsible for running a specific section of the kitchen such as a fish, Starter, sauce, sauté or vegetable section with minimal or no support from peers buts work inline to the senior chefs requirements.

Are you looking for a new career direction, challenge or the opportunity to increase your understanding of working with children? Here at Colchester Institute we offer a supportive environment to extend your knowledge and skills to meet the rewarding challenges of working to support children’s learning and development.

This programme is designed to help you build the knowledge and childcare skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to eight years. It is a level 3 qualification studied over a two year programme.

The Children’s Play, Learning and Development (Early Years Assistant) Level 2 programme is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to eleven years of age.

The Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace from the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health provides a general introduction to all aspects of Health and Safety at work and is nationally recognised in all occupational areas.

This health and safety training course is a Level 2 Award which aims to provide the skills and knowledge to allow delegates to achieve competency in the assessment of risk and associated processes.

Ideal for those looking to become professional pastry chefs or develop patisserie skills to a professional standard, hobbyists who enjoy this area of cookery and for employees looking to further their skills.

These qualifications enable refrigeration engineers to meet legal requirements in relation to the qualifications required to work with Fluorinated Greenhouse Gasses, otherwise known as F Gasses.

The L1 / L2 / L3 City & Guilds welding awards are designed for a range of abilities: from beginners who need basic welding training, to experienced welders who want to develop specialist skills.

The Adult Learning Shops offer a flexible learning solution for English and mathematics. Learners can enrol throughout the year and we offer flexible sessions so attend those which suit your needs.

The Adult Learning Shops offer a flexible learning solution for English and mathematics. Learners can enrol throughout the year and we offer flexible sessions so attend those which suit your needs.

This six week course is aimed primarily at those who have some experience of ceramics. During the programme participants are supported to develop personal responses through various processes.

Based on the BBC Two reality show “The Great British Sewing Bee” where amateur sewers compete to be named “Britain’s best home sewer” the Colchester Sewing Bee will encourage you to dust off your sewing machine and start stitching

The Commercial Appliances Training focuses on ACS assessment in appliances to include: overhead radiant plaque, tube heaters direct, indirect fired heating appliances and boosters

The Commercial Procurement and Supply apprenticeship is aimed at existing or new members of staff in the procurement and supply chain sector. This qualification is great for anyone starting out in the sector.

On completion delegates will be able to make the gas connection to commercial pipework in excess of 28mm diameter, requiring the system to be proved gas tight and purged of air

A commis chef is the most common starting position in many kitchens and in principal the most junior culinary role. A commis chef prepares food and carries out basic cooking tasks under the supervision of a more senior chef.

The Level 3 Diploma is for students who want to practice as a Level 3 therapist in the Complementary Therapy sector. Candidates will gain an understanding of Body Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology, as well as business practice, anatomy, physiology and pathology and integrate health and safety into all treatments.

The Level 3 Diploma is for students who want to practice as a Level 3 therapist in the Complementary Therapy sector. Candidates will gain an understanding of Body Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology, as well as business practice, anatomy, physiology and pathology and integrate health and safety into all treatments.

The Autodesk Inventor for New Users is a 2-day training course that will equip participants with the introductory understanding that is necessary to use the Autodesk Inventor software for the purpose of 2D sketching and 3D parametric modelling.

A Level 3 BTEC Diploma is a nationally recognised qualification combining practical and theoretical study. This challenging programme will introduce you to a range of areas needed in a career as an IT professional.

The Computing (Information and Creative Technology) programme provides modules designed to help you develop your existing knowledge and skills for the IT sector.

This Level 3 Computing (Information Technology )Diploma programme allows you to learn through a variety of methods including assignments and practical activities that are based on workplace situations.

These occur across a wide range of industries, which includes those involving complex plant through to simple storage vessels. A confined space is a place which is substantially enclosed (though not always entirely), and where serious injury can occur from hazardous substances or conditions within the space or nearby (e.g. lack of oxygen).

Core changeover from natural gas to LPG core in Permanent Dwellings, Residential Park Homes and Leisure Accommodation Vehicles.

The Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 Extended Diploma is a work-related qualification reflecting the knowledge and understanding required in the industry.

Throughout the Construction Management Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, you will work to improve, expand and enhance your abilities to allow you to excel in a construction related role. Learning in a site/office/classroom based environment you will gain the real-world experience needed to build a successful career.

The CCN1 – Core Domestic Natural Gas Safety is a pre-requisite assessment for all other appliance assessments and covers all aspects of gas safety and legislation

COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health- COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. Most businesses use substances, or products that are mixtures of substances.

The Pearson Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills is for those aged 19 and over who want to progress to become a qualified professional counsellor, or gain counselling skills as part of their current profession, for example teachers and nurses.

This course is for those who are interested in turning their creative and digital talents into a career in the creative media industries. The aim of this Apprenticeship is to develop digitally savvy and work-ready employees who are multi-skilled and can work cross-platform.

If you own a sophisticated camera and only use it on ‘auto’, this is the digital photography course for you.

Set in in the heart of Colchester in the inspirational environment of The Minories Galleries, you will have the opportunity to develop techniques to improve your writing, regardless of experience as well as gaining tools to combat writers block.

Based on the current national standards and certificated through City & Guilds, this course provides candidates with a framework for demonstrating their competence as customer service providers

The course is aimed at students aged 16 and over who wish to complete an Apprenticeship in a specific vocational area. These qualifications will appeal to workers and employers in many industries, including contact centres, tourism and hospitality, retail, financial services and local government.

The course has a strong emphasis on practical dance techniques. You will participate in a variety of dance units covering techniques that will include jazz, tap, contemporary, urban and ballet. Much of the work undertaken will be continually assessed to monitor progress.

If you have contact with deaf or hard of hearing people and would like to improve your confidence and communication skills, then this course is for you

This course gives learners the knowledge and skills in dental nursing both in direct chairside work and providing support in a range of dental treatments. Good people and teamwork skills, as well as a calm and reassuring manner are required.

To work as a dental nurse it is essential to complete a qualification that is recognised by the General Dental Council (GDC). Successful completion of this qualification will allow you to register with the GDC and work as a dental nurse.

Any business, large or small, depends on teams that are cohesive, supportive, dynamic and integrated – and that have effective leaders to develop and improve them.

The Digital Graphics Level 3 Diploma is a broad based programme designed to help you understand fundamental design practices and develop skills in various areas of Digital Graphics including logo design and branding, editorial layout and photography, advertising, gaming and multi-media platform design.

The primary role of a digital marketer is to define, design, build and implement digital campaigns across a variety of online and social media platforms to drive customer acquisition, customer engagement and customer retention.

The Directors Duties and Responsibilities workshop enables persons who are, or intend to be a Director of a Company to develop a valuable insight into how company law principles and associated legislation operate in civil and criminal law.

The Early Years Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Leadership Level 4 course provides professional development for practitioners working in early years settings at level 3.

Are you looking for a new career direction, challenge or the opportunity to increase your understanding of working with children? Here at Colchester Institute we offer a supportive environment to extend your knowledge and skills to meet the rewarding challenges of working to support children’s learning and development.

The Level 3 programme is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to 8 years of age. They cover a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas.

The Education and Training Award Level 3 ( Replacement for PTLLS ) includes Understanding Roles and Responsibilities, Planning and Preparing Sessions, Assessment, Micro Teaching Sessions, Design of a Learning Programme and Production of a Learning/Personal Development Journal.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering is one of the most expansive and energetic of the engineering disciplines. The apprenticeship course is designed to give the learner the relevant training and education required to become a successful employee in the electrical and electronic engineering industry.

The Electrical Awareness two day course covers both theory and practical training in relation to basic domestic electrical circuits, electrical regulations and electrical principles.

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Installation Electricians work on the installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of low voltage (less than 1000v) electrical and electronic devices and appliances. Maintenance Electricians work on the maintenance of electrical and electronic installations including automated production systems.

The C&G Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) is offered at both Level 2 and Level 3. Please see below for further information.

The aim of the Electrical Installations Diploma programme is to enable you to learn the key skills and techniques required to become a trained electrician. You will carry out practical and theory sessions designed to give you a broad understanding of electrical principles.

This course is designed for candidates who wish to complete the City & Guilds 2357 NVQ Level 3 with an aim to becoming a JIB registered electrician.

The role of the Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer is to apply their knowledge of electronics and of embedded software to the design of circuits or devices.

Smartphones, game consoles, satellite navigation systems and life support systems all have electronic components that make them function. Students studying this pathway shall learn how electronic components work and how circuits are built from these.

Maintenance engineers are expected to have knowledge of a range of engineered systems and components; including mechanical, electrical and fluid power. Planned maintenance activities can range from lubrication to replacing complex components.

Students studying this pathway will learn about machining processes and the types of equipment that are used. They will learn what is meant by CAD/CAM and how it is used in the industry when using computer aided equipment over manual processes.

The Engineering – Welding and Fabrication Foundation Certificate Level 1 has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of engineering skills, knowledge and understanding. You will study engineering manufacture, maintenance, CAD and English and Maths as part of your main programme.

Welding is the most widely used process to create permanent joints between metal parts and is used across the full range of engineering industries. Learners studying this pathway shall develop skills to be able to mark out and cut using intermediate and advance methods.

The aim of the Engineering for Industry programme is to provide an opportunity for those who are currently out of work, often having been long-term unemployed, and providing an opportunity to get back into work in the engineering and energy sectors.