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.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 2 Year 2: Level 3**Level 3 offered at Colchester only |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Beauty Therapy |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 years old study programme only: Free |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Three years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 Year 3: Level 3* *Level 3 available at Colchester Campus only |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Areas | Bricklaying, Building and Decorating |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,470 19+: Year 2: £1,866 19+: Year 3: £3,345* |
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.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two years | Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 years: Career Ready/Extended Diploma |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Business and Accounting |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £6,602 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Three Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 Year 3: Level 3 |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Wood Occupations |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,483 19+: Year 2: £1,657 19+: Year 3: £1,840* |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Level 1: 10 Weeks Level 2: 10 Weeks Level 3: MIG/MMA 15 Weeks Level 3 TIG: 10 Weeks |
Subject Areas | Engineering and Manufacturing, Welding and Fabrication |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | TBC |
Applications | Applications for course waiting lists will open in Autumn |
Attendance | One evening per week 6pm - 9pm |
Price | Level 1: £395 Level 2: £395 Level 3: MIG/MMA - £1,400 Level 3: TIG - £1,100 |
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.
Level | Level 1 |
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Subject Area | English, Maths GCSEs & Functional Skills |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
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.
Level | Level 1 Entry Level 3 |
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Subject Area | English, Maths GCSEs & Functional Skills |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
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Subject Area | English, Maths GCSEs & Functional Skills |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
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Subject Area | English, Maths GCSEs & Functional Skills |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
The Level 1 course is designed to to gain the necessary skills allow learners to gain the knowledge and confidence to start a career in engineering.
Level | Level 1 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | 6 weeks |
Study Mode | Part-Time |
Subject Areas | Engineering and Manufacturing, Welding and Fabrication |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Start Date | 17/04/2023 |
Price | Free (*Eligibility criteria applies) |
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.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two Years |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Childcare and Early Years |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
Awarding/Validation Body | NCFE |
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.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Three Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 Year 3: Level 3 |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Electrical Installations |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £1,592 19+: Year 2: £2,004 19+: Year 3: £3,345* |
This course is aimed at anyone hoping to increase their skills even further, after completing the Level 1 courses in Employability Skills.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Area | Employability |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
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.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Level 2: £1,410 |
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.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,410 |
Engineering and Manufacturing -Craft learners will be given the opportunity to develop both their skills and knowledge to design, innovate and analyse solutions that are essential to modern day life
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16 - 18 Year Olds: Free 19+: £3,345 |
The Engineering and Manufacturing Level 1 has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of engineering skills, knowledge and understanding. You will study various topics such as milling, turning, MAG’s welding, technical drawing as well as English and Maths as part of your main programme.
Level | Level 1 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £618 |
Engineering Machinists in the advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled and complex work.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | 42-48 months to complete |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Colchester Campus |
Apprenticeship Start Dates | Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year. However, the start date for attending college for training, where required, or if delivered online, when sessions begin, will vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up. |
Attendance | One day a week College attendance |
Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers) | £26,000 |
Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers) | £1,300 |
What will this cost my Business? | Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account. |
Apprenticeship Funding Bands | Apprenticeship Funding Bands |
Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace, Aviation, Automotive, Maritime Defence and the wider advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled and complex work.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree Distance Learning – Delivered Online |
Duration | 42-48 months to complete |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Colchester Campus |
Apprenticeship Start Dates | Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year. However, the start date for attending college for training, where required, or if delivered online, when sessions begin, will vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up. |
Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers) | £26,000 |
Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers) | £1,300 |
What will this cost my Business? | Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account. |
Apprenticeship Funding Bands | Apprenticeship Funding Bands |
This course is for anyone seeking a course to give you the knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of sustainability and environmental impacts.
Level | Level 1 |
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Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Areas | Employability, Sustainability |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
The Esports and Digital Marketing Level 3 course is for learners who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to gain experience in a variety of different sectors of this growing industry.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two years: Year 1: National Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Film, Interactive and Digital Media |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (The fee covers the full two-year course) |
This study programme is designed to equip students with the practical, organisational and analytical skills to make professional standard films, television programmes and online video content. You will learn the skills to plan, film and edit short films.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Film, Interactive and Digital Media |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
Improvement Technicians are responsible for delivery and coaching of improvement activity within an area of responsibility, often associated with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | Typically 12-14 months. |
Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Apprenticeship Start Dates | Starting employment as an apprentice can occur throughout the year. However, the start date for attending college for training, where required, or if delivered online, when sessions begin, will vary depending on the type of apprenticeship and will be communicated post-employment and sign-up. |
Apprenticeship Funding Band (Levy paying employers) | £4,000 |
Employer Contribution Fee (Non-levy paying employers) | £200 |
What will this cost my Business? | Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for their apprenticeship. Levy paying employers will pay the full cost of the agreed funding band using their Digital Apprenticeship account. |
Apprenticeship Funding Bands | Apprenticeship Funding Bands |
The Interactive Media and Games Level 3 course is for learners who wish to develop their skills in animation, computer games design, audio, visual design and social marketing with a view to entering employment in this growing industry.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two years: Year 1: 90 Credit Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Film, Interactive and Digital Media |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
Our Learning Shops focus on building on individual employability skills, providing a range of ‘Route to Employability’ introduction courses across a variety of sectors including in food safety, construction and care.
Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
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Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Areas | Business and Administration, Customer Service and Retail, Employability |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
Our Learning Shops focus on building on individual employability skills, providing a range of ‘Route to Employability’ introduction courses across a variety of sectors including in food safety, construction and care.
Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
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Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Areas | Childcare and Early Years, Employability |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
Our Learning Shops focus on building on individual employability skills, providing a range of ‘Route to Employability’ introduction courses across a variety of sectors including in food safety, construction and care.
Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
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Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Area | Employability |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
Our Learning Shops focus on building on individual employability skills, providing a range of ‘Route to Employability’ introduction courses across a variety of sectors including in food safety, construction and care.
Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
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Duration | Flexible programme available to learners aged 18 or over |
Subject Areas | Employability, Engineering and Manufacturing |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
The Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment qualification is perfect for anyone currently working or who wants to work in construction, as well as those already in the industry looking to refresh their knowledge.
Level | Level 1 |
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Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
Duration | 2 days including Health & Safety test on second day |
Study Mode | Part-Time |
Subject Areas | Construction and Building Services, Health & Safety |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Available at any time throughout the year. Please contact us for further details |
Price | £98* *subject to eligibility criteria |
This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to work in the field of Counselling or a role that requires these skills.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt Distance Learning – Delivered Online |
Duration | 10 Weeks |
Subject Areas | Counselling and Psychology, Employability, Health and Social Care |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Learners can enrol on these courses throughout the year |
Attendance | Flexible attendance throughout the year |
Price | Subject to eligibility this course may be fully-funded |
The Level 2 Diploma in Multimedia Production has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to further study and training in a range of media related subjects, including games design, website design, film, TV, radio, sound engineering and others
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Film, Interactive and Digital Media |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,500 |
Here at Colchester Institute we’ve developed some free workshops to help you budget for the cost of living and to support you with your finances. Available through our Adult Skills Centres.
Location | Colchester Clacton Braintree Dovercourt |
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Duration | AM or PM Workshops |
Subject Area | English, Maths GCSEs & Functional Skills |
Campus | Adult Skills Centre - Colchester Adult Skills Centre - Braintree Adult Skills Centre - Clacton Adult Skills Centre - Dovercourt |
Start Date | Various dates |
Training within our industry standard workshops, you will work with real-life materials and complete a number of practical projects as part of the overall qualification. Practical and theory sessions are combined to provide you with an understanding of basic and more advanced plumbing systems.
Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Plumbing, Electrical and Refrigeration |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Year 1: £1,738 19+ Year 2: £2,150 |
The Skills for Enterprise course is aimed at 16 – 18 year olds who are not in training or employment and wish to gain a range of level 2 qualifications.
Level | Level 2 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free |
The Skills to Succeed study programme provides a progression route to employment, vocational study and/or apprenticeships for students studying at level 1.
Level | Level 1 |
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Location | Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
Campus | Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
This study programme is for students who aspire to increase their independence but wish to continue their education in a highly supportive environment. Programmes aim to equip students with the skills and confidence required in order to reach their own goals for learning, life and work.
Level | Entry Level |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Attendance | 14 hours per week spread over 3 days |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
This study programme provides students with the opportunity to develop skills for independence and employment, and to work towards achievement of their own goals for learning, life and work.
Level | Entry Level |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
The STEPS 4 Career Transition study programme aims to provide a progression route to supported employment/employment, vocational study and/or apprenticeships for individuals with additional support needs.
Level | Entry Level Level 1 |
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Location | Colchester Braintree |
Duration | One Year |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
Start Date | September 2023 |
Applications | Applications opened on Monday 3rd October 2022 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |