Explore ceramics, architectural model making, spatial design, sculpture and product design. Working on live projects, you will build a professional portfolio and gain insight into careers across the creative industries
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Diploma Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
The Access to Education and Employment course is aimed at 16 – 18 year olds and provides an opportunity for those who wish to develop Maths, English and skills for employment over a range of industries.
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Subject Area | Access to Education |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Attendance | 2.5 days a week 09:00 – 16:00 with an hour lunch |
Principles of bookkeeping, costings and exploring business aspects with additional units on financial capability
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Business and Accounting |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,191 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | AAT |
Acting techniques, classical acting, screen acting, improvisation. rehearsing and performance, audition technique, physical theatre and movement
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Performing Arts |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Explore creative processes, methods and materials whilst introducing specialist areas such as fashion, arts for screen and theatre, animation, fine art, graphics and photography. Pathways is: Arts and animation, Design and Communication
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,207 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Develop your skills for screen and theatre; making props, costumes, puppetry, models and prosthetics for make-up. Learn through workshops in drawing, sculpting, casting, painting and 3D printing
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Diploma Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Anatomy and physiology, full body message, facial and body electrotherapy, Indian head massage, hot stone massage, hair removal, skin analysis, nail services, lash and brow treatments and makeup. Level 3 options: Electrical pathway, Massage pathway
| Level | Level 2 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 2 Year 2: Level 3 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Beauty Therapy |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Level 2: £1,482 Level 3 Electrical Route: £2,583 Level 3 Massage Route: £1,645 |
Develop brickwork skills in a specialist environment using simulated conditions and the expertise required in industry. Learn block and bricklaying, masonry work, solid and cavity walls
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Bricklaying, Building and Decorating, Professional Construction |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £2,127 19+: Year 2: £2,466* |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
Marketing, business communication, accounting, product promotion, business communications, starting up a small business and market research
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Business and Accounting |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £786 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | OCR |
Personal and human development, healthy lifestyles, orientation to work, teamwork and communications, 60 hours work placement. Full-time course usually over four days per week, Forest School experiences
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Early Years |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,435 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Technical knowledge to support practical skills development in: health and safety, hand and power tools for joints and frames, hanging doors, fitting ironmongery, cutting roofs, joists, operating fixed and transportable machinery.
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Wood Occupations |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £2,021 19+: Year 2: £2,436* |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
Develop drawing, digital, craft and time-based skills, explore character design, storytelling and model making. Develop personal interests in 2D design, comic book art, stop animation and more
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Develop artistic and creative ideas, initiate creative projects, develop entrepreneurial and freelance skills, build up your professional practice, develop a portfolio of work to support progression to higher education or conservatories
| Level | Level 4 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 18 Year Olds: Free 19+: £4,670 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
This course is designed for home-educated young people, aged 16-18, to enable re-integration into education. It offers a supportive and calm environment to build confidence and practical skills in art and design. Exploring creative approaches for students to develop an art portfolio ready for progression
| Level | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £321 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
An introduction to Media content creation, games design, film and TV creation. Employability skills in the digital entertainment sector.
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,435 |
| Awarding/Validation Bodies | Edexcel Pearson |
Jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary dance, choreography, singing, commercial and international dance, rehearsals and performances
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Performing Arts |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (The fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
T Level Technical Qualification in Engineering – Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (Level 3) is suitable for anyone who wishes to work within the engineering industry.
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Engineering and Manufacturing, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2027 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City and Guilds |
During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills for entry to a range of construction occupations. It is a level 3 qualification studied over a two year programme.
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Professional Construction, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Edexcel |
Social media management and marketing, multimedia content, film and video editing, online journalism, digital brand development, advertising, copywriting, creative business enterprise, web analytics, podcast creation and distribution
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years: Year 1: 90 Credit Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Master key programming languages and tools used by developers, learn to design, develop and deploy cutting-edge solutions, build intuitive, user-friendly interfaces and explore how to protect systems and data from cyber threats. 315 hours industry placement
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Digital Technology, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Gain knowledge in digital support and systems (DSS), problem solving, data , business context, emerging issues, digital environments, security and legislation. You’ll analyse a problem, and design a solution, developing solutions and evaluating the system. 315 hours industry placement
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Digital Technology, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
The online world, technology systems, creating a digital portfolio, computer networks, creative digital graphics and software development
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Digital Technology |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,685 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Special Educational Needs (SEN), child development across varying age ranges, literacy and numeracy in schools, working with babies and young children, paediatric first aid, incorporating digital competences in early years practice. 750 hours industry placement. Full-time course usually over five days per week, residential trips abroad
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Early Years, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | NCFE |
Physical care routines, meeting the needs of the developing child, children’s play, managing paediatric illness and injury, 300 hours work placement. Full-time course usually over five days per week, Forest School experiences
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Early Years |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,067 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Electrical practical skills, wiring, electrical principles, advanced electrical systems, fault diagnosis and rectification, portfolio building, health and safety, installation technology inspection and testing
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Electrical Installations |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £2,362 19+: Year 2: £2,088 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
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.
| Level | Level 2 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Level 2: £1,728 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
This course provides the knowledge, understanding and behaviours that are required in the engineering sector. Develop a range of engineering skills and knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines.
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,140 |
Engineering and Manufacturing 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 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16 - 18 Year Olds: Free 19+: £2,583 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
The Engineering 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 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,053 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
A Stepping Up course in preparation for ESOL Skills for Life examinations, maths, information and creative technology (ICT), digital skills, citizenship, employability skills and work experience
| Level | Entry Level Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One-year course |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Attendance | 16 hours per week spread over 4 days |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds study programme only: Free |
Introduces a range of vocational skills including fashion design, textile applications, surface pattern, fashion construction, illustration and print/pattern for interiors. Take part in commercial projects and learn about sustainable and ethical practices
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Diploma Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Digital moving image production, planning and pitching a digital media product, digital audio, lighting, digital editing, online streaming
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,903 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Pre-production, film and video editing, post-production, cinematography, music video production, video technology, single camera, interview techniques, live broadcasting and online streaming
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Explore pathways including fine art, sculpture, ceramics and illustration through drawing and experimentation in a range of 2D and 3D materials and processes. Learn about recording ideas, keeping sketchbooks, and exhibiting your work
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Diploma Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Ideal preparation for higher education in art and design; explore a range of processes and creative a specialist portfolio, develop problem-solving skills and gain knowledge of a diverse range of art practices
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | This study programme is for learners aged 18 and over only. 18 year olds: Free 19+: £5,421 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Technical knowledge to support practical skills development in: health and safety, making and fitting doors, marking drawers, veneering, construction of handmade furniture. Design and technical drawing techniques will be developed along with the safe and correct use of hand tools, power tools and woodworking machinery.
| Level | Level 2 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 2 Year 2: Level 3 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Wood Occupations |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £2,306 19+: Year 2: £5,421* |
Learn graphic and multimedia design with a focus on advertising, motion graphics, visual styling, fashion mechanising and branding. Creatively explore both digital and analogue processes while developing strong critical and communication skills
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Shampooing, conditioning, treat hair and scalp; style, set and dress hair; cutting, colouring, lightening and colour correction services
| Level | Level 2 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years Year 1: Level 2 Year 2: Level 3 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Hairdressing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 years old study programme only: Free 19+ Year 1: £1,948 19+ Year 2: £3,345 |
Communication skills, personal organisation and progression, safeguarding and protection, study and employability skills. Work placement in a variety of settings within health and social care
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Health and Social Care |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old Study Programme: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Human lifespan development, effective communication, health and social care values, healthy living, human body systems and the care of disorders. Work placement of a minimum of 160 hours in a variety of settings
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Health and Social Care |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,145 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Human lifestyle development, anatomy and physiology, infection control, psychology, physiological disorders and principles of safe practice. Mandatory work experience of over 300 hours in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential and nursing care along with day centres
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Health and Social Care |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
Working in the healthcare and science sectors, understanding good scientific and clinical practice, person-centred care, infection prevention and controls, human anatomy and physiology, supporting health and wellbeing. Mandatory industry placement of 315 hours. Specialisms in: Adult Nursing or Supporting Therapy Teams
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Health and Social Care, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Customer service, reception skills, restaurant operations, handling payments and billing, communicating with customers, maintaining a safe and secure working environment, national competition work and potential international visits
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Catering and Hospitality, Hospitality |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,396 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | NVQ |
Team leadership, event planning, allocating resources, sales, finance, customer service, extensive employer engagement programme on and off site. Opportunities for work experience, national competitions and potential international visits
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Catering and Hospitality, Hospitality |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,583* |
| Awarding/Validation Body | NVQ |
Computer games, design and development, planning and pitching a digital media product, audio editing, digital art, animation and 2D/3D modelling
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,903 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Games design and development, animation, 2D/3D modelling, coding, interactive media, concept art, online gaming, games industry, media industry context and research
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years: Year 1: 90 Credit Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | 2 Years: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Presenting a professional image, salon reception duties, health and safety, skin care, basic make-up application, basic manicures and creating an image using beauty techniques
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 years old study programme only: Free |
Presenting a professional image, salon reception duties, health and safety, shampooing and conditioning, women’s styling. temporary hair colour, creating an image using hair techniques
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 years old study programme only: Free |
A practical and theory-based introduction to the sport and active leisure industry including organisation skills, preparing a personal progression plan, fitness training, playing sport and sport coaching skills
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Sport and Active Leisure |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,435 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Scientific principles and best clinical practices. Health, safety and environmental regulations, core scientific concepts, methodology, the ethics of science, experimental equipment and techniques, and further science knowledge. Mandatory industry placement of a minimum of 315 hours
Managing a team, communications and business relationship skills, quality and compliance, business behaviours, organisational strategy, project management and implementing change. 315 hours industry placement
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Business and Accounting, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
Business principles, including business environments, marketing, sales processes, digital technologies and communication skills, preparing students to work collaboratively and solve complex workplace challenges. 315 hours industry placement
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Business and Accounting, T-Level |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme only: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
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 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Level 2: £1,728 19+ Level 3: £5421 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
Generating creative ideas for content development, production planning and project management, collaborative working, health and safety, post-production and distribution. 315 hours industry placement. Specialisms in: Content Creation, Creative Technican
Digital moving image production, audio, lighting, editing, computer games design and development, planning and pitching a digital media product, digital art, animation and photography
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Media |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,903 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Music performance and production, instrumental technique, vocal performance, studio recording, mixing, musicianship, songwriting, promotion and creative development
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Music |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,903 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Music performance and production techniques, composing, music theory, live sound, harmony, performance workshops, arrangement, musicianship skills and ensembles
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | Two Years: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Music |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £11,356 This fee covers the whole two year course |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Sound recording, sequencing, live sound operation and acoustics, audio engineering, music theory, music for film and television and composing
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma | Two Years: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Music, Music Production |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £11,356 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Singing, jazz, ballet, tap, commercial dance, acting, voice, audition techniques, rehearsals and performances
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years | Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Performing Arts |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Preparing surfaces, brush and roller systems, preparing walls and ceilings, decorative finishes, creating and applying colours, safe working practices, erecting and dismantling access equipment and working platforms and producing specialist decorative finishes.
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years: Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Building and Decorating, Painting and Decorating |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Year 1: £2,126 19+: Year 2: £2,359* |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
Musical theatre, dance, acting, rehearsal, performance and audition techniques
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Performing Arts |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,011 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Build the skills for life, volunteering or transition to college. Build confidence, and independence needed for their next steps. Students develop communication, social interaction and emotional wellbeing skills, enabling them to form positive relationships to make informed choices. As they progress, learners become more independent and self-assured, preparing them for further education, training and future opportunities including learners tranistioning form home education
| Level | Entry Level Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
Delivering personal training and gym sessions, health and wellbeing, nutrition and managing clients as a gym instructor and personal trainer in various settings within the active leisure industry
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Sport and Active Leisure |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16 – 18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,882 Other fees include £100 for coaching uniform. |
| Awarding/Validation Body | NCFE |
Develop camera techniques including portraiture, advertising, documentary and fine art photography, research skills, live projects, darkroom techniques, moving images and location photography
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Art, Design, Fashion and Photography |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Copper and steel pipework installation methods, practical skills, health and safety, domestic water supplies, central heating systems, above ground drainage theory, identifying and repairing faults
| Level | Level 1 Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Level 1 Year 2: Level 2 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Plumbing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+ Year 1: £2,252 19+ Year 2: £2.088 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | City & Guilds |
Fine dining in our Balkerne Restaurant which is open to the public. Practical course developing professional cookery skills and knowledge. Classroom activity, online learning. Customer service, costs and menu planning
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Catering, Catering and Hospitality |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £4,517 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
Advanced level fine dining cookery, practical work in patisserie, larder and production kitchens. Dish innovation and evaluation, gastronomy, sourcing produce, food safety, regional work experience, national competitions, potential international visits
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Areas | Catering, Catering and Hospitality |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £5,421 |
The Progression pathway is designed to support learners in building the skills, confidence and independence need for their next steps. Students develop employability skills and practical knowledge through structured learning to help prepare them for progression into vocational courses, supported internships or employment.
| Level | Entry Level Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
Supports learners to develop essential life skills needed for everyday living. Students build confidence in areas such as personal care, communication, decision-making and management of daily routines. Preparing them for everyday life, community participation and future opportunities
| Level | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
Exercise, health and sport, developing coaching skills, sport development, practical sports application, careers in the sport and active leisure industry
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Sport and Active Leisure |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £6,579 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Students develop skills, confidence, and independence through learning in the workplace, supported by job coaching and regular college sessions. This pathway supports learners to build transferable employability skills to support their transition into sustained employment
| Level | Entry Level Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Foundation and Supported Learning |
| Campus | Colchester Campus Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: Variable |
Production planning, stage management, technical stage operations, lighting and sound, design and operations, scenic construction and automated stage lighting
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years | Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Performing Arts |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £8,583 (This fee covers the whole two year course) |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of the Arts London |
Uniformed services skills, health and fitness, security procedures, crime and its effect on society. Preparation for entry tests into a variety of uniformed services
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Uniformed Services |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,489 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
Leadership, teamwork and communications in the uniformed services, behaviour and discipline, physical preparation, health and wellbeing. Preparation for entry tests into a variety of uniformed services
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended National Diploma | Two Years: Extended National Diploma |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Uniformed Services |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £6,602 This fee covers the whole two year course |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |
A foundation course in motor vehicle accident repair with workshop practices. Content focuses on practical skills, basic vehicle maintenance, health and safety in the workplace. Introducing panel removal, refitting, damage repair, metal preparation, basic welding, paint preparation, spray gun operation, masking techniques, valeting and detailing, Awareness of vehicle systems; braking, steering, electrical components and exhaust systems
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Motor Vehicle |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old study programme: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | IMI |
Maintenance and repair across multiple vehicle systems. Content includes engine mechanical systems, fuel, air and exhaust systems, braking, steering and suspension components, electrical and electronic systems. Study emerging technologies such as hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles, health and safety, tools, materials and workshop operations
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Motor Vehicle |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,915* |
| Awarding/Validation Body | IMI |
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 Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two Years |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Engineering and Manufacturing |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £2,026 |
Participating in sport, delivering a sport event, activity sessions, coaching, fitness, understanding business in sport, preparing to work in the sport and leisure industry
| Level | Level 2 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One Year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Sport and Active Leisure |
| Campus | Colchester Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £1,158 |
| Awarding/Validation Body | NCFE |
Safeguarding and protection, personal and human development, health lifestyles, communication skills, study and employability skills. Work placement in a variety of settings within early years or health and social care
| Level | Level 1 |
|---|---|
| Duration | One year |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Subject Area | Health and Social Care |
| Campus | Braintree Campus |
| Start Date | September 2023 |
| Fee(s) | 16-18 year old Study Programme: Free |
| Awarding/Validation Body | Pearson |


