Vocational Programmes

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Vocational Options are an alternative route to success

Nelson & Colne College offers a wide range of vocational courses, for those students who may not wish to study for A-levels or do not achieve the GCSE grades to do so. Vocational courses are offered at four levels:

Vocational Options

  • A work-related or vocational qualification is useful if you have a clear idea of what job you'd like.
  • The aim is to equip students with the skills they need for employment and/or further education
  • Vocational courses focus on doing things and learning practical skills.
  • Some students may be more successful than with more academic options
  • An alternative route to Higher Education & Employment
  • Most Universities accept Vocational Qualifications such as BTEC National, NVQ, Vocational A-Levels (AVCE)
  • For some courses e.g. ICT, Art a vocational course is preferred.
  • Vocational learning can and does lead to good, skilled and well-paid jobs

NOT a second class option but a proven alternative route to University and employment.