Education & Leisure
We offer a wide range of courses designed to meet the diverse learning needs of individuals and organisations. Our courses range from education and training to digital photography to British Sign Language.
Whether you're seeking to enhance your skills in your current role or looking to pursue a new career path, our courses have practical insights and hands-on learning experiences that equip you with the latest skills and knowledge.
Education & Leisure courses we offer
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Aromatherapy VTCT
This qualification is based on the complementary therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as being fit for purpose for preparing you for a career as an aromatherapist.
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Assessing Vocational Qualifications
Level 3
These qualifications are for people working in or looking to work in assessment and internal quality assurance. These qualifications are open to people carrying out assessments and quality assurance in most learning environments including FE, Adult Continuing Learning, Employers and the Third Sector. They are designed for anyone assessing and carrying out quality assurance in all occupational sectors, accredited learning and non-accredited learning qualifications.
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Basic Approaches to Counselling
Level 2
This qualification is aimed at those interested in developing a basic understanding of counselling. It is suitable for people working in the care sector, schools, prison service and voluntary/counselling support sectors.
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British Sign Language
This qualification is designed to teach learners to communicate with Deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of themes that involve simple, everyday language use. They will gain basic skills and confidence in the production and reception of BSL. The specification has been designed using the UK Occupational Standards 2010 at Level 1.
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CACHE Supporting teaching & learning
Level 3
This course is ideal if you are working in a school setting or looking to work in a school setting as a Teaching Assistant. This qualification will provide the opportunity for you to change your career path.
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Conversational Spanish
Beginners
This course will help you develop conversational skills in Spanish, focusing on everyday contexts and needs.
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Conversational Spanish
Improvers
This course will help you apply conversational Spanish language skills which includes places and services.
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Conversational German
Beginners
This course will help you develop basic conversation skills in German including basic requests, finding places and basic conversation structures.
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Conversational German
Improvers
This course will help you develop conversational skills in German, focusing on everyday contexts and needs including information related to shipping, food and drink.
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Counselling Skills and Theory
Level 3
This course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their counselling abilities, building on the Basic Approaches to Counselling Skills.
Key topics include ethical frameworks, values and beliefs, confidentiality and contracting, advanced empathy skills, goal setting, and self-disclosure, all essential for professional practice and effective client relationships.
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Digital Photography
Beginners
You will learn how to use the functions on your camera; aperture, speed and light control together with taught sessions on editing your images.
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Digital Photograhy
Improvers
This course will teach you how to demonstrate skills in using a digital camera to produce different photographic effects.
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Digital Photography
Advanced
You will gain a deeper knowledge of the principles of photography and learn to produce images by using creative exposures and composition in-depth and the powerful elements of design. You will be introduced to the studio environment, and produce a range of images from portraiture to still life.
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Education & Training
Level 3
The Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) has been designed to provide an introduction to teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work within FE Colleges, Independent Training Providers and/or Local Authorities.
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Education & Training
Level 4
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training prepares trainee teachers and trainers to teach in a wide range of contexts. To achieve the qualification, there is a requirement for teaching practice that requires observation and assessment of performance.
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Entry into Business, Website and Social Media Presence
You will produce images of products to be used in new social media pages that will be elevated and searchable.
You will also look at brand identity before making a basic website and get to know the website laws within the UK.
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Fashion - Pattern Cutting
This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge required for selecting, laying out and cutting dressmaking patterns. -
Introduction to Documentary Photography
During this short and exciting course, you will make a body of work in the form of a photo essay on any topic that interests you.You will also be exposed to 16 past documentary photographers through the course to immerse yourself in documentary photography, as well as to understand editing techniques using Adobe programs.
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Introduction to Illustration
During this course, you will gain the skills to interpret a design brief for an illustration, develop an image to be used in an illustration, and produce a final illustration based on your design concepts.
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Reflexology VTCT
This qualification is based on the complementary therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK's leading professional association, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC) as being fit for purpose for preparing you for a career as a reflexologist.
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Sewing Machine Skills
This course will introduce you to the essential knowledge and techniques for using a sewing machine and its attachments. Throughout the course, you will learn how to operate a sewing machine for stitching, prepare materials for sewing, demonstrate various sewing machine skills, and reflect on your proficiency and progress in these skills.
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Sign Language
Beginners
This course will teach you how to use the signs for letters of the alphabet, conveying personal details and greetings.
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Sign Language
Improvers
During this course, you will be able to use sign language in various situations to provide personal information. This includes greetings, the weather, family members, eating out and clothing.
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Training, Assessment, and Quality Assurance (TAQA)
Level 4
This course is suitable for practitioners who conduct internal quality assurance of the assessment process from within a centre/organisation, by sample planning, monitoring, and advising on the practice of assessors.
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Upcycling - Transforming household materials into fashion items
This course teaches you how to recycle and reuse materials effectively. You’ll learn to identify common household waste, discover ways to creatively repurpose items, and reduce the amount of waste you generate, promoting a more sustainable lifestyle. -
VTCT Indian Head Massage
Level 3
The VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Indian Head Massage is to prepare you to enter the beauty and complementary therapy sector as a specialist massage therapist. All the units in this qualification relate directly to the specific skills of providing Indian head massage treatments.
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VTCT Swedish Body Massage
Level 3
This qualification is specifically designed to develop your practical skills in how to provide the relaxing and stress-relieving treatment of body massage.
You will also develop a knowledge and understanding of the practical skills learned throughout this qualification, such as anatomy and physiology.
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VTCT Sports Massage Therapy
Level 3
The content of this qualification is comprised of all the elements needed to work effectively and efficiently as a sports massage therapist. This includes anatomy and physiology, professional practice, an understanding of the principles of health and fitness and how to provide sports massage treatments.