Courses

adults (19+) unemployed or in work and looking for CPD qualifications to enhance their career

IOSH Managing Safely acts as a full introduction to Health and Safety, targeted at managers and supervisors.

This international coding standard is suitable for pressure vessels, pressure pipe work and other critical applications such as bridges and some structural steel work applications.

This course is primarily aimed at practising electricians with relevant experience, domestic electrical installers and other allied professionals; for example electrical engineers, contracts managers, designers, consultants, surveyors and other related trades needing to update and enhance their understanding of IEE Wiring.

This qualification is ideal if you have management responsibilites but no formal training and are serious about developing your abilities.  It's particularly suited to practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.

This qualification is ideal if you have management responsibilities but no formal training and are serious about developing your abilities.  It's particularly suited to practising team leaders seeking to move up to the next level of management, and managers who need to lead people through organisational change, budget cuts or other pressures.

This qualification is designed for project managers, department heads, and other practising middle managers.  Develop your skills and experience, improve your performance and prepare for senior management responsibilities.

A programme of study aimed at those returning to education and designed to progress students to a level enabling them to embark on a degree course. The Access to Health programme is validated by Aim Awards.

This programme is aimed at school leavers who want to take their first steps into the construction industry and those progressing from the Level 1 Plumbing programme

This course is aimed at learners who either want to progress onto the Extended Diploma in CBE (full-time) or are currently working as trainees, construction technicians or trade persons in the construction, civil engineering and building services engineering sector and waiting to progress to the HNC in Building or Building Services Engineering.

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in Carpentry & Joinery.

This course is targeted towards school leavers and anyone looking to re-engage themselves in learning through practical qualifications that develop the skills of the learner in today's modern construction industry.

The C&G Level 1 Certificate/Diploma in Construction Skills is suitable for you, if you are 16+ and would like to undertake a multi-skilled route into the construction industry. This course is also available to school students pre 16 as a taster into the industry.

This course targets those students who wish to extend their previous experience and skills, developing further the skills and knowledge achieved in Level 2.

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next electrician, electrical fitter or electrical safety technician?

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education’s School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next mechatronics engineer, maintenance technician, machinist or design engineer?

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers.  Do you want to be the next mechatronics engineer, maintenance technician, machinist or design engineer?

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next process technician, science manufacturing technician or chemical engineer?

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers.  Do you want to be the next automotive engineer, motor vehicle mechanic or fleet manager?

These qualifications are aimed at people who wish to enter into the welding industry or wish to take up welding as a hobby, but who have little or no experience in this field. It will enable people to gain the basic competences, skills and knowledge of differing processes and specialise in an area of their choice.

This programme is aimed at school leavers who do not meet the entry requirements for Level 2/3 programmes within the School of Engineering, but who seek entry into these programmes. Successful completion of the Level 1 programme, together with a positive endorsement from tutors, will allow learners to progress to Level 2 programmes after one year.

This one year course is for experienced teaching assistants or those working in a voluntary capacity in primary, special or secondary schools supporting teaching and learning.

This qualification gives learners the opportunity to investigate the knowledge and skills needed to use counselling skills and engage in a helping interaction appropriately. It will be a useful progression route for those interesed in furthering their study or widening their work role.

16-19 years

This qualification meets the needs of learners who work or want to work in a wide range of settings, for example in the roles of :- Early Years Educator Nursery Practitioner

The aim is to introduce and develop learners' knowledge and awareness of health, social care and children and young people's settings. There is a particular focus on Early Years and Children's units.

Suitable for anyone wanting to work with children between the ages of 0-7 years. This qualifies to count in the level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Practitioner in the roles of:- Nursery Practitioner Classroom assistant Pre School Practitioner

The programme aims to assist the student in working with children and is developed to give the student the required skills and confidence to work in an Early Years setting.

Part Time students: Building Services Engineering professionals progressing from HNC to Degree part time study in NE EnglandFull Time students: Undergraduates wishing to study and pursue a career in Building Services Engineering form across the UK and overseas 

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the aeronautical sector.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

Consultations with the emergency services, armed forces and employers have endorsed and the FdA reflects the changing environment of the emergency services and armed forces. This programme has been created in consultation with a variety of employers in the Public Services sector.

This course is aimed at learners that are employed as construction technicians or trade/craft persons in the building construction industry and having gained suitable experience and/or qualifications.

This Aerospace Engineering degree is designed for young or mature students who wish to graduate with an engineering degree and are qualified to A-Level standard or equivalent. The student requires knowledge and skills in subjects such as maths, science and fundamental engineering principles to proceed confidently through the degree programme.

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the electrical/electronic sector.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

Students who have completed a Level 3 Hairdressing course and are interested in managing or setting up their own business

Students who have completed a Level 3 Beauty Therapy course and are interested in managing or setting up their own business

Those people who work in education either delivering or supporting learning.

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the fabrication & welding sector, with a desire for a broader knowledge and understanding than those with an HNC.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

This course is aimed at learners that are employed within the building services engineering industry as technicians or trade/craft persons in the vocational areas of electrical and mechanical installation, electrical and mechanical design, estimating, supervision or management, building services engineering contracting, heating and ventilation or refrigeration.

The FdA WWCYP is suitable for those already working with children and young people or for those looking to move into this sector. With three established progression routes into BA (Hons) Education, BA (Hons) Working with Children and Young People and BA (Hons) Early Years, this course provides the platform for career development in these challenging sectors.

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the instrumentation & control sector.  It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

For teachers/trainers working in the Lifelong Learning sector educational contexts (including 14-19 age range).

This course is aimed at school leavers, or students progressing from a suitable Level 1 programme who wish to gain broad knowledge and understanding of, and develop skills in the Business sector.

The NCFE Diploma in Skills for Business couse is aimed at post-16 learners who wish to pursue a career in business. The qualification aims to provide a wide-ranging study of the sector.

Accounting Technicians are the skilled support staff working in accounting and finance. The role covers a wide range of occupations from Accounts Assistants to Financial Managers in the public sector, industry and commerce as well as accounting practices. The AAT Education and Training Scheme is designed for those who already work in an accounting or financial environment or would like to.

Accounting Technicians are the skilled support staff working in accounting and finance. The role covers a wide range of occupations from Accounts Assistants to Financial Managers in the public sector, industry and commerce as well as accounting practices. The AAT Education and Training Scheme is designed for those who already work in an accounting or financial environment or would like to.

16-18 year olds on a full time study programme

Designed for those with some experience of using digital devices and the internet but lacking secure basic digital skills.

Adults returning to learning or seeking new skills

Adults with some prior knowledge of Programming and/or coding for example successful completion of a L1 Award in Programming

This course is for learners 16-18 and 19+ (subject to interview) seeking a career as an employed or self-employed Hairdresser.

This course is for learners 16-18 (subject to interview) seeking a career as an employed or self-employed Hairdresser. You will gain confidence when working with clients and develop communication and social skills within a working environment. You must have excellent personal presentation attributes and be able to work well as a team and individually.

This course is for learners 16-18 and 19+ (subject to interview) seeking a career as an employed or self-employed Hairdresser. You will gain confidence when working with clients and develop communication and social skills within a working environment. You must have excellent personal presentation attributes and be able to work well as a team and individually.

This qualification is focused on developing the skills of qualified hairdressers to enter the men's hairdressing sector.

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in the sport and fitness industry or for direct progression to Higher Education.

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in one of the UK's public services, both uniformed or non-uniformed. Typically students may progress to Higher Education and/or careers in the armed services, emergency services or people centred roles such as youth work, social work and the criminal justice system.

This course is aimed at school leavers programmes who may wish to enter the Hospitality area of employment.

School leavers 16-19

16-18

This is for students who want to pursue a career in policing. They will be given all the skills and information that will enable them to progress on to higher education in policing studies, or the policing apprenticeship route. This course will also appeal to students who have an interest in pursuing a career in law, criminology, forensic

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in the sports industry and aim to progress to a L3 Sport qualification but has not received the necessary grades of enrolment. Further options of progression are available to apprenticeship programmes.

Throughout the course you will develop your creative hairdressing skills, learning to style and dress hair using a variety of techniques, develop cutting skills and provide a range of colouring services to clients. As part of your qualification you will be required to complete a GCSE or functional skill in Maths or English.

This course is for those who have achieved a NVQ Level 1 in Hospitality. You will either have achieved English and Mathematics or you will be required to achieve these alongside your study programme.

19+

Throughout the course you will develop your creative hairdressing skills, learning to style and dress hair using a variety of techniques, develop cutting skills and provide a range of colouring services to clients. As part of your qualification you will be required to complete a GCSE or functional skill in Maths or English.

The design of this Diploma provides HE progression opportunities for adults who, because of social, educational or individual circumstances may have achieved few, if any, prior qualifications. 19+ Adult Learners, for those specifically interested in pursuing a career in Policing

Students who require a grade 9-4 and/or wish to increase their GCSE profile in order to progress to further study or in their chosen career

The Inspire programme of study has the intent to prepare students in becoming successful in their future aspirations. The course will implement a range of topics which will engage and encourage students to embrace their learning and development.

Those individuals who work/volunteer in the lifelong learning and skills sector or who assess candidates in vocational subject areas. The Edexcel Level 3 Certificate is intended for those who assess both occupational competence in the work environment and vocational skills, knowledge and understanding in environments other than the workplace (e.g.

This course is for candidates who provide care to clients in a senior job role. It will be applicable to those offering advice and guidance to staff through a range of needs.