Courses

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.

To enable candidates to gain the technical knowledge and practical skills to obtain the qualification recognised by the industry.

This qualification is for those wanting to enter the Plumbing industry. It gives you the opportunity to pick up some core skills and knowledge and gives you the opportunity to progress onto our Level 2 Plumbing qualifications. These qualifications are aimed at learners who want to learn the basic skills and knowledge of Plumbing Installation.

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in the construction (Site Carpentry) industry, extending their previous experience, knowledge and skills.

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.

This course targets those students who wish to prepare for a career in the construction (Bricklaying) industry, extending their previous experience, knowledge and skills, achieved during Level 1.

A progamme of study for students who wish to gain a vocational qualification in the Art and Design sector. This course is designed to progress students to level 3 qualifications in Art and Design.

A programme of study aimed at those returning to education. Designed to progress students to a level enabling them to embark on a degree course. The Access to Humanities/Social Science programme is validated by One Awards.

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

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.

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.

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?

This programme is aimed at learners who have completed the Level 2 automotive engineering programme and wish to further develop their craft and practical skills, with a view to progressing to apprenticeships and employment.

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.

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 One Awards.

This course targets those working or volunteering as Teaching Assistants in primary, secondary or special schools.

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.

This programme is suitable for students who are already working or volunteering in a classroom supportive role within an educational setting. The course aims to develop professional practice and increase knowledge in particular when working with special educational needs.

This qualification is aimed at learners working at Entry 3 who want to develop a range of skills relevant to employment and personal development which will help them to make informed career and progression choices. The programme provides an entry point for learners to gain a qualification to prepare for further academic progression and/or for employment.

This course is ideal for students who are genuinely interested in caring for others and would like to work in the health and social care sector.

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.

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 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 course is aimed at learners who want to develop a range of personal and interpersonal skills. The programme offers learners the opportunities to access an appropriate level of learning relevant to prepare them for living and working in the community.

This course is for those that are already working in the nail industry and wish to develop more advanced techniques.

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

Learners aged 19+.Those wishing to pursue a career in the Travel, Tourism and Aviation industry.

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.

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.

Adults (aged 16+) wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as gym-based fitness instructors.

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

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.

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.

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering make Engineers.  Do you want to be the next Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Tool & Die Maker or Design Engineer?

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.

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?

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.

School leavers 16-19

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

A programme of study aimed at those who wish to gain a specialist Level 3 vocational qualification in the Art and Design sector.  This course is designed to progress students to Higher Education qualifications in Art and Design or for those who wish to enter employment.

A programme of study aimed at those who wish to gain a specialist vocational qualification in the Computing, Digital, and IT sectors.

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.

This course is designed for learners who work or wish to work as engineering technicians in the aeronautical engineering 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 those learners who have an interest in the beauty therapy industry.

This course is aimed at those learners who have already achieved their Level 2 in Beauty Therapy. The programme provides an advanced range of the services available in the Beauty Industry.

16-18

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.

This course is aimed at those learners who have an interest in the Nail Technology industry or those wishing to add onto their beauty therapy qualification

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.

19+

This programme is aimed at adult learners who currently work in the engineering sector and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification, as well as those desirous of moving into an entry-level position with an engineering company.

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:

This course is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in the hospitality industry as a chef. This qualification will provide you with the vocational skills and expertise as a part of your development as a professional chef within the hospitality and catering industry.

Students who hold a Level 3 Achievement in Counselling

Adults seeking employment and/or wishing to update their digital skills

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

Gym Instructors wishing to pursue a career in the health and fitness sector as personal trainers Individuals, who already hold a gym instructor qualification, wishing to become self-employed running their own personal training business

Adults with some prior knowledge of Cyber Security for example succesful completion of a L1 Award in Cyber Security

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

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 chemical or process engineering sectors. It has been developed in consultation with local industry, and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications.

Hartlepool College of Further Education is providing an exciting new programme of study which includes students having a choice of academic opportunities to suit their individual needs. The intent of the CHOICES programme is to support students who may have difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour (BESD) and may have found their previous educational setting a challenge.

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.

The course is designed to be a refresher for individuals who are required to renew their Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems qualification and continue to install, commission and maintain hot water storage systems.

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.

Qualified and competent gas installers.

This course is aimed at anybody requiring an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws, in particular those wishing to become approved plumbers/contractors.

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.