Education is Empowering
Education is life changing and we want you to have the opportunity to reach your full potential and progress your career! Gaining higher qualifications is an amazing achievement, it is empowering, and it will stay with you throughout your life.听
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Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications, such as Foundation Degrees (FdAs), Higher National Certificates (HNCs) and Higher National Diplomas (HNDs). They are an option for school leavers starting their career and for adults鈥痩ooking to upskill or retrain.
HTQs have been approved against employer developed standards, also known as occupational standards. This ensures that students gain the skills that employers want, and employers can be confident that students have the knowledge, skills and behaviours for a particular specialist role.
HTQs last between 1 and 2 years full-time, and are available across the digital, health and science, and construction sectors.
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HNCs and HNDs
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 is the equivalent to the first year of university and takes one year to complete. Some courses do provide the option of studying part time over two years. An HNC is one level below an HND.
A Higher National Diploma (HND) Level 5 is a two year course. The course is equivalent to the second year at university. During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. This can be a standalone qualification. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.
The HNCs and HNDs provide the opportunity to 'top-up' your qualification at university to a full Bachelor's Degree or enter full time employment at a higher level.
- Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HNC Level 4
- Animal Management (Animal Behaviour and Welfare) HND Top-Up Level 5
- Computing HNC Level 4
- Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5
- Fine Art HND Level 5
- Graphic and Digital Design HND Level 5
- International Travel and Tourism HND Level 5
- Media and Film Production HND Level 5
- Performing Arts HND Level 5
- Photography HND Level 5
- Public Services HND Level 5
- Sound Media HND Level 5 (previously titled Music HND Level 5)
Foundation Degrees
Foundation Degrees usually take two years to complete and are the equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor's Degree.听Upon completion of your Foundation Degree you will have the opportunity to 'top-up' your degree with a further year of study at 天美视频 or at university.
The below Foundation Degrees available at 天美视频 are all awarded by .
BA/BSc (Hons) and Top Ups
天美视频 offer a full BA (Hons) as well as Top Ups in BA/BSc (Hons). Providing you the opportunity to study from Level 4 (HNC) to Level 6 (Bachelor's Degree) without moving away to university.
The below Bachelor's Degrees available at 天美视频 are all awarded by .
Certificate in Education and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
These courses are designed to develop outstanding teachers for the UK Further Education and Skills sector, as well as for Post-14 education in other domestic and international settings.
The below qualifications available at 天美视频 are all awarded by .
Need Some More Advice?
If you are unsure about which course is right for you or which path to take, 天美视频 Careers team are here to help. The Career Advisers offer FREE impartial Career Education,听Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) and are available before you start to college, whilst you are studying at college and when you are ready to take the next step.
If you would like to make an appointment with one of the College's Careers Advisers, they are available by appointment at both the Boston and Spalding campuses, by either calling the College's Information Line on听01205 313218听or by听email.