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Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Women's & Men's Hairdressing Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

The Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers and barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success. It is important...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus

The Level 2 Diploma in Women's and Men's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers and barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success. It is important...

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Engineering & Construction

Plumbing Level 2 Technical Certificate

School Leavers

This Level 2 course is a direct progression from the Level 1 Plumbing which you must have completed before applying. This course offers all the plumbing skills from level 1 but goes into greater...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Luckyn Lane Campus

This Level 2 course is a direct progression from the Level 1 Plumbing which you must have completed before applying. This course offers all the plumbing skills from level 1 but goes into greater...

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Engineering & Construction

Carpentry and Joinery (Site Joinery) Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

This Level 2 course is a direct progression from Level 1 Carpentry which you must have completed before applying. This carpentry and joinery course will give you a good foundation of knowledge...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Stephenson Road Campus

This Level 2 course is a direct progression from Level 1 Carpentry which you must have completed before applying. This carpentry and joinery course will give you a good foundation of knowledge...

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Hospitality & Catering

L3 Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Kitchen and Larder)

School Leavers

This course will provide you as a L2 Catering student the opportunity for progression. The course also provides an alternative progression route for those unable to secure an apprenticeship.

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus

This course will provide you as a L2 Catering student the opportunity for progression. The course also provides an alternative progression route for those unable to secure an apprenticeship.

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Teaching & Training

Education and Training Level 3 Award

Adult

Formerly PTLLS, this introductory course to education is suitable for anyone interested in starting a career in teaching and training. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a ten-week...

City and Guilds
Adult Start Date: 25/09/2025
Part Time Day: 10 Weeks
Adult Start Date: 26/04/2026
Part Time Day: 10 Weeks

Online Learning

Formerly PTLLS, this introductory course to education is suitable for anyone interested in starting a career in teaching and training. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is a ten-week...

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Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma

School Leavers

The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is for hair stylists that have already achieved level 2 in Hairdressing. This qualification enables progression within the industry and is the next step for your...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus

The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing is for hair stylists that have already achieved level 2 in Hairdressing. This qualification enables progression within the industry and is the next step for your...

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Electrical, Bespoke Training Solutions

Regulations Electrical Installations Level 3 Certificate (2382-22, 18th edition)

Industry Training

IoT

The C&G 2382-22 18th Edition runs throughout the year and covers the Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installers. The Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET) published an updated...

City and Guilds
Training
Part Time Day: 3 Days

The C&G 2382-22 18th Edition runs throughout the year and covers the Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installers. The Institution for Engineering and Technology (IET) published an updated...

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Business Administration & Management

Management and Administration (Business Support) T Level

School Leavers

This course is perfect if you who want to gain the skills and knowledge needed for the workplace while also having the opportunity to go on to university study. T Levels are new courses which...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 2 Years

Southend Campus

This course is perfect if you who want to gain the skills and knowledge needed for the workplace while also having the opportunity to go on to university study. T Levels are new courses which...

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Engineering & Construction

Bricklaying Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

There’s more to being a bricklayer than meets the eye. In fact, a single bricklaying project calls upon a variety of skills.

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Stephenson Road Campus

There’s more to being a bricklayer than meets the eye. In fact, a single bricklaying project calls upon a variety of skills.

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Engineering & Construction

Carpentry Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

This course will give you a broad introduction to basic carpentry and joinery.

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Stephenson Road Campus , Thurrock Campus

This course will give you a broad introduction to basic carpentry and joinery.

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Hospitality & Catering

Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

This course offers an introduction into basic craft skills required to become a professional pastry chef. You will make a wide range of sweet and savoury items including; bread products, pastry...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

This course offers an introduction into basic craft skills required to become a professional pastry chef. You will make a wide range of sweet and savoury items including; bread products, pastry...

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Engineering & Construction

Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing (Mechatronic Route) T Level

School Leavers

This course has been designed with employers to give you the ideal start to a career in engineering and manufacturing and specialise in maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 2 Years

Luckyn Lane Campus

This course has been designed with employers to give you the ideal start to a career in engineering and manufacturing and specialise in maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and...

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Electrical, Motor vehicle

Electric Vehicle Charging Point Installers (2921)

Adult

Industry Training

This course is aimed at qualified electricians to be able to know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment, including types of equipment. This qualification is aimed...

City and Guilds
Adult
Part Time Day: 3 Days

Stephenson Road Campus

This course is aimed at qualified electricians to be able to know the key requirements relating to electric vehicle charging equipment, including types of equipment. This qualification is aimed...

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Engineering & Construction

Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation

School Leavers

Build skills. Prove competence. Advance your electrical career. This course is designed for learners who want to develop advanced, job-ready skills in electrical installation and supervision....

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 07/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Luckyn Lane Campus

Build skills. Prove competence. Advance your electrical career. This course is designed for learners who want to develop advanced, job-ready skills in electrical installation and supervision....

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Engineering & Construction, Plumbing

Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water

School Leavers

Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water The key aspects of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws and how this affects water supply and fittings. Also the design and...

City and Guilds
School Leavers
Part Time Day: 2 Days Part Time
Part Time Evening: 3 Weeks Evening

Luckyn Lane Campus

Water Regulations and Unvented Hot Water The key aspects of the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations and Water Byelaws and how this affects water supply and fittings. Also the design and...

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Hospitality & Catering

Introduction to Professional Cookery Level 1 Certificate

School Leavers

If you want a career as a chef in the catering industry and have little or no previous knowledge, this course will give you the skills to start on the career ladder and gain an industry standard...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus

If you want a career as a chef in the catering industry and have little or no previous knowledge, this course will give you the skills to start on the career ladder and gain an industry standard...

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Engineering & Construction

Construction Skills (Multi Skills) Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

This course will provide you with the perfect platform to gain a variety of skills used in trades within the construction sector. Note: Carpentry and Joinery or Plumbing and Electrical...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Stephenson Road Campus

This course will provide you with the perfect platform to gain a variety of skills used in trades within the construction sector. Note: Carpentry and Joinery or Plumbing and Electrical...

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Engineering & Construction

Plumbing Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

Being a plumber can be very rewarding and it could be the career that can change the rest of your life.

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Luckyn Lane Campus

Being a plumber can be very rewarding and it could be the career that can change the rest of your life.

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Art & Design, Engineering & Construction

Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing (2D CAD) Level 2 Award

Adult

This course is for learners who wish to gain experience and skills in the use of computer software as a drawing aid.

City and Guilds
Adult Start Date: 19/09/2026
Part Time Evening: 16 Weeks

Thurrock Campus

This course is for learners who wish to gain experience and skills in the use of computer software as a drawing aid.

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Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Women's Hairdressing Level 2 Certificate

Adult

The Level 2 certificate in Women's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success, it is important for our stylists to...

City and Guilds
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2026
Part Time Evening: 1 Year
Part Time Day: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus

The Level 2 certificate in Women's Hairdressing is the starting point for all aspiring hairdressers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success, it is important for our stylists to...

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Engineering & Construction

Bricklaying Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

This course will further advance your bricklaying skills and covers: block and brickwork practical and theory (including storing materials and equipment), erecting and dismantling working...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Stephenson Road Campus

This course will further advance your bricklaying skills and covers: block and brickwork practical and theory (including storing materials and equipment), erecting and dismantling working...

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Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Barbering Level 2 Diploma

Adult

The Level 2 Diploma in Barbering is the starting point for all aspiring barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success. It is important for our stylists to have the strongest...

City and Guilds
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2026
Part Time Evening: 1 Year
Part Time Day: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus

The Level 2 Diploma in Barbering is the starting point for all aspiring barbers. This course will enable you to achieve long-term success. It is important for our stylists to have the strongest...

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Hospitality & Catering

Advanced Professional Cookery Level 3 Diploma

School Leavers

This course if for anyone who works in industry and would like to continue or refresh their knowledge, or those who want to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. You'll gain a high...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

This course if for anyone who works in industry and would like to continue or refresh their knowledge, or those who want to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector. You'll gain a high...

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Business Administration & Management

Business Administrator Apprenticeship Level 3

Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship provides a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can be gained working across an organisation and its processes. The apprenticeship is a firm...

City and Guilds
Apprenticeship
18 Months

This apprenticeship provides a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can be gained working across an organisation and its processes. The apprenticeship is a firm...

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Engineering & Construction

Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection and Testing Courses C&G 2391 - 52

School Leavers

Take the Lead in Electrical Safety: 2391–50 Inspection & Testing This qualification helps you to improve your knowledge and skills in the areas of Initial Verification and/or Periodic...

City and Guilds
School Leavers
Part Time Day: 5 Weeks On Day Release Basis Or Evenings Over 8 Weeks

Luckyn Lane Campus

Take the Lead in Electrical Safety: 2391–50 Inspection & Testing This qualification helps you to improve your knowledge and skills in the areas of Initial Verification and/or Periodic...

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Engineering & Construction

Electrical Installations Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

Start your journey to becoming an electrician. Further spaces have been added to the Luckyn Lane delivery.

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Luckyn Lane Campus

Start your journey to becoming an electrician. Further spaces have been added to the Luckyn Lane delivery.

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Engineering & Construction

Electrical Installations Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

This course for those who wish to have a career in the electrical contracting industry

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Luckyn Lane Campus , Thurrock Campus

This course for those who wish to have a career in the electrical contracting industry

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Hospitality & Catering

Culinary Skills Level 2 Diploma

School Leavers

This course will suit you if you already have some basic skills and experience as a chef, probably from a role where you work under supervision or where you have already undertaken a level 1...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus

This course will suit you if you already have some basic skills and experience as a chef, probably from a role where you work under supervision or where you have already undertaken a level 1...

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Hair Beauty & Complementary Therapies

Hair Services Level 3 Certificate

Adult

Our Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing skills has been developed as a progression route for adult learners to study around work and family commitments. These courses are designed to help and...

City and Guilds
Adult Start Date: 12/09/2026
Part Time Day: 1 Year
Part Time Evening: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus

Funding-19+ Learner Loan

Our Level 3 Certificate in Hairdressing skills has been developed as a progression route for adult learners to study around work and family commitments. These courses are designed to help and...

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Hospitality & Catering

Professional Patisserie and Confectionery Level 3 Diploma

School Leavers

This programme is for anyone who works or wants to work as a patisserie chef in the catering and hospitality sector. The course will give you an overview of the many elements that make up being a...

City and Guilds
School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2026
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

This programme is for anyone who works or wants to work as a patisserie chef in the catering and hospitality sector. The course will give you an overview of the many elements that make up being a...

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Plumbing

Diploma in Plumbing and Domestic Heating – Environmental Technologies | Level 3 Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

This course is delivered a day release programme, apprentices will attend college 1 day per week to undertake both theoretical and practical training. The apprentice will learn a wide range of...

City and Guilds

This course is delivered a day release programme, apprentices will attend college 1 day per week to undertake both theoretical and practical training. The apprentice will learn a wide range of...

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Commercial Engineering, Plumbing

C&G L3 Award in Design Installation commissioning & maintenance of Air Source Heat Pumps

School Leavers

Lead the way in renewable heating This City & Guilds Level 3 qualification equips plumbing and heating professionals with the knowledge and skills to design, install, commission, and...

City and Guilds
Part Time Day: Part Time Day Release For 7 Weeks

Luckyn Lane Campus

Lead the way in renewable heating This City & Guilds Level 3 qualification equips plumbing and heating professionals with the knowledge and skills to design, install, commission, and...

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Commercial Engineering, Electrical

Design and Verification of Electrical Installations

School Leavers

Advance your knowledge in Electrical Installation Design This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required to design and verify electrical...

City and Guilds
School Leavers
Part Time Day: 6 Weeks On Day Release Or 9 Weeks Evening Course

Luckyn Lane Campus

Advance your knowledge in Electrical Installation Design This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required to design and verify electrical...

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