Gateway Qualifications

A not-for-profit Awarding Organisation offering qualifications, Access to HE Diplomas, apprenticeships and more.

Courses

Science & Animal Care

Applied Science with Technology Level 2 Certificate

School Leavers

This course covers a variety of scientific modules, including crime scene investigation and is therefore ideal for those who wish to progress to further education and a career in a science-related...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

This course covers a variety of scientific modules, including crime scene investigation and is therefore ideal for those who wish to progress to further education and a career in a science-related...

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Art & Design

Access to HE (Art & Design) Level 3 Diploma

Adult

This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in a wide variety of art and design degree programmes e.g. the Fine Art BA (Hons) but need to gain the required...

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Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

Funding-19+ Learner Loan

This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in a wide variety of art and design degree programmes e.g. the Fine Art BA (Hons) but need to gain the required...

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Health, Social Care & Childcare

Access to HE (Nursing & Midwifery) Level 3 Diploma

Adult

This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the Health Professions e.g. the Adult Nursing (Hons), but need to gain the required entry qualifications and...

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Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus

Funding-19+ Learner Loan

This course is for people that would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the Health Professions e.g. the Adult Nursing (Hons), but need to gain the required entry qualifications and...

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Employability

iLearn Self-Employment & Social Media Marketing

Adult

Free

A three-week classroom based course followed by workshops and self-study that combines our iPrep course (skills for work) with lessons in becoming self-employed and how to promote your business...

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Adult
Part Time Day: 3 Weeks

Southend Campus , Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon , Thurrock Campus

A three-week classroom based course followed by workshops and self-study that combines our iPrep course (skills for work) with lessons in becoming self-employed and how to promote your business...

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Business Administration & Management

Business Foundation T Level

School Leavers

The programme is built around supporting you to gain an insight into the different functions within a business environment. You will learn about a variety of functions such as; HR, Finance, Sales...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Thurrock Campus

The programme is built around supporting you to gain an insight into the different functions within a business environment. You will learn about a variety of functions such as; HR, Finance, Sales...

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Health, Social Care & Childcare

Health Level 2 Foundation Certificate

School Leavers

This course is available for learners who are interested in the T-Level Health qualification but do not have the required grades to meet the entry criteria. This course will introduce you to a...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus

This course is available for learners who are interested in the T-Level Health qualification but do not have the required grades to meet the entry criteria. This course will introduce you to a...

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Sport and Fitness

Sport and Active Leisure Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

An ideal course if you want to gain knowledge of the fundamental aspects of sport in preparation for further study.

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

An ideal course if you want to gain knowledge of the fundamental aspects of sport in preparation for further study.

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Information Technology

Introduction to Programming Level 1 Award

Adult

Free

This qualification is designed for you to develop your knowledge and understanding of computer programming. If you have little or no experience and are considering a career in this field, this is a...

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Adult Start Date: 06/01/2025
Part Time Evening: 3 Months

Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon

This qualification is designed for you to develop your knowledge and understanding of computer programming. If you have little or no experience and are considering a career in this field, this is a...

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Science & Animal Care

Access to HE (Science) Level 3 Diploma

Adult

This course is ideal for students wishing to progress to university for science-based degrees, including Physiotherapy, Radiography or Dietetics.

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Adult Start Date: 12/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

Funding-19+ Learner Loan

This course is ideal for students wishing to progress to university for science-based degrees, including Physiotherapy, Radiography or Dietetics.

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Business Administration & Management

Business and Retail (Business and Administration Pathway) Level 1 Diploma

School Leavers

Start your journey towards a career in business.

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus , Southend Campus

Start your journey towards a career in business.

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Media, Information Technology

Digital Transition Programme Diploma in Digital and IT Skills Level 2 T Level

School Leavers

This qualification is ideal if you want to develop and extend your digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries, such as software and programming,...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon

This qualification is ideal if you want to develop and extend your digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries, such as software and programming,...

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Health, Social Care & Childcare

Health and Care Level 1 Certificate

School Leavers

This is an introduction to health and social care.

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

This is an introduction to health and social care.

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Engineering & Construction

Construction Pathway Entry Level 3

School Leavers

This course is ideal if you want to acquire a variety of basic construction skills.

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Stephenson Road Campus

This course is ideal if you want to acquire a variety of basic construction skills.

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Travel & Tourism

Level 1 Certificate In Vocational Studies (Travel and Business)

School Leavers

An introduction to both business careers and travel careers at a level that allows learners to also improve on maths and English outcomes. Increases level 1 provision with good progression routes...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Thurrock Campus

An introduction to both business careers and travel careers at a level that allows learners to also improve on maths and English outcomes. Increases level 1 provision with good progression routes...

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Sport and Fitness

Sport BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate

School Leavers

A busy and practical sport course to support progression onto the level 3 sports coaching or sports science course. There is practical sessions weekly with sports coaching a priority. This suits...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

A busy and practical sport course to support progression onto the level 3 sports coaching or sports science course. There is practical sessions weekly with sports coaching a priority. This suits...

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Health, Social Care & Childcare, Science & Animal Care

Access to HE (Psychosocial Studies) Level 3 Diploma

Adult

This course covers both psychology and sociology and is intended for people who would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the social sciences but need to gain the required entry...

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Adult Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

Funding-19+ Learner Loan

This course covers both psychology and sociology and is intended for people who would like to study on a Higher Education programme in the social sciences but need to gain the required entry...

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Motor vehicle

Motor Vehicle Pathway Entry Level 3 Certificate

School Leavers

A great course for you to develop your vehicle maintenance skills to progress to further study.

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Stephenson Road Campus

A great course for you to develop your vehicle maintenance skills to progress to further study.

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Employability

Pathways to Independence Entry Level to Level 1

School Leavers

On our pathways programme, young people will have the opportunity to develop their independent living skills to prepare for Adulthood, whilst studying Maths and English at an appropriate level. ...

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus , Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon , Thurrock Campus

On our pathways programme, young people will have the opportunity to develop their independent living skills to prepare for Adulthood, whilst studying Maths and English at an appropriate level. ...

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Public Services, Business Administration & Management, Art & Design, Health, Social Care & Childcare, Media, Sport and Fitness, Employability, Hospitality & Catering, Travel & Tourism

Entry Level 3 Vocational Studies Extended Certificate

School Leavers

An entry level course that will support you in developing the under pinning skills to be able to progress to further studies. This course consists of employability skills, maths and English....

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School Leavers Start Date: 01/09/2025
Full Time: 1 Year

Southend Campus

An entry level course that will support you in developing the under pinning skills to be able to progress to further studies. This course consists of employability skills, maths and English....

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Information Technology

Cybersecurity Level 1 Award

Adult

Free

The purpose of this qualification is for you to learn about cybercrime. You will study routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and...

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Adult Start Date: 21/04/2025
Part Time Evening: 3 Months

Centre for Digital Technologies – Basildon

The purpose of this qualification is for you to learn about cybercrime. You will study routine protective methods used to maintain cybersecurity including the principles of vulnerability and...

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