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Entry Level Foundation Learning Year 1

Foundation Learning courses are designed for students with Special Educational Needs. This course is ideal if you want to learn employability skills such as enterprise, working on computers and skills for daily life. You will have the opportunity to undertake Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy. We aim to assist you in developing personal confidence to help you in your education, gaining employment or a work placement.

Full-Time Study

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Places Available

Entry Level Foundation Learning SkillsLink

This course is designed to help you improve your employability and personal development skills.

Full-Time Study

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Management)

This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children’s care, learning and development. It confers occupational competence to work in a management role within a regulated Early Years setting.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Provides essential knowledge and skills to anyone working with or aiming to work with individuals with learning disabilities.

Part-Time Study

Downpatrick

Level 2 Traineeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development

This qualification is designed to help learners build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in a children’s setting.

Full-Time Study

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Places Available

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management)

This qualification provides learners with the skills and knowledge needed to manage practice and lead others in children’s care, learning and development. It confers occupational competence to work in a management role within a regulated Early Years setting.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development

This programme prepares you for work in an early years setting. You will be working with children up to 5 years and 11 months and successful of completion of this course will give you licence to practice.

Full-Time Study

Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Places Available

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

This course is suitable if you wish to work as a classroom assistant in a school or college setting.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Online, Other

Level 3 Award in Learning and Development (Train the Trainer)

The OCN NI Level 3 Award in Learning and Development qualification provides an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to be able to offer effective training programmes to others.

Part-Time Study

Online

Business Support

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Validated by Queen's University Belfast)

This course delivered in partnership with QUB and Stranmillis University College is suitable for those who wish to work in an Early Years setting. The course is delivered through a combination of classroom teaching and practical work placements. Both elements are a compulsory part of the course.

Part-Time Study

Newtownards

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Validated by Queen's University Belfast)

This course is suitable for all students who wish to work in an early years setting.

Full-Time Study

Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Ceramics

The Foundation Diploma in Ceramics offers students the opportunity to further hone their ceramic knowledge and skillset with an aim to potentially develop as a practising artist or progression to higher level study at either HE or degree level. Part time course runs for 2 years (7.5 hrs per week).

Part-Time Study

Bangor

Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University)

The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cloud Computing Technologies is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cloud experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

Full-Time Study

Downpatrick

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Digital Engineering for Modern Manufacturing (Validated by the Open University)

This programme is designed to equip you with digital engineering skills required in modern manufacturing. It is based on Industry 4.0 or the 4th Industrial Revolution which sees machines and computers working together.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Digital Content Creation

This highly creative course is aimed at students who aspire to help shape our future digital landscape. This dynamic, practical, one-year course is ideal for those who have recently completed ‘A’ levels or Level 3 qualifications in art related subjects. The course is equally suitable for mature students (over 21) wishing to return to full time education.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Foundation Degree Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (Validated by Ulster University)

This course provides students with the opportunity to appreciate the symbiotic relationship that binds tourism, hospitality and events, while simultaneously acquiring a balanced mix of academic and practical skills. The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through tourism, hospitality & events specific modules.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

The CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice is a Foundation-level, professional qualification. This qualification is ideal for anyone looking to start a HR career and will provide individuals with a broad understanding of number of key HR areas.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Lisburn

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Creative Media

This new, highly creative course is aimed at students who aspire to work in the vibrant creative media industries. The course has been designed to provide post-16 learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to higher education [HNC/HND or Degree] and training or employment in the creative media industries.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University)

You will complete a Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies over a three-year period. The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cloud Computing Technologies is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cloud experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

Part-Time Study

Bangor

Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering (Validated by The Open University)

The Foundation Degree (FD) in Motorsport Engineering is a two year programme aimed at introducing people to the motorsport industry and covers a range of specialist modules allowing successful students to follow different career paths or progress to university.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Validated by The Open University)

The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cyber Security experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Lisburn

Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts (Validated by The Open University)

The general aim of the Open University Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts is to produce industry focused graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of the core principles of culinary arts with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice in preparation for a career in the wider hospitality industry and/or progression directly to a higher qualification either through the professional bodies or the University.

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice (Validated by Ulster University)

This professional programme in counselling, has been designed in consultation with industry partners, professional and academic bodies. The course is offered part-time over 3 years of study. It is awarded and validated by Ulster University and accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Part-Time Study

Lisburn, Newtownards

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Mechatronic Engineering (Validated by Ulster University)

The course provides opportunities to study a diverse range of subjects which will introduce core skills required by the engineers of the future, whilst achieving a Level 5 nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification. This programme is a Foundation Degree validated by Ulster University.

Full-Time Study

Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Media Practice

This course has been designed to provide post A-level and mature learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress to higher education [HNC/HND or Degree] and training or employment in the creative industries.

Full-Time Study

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Access Diploma in Foundation Studies

Access Award in Foundation Studies. A course for mature returners to education to return to study and progress to University or Higher Education. We would encourage you to apply as early as you can and to make an appointment with SERC Careers service to ensure you are applying for the most appropriate course.

Full-Time Study

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards, Ballynahinch, Newcastle

Places Available

Foundation Degree Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (Validated by Ulster University)

This course provides students with the opportunity to appreciate the symbiotic relationship that binds tourism, hospitality and events, while simultaneously acquiring a balanced mix of academic and practical skills. The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through tourism, hospitality & events specific modules.

Part-Time Study

Bangor

Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts (Validated by The Open University)

The general aim of the Open University Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts is to produce industry focused graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of the core principles of Culinary Arts with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice.

Part-Time Study

Lisburn

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Validated by The Open University)

The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is aimed at meeting the local demand of cyber security experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.

Full-Time Study

Bangor, Lisburn

Places Available

Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Validated by Ulster University)

The Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness will provide you with a strong educational foundation combined with practical experience in fitness, coaching, sports science, physical education, sports analysis, sports development and strength and conditioning. Enhancement of core skills required for employment within the evolving needs of the sporting sector is a central focus.

Full-Time Study

Bangor, Lisburn

Places Available

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Ceramics

The Foundation Diploma in Ceramics offers students the opportunity to further hone their ceramic knowledge and skillset with an aim to potentially develop as a practising artist or progression to higher level study at either HE or degree level. .

Full-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (6502-32) (formerly known as PTTLS)

This 3 unit qualification is suitable as a knowledge based introduction to teaching/training.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Online, Other

MLP New Entrants to Gas

This structured Managed Learning Programme (MLP) provides new entrants with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to pursue a career as a domestic Gas Engineer and prepare for Gas Safe registration.

Part-Time Study

Other

Business Support

Places Available

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts

You will complete a Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts (Validated by The Open University) which will produce industry focused graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of the core principles of Culinary Arts with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice in preparation for a career in the wider Hospitality Industry and/or progression directly to higher qualifications either through the professional bodies or University.

Part-Time Study

Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Places Available

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

As part of this Higher Level Apprenticeship, you will complete a Foundation Degree Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (validated by the Ulster University). This course provides students with the opportunity to appreciate the symbiotic relationship that binds tourism, hospitality and events, while simultaneously acquiring a balanced mix of academic and practical skills.

Part-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Digital Engineering for Modern Manufacturing

As part of this Higher Level Apprenticeship, you will complete a Foundation Degree in Digital Engineering for Modern Manufacturing (validated by the Open University).

Part-Time Study

Bangor

Places Available

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Entry Level Foundation Learning Year 1

Entry Level Foundation Learning SkillsLink

CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Management)

Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Level 2 Traineeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership for Children's Care Learning and Development (Management)

Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

Level 3 Award in Learning and Development (Train the Trainer)

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Validated by Queen's University Belfast)

Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies (Validated by Queen's University Belfast)

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Ceramics

Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Digital Engineering for Modern Manufacturing (Validated by the Open University)

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Digital Content Creation

Foundation Degree Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (Validated by Ulster University)

Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Creative Media

Foundation Degree in Cloud Computing Technologies (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Motorsport Engineering (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling Practice (Validated by Ulster University)

Foundation Degree in Mechatronic Engineering (Validated by Ulster University)

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and Media Practice

Level 3 Access Diploma in Foundation Studies

Foundation Degree Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (Validated by Ulster University)

Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics (Validated by The Open University)

Foundation Degree in Sport, Coaching and Fitness (Validated by Ulster University)

Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Ceramics

Level 3 Award in Education and Training (6502-32) (formerly known as PTTLS)

MLP New Entrants to Gas

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Culinary Arts

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Digital Engineering for Modern Manufacturing