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Are you looking for Essential Skills courses? View our Literacy (English) and Numeracy (Maths) essential skills courses.

Check out our College Connect course helping you to build confidence, upskill your qualifications and gain practical experience in either the Construction Industry or Catering Industry.

Certificate In Essential Skills - Literacy

This course aims to provide an opportunity to progress in English and to achieve a qualification at a level appropriate for you if you successfully complete.
Part-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards

Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Media Skills

The Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Media Skills will give individuals the skills, theoretical knowledge and practical experience to pursue a career in the Creative Media industry or a related sector.
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Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Places Available

Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory

This qualification is for candidates who are already working as counselling practitioners and who want to develop their skills in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and use these skills as an integral part of their work.
Part-Time Study
Lisburn, Newtownards
Places Available

Level 2 Construction Skills Register

A one day approved Health & Safety course and assessment for workers within the construction industry enabling you to achieve a recognised level of competence. This card can also be used as a means of identification.
Part-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Business Support
Places Available

Level 2 Certificate Counselling Skills

This course will focus on counselling theory, ethics and mental health in preparation for further training in counselling. This course gives pre-practitioner training to those interested in studying for professional counselling qualifications.
Part-Time Study
Bangor, Lisburn, Newtownards

Food and Drink - Work Based Apprenticeship Certificate in Food Industry Skills (Level 2)

This Level 2 Apprenticeship in Food Industry Skills is delivered in the workplace and enables you to “earn while you learn”. It is ideal if you are aged over 16, employed or starting a new job within the food production industry, and you would like to develop your knowledge and skills.
Full-Time Study
Other
Places Available

FE Skills Link

FESkillsLink is a course for students who have some vocational qualifications and/or GCSEs, but not sufficient to enrol on a Level 2 course. The course is designed to assist in providing students with the skills and qualifications required to succeed on a Level 2 course or employment.
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Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Places Available

Level 1 Skills For Life and Work

Skills for Life and Work is a course for students who do not have sufficient or appropriate qualifications to enrol on a Level 2 course. The course is designed to assist in providing students with the skills that are required to support them in employment, and to improve and develop their own personal skills.
Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Places Available

Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills

The Level 2 Traineeship in Performing and Production Arts Industry Skills is a one-year programme aimed at 16 year olds who have just left school having obtained their GCSE's. This course is ideal for those with an interest in starting a career in the performing and production arts industry, whether that is performing, planning or producing performances.
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Full-Time Study
Downpatrick, Lisburn
Places Available

Level 2 Award in Gardening Skills

This OCN accredited level 2 course provides an introduction to practical gardening techniques in a relaxed and informal environment.
Part-Time Study
Holywood
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ESOL

This course will help develop your skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. We offer groups at different levels and will support you with your English skills for everyday use.
Part-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards, Other
Places Available

OCN NI Level 5 Certificate in Green Technologies

The aim of the OCN NI Level 5 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Green Technologies is to provide the learner with an understanding of the application of green technologies including installation practices and processes.
Part-Time Study
Other
Business Support

Level 2 Diploma in Professional Chef

The FDQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Chef Qualification (Northern Ireland) is designed for learners who wish to work as a chef in the catering and hospitality sector.
Part-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

OCN NI Level 5 Extended Certificate in Retrofitting Domestic Properties

The aim of the OCN NI Level 5 Extended Certificate in Retrofitting Domestic Properties is to provide the learner with an understanding of the application of Domestic Retrofitting techniques including installation practices and processes, which will allow them to become a Retrofit co-ordinator.
Part-Time Study
Online
Business Support
Places Available

OCN NI Level 5 Certificate in Retrofitting Domestic Properties

The aim of the OCN NI Level 5 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Retrofitting Domestic Properties is to provide the learner with an understanding of the application of Domestic Retrofitting techniques including installation practices and processes.
Part-Time Study
Online
Business Support
Places Available

Level 2 Traineeship in Health and Social Care

Studying a Level 2 Traineeship in Health can provide a solid foundation for anyone interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare sector.
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Full-Time Study
Lisburn, Newtownards
Places Available

Level 2 Unit Spreadsheet Software

This course will enhance the participants ability to use a software application designed to record data in rows and columns, perform calculations with numerical data and present information using charts and graphs. This course is perfect for beginners or those who need a refresher in Excel fundamentals.
Part-Time Study
Online
Business Support
Places Available

Level 2 Traineeship in Information Technology

The Level 2 diploma is an exciting and dynamic IT course focused on learning by completing practical tasks. The OCN NI Level 2 qualification takes an in-depth look at IT that’s all around us, providing students with a theoretical background reinforced with skills that transfer into the modern workplace.
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Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn, Newtownards
Places Available

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aromatherapy for the Complementary Therapist

VTCT Level 4 Diploma in Aromatherapy is a government skills approved qualification covering advanced aromatherapy blending, and methods suitable for use in clinical settings.
Part-Time Study
Lisburn

OCN NI Level 4 Award in Modern Languages (Italian)

This more advanced part-time course aims to help you develop fluency and enable you to communicate freely in the Italian language, understand more advanced grammatical structures whilst gaining a deeper understanding of Italian culture.
Part-Time Study
Bangor
Places Available
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Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Professional Cookery

This Apprenticeship is equivalent to two A Levels and will allow you to gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge in the hospitality and catering industry.
Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, 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. .
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Full-Time Study
Bangor
Places Available

OCN NI Level 4 Award in Modern Languages (Spanish)

This more advanced course aims to help you develop fluency and enable you to communicate freely in the Spanish language, understand more advanced grammatical structures whilst gaining a deeper understanding of Spanish culture. This course can be delivered remotely through Microsoft Teams and completing e-portfolios online.
Part-Time Study
Bangor
Places Available

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science

This Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science qualification is equivalent in size to 3 A Levels and has been designed as a full two-year programme. The course will give you a wide range of knowledge and opportunity to gain skills essential to progress within the science sector, both scientific and transversal skills.
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Full-Time Study
Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Places Available

OCN NI Level 4 Award in Modern Languages (French)

This more advanced part-time course aims to help you develop fluency and enable you to communicate freely in the French language, understand more advanced grammatical structures whilst gaining a deeper understanding of French culture.
Part-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. Part time course runs for 2 years (7.5 hrs per week).
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Part-Time Study
Bangor

Level 2 Traineeship in Applied Science

The Level 2 Traineeship in Applied Science aims to develop your understanding, knowledge and practical skills in relation to the science industry.
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Full-Time Study
Bangor, Lisburn
Places Available

OCN NI Level 5 Award in Retrofitting Domestic Properties

The aim of the OCN NI Level 5 Award, Certificate and Extended Certificate in Retrofitting Domestic Properties is to provide the learner with an understanding of the application of Domestic Retrofitting techniques including installation practices and processes.
Part-Time Study
Other
Business Support
Places Available
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