Beauty Therapy – Level 2

Student conducting beauty treatment

This one-year course prepares you for a career in the beauty therapy industry. You will build your knowledge, skills, and experience providing treatments to clients, and study the everyday aspects of running a beauty business. Your skills will be developed in our a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, by completing practical assessments on members […]

Music – Level 3

Student in music recording studio

This two-year course is taught in our state-of-the-art music centre. You will develop technical knowledge and understanding of how to create music, from initial planning through to final production. You’ll get hands-on with projects in music studio production, live event management, group performance, and music and sound for film and TV. You’ll learn about all […]

Music – Level 2

Student in music recording studio

The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills is a one-year course that offers skills development in music – both performance and production. You will develop a practical understanding of the music industry, as well as a broad range of skills such as: composition and song writing, performing in a band, organising live events, […]

Creative Media – Level 3

Media students filming in room with green screen

On this two-year course you will develop technical skills in graphic design, photography, filming and video editing and work with real-world clients to creative briefs and produce a portfolio to showcase your skills to universities and potential employers. Taught by experienced, skilled tutors and guest lecturers, you will gain a valuable, working insight into the […]

Creative Media – Level 2

Students filming with camera and mic boom

You will develop your technical skills in film production, video editing, animation, graphic design, and photography. Through working on exciting, practical projects, you will also develop your research, organisational and communication skills, as well as becoming an independent, creative professional. You will have access to our extensive collection of video and still cameras, as well […]

Art & Design – Level 3

Art student conducting screen printing

The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design Practice is a two-year full-time vocational course, equivalent to 3 A levels. Diverse assignment briefs will explore a range of art and design specialisms, such as painting, graphics, and fashion design, all taught in our specialist creative hub, with university standard facilities. Through various creative […]

Art & Design – Level 2

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The OCR level 2 Cambridge Technical Diploma in Art and Design is a one-year full-time vocational course where you will learn a range of art skills from drawing, painting, printing, graphics, and textiles – alongside research skills, reading, writing and presentation techniques. You will work through four different projects, each developing your creative thinking and […]

Professional Cookery – Level 3

Catering student in kitchen with blender

This course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hospitality and catering and want to take their skills to a higher level. The focus is on management and supervisory roles, running a successful business, exploring gastronomy, worldwide cuisine, food safety. Industry placement is a requirement throughout the course to gain insight […]

Professional Cookery – Level 2

Catering student putting cookies in oven

This course is the natrual progression option for students who hold a level 1 in hospitality and catering or for those who have 4 grades 3-4 in their GCSE’s. You will build on your knowledge and practical skill development for preparing and cooking dishes through working in industry standard kitchens and commercial restaurant at our […]

Professional Cookery – Level 1

Catering student in kitchen with blender

If you have a passion for food, cooking and good service, then this practical, skills-based course is for you. You will build your knowledge and practical skills of preparing and cooking dishes through working in industry standard kitchens and commercial restaurant at our on-site facility The Orange Tree, which is opened to the public. You […]