Vocational Level 1
The Diploma offers learners the opportunity to study a range of units from different sectors in the suite, supporting progression on to further study. Learners will gain a good grounding in the different subject areas we offer at the college so that they can make an informed decision as to what they wish to pursue in depth the following year. The course is suitable for learners who wish to gain confidence in further education study and for those who are unsure as to the exact subject area they wish to study full-time.

You will have the opportunity to develop your literacy, numeracy and your digital capabilities. Examples of units on the main qualification include:

• Four mandatory core units, including Being Organised, Developing a Personal Progression Plan, Working with Others and Researching a Topic - They will give learners the opportunity to acquire the skills they will need to showcase their sector understanding.
• Sector units including, Art, Information Technology, Childcare, Media and Catering . The sector units give learners the opportunity to take the skills they have built up in the core units and really showcase what they know and understand about their sector.
• Maths and English qualifications are included in the programme.