Vocational Courses BTEC & Vocational
BTECs and other vocational diplomas usually last up to two years. They involve practical work, as assessed coursework and, in some instances, exams. They carry UCAS points, so you can progress to higher education if you wish to. Alternatively, on completion you can pursue employment or an Apprenticeship.
Why study a BTEC or Vocational course at Loughborough College?
- Learn in fantastic industry standard facilities and undertake work experience that will prepare you for further training, Higher Education or employment
- You will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of enrichment activities including our ambassador programme, sports clubs and volunteering
- Excellent learning and wellbeing support to help you make the most of your time at college
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Courses
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Route to Independence Level: 0
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Supported Internship Level: 0
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Culinary and Restaurant Skills Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Automotive Maintenance Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Introductory Business Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Route to Progression Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Vocational Pathways Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Level: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Art and Design Skills Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
CACHE Level 2 Diploma in Early Years Practitioner Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Part-Time) Level: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 34 weeks
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Culinary and Restaurant Skills Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Component Fitting Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Motorsport) Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 Foundation/Extended Diploma in Engineering Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Qualification in Coaching, Fitness and Physical Wellbeing Employability Programme Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management & Leadership Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 18 Months
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma (Part-Time) in Beauty Therapy Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 3 TAQA Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (6317-31) Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 12 - 18 Months
City & Guilds Level 3 TAQA in Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA 6317-33) Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
City and Guilds Level 3 in Barbering Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Enhanced A Level Programme in Space Engineering Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Chefs (Pastry/Larder) Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Award in Education and Training Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 16 Weeks
Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Foundation Certificate in Marketing Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
T Level in Business Management and Administration Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Education and Early Years Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Health Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair in Engineering and Manufacturing – Electrical and Electronic Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair in Engineering and Manufacturing – Mechanical Engineering Technologies Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 4 TAQA Award in Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (6317-41) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 18 - 24 Months
HNC in Automation and Control Engineering for England (HTQ) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Engineering for England (HTQ) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Esports Level: 4
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 4 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate in Professional Marketing Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Foundation Degree in Children and Young People Level: 5
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 3 Years
HND in Business (Blended Learning) Level: 5
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Level: 5
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
BA (Hons) in Business and Management Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BA (Hons) in Education Studies Top-Up (Part-Time) Level: 6
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
BA (Hons) in Events Management and Marketing Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Manufacturing) Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Mechanical) Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sports Management Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
Open Days
It's great to read about a college and what it has to offer, but there's really no substitute for experiencing it at an open day.
- Talk to tutors about our courses
- Take a tour of the college's facilities and accommodation
- Get advice on the application process
- Learn what it's like to be a Loughborough College student
We are in the process of organising our next open days, tickets will be available nearer to the date.
