Our Courses in 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 94%
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Route to Independence Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 0
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Supported Internship Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 0
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to the Hair and Beauty Sector Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Culinary and Restaurant Skills Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 1 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Automotive Maintenance Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 Functional Skills in English Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Level 1 in Animal Care Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Bricklaying Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Carpentry and Joinery Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Intoduction to Health and Care Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Intoduction to Health and Care in Early Years Setting Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Introduction to Hair and Beauty Skills Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Introductory Business Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Motor Vehicle Engineering Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Multi-trade Construction Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 1 in Plumbing Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Route to Progression Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Vocational Pathways Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Art and Design Skills Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
CACHE Level 2 in Early Years Practitioner Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (Part-Time) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 34 weeks
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City and Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Culinary and Restaurant Skills Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 2 Certificate in Vehicle Component Fitting Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
IMI Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Diploma in Countryside Skills Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Functional Skills in English Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 20 weeks.
Level 2 in Agriculture Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Animal Care Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Beauty Therapy Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Bricklaying Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Dog Grooming Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 17 Weeks
Level 2 in Engineering Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Equine Tehcnical Skills with Behaviour or Equitation (Riding) Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Hairdressing Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Hairdressing (Evening) Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Health and Social Care Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Horticulture Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Land-based Service Engineering Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Motor Vehicle Engineering Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Plumbing and Heating Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Sport, Exercise and Fitness Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Dog Grooming Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 2
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 34 Weeks
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Access to Higher Education in Health and Social Care Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Motorsport) Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design Practice Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 Foundation/Extended Diploma in Engineering Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
CMI Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Management & Leadership Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 18 Months
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma (Part-Time) in Beauty Therapy Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 3 TAQA Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment (6317-31) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 12 - 18 Months
City & Guilds Level 3 TAQA in Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA 6317-33) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
City and Guilds Level 3 in Barbering Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Enhanced A Level Programme in Space Engineering Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
IMI Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Professional Chefs (Pastry/Larder) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Award in Education and Training Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 16 Weeks
Level 3 Certificate in Travel and Tourism Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Foundation Certificate in Marketing Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside and Environmental Management Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Agriculture Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 in Agriculture (Rugby Pathway) Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 in Beauty Therapy Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Engineering Technologies Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 in Equestrian Professional Skills with Business or Coaching Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Hairdressing Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Hairdressing (Evening) Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Health and Social Care Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 in Hospitality Supervision Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering Located at: Brooksby College, Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 3 in National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 in Sports Exercise Science Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Agriculture, Land Management and Production (Livestock Production) Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Business Management and Administration Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Surveying and Design Located at: Stephenson CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Education and Childcare - Early Years Educator Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Education and Early Years Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Health Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair in Engineering and Manufacturing – Electrical and Electronic Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair in Engineering and Manufacturing – Mechanical Engineering Technologies Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
T-Level in Animal Management and Behaviour/Animal Management and Science Located at: Brooksby CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 years
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
City & Guilds Level 4 TAQA Award in Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (6317-41) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 18 - 24 Months
HNC in Automation and Control Engineering for England (HTQ) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Engineering for England (HTQ) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Esports Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
HNC in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 4 Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Certificate in Professional Marketing Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
Foundation Degree in Children and Young People Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 5
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 3 Years
HND in Animal Management/Studies Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 5
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
HND in Business (Blended Learning) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 5
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 5
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
BA (Hons) in Business and Management Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BA (Hons) in Education Studies Top-Up (Part-Time) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 2 Years
BA (Hons) in Events Management and Marketing Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Manufacturing) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BEng (Hons) Top-Up in Engineering (Mechanical) Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sports Management Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning Located at: Loughborough CollegeLevel: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
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