Do you dream of a new or better career, but feel held back by your lack of a higher education? Are you thinking of applying for university but have been out of work for a while and need to brush up on your skills? Fear not, our Access to Higher Education courses have been designed with you in mind. Whether you are 19 or 55 and whatever your level of ability, our Access to Higher Education (HE) courses will provide you with the academic knowledge and study skills you need to succeed in a Higher Education environment.
Whether you're already working within the finance sector and are looking to progress, or would like to begin a new career completely, our accredited Accounting and Book Keeping courses will equip you with the skills you need to get ahead in this rapidly changing and stimulating industry. At both our Worcester and Redditch campuses, the College offers international recognised qualifications in accountancy including ACCA and CIMA professional examinations and AAT certificates and diplomas.
Discover your creative side with one of our art and design courses. You will have the opportunity to study in inspiring studios which promote the very best in innovative learning. We have two bespoke specialist art and design facilities; one located in Bromsgrove and the second in Worcester. The art and design department boasts extensive and well-equipped studios tailored for a wide range of art and design course options.
Our automotive engineering courses balance a mixture of theory with practical experience. We offer a range of courses from Motorcycle Maintenance to Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. You will have the opportunity to work on real vehicles within our workshops. We have also recently invested in our own Hybrid car allowing students to get hands on experience of hybrid technology and eco-friendly ways of engineering. Our Automotive workshops are based at Northbrook and Worcester and our Bromsgrove campus. They boast a range of professional facilities, including engine ramps, hoists, ramps and lifts. We also have a dedicated motorcycle workshop where we teach servicing, maintenance and repair of modern and classic motorcycles. This includes preparing parts and plating to professional standards, sand and media blasting components and painting and finishing parts.
What comes to mind when you think of working in business? Paperwork and meetings? Making big decisions? This may be true, but it is only part of what the business world has to offer. This is a fresh and modern industry, full of exciting ideas. It rewards ambition, innovation and confidence. Have you ever wondered why some companies make huge amounts of money but others go bust? Or watched Dragons Den and thought you could do better? Our Business courses will help you gain the knowledge, values and skills you need to kick-start a great career in the industry. We offer business courses in Worcester and Redditch.
Do you dream of a career in a multibillion pound industry? Are you creative and a natural problem solver? Then one of our specialist Computing courses could be the perfect option for you In today's society almost every job involves the use of a computer and as the world of computing continues to rapidly grow there's no better time to become a part of this fast-paced and exciting industry. Whether you're interested in Cyber Security, web design or system development our computing courses - run in both Worcester and Redditch - will help on you on the path to becoming an IT professional.
Our courses take place in our specialist construction facilities in Alliance House in Redditch, Malvern Construction Centre and in All Saints' Building, Worcester. Our inspiring facilities provide a welcoming environment and an enjoyable learning experience. We have created strong links with local employers and our main objective is to help you to use your construction training to gain potential employment within the industry. You will work alongside highly qualified, experienced and dedicated staff to develop your employability skills.
We offer an extensive range of Engineering courses in Worcester and Bromsgrove for all levels in areas including: Electrical Installation, Computer Aided Design, Mechanics, Manufacturing, Electronics and Electricals. So whether you're looking to take your first steps towards a new career in this industry, or are already working in a trade and would like to further your skills, we have an engineering course that will suit you.
If you didn't get the qualifications you need at school, don't let it hold you back. With the help of our experienced teachers and comprehensive GCSE courses, we're confident that you'll pass with flying colours. Our English and maths courses are designed to help you build the practical skills that you need to live, study and work. Our team of expert tutors provide a friendly environment in which to learn. The class sizes are small and welcoming, perfect for adult learners of all ages and abilities.
With our Foundation Learning courses in Worcester and Redditch you will learn a wealth of new skills, from using transport and searching for a job to working as a team and dealing with everyday problems. Foundation Learning is just the beginning. If you feel ready to move on to a Level 1 or 2 Diploma, our excellent support team will be on hand to offer careers advice and guidance. We also have an Additional Learning Support Team, who can help you improve your handwriting and spelling or assist you with planning assignments. We even offer independent travel training to help enhance your personal skills. An individual assessment is available from our Speech and Language Therapist if you need more detailed help with your communication needs.
Are you a gaming enthusiast who can't get enough of the latest releases? Or are you interested in digital publishing for tablets, digital photography, sound design, animation or web design? Then one of our games design and digital media courses could be the perfect option for you. Throughout your time at College you'll explore the world of gaming, study a variety of different programmes including Photoshop and Adobe Flash and develop the key skills needed to succeed in this exciting and creative industry. Our state-of-the-art games design suite in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, is fully equipped with high quality gaming and digital media equipment. From high-tech computers to the latest design and production software this tailor made environment will help you get the most from your course.
Do you need to retake some GCSEs to obtain higher grades as well as updating your skills? Were you unable to complete your GCSEs due to personal circumstances? We offer GCSEs in English Language and Maths at our Worcester and Redditch campuses. Our GCSE programmes take a year to complete and are assessed through a mixture of examinations and written assessments.
If you would like a career in the Hair and Beauty industry, look no further. Our courses are delivered by professionals in our own working salons in both Worcester and Redditch. You can train as a Hairdresser, Beauty Therapist, Nail Technician, Make-Up Artist or Salon Manager. We work closely with industry experts and brands to ensure that we are using the latest techniques, equipment and products. You will have the opportunity to work on real clients in order to prepare you for the world of work and the many exciting opportunities the hair and beauty industry has to offer.
Are you passionate about helping the vulnerable, young children, or those in need? Are you looking for a worthwhile and fulfilling career? If yes, then why not consider a health, social care or early years course. All of our vocational courses are delivered by expert staff with years of experience in their field and combine a mixture of class work with hands-on learning as well as a number of work experience placements. This mix of theory and practice will help you develop a thorough working knowledge of your subject, which you can then apply to a range of jobs in health care, social care and childcare.
Are you at home in the kitchen? Could you be the next Jamie Oliver? Or do you fancy running your own restaurant, bar or hotel? Then our hospitality and catering courses could be perfect for you. Our impressive training kitchens in Worcester and Redditch match the high standards set by the professional catering industry and are the perfect environment to develop key skills and techniques. As well as our professionally equipped kitchens, our Redditch campus is also home to our commercial restaurant Archers; a real-life working restaurant specialising in fine British and French cuisine with a service that is of a standard expected in top hotels.
This allows our hospitality and catering students to gain real life experience of working in the industry. We also offer a range of local and national work experience placements and organise visits to a variety of catering establishments, including cooking at the Cheltenham Festival and visiting London's Michelin starred restaurants. You will also be encouraged to enter major national competitions to display your skills.
Whether you're already working within a HR role, or looking to develop a new career within the Human Resources sector, studying a professional qualification is a good way of achieving this. We offer professional accredited CIPD courses at Osprey House in Redditch and in Worcester which will equip you with a firm foundation for a successful career in Human Resource Management. Working in HR can provide a stimulating, diverse and exciting career with many advantages such as excellent career progression and the opportunity to meet and work with a diverse range of people and organisations. At HoW College we are proud to have consistently excellent exam results. In our latest set of exam results we achieved a 93% pass rate which is against a national average of 65%.
We offer a unique mix of further and higher education law courses, boast highly qualified academic staff and provide strong pastoral support. We offer full and part time qualifications franchised from the University of Staffordshire including the Graduate Diploma in Law (a post graduate law conversion course), LLB Hons Law Degree, Certificate of Higher Education in Crime and Criminal Justice, and Foundation Degree in Paralegal Skills. We are also a well-established centre for CILEX, offering both Level 3 and 6 qualifications. We can help you realise your ambition to qualify as a barrister or solicitor through a range of qualifications that incorporate both practical skills and work experience. Our legal qualifications offer a general focus, helping you to keep your options open for other legal careers such as a paralegal or legal executive, or for work in the business or finance sector. If you don't have the required qualifications for the course you are interested in, take a look at our Access to HE Courses.
Do you see yourself leading a team? Are you confident, innovative and a natural problem solver? These qualities provide the ideal platform for a stimulating professional career. Our accredited CMI qualifications will help you to develop those vital skills needed to thrive in leadership roles in a variety of different businesses. Our CMI courses cover topics such as: Managing Recruitment, Performance Management, Marketing Planning and Human Resource Development.
Get creative and discover your passions! Whether you are looking to master Thai cuisine, discover your family history, perfect your sketching skills, or sharpen your photography, we have a variety of exciting recreational courses helping you to explore and widen your interests! Our courses are delivered by expert tutors in a sociable and friendly environment so you can have fun and meet new people all whilst developing new skills. Our courses also make great gifts for family and friends.
Are you looking for a new, challenging, dynamic and creative career in marketing? Or perhaps you are already working in this field and are looking to climb the career ladder? Either way, our professional CIM qualifications will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need for a successful career. Our courses will equip you with a good understanding of customer needs, marketing principles and commercial markets for careers in range of different areas including: Advertising, Sales, PR, Retail, Brand Management and Media Planning.
Do you have what it takes for a job in TV? Could you be the next Steven Spielberg? Our media production courses are a great starting point for establishing a career in this exciting and creative industry. Student will have the opportunity to hone their skills in our state-of-the-art TV and recording studios as well as taking on the behind the scenes roles of producer, director, editor and screenwriter. Our TV studios are complete with green screens, professional cameras, recording equipment and sound proofed rooms so students can utilise their skills and build on their knowledge using real-life industry standard tools.
Whether you are seeking the spotlights of the stage, or you are simply mad on music and production, either way we can offer you the right course to set you on the path to your dream career. Our music and performing arts departments in Bromsgrove and Worcester offer our students a professional, friendly and exciting place to study. With high tech equipment and state-of the-art facilities enrolling on a music or performing arts course at HoW College is the first step towards a career in this creative and dynamic industry.
Do you have what it takes to join the uniformed services? Our range of public services courses in Redditch and Worcester focuses on helping students understand and develop the skills required to enter either the military services; army, RAF or royal navy, the prison service, police, fire or ambulance service, or progress to higher education. Students will learn through academic classroom based lessons, practical activities such as sports, role-plays and presentations and through outdoor activity residentials (hiking, camping and abseiling). The ability to carry out independent research, write/type up assignments in their own time, and meeting deadlines are crucial qualities for every student.
Do you love experimenting? Would you love to work in a laboratory or do you see yourself as a crime scene investigator? Our science courses, run in Redditch, will allow you to explore various aspects of science in more depth, giving you a better insight into this dynamic industry. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in various theory sessions before putting theory into practice in a number of practical experiments.
Would you like to make a real difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities? Would you like to prevent harm, neglect and abuse? The College has a long standing history of delivering the social work degree dating back to the late 1980's. We have a small and friendly team with a great wealth of experience covering a range of areas of expertise.
Heart of Worcestershire College is proud to offer a rich variety of sports courses across its Worcester and Redditch campuses. As a College we have a strong reputation for sport and strive to provide our students with the best possible opportunities to kick-start their career. In addition to gaining an academic qualification, our sports courses focus on vocational skills and include an element of work experience.
The College offers a range of teaching courses in Worcester and Redditch including the Diploma in Education Training which is designed for new teachers who are looking to gain a full qualification. Our highly qualified lecturers have years of experience in a variety of teaching areas and offer learners extra support through an excellent mentoring system.
The Skills Shop is our one stop shop for all short skills courses. So whether you want to learn a new hobby or develop a skill to further your career we have a course that is right for you.
What comes to mind when you think of working in travel and tourism? Busy airports, club reps and day trips? This is an industry that encourages you to travel, but it's not all sandy beaches and blue skies. The travel industry is exciting and full of new discoveries and adventures. . However, it is also hard work and you will need to be prepared to work as a team, organise your workload and deal with some tough customers. You will learn a range of skills including;event planning, organising conferences and how to resolve problems in emergency situations. Our courses will prepare you with the knowledge, customer service, sales and practical experience needed to thrive in this diverse and exciting industry.
