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BTEC Extended Diploma in Information Technology – Level 3

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: IT, Digital Skills and Computer Science
Start Date: 07/09/2026

The BTEC Extended Diploma in Information Technology is designed to offer an in-depth experience of computing topics that will empower you to make informed choices about your future studies...

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Aerospace Engineering Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3

L3FT

Course Type: Apprenticeships
Location: Other
Subject Area: Engineering
Start Date: Flexible

This Aerospace Engineering Technician Apprenticeship is suitable if you are interested in engineering careers within the aerospace sector, and are keen to develop practical skills in a fitting role...

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MACHINING TECHNICIAN – APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD (ROLLS-ROYCE) (ST1305)

L3

Course Type: Apprenticeships
Location: Other
Subject Area: Engineering
Start Date: Flexible

The Level 3 Machining Technician Apprenticeship will develop the skills required to produce high‑precision engineering components using CNC and conventional machines. It builds expertise in machining, programming and quality...

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Level 2 Award in Creative Craft

L2PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 17/09/2026

Would you like to complete a great creative project from recycled materials - by researching materials, planning your project and developing a finished design? **This course may...

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Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: 15/09/2026

Would you like to complete a great creative project from recycled materials - by researching materials, planning your project and developing a finished design? **This course may be...

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Level 1 Award in Enterprise – Crafting

L1PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible

Interested in turning your craft skills into a small business? This course introduces the key steps to help you plan and start your own creative enterprise **This course may...

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Introduction to Crafting and Upcycling

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Community Learning
Start Date: Flexible

Would you like learn basic craft techniques to create beautiful projects from recycled materials? **This course may be FREE if you earn less than £25,750p.a. Other learners may be...

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Fine Art (A-level)

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Academic
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: A Levels
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This A-level enables learners to explore, research and acquire techniques while developing their skills, knowledge and understanding of Fine Art. It provides a thorough and rewarding study programme, exploring...

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French (A-level)

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Academic
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: A Levels
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course enables students to use French for the purpose of communication and fosters their ability to collect, analyse and exchange information, ideas and attitudes through the French language....

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English Literature (A-level)

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Academic
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: A Levels
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This highly successful English Literature course welcomes students’ own interpretations and introduces critical theory along with exciting new ways of analysing some of the world’s most well-loved literary works....

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Digital Functional Skills – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 15/09/2026

Aimed at adults aged 19+, this free (*subject to eligibility) ICT course provides essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life, learning and...

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Digital Functional Skills – Various Levels

L0PT

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Adult Digital
Start Date: 14/09/2026

Aimed at adults aged 19+, this free ICT course provides essential digital skills which are needed in a wide range of situations in life, learning and work.

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