We are a professional body of training providers in the North East.
APPRENTICESHIPS
Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study and are available for people aged 16+.
Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level and are available for new entrants to a sector as well as experienced employees looking to enhance their skills.
APPRENTICSHIP UNITS
​Apprenticeship units are short, flexible government-funded training modules designed to rapidly upskill existing employees in specific, critical skill areas.
They take between 30 and 140 delivery hours to complete, typically over 1 to 16 weeks and are available for employed learners aged 19 and over.
SKILLS BOOTCAMP
If you’re aged 19 and over and looking to change sectors or progress in your current industry, a Skills Bootcamp could be your next step to a better job.
These flexible courses last up to 16 weeks and allow you to gain skills employers are looking for.
You will also be guaranteed a job interview at the end of the course.
T LEVELS
T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses.
T Levels focus on technical skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships. Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts 315 hours (typically 45 days).
V LEVELS
V LEVELS
V Levels are new Level 3 vocational qualifications in England, roughly equivalent in size to one A-Level. Designed for 16-to-19-year-olds, they offer a flexible, hands-on learning approach and will begin replacing existing vocational qualifications like BTECs. V Levels can be combined with A-Levels to prepare for university or employment.
Initial V Level subjects, launching in September 2027, will focus on:
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Digital Systems and Data
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Education and Early Years
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Accounting and Finance
More subjects will be rolled out in subsequent years.
STUDY PROGRAMMES
Study programmes are designed for those aged 16-19 years (or up to 25 years with an EHCP).
They are typically full-time and will include a vocational qualification and work experience. English and Maths will also be included if the learner has not yet achieved a GCSE grade 4.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
Pre-employment programmes are often designed in collaboration with employers to prepare individuals for work in a particular sector or role.
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In addition to employability skills, they provide an insight into the industry and may include a guaranteed job interview.
