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School Leaver Courses

School Leaver Courses at Sandwell College

Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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Are you interested in photographic make-up? Then step this way! This Level 2 Award in Photographic Make-Up Hair qualification has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in the creative art of styling hair...
Course Duration
17 weeks
Start Date
21st January, 2025
Study Mode
Part Time
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The Level 2 Diploma in Engineering – Electrical and Electronics Technology is a foundational course designed to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills in electrical and electronic engineering. This qualification focuses on hands-on...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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What are T Levels?T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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What are T Levels?T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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This one-year English for Beginners (ESOL) programme is for 16-18-year-olds whose first language is not English. Most students join us at Entry Level, and study for the Cambridge Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 qualifications....
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an Automotive Apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship, you can: Gain...
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Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn? Then an apprenticeship is right for you! On this Level 2 Adult Care Worker Intermediate Apprenticeship you can: Gain training whilst you are employed...
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Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) work as part of a team providing high-quality and compassionate care to individuals. You will carry out well-defined routine clinical duties like monitoring an individual’s conditions (by checking things like blood...
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Senior Healthcare Support Workers help registered practitioners deliver healthcare services to people. As an experienced support worker, you carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect...
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Learners enrolling on the Level 2 Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative Apprenticeship will work on rural and urban roads (not including motorways) to repair damaged surfaces using hand and power tools and pedestrian plant machinery. They...
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What are T Levels?T Levels are two-year technical qualifications developed with employers to ensure students gain the skills and knowledge needed for their chosen industry. They are equivalent to three A Levels and combine classroom...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Determined to study A Levels but you didn’t achieve the minimum required grades? We have great news for you! We understand that achieving the necessary grades for A Level study can be challenging, which is...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
2nd September, 2024
Study Mode
Full Time

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Apply Now for September 2025!

Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.

Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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