Skills that build careers and communities.
Vocational, occupational and artisan training across five campuses in the North West — practical education that gets you work-ready.
Now open · January 2027 intake
Apply now to start studying in January 2027.
Applications close on 12 November 2026 at 23:59.
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Find your path
National Certificate (Vocational)
NC(V) qualifications that combine theory with hands-on practical work.
Trade Occupational
Industry-aligned occupational programmes in the trades.
Non-Trade Occupational
Occupational qualifications for business and service careers.
Artisan Training
Qualify as an artisan through structured trade training.
Learnerships
Learn while you earn with workplace-based learning.
Pre-Vocational Learning
The PLP bridging programme to prepare you for further study.
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